Bird strike after takeoff brings plane back to RSW
| Published: | Mar 03, 2013 8:12 PM EST |
| Updated: | Mar 03, 2013 8:21 PM EST |
FORT MYERS, Fla. - According to JetBlue, 149 passengers bound for New York's LaGuardia Airport returned to Southwest Florida International Airport after a bird stuck the plane shortly after departure.
JetBlue said the flight, which took off just before 1 p.m., landed safely. The aircraft was towed from the gate and is currently under inspection.
The airline said passengers will be rebooked on later flights.
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