A Delta Air Lines s flight en route to Atlanta from San Jose turned back on Tuesday afternoon after a reported bird strike shortly after takeoff, according to ABC7 News . The incident occurred around 13:00 local time, prompting the aircraft to return to San Jose Mineta International Airport. According to airport officials, the decision to turn back was made as a precautionary measure, ensuring the safety of the 124 passengers and six crew members onboard.
Replacement aircraft sent after diversion The flight, Delta Flight 809, was scheduled to travel from San Jose to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport . However, after the bird strike, the aircraft, a Boeing 737-900 with registration N921DU, returned to the airport. No injuries were reported among the passengers or crew.
The flight returned to San Jose approximately 20 minutes after takeoff, according to FlightAware . Delta Air Lines arranged for another aircraft to continue the journey. A replacement plane, registered N842DN, another Boeing 737-900ER, was dispatched to carry the travelers to Atlanta later that evening, resulting in a 5-hour, 30-minute delay.
According to FlightAware , N842DN left San Jose at 18:20 local time and arrived in Atlanta at 01:36 the following day. The initial flight was scheduled to arrive at 20:10. A closer look at the aircraft The aircraft involved in the incident, registered N921DU, is a Boeing 737-932ER.
Delivered to Delta Air Lines in February 2019, it has been in service for just.