Flight from MCI lands within a few minutes of departure after possibly hitting bird
A Southwest flight traveling out of Kansas City International Airport was forced to turn around shortly after take-off, making an unplanned landing after possibly striking a bird Monday afternoon, airline officials said.
Shortly after departing from Kansas City, the plane traveling to Chicago may have struck a bird, according to the airline. The flight returned to MCI.
The aircraft was taken out of service and will undergo a maintenance review.
Crews are moving customers and bags to a new aircraft that will land in Chicago about four hours behind schedule, Southwest airlines officials said.
Andrea Klick
The Kansas City Star