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Date & Time:
26-APR-2023
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 777-233LR
Operator:
Air Canada
Registration:
C-FIUF
Flight Phase:
Unknown (UNK)
Flight Type:
International Scheduled Passenger
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Sydney-Kingsford Smith International Airport, NSW
Location:
Sydney-Kingsford Smith International Airport, NSW
Total fatalities:
0
Total Occupants:
278
Circumstances:
The Air Canada flight AC33, a Boeing 777-233LR, was struck by a bird during the flight. Following engine shutdown at Sydney International Airport (SYD), the ground crew observed a bird strike and damage to the left-hand leading edge. Upon completion of the bird strike inspection, the left-hand No. 5 slat and associated flow air ducting needed to be replaced per AMM.
This incident was classified as an Accident by TSB Canada.
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