Date & Time: 04/24/2009 23:30
Location: Orlando, FL
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-3H4 Registration: N632SW
Operator: Southwest Airlines Flight: 595
Phase: Landing
Damage: Minor
Injuries & Fatalities: None
Description: On landing struck two large birds
Date & Time: 04/26/2009 23:17
Location: Newark, NJ
Aircraft Type: Boeing 757-33N Registration: N77867
Operator: Continental Airlines Flight: 348
Phase: Take-Off
Damage: Unknown
Injuries & Fatalities: None
Description: On takeoff reported a left engine fire indication and a blown tire. The plane returned and landed without incident at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Source: FAA
Correctness of this posting is not guaranteed & completeness not intended. This posting is just for informational purpose.
Most of the information for this engine explosion on Continental flight 348, including comments from the passengers, is being tracked on this site: http://www.avherald.com/h?article=418bb620