Delta flight makes emergency landing at New York’s JFK after ‘bird strike or hail’ leave huge dent in nose
AN AIRPLANE flying from Florida to LaGuardia in New York was diverted to John F Kennedy Airport on Monday for an emergency landing due to a dented nose.
During its flight, the Delta flight aboard an Airbus A319 experienced a mechanical problem that left the front of the aircraft badly damaged.
According to the New York Post, the nose of the plane had a large dent — which officials attributed to either hail or a bird strike.
Also known as radomes, nose cones protect the radar equipment of the plane.
The equipment sustained significant damage, WABC-TV reported on Tuesday, but the airplane, which had 43 people on board, was able to land safely.
"Delta flight 1076 operating from West Palm Beach to New York-LaGuardia diverted to New York-JFK out of an abundance of caution following a mechanical issue," an airline spokesperson said.
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"The flight landed safely and without incident and maintenance is evaluating the aircraft," the statement read.
During an inspection of the plane, other signs of damage along the wings and tail of the aircraft were found.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident, and officials have announced the plane will be removed from service for several days.