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British Airways Flight Safely Diverts to Boston After Bird Strike and Cabin Fumes

The FAA is investigating the April 26 incident, while the aircraft has returned to service following inspections.

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A British Airways Boeing 777.

Overview

  • British Airways Flight 216, en route from Washington Dulles to London Heathrow, diverted to Boston after a suspected bird strike and cabin fumes were reported.
  • The Boeing 777 landed safely at Boston Logan International Airport on April 26, with no injuries to passengers or crew.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the incident to determine the cause and assess safety implications.
  • British Airways confirmed that engineers inspected the aircraft, which resumed service on April 27 after passing safety checks.
  • The airline apologized for delays and emphasized that passenger and crew safety remains its top priority.