Gol Flight Returns to Recife After Birdstrike Damages Engine

Overview

• The Gol flight G3 1587, which left Recife on Monday, suffered a birdstrike shortly after takeoff while flying over the Piedade area of Jaboatão dos Guararapes.
• Video recorded by local residents showed sparks and smoke from one of the plane's turbines after the collision with the bird.
• Pilots kept the aircraft in the air to burn fuel and reduce landing weight and then returned to Recife, where Aena Brasil says it landed normally at 13:47 local time and passengers disembarked without reported injuries.
• Gol confirmed the aircraft was sent to maintenance after landing and that passengers were offered the remedies provided by ANAC Resolution 400, including rebooking or refund options.
• Birdstrikes are a known aviation hazard and crews often burn fuel before landing after engine damage; authorities and the carrier will inspect the engine and operational data to determine what repairs or investigations are needed.