Overview

• At 18:26 UTC on Sunday the crew reported a bird strike moments after departure from Madrid–Barajas.
• Air Traffic Control directed the plane for a direct approach to runway 32L and activated emergency services on the ground.
• The impact caused significant damage to the nose section where meteorological and navigation radars are housed.
• All crew and passengers disembarked safely with no reported injuries.
• Maintenance teams are inspecting the radar damage and airport officials are reevaluating wildlife hazard protocols.