A KLM flight (KL1477, Boeing 737-800 reg. PH-BXV) bound for Nice on Friday, 10 April, was forced to return shortly after takeoff from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol after colliding with a heron.
The aircraft had been airborne for about 15 minutes when the crew identified the bird strike, which may have affected an engine. As a precaution, the incident was treated as a technical issue, prompting an immediate return to the airport. No injuries were reported.
Passengers were transferred to another aircraft (Boeing 737-800, reg. PH-BCD), which departed later the same day and arrived at the destination with a delay of over three hours.
KLM noted that bird strikes are relatively common, particularly at Schiphol, where wildlife such as geese and starlings are present. The airport employs dedicated wildlife control measures to reduce such risks.
This post was published on 11 April 2026 22:42
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