Tui Flight Diverts to Gatwick After Severe Bird Strike Damages Engine
A Tui flight bound for Cape Verde from Birmingham was forced to divert after a significant bird strike shortly after takeoff. The incident caused substantial damage to one of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner's engines, with passengers reporting a loud bang and visible flames. The aircraft circled to burn fuel before landing safely at London Gatwick airport. No injuries were reported among the passengers or crew. Tui has since apologized for the disruption and arranged alternative travel plans for those affected.
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