Delta flight lands safely at JFK Airport after bird strike during takeoff

JAMAICA, Queens (WABC) -- A plane that struck birds shortly after takeoff at John F. Kennedy International Airport needed to make an emergency landing Saturday morning.

During takeoff at approximately 8:20 a.m., Delta Flight 2836 experienced a bird strike, shutting down an engine, according to Port Authority Police Benevolent Association.


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The aircraft was 500 feet in the air.

The plane returned back to JFK, where it was inspected by the PAPD Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter Unit.
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There are no reported injuries.