Incident Overview
On a night arrival, a Boeing 727 operating as American Airlines Flight 334 was vectored for an approach to Runway 32L. While descending through approximately 5,000 feet MSL and about 12 miles south of the airport, the aircraft reportedly collided with a flock of snow geese.
Air Traffic Control Awareness
The air traffic control (ATC) controller had been aware of possible bird activity to the north, but he was not aware of birds in the vicinity where the bird strike occurred.
Crew Actions and Landing
Following the collision, the aircrew continued the approach and landed without further incident.
Post-Landing Damage Inspection
After landing, bird strike damage was found on the radome, the #6 slat, the #1 and #3 leading edge flaps, and on the forward fuselage. No other damage was reported.
Conclusion
The aircraft sustained multiple bird strike-related damages but landed safely. No further information was provided by the source.