No fatalities

6 Jun 2010: BOEING 737 400 — ROYAL AIR MAROC — Amsterdam Schiphol IAP, Netherlands

Amsterdam Schiphol IAP, Netherlands

On 6 Jun 2010, a BOEING 737 400 operated by ROYAL AIR MAROC was involved in an aviation accident near Amsterdam Schiphol IAP, Netherlands. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 737 400
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On June 6, 2010, a Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737-400 (CN-RMF) struck birds during takeoff from Amsterdam Schiphol, losing power in one engine. The aircraft returned for an overweight landing; no injuries were reported.

Incident Overview

On June 6, 2010, a Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737-400, registration CN-RMF, experienced a bird strike during takeoff from Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport (EHAM) in the Netherlands. The flight, destined for El Aroui International Airport (GMMW) in Nador, Morocco, was carrying 156 passengers and 6 flight crew members.

Engine Power Loss and Return

The bird strike resulted in the loss of power in one of the aircraft's engines. The crew decided to return to Schiphol, where they executed an overweight landing on runway 18 left. The landing was described as uneventful.

Injuries and Damage

None of the 156 passengers or 6 crew members were injured. The extent of damage to the aircraft is not specified in the report.

Investigation

The incident is being investigated by the Dutch Safety Board.