Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737 engine failure during takeoff at Amsterdam Schiphol

No fatalities • Amsterdam Schiphol IAP, Netherlands

A Royal Air Maroc flight experienced an engine power loss following a bird strike during takeoff from Amsterdam.

What happened

On June 6, 2010, a Boeing 737-400, operating as Royal Air Maroc, was performing a takeoff from Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport (EHAM) in the Netherlands. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft experienced a bird strike, which resulted in the loss of power in one engine.

The flight, which was scheduled to proceed to El Aroui International Airport (GMMW) in Nador, Morocco, returned to Schiphol. The aircraft completed an overweight landing on runway 18 left. There were no injuries reported among the 156 passengers or the 6 crew members on board. The aircraft registration was CN-RMF.

Probable cause

Not determined

All Boeing 737-400 accidents →

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Jun 2010 BOEING 737 400 accident near Amsterdam Schiphol IAP, Netherlands?

A Royal Air Maroc flight experienced an engine power loss following a bird strike during takeoff from Amsterdam.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Jun 2010 BOEING 737 400 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Jun 2010 involved a BOEING 737 400, operated by ROYAL AIR MAROC, at Amsterdam Schiphol IAP, Netherlands.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

Loading the flight search…

What you can do on Flight Finder

  • Search flights between any two airports with live fares.
  • By aircraft — pick a plane model (e.g. Boeing 787, Airbus A350) and see every route it flies from your origin.
  • Route map — click any airport worldwide to explore its destinations, or draw a radius to find nearby airports.
  • Global aviation safety — aviation accident database, 40,000+ records since 1980, with map and rankings by aircraft and operator.
  • NTSB safety feed — recent U.S. aviation accidents and incidents from the official NTSB CAROL database, updated daily.