Incident Overview
On 5 April 2013, at approximately 1029 local time, a Boeing 737-4Q8, registration N279AD, ingested a turkey vulture in the right engine during takeoff from La Aurora Airport in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The aircraft was operating a flight at the time of the incident.
Aircraft Damage
Inspection of the airplane revealed damage to the first stage compressor of the right engine as a result of the bird ingestion. No further damage details were provided. There were no injuries to any persons involved.
Investigation
The incident is being investigated by the Departamento de Accidentes e Incidentes of the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) of Guatemala. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has appointed an Accredited Representative to assist in the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the State of Design and Manufacture of the aircraft.
All inquiries regarding the incident should be directed to the DGAC at the following address: Departamento de Accidentes e Incidentes, Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC), 9 Ave. 14-75, Aeropuerto Internacional La Aurora zona 13, Guatemala.