Incident Overview
On 30 September 2016, a Boeing 737-800 operating a scheduled flight departed from runway 26 at Modlin Airport (EPMO). Shortly after takeoff, the flight crew reported to air traffic control a probable bird strike.
Findings and Inspection
Following the report, a falconer conducted an inspection of the runway but did not discover any bird remains. After the aircraft landed at its destination, during a routine post-flight check, bird remains were found in the left engine. The species of the bird could not be determined. The presence of the remains necessitated a technical inspection of the engine, which revealed no damage. However, the inspection caused a delay to the flight.
Cause
The cause of the incident was determined as the presence of a bird on the takeoff path of the aircraft.
Preventive Measures
An assessment of potential risk for similar events at the airport was conducted, based on the areas and altitudes described in Doc 9137 – AN/898 Part 3, consistent with the Warsaw-Modlin Safety Management Manual. The analysis did not indicate a need for additional preventive measures. The investigating commission did not issue any safety recommendations.