Aer Lingus A330 Multiple BIRD STRIKES on Take Off - Engine Damage & Overweight landing

Aer Lingus Airbus A330 from Dublin to Chicago was just about to get airborne when the aircraft went through a flock of birds, damaging right hand engine, causing significant engine vibrations. You can hear the pilots varying the thrust setting after take off to sort out the issue. The pilots planned a long 15 miles final Runway 28L back in Dublin and an overweight landing using the full length of the runway, and declared an emergency (PANPAN). Idle reverse to reduce vibrations. Notice the emergency vehicles waiting after landing. The pilots asked ATC to pay attention to the brakes after landing due to the aircraft being over Maximum Landing Weight (MLW).

Kudos to the flight crew, ATC and surrounding traffic for their professionalism.

FAQ
Flight: EI123
Origin: Dublin (DUB-EIDW)
Destinations: Chicago O'Hare (ORD-KORD)
Flight time: 30min
Aircraft: Airbus A330-302
Registration: EI-EIK
Seat: 11K
Flight date: 13 April 2023

Filmed with Sony FDR-AX53

Thanks a lot for watching!
The Flying Frenchman, 2023

[speedmph]

Yeah, it’s never a good sign when your A330 stops sounding like an A330 and starts sounding like a B-17.

[Mickytdi]

If Father Jack was on that plane he would be saying “Feckin’ birds”

[anthonymcmahon]

Did anyone catch Airforce One in the background while landing? It’s there plain as day.

[gingersmedia]

anyone else notice AF1 in the background conveniently timed at 7:47?

[lorrie]

That pilot’s announcement was so calming. Truly professional

[lucaas]

Wow, what a catch! Would you be okay with me featuring this in a Weekly Dose of Aviation episode? Of course you will be credited in the video and in the description.

[IrishDave]

I was on this flight. Great job capturing it.

[MinutesofAviation]

Awesome capture! May I feature this takeoff in one of my next episodes? Of course with a link back to your original video. Cheers!

[Sgt_Bill_T_Co]

Always a relief when a plane lands safely after an incident.

[AdrianBorreg]

I were taking care of this aircraft as an aircraft mechanic when it was stored at Ciudad Real airport during the Covid 19 pandemic. Very reliable aicraft and engines

[stephenfillmore]

I just flew out of Dub and was shocked at how many birds I saw flying around the airfield...this doesn't surprise me at all. Was concerned at the time tbh.

[PickleH]

is that the air force one parked up at the landing?

[stackya]

Really surprised that doesn’t happen more often

[AwakenedSerenity]

Wow! very high quality video along with great footage! Am I allowed to use it in one of my videos (with credit/a link in the description)?

[billb]

You were lucky, in 1980 this happened to a heavyweight Nimrod at Kinloss, Just on take off where it hit and ingested 70 odd Gulls and losing 3 of its engines, sadly the 2 pilots died but the rest escaped the wreckage.

[davidca]

Looks like only the "debris" from the bird went in the engine, not completely destroying it but likely damaging a few compressor blades and causing an imbalance. Thats what it looked like anyway.

[Shoreliners.]

That person coughing in the background sound sicker than the engine 😷

[Matityahu]

No need for an apology. Safety came first. Calm and professional pilots, and their team were brilliant. No doubt that their calmness eased the anxious passengers of their stress. Super well done to all concerned.

[bradyc]

Was that Airforce One Over there after landing???

[i_am_ton]

Wow! Nice Video, thx for that😊 you can clearly hear how the engine's vibrating due the Birdstrike and mooving slightly to the right due to the powerloss. Nice handling be the crew👍