Sequence & Resolution
Event Date05/08/2026
Level
Incident
CategoryBird Strike
Flight PhaseLanding
Technical Issue Details
•The Boeing 737-8JP (EC-OBP) suffered a bird strike while on approach to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI).
•The incident occurred on flight UX6079 departing from Madrid (MAD).
Outcome / Handling
•The aircraft landed on runway 06L.
•During the landing rollout, the aircraft became disabled on the edge of the runway due to damage to the nose landing gear.
Current Status
•No injuries were reported among the passengers or crew members on board.
•The aircraft was subsequently towed to the apron for technical inspection and repairs.
•Operations at Palma de Mallorca Airport were temporarily disrupted due to the runway closure.
Sourcewww.diariodemallorca.es
Flight Information
Flight NumberUX6079
Flight Duration51 minutes
Landing Runway06L (PMI)