Sequence & Resolution
Event Date05/09/2026
Level
Incident
CategoryBird Strike
Flight PhaseApproach
Technical Issue Details
•The Boeing 737-86N (5Y-KYF) suffered a bird strike while on approach to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
•The incident occurred on flight KQ784 departing from Nairobi (NBO).
Outcome / Handling
•The aircraft landed safely at Cape Town.
•A post-landing inspection revealed significant damage to the nose radome.
Current Status
•No injuries were reported among the passengers or crew members.
•The aircraft was grounded in Cape Town for maintenance inspection and repairs.
•The airline readjusted schedule for the return flight to Nairobi.
Sourceradiogeneration.co.ke
Flight Information
Flight NumberKQ784
Flight Duration306 minutes