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What: Eurofly Airbus A320-200, registration I-EEZI en route from Sharm El Sheikh Egypt to Bologna Italy
Where: Bologna Italy
When: Mar 21st 2009
Why: Bird strike on approach to Bologna. The plane suffered minor damage. No injuries were reported
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Turkey: Airbus Gear Fails to Retract
Pictured: A Turkish Airlines Airbus A340
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What: Turkish Airlines Airbus A340-300 en route from Istanbul Turkey to Beijing China
Where: Istanbul
When: Dec 11
Who: not available
Why: After takeoff, the airbus was unable retract the gear, and had to turn around and return to the airport to make an emergency landing. The flight’s initial takeoff had been delayed for a day, and after landing, it was another eight and a half hours before it was able to take off again.