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Delta Airlines Plane Returns to Memphis after Bird Strike
Delta Airlines flight DL-2570 made an emergency landing in Memphis, Tennessee, on December 5th.
The plane took off for Atlanta, Georgia, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported a bird strike.
The plane landed uneventfully. There were 144 passengers and 5 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.