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Turkish Airlines Flight Returns to Istanbul After Bird Strike
Turkish Airlines flight TK-617 had to return and make an emergency landing in Istanbul, Turkey, on August 23rd.
The Airbus A330-300 plane took off for Casablanca, Morocco, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a bird strike.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.