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Accident: Commut E145 at Houston and Laredo on Apr 20th 2023, bird strikes into both engines

By Simon Hradecky, created Friday, Apr 21st 2023 20:02Z, last updated Monday, Apr 24th 2023 13:29Z

A Commutair Embraer ERJ-145 on behalf of United, registration N14162 performing flight UA-4294 from Houston Intercontinental,TX to Laredo,TX (USA), was climbing out of Houston Intercontinental's runway 15R when the crew stopped the climb at 12,000 feet after flying through a flock of birds and receiving bird strikes into both engines. The aircraft continued to Laredo for a safe landing on runway 18R about one hour after departure.

The FAA reported the aircraft sustained substantial damage rating the occurrence an accident and stating: "AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED A BIRDSTIKE DAMAGING BOTH ENGINES, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS."

On Apr 24th 2023 the airline stated: "CommuteAir Flight 4294, operating as United Express on Thursday, April 20th departed from George Bush Intercontinental Airport and struck a bird while on approach into Laredo International Airport. The aircraft landed safely, and customers deplaned normally. The crew reported there were no adverse flight characteristics and our maintenance team is finalizing required inspections before the aircraft is returned to service."

The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Laredo on Apr 24th 2023.