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Bird strike forces major airline to turn around after windshield is cracked midair
- A United Airlines flight returning to Newark after a bird strike damaged the aircraft shortly after departure.
- Crew reported a cracked windshield and possible pressurization issue, prompting the return before reaching Jacksonville.
- A replacement aircraft carried passengers onward to Jacksonville after the diversion.
- The FAA will investigate the incident, and United confirmed no windshield damage after inspection.
- Nearly 19,400 wildlife strikes were reported at U.S. airports in 2023, underscoring ongoing aviation safety concerns.
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