Flight MK Turned Back Due to Bat

12 years, 9 months ago - November 19, 2013

Unusual circumstances. A unit of Air Mauritius , bound for Rodrigues, had to turn back Monday, November 18 after 45 minutes of flight. It seems that it is a bat that is the cause. It was struck by the aircraft during takeoff. But the flight could be made thereafter.

Turbulence on the flight MK 144 last Monday, November 18. The plane was the way Mauritius Rodrigues had to turn back after 45 minutes of flight. It seems that the fault is due to bat, the device would hit the takeoff. The aircraft returned safely to Plaisance and then set sail again on Rodrigues.

A source within of Air Mauritius confirms that the plane had a problem and had to return.

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