14-01-2020 19:37 via vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca

WestJet flight bound for Victoria diverts to Vancouver after striking bird

A WestJet flight bound for Victoria from Calgary had to land in Vancouver after striking a bird mid-flight. According to the airline, WestJet flight 209 struck the bird while it was inbound to Victoria and decided to land in Vancouver based on maintenance resources available. WestJet says the flight "landed normally" in Vancouver and has since been removed from service for safety inspections.  The airline says that all 31 passengers aboard the flight will be placed on new flights to Victori
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