The Brief
- A Southwest flight bound for Rochester was forced to make an emergency return to Orlando on Tuesday because of a bird strike.
- According to officials, the bird strike happened during departure.
- The plane landed safely at Orlando International Airport and no injuries were reported.
ORLANDO, Fla. – A Southwest flight was forced to make an emergency return to Orlando shortly after departure Tuesday after the plane hit a bird.
Southwest flight returns to Orlando
What we know:
Southwest Flight 2821 was bound for Rochester, New York, but had to return to Orlando International Airport after the plane hit a bird.
An airport spokesperson said the plane landed safely at the airport. No injuries were reported.…