LAM Mozambique Boeing 737-700 damaged in suspected drone strike
A Boeing 737-700 operated by African carrier LAM Mozambique has sustained nose damage after colliding with an object on approach while operating a domestic flight. LAM said the aircraft was on approach when the crew heard a loud noise, suggesting a collision with a foreign object. The aircraft landed normally and the follow-up ground inspection revealed that the aircraft’s nose had been damaged. Photographs posted to social media show several serious dents and tears to the right-hand side of the 737-700’s nose cone. There is no obvious bird debris on the aircraft and unconfirmed media reports suggest the aircraft could have collided with a drone, although this has not been substantiated. LAM reported the incident to the Mozambique authorities and the aircraft has since been grounded. <br/>
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LAM Mozambique Boeing 737-700 damaged in suspected drone strike
A Boeing 737-700 operated by African carrier LAM Mozambique has sustained nose damage after colliding with an object on approach while operating a domestic flight. LAM said the aircraft was on approach when the crew heard a loud noise, suggesting a collision with a foreign object. The aircraft landed normally and the follow-up ground inspection revealed that the aircraft’s nose had been damaged. Photographs posted to social media show several serious dents and tears to the right-hand side of the 737-700’s nose cone. There is no obvious bird debris on the aircraft and unconfirmed media reports suggest the aircraft could have collided with a drone, although this has not been substantiated. LAM reported the incident to the Mozambique authorities and the aircraft has since been grounded. <br/>
