Cayman Airways Express flight KX4420, operated by a Twin Otter aircraft, experienced a bird strike after takeoff from the Edward Bodden Airfield on Little Cayman destined to the Charles Kirkconnell International Airport (CKIA) on Cayman Brac.
This occurred at approximately 7:50 this morning.
A statement from the airline says the occurrence was not evident during the flight, and the aircraft had a normal landing at CKIA.
However, while conducting their standard pre-flight safety check of the aircraft while on the ground awaiting their next flight, the pilots confirmed that there was evidence of a bird strike on one of the aircraft’s wings.
The aircraft has been taken out of service temporarily, awaiting the arrival of a maintenance team from Grand Cayman.
Passengers travelling to and from the Sister Islands today should expect some delays as a result.
