Sun Country Airlines flight returns to Hector International Airport after hitting bird with nose of plane

(Fargo, ND) — A Sun Country Airlines flight took off from Hector International Airport this morning and was forced to return a short time later.

According to Katherine Fearing, with Flint Group, the airplane hit a bird with the nose of the plane. As a precaution, individuals on the flight were escorted off.

The jet center mechanic is currently checking over the plane for safety, but the flight should re-takeoff sometime this afternoon.

WDAY Radio News has reached out to Sun Country Airlines for more information.

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