# 09. Bird Strike Protocol: Phraseology for Non-Standard Situations (MU 2701)

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Podcast: [Aviation English by Revise Before Flight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/aviation-english-by-revise-before-flight-6715536)
Published: 2025-10-19T10:22:07+00:00
Episode link: https://www.revisebeforeflight.com/bird-strike-protocol-phraseology-for-non-standard-situations-mu-2701/
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Duration seconds: 320

## Resource

What happens when a plane, just minutes into its climb, is suddenly grounded by a bird? On October 2nd, a China Eastern A321 operating Flight MU-2701 was forced to stop its ascent and return to Wuxi after a suspected bird strike at 8,900 feet. Join Aviation English specialist Emilia Barska as she breaks down the crew's textbook response, the resulting 7.5-hour passenger delay, and the damage that kept the aircraft on the ground for days.This is a deep dive into safety protocols and essential aviation vocabulary. Boost your ICAO Level 5/6 skills with the definitions for Occurrence Aircraft, Replacement Aircraft, and To Enter a Hold.Fly safe, and tune in for more essential Aviation English!

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