Cayman Airways Express plane experiences a bird strike out of Little Cayman

At approximately 7:50am this morning August 16, 2024,  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. 

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.