A “Bird strike” causes a jet to make an emergency landing in Des Moines, Friday
July 5th, 2025 by Ric Hanson
DES MOINES, Iowa [KCCI] — Emergency crews responded Friday afternoon to reported problem with an incoming flight at Des Moines International Airport. The report was made at about 1:30 p.m. Friday regarding Allegiant Air flight 2066 from Fort Lauderdale.
Airport officials say an engine failure was reported during descent. Allegiant officials told KCCI the flight “encountered a bird strike” upon landing.
The flight landed safely and noone was injured. Passengers used a ramp to disembark from the aircraft.