A bird strike occurred shortly after take-off on a Southwest Airlines flight, prompting a diversion to Baltimore. The flight, numbered 1379, was scheduled to travel from Reagan Washington National to Houston Hobby. Following the incident, the pilots landed the plane safely in Baltimore.

The airline has confirmed that the flight was diverted due to the bird strike and that the pilots followed standard procedures. Customers who were headed to their final destination will be accommodated on a separate aircraft.

Further details about the incident are available from the airline, including a full statement from Southwest Airlines.