Iberia reported that its Airbus A321XLR struck a large bird shortly after takeoff from Madrid, causing severe engine damage and smoke in the cabin.

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Iberia Airbus A321XLR suffers bird strike, returns to Madrid's Barajas Airport after takeoff. Damage to nose radome and weather radar antenna reported.

A Paris-bound plane from Madrid was compelled to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff due to a bird strike, causing panic among passengers.