On Mar 13th 2026, a Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800 operating flight JL-158 from Misawa to Tokyo Haneda encountered a bird strike shortly after departure, resulting in damage to the aircraft’s nose section but ultimately concluding the flight safely.
The aircraft, registered JA301J, had just departed Misawa’s runway 28 and was climbing through approximately 2,000 feet when it collided with a bird. Despite the impact, the flight crew assessed the situation and elected to continue the journey to Tokyo rather than return to the departure airport.
The aircraft proceeded without further complications and landed safely on Haneda Airport’s runway 34R about 65 minutes after departure.
Japan’s Transport Safety Board (TSB) later confirmed that the aircraft sustained damage to its nose section as a result of the strike and has opened an investigation into the occurrence to determine the full circumstances and contributing factors.
Following the incident, the aircraft remained on the ground in Tokyo as of Mar 25th 2026, presumably undergoing inspections and necessary repairs before returning to service.