The TUI flight to Rhodes took off from Bournemouth Airport at 15:04 and has been circling Dorset ever since. Read more: ‘It was a bit scary’, says passenger diverted from flight after bird strike A TUI spokesman said: “We can confirm that flight TOM6624 reported a suspected bird strike shortly after take-off from Bournemouth. “The aircraft is expected to divert to Gatwick Airport for mechanical inspection. “We will be in direct contact with affected customers to provide them with more information and support and get them back on their way as soon as possible.” A number of concerned residents contacted the Daily Echo after watching the Dorset flyover spots for almost an hour this afternoon. The Boeing 737 is currently at an altitude of about 4,000 feet. It can be seen on Flightradar circling parts of east Dorset and north Bournemouth. It was scheduled to arrive in Rhodes at 20.55.
