A Southwest Airlines plane arriving at Hollywood Burbank Airport from Las Vegas Thursday had its nose dented when it struck a bird while landing.

No people were hurt while the plane landed safely.&nbsp;

Southwest Flight 1422 incurred the bird strike and dent at 2:15 p.m. The plane was making its final approach at the time, Burbank Airport Communications Manager Mike Christensen told KTLA-TV.&nbsp;

“The aircraft is out of service to undergo a maintenance review and a different aircraft was brought in,” a Southwest Airlines spokesperson told KTNV-TV, an ABC Las Vegas affiliate.

• Brad Matthews can be reached at <a href="mailto:bmatthews@washingtontimes.com">bmatthews@washingtontimes.com</a>.

A Southwest Airlines plane arriving at Hollywood Burbank Airport from Las Vegas Thursday had its nose dented when it struck a bird while landing.{ai:summary}A Southwest Airlines plane landing at Hollywood Burbank Airport from Las Vegas hits a bird, causing damage to its nose. No injuries were reported. The plane is now undergoing maintenance. #transportation

Southwest Airlines plane’s nose dented while striking bird during landing near L.A.

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