Medium Large Transport; Low Wing; 2 Turbojet Eng
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 20; Flight Crew Total 17000; Flight Crew Type 4000
Other / Unknown
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Inflight Event / Encounter Bird / Animal
Flight Crew Returned To Departure Airport; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; Flight Crew FLC complied w / Automation / Advisory
Aircraft; Environment - Non Weather Related
Climbing out at approximately 4;000 feet we experienced multiple bird strikes. We [notified ATC] and started a return to [departure airport]. The number 2 engine had extremely high vibration and was compressor stalling. The engine stall checklist was accomplished. The remainder of the flight was accomplished with the #2 engine at idle in order to prevent further compressor stalls. Dispatch was contacted and landing data requested for a north landing. The Captain advised the flight attendants and passengers of the situation. We requested and flew a visual approach to runway 34R where we rolled to the end; exited and secured the right engine. We requested airport fire and rescue examine the aircraft before proceeding to the gate to deplane normally.
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After departing; the crew experienced multiple bird strikes which resulted in high vibration and compressor stalls in the number two engine. They accomplished the checklist and were able to operate the engine at idle while returning to land at departure airport.