It was on 23 November 2022 that an ordinary transatlantic flight on a United Airlines Boeing 777-300ER, N2534U, turned into an unplanned adventure. Having left Newark Liberty International Airport in the state of New Jersey, USA, the plane was en route to Brussels Airport in Belgium when an unusual incident was experienced during the climb that necessitated the crew to act swiftly. Just an hour into the flight, pilots had requested leveling at 10,000 feet after a climb and had requested delay vectors. Shortly after, pilots reported they had encountered an unplanned incident at about 8,000 feet – a suspected foreign object collision. Because of the magnitude of the impact, pilots were shocked and immediately called for an emergency, proceeding to take initial measures towards flight security and for the well-being of its passengers. With sense and sound judgment, the pilots decided to head back to Newark Liberty International Airport, a conscious decision to preserve the health and safety of all the passengers aboard. Evasive action from the situation, the plane landed safely at the departure point without placing any individual into potential harm in attempting to proceed with the flight to the intended destination. United Airlines, as its operationally efficient and safety-aware self, reacted fast on the incident. In a press release, the airline admitted that Flight 999 had indeed been put through a suspected bird-bird collision. The fast and concerted response of the airline management team and personnel were the determining factors in orchestrating the necessary to be carried out in ending the situation. The accident is a reminder of everything that can go amiss in the perilous business of flying. Bird collision, as comparatively rare as it is, has the potential to become extremely serious problems in the business of flight operations. That it flew back immediately to return to the airport is a testament to the necessity for ceaseless vigilance and inspections for safety protocols at all times, even on ordinary flights. While the plane safely landed yet again at Newark Liberty International Airport, the event was a testament to the professionalism, training, and expertise of the flight crew. It was also a testament to the aviation world's unchecked zeal for safety above all else. Although threat of bird strikes caused displacement, the successful landing of United Airlines Flight 999 is a testament to the industry's capability to be reactive to unexpected situations and take rapid responses to protect crew and passengers.