As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
FLT 6304 - IAD-EWR - DURING CLIMB, AIRCRAFT MADE AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING DUE TO BIRD STRIKE TO LT ENGINE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND IS REMOVING AND REPLACING LEFT ENGINE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT ENGINE, OPS CHECK OK. AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED AND APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)