There were 164 people onboard the Boeing 737 MAX 8 at the time of the incident, which took place on December 20th.
A Southwest Airlines flight returned to its departure airport after experiencing a bird strike. Flight WN554 from New Orleans (MSY) to Tampa (TPA) was being operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8 when the incident took place on December 20th. There were 164 people onboard the aircraft, according to The Aviation Herald.