All articles tagged with #bird strike
During the Gijón Air Festival in Spain, a flock of birds nearly caused a Spanish F-18 fighter jet to crash on a crowded beach, prompting an evasive maneuver by the pilot. The incident was captured on video and was part of standard safety protocols. The event drew over 300,000 spectators, marking the largest airshow in its history, amid recent similar wildlife-related incidents involving aircraft in Spain.
A South Korean plane crash involving Jeju Air Flight 2216 was caused by a bird strike, leading pilots to shut off the wrong engine, with investigations and union claims raising concerns about blame and overlooked airport safety issues, including bird hazards and airport design.
An American Airlines flight from LaGuardia to Charlotte was forced to make an emergency landing at JFK Airport after a bird strike caused an engine fire on the Airbus A321. The plane, carrying 190 passengers and six crew members, landed safely with no injuries reported. The incident is reminiscent of the 2009 "Miracle on the Hudson" where a US Airways flight made a successful emergency landing on the Hudson River following a bird strike. American Airlines has apologized and is inspecting the aircraft for damage.
An American Airlines flight from LaGuardia to Charlotte was diverted to JFK Airport after a bird strike damaged one of its engines. The Airbus A321, carrying 190 passengers and six crew members, landed safely using its second engine. No injuries were reported, and passengers were scheduled to continue their journey the following morning. American Airlines expressed gratitude to the crew and apologized for the inconvenience.
An American Airlines flight from LaGuardia to Charlotte made an emergency landing at JFK Airport after a bird struck one of its engines shortly after takeoff. All 190 passengers and six crew members were unharmed, and the airline provided accommodations and rescheduled the flight for the next day.
A Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner experienced a bird strike shortly after takeoff from Rome Fiumicino Airport, causing flames to spew from one of its engines. The plane, carrying 249 passengers and 16 crew members, safely returned to the airport after dumping fuel and circling off the coast of Italy. The airline apologized for the incident, emphasizing the crew's adherence to safety procedures.
A Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner bound for Shenzhen, China, returned safely to Rome's Fiumicino Airport after hitting a bird shortly after takeoff, causing an engine fire. The plane, carrying 249 passengers and 16 crew members, dumped fuel over the sea before landing. The incident, which is under investigation, did not cause delays at the airport.
A jet from the Italian Air Force's aerobatics squadron crashed during a practice run near Turin, killing a 5-year-old child and leaving her 9-year-old brother with severe burns. The pilot survived and is being treated for burns. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff, and the Italian Air Force has hypothesized that a bird strike may have caused the accident. The incident happened inside the airport perimeter, temporarily closing the airport.
A display jet from the Italian airforce crashed into a car following a bird strike, resulting in the death of a five-year-old girl. The incident occurred during a Frecce Tricolore display near Turin, and the pilot managed to eject safely. The girl's brother was seriously injured, while her parents escaped unharmed but were treated for shock. The display was part of a centenary celebration for the Italian airforce, and all other planes involved landed safely. The accident prompted the temporary closure of nearby Turin airport.
A Southwest Airlines flight en route to Burbank from Las Vegas was damaged by a bird strike during landing, resulting in a large dent in the nose of the plane. However, the aircraft landed safely and no injuries were reported. The plane is now undergoing a maintenance review.
An Ecuadorian pilot, Ariel Valiente, remained calm and continued flying his small aircraft after a bird smashed through the cockpit at 10,000 feet, leaving him bloodied. The incident occurred above Vinces, a city in the Los Rios Province of Ecuador, and was captured on video. While some social media users applauded Valiente for his composure, others likened the scene to a horror movie.
American Airlines flight 2845 made an emergency landing in Las Vegas due to a bird strike. The flight was headed to Dallas from Salt Lake City. No injuries were reported, and a replacement aircraft was scheduled to leave Las Vegas later in the evening. American Airlines apologized for the travel disruption caused to its customers.
American Airlines flight 2845, en route to Dallas from Salt Lake City, made an emergency landing in Las Vegas due to a bird strike. No injuries were reported and a replacement aircraft is scheduled to depart at 8 p.m. American Airlines apologized for the inconvenience caused to its customers.
An American Airlines flight carrying 173 passengers and crew was forced to return to Ohio's John Glenn Columbus International Airport after an apparent bird strike, with video aboard the plane showing one of the engines shooting flames as flight attendants explained the aircraft was having a "little situation" and encouraged passengers to review the safety information provided in their seat pockets. No injuries were reported in the incident, and the plane was taken out of service for maintenance.
A flydubai flight from Kathmandu to Dubai experienced a bird strike during takeoff but returned to the United Arab Emirates. The engine caught fire shortly after takeoff from Kathmandu, but the fire was under control, and the Boeing 737-800 plane had 167 passengers on board. The aircraft landed normally in Dubai just after midnight local time, and further inspection would be conducted.