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American Airlines Airbus A319 Returns To Boston Due To Engine Compressor Stall
A bird strike led to an engine failure that forced the plane to return to Boston.
Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 Returns To Portland Following Bird Strike
The aircraft returned safely to the airport and another 737 MAX 9 was dispatched to operate the flight.
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 Returns To New Orleans Following Bird Strike
There were 164 people onboard the Boeing 737 MAX 8 at the time of the incident, which took place on December 20th.
China Cargo Airlines Boeing 777 Returns To New York After Bird Strike Disables Engine
A China Cargo Airlines Boeing 777F was forced to turn back to JFK following a bird strike, which disabled its right-hand engine.
United Airlines Airbus A319 Nose Damaged After Bird Strike In New York
A bird strike on a United Airlines short-final to LaGuardia Airport resulted in nose cone damage and 20 hours out of service for the aircraft.
History: The 4 Most Daring Emergency Landings Of All Time
These risky yet successful emergency landings stand as powerful reminders of the incredible dedication and expertise of those on the flight deck.
Lufthansa Airbus A321 Returns To Frankfurt Following Bird Strike
The plane’s engine reportedly ingested a bird at nearly 15,000 feet, which is uncommon but possible.
Here's What Happens During A Bird Strike
When a collision occurs between an aircraft and an airborne creature.
Bird Strike Forces AirAsia India’s Airbus A320 To Turn Back
The incident took place on an evening departure from Delhi.
Air China Boeing 747-400F Returns To Amsterdam After Bird Strike
The cargo aircraft was bound for Shanghai, but experienced a bird strike shortly after departure from Amsterdam.
The Miracle On The Hudson - The Full Story
It has now been over 14 years since the incident occurred.
AirAsia Philippines Battles Birdstikes But Maintains On-Time Performance
With lightning and bird strikes on the rise at its home base in Manila, AirAsia Philippines has recorded a solid OTP in 1H2023.
Bonza Adjusts Network To Boost Reliability And Add Flights On Popular Routes
Birds and bats have caused havoc to Bonza and now the airline is adjusting its network to buffer itself from any more unexpected surprises.
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Suffers Bird Strike Landing At Hollywood Burbank Airport
The aircraft has since reentered normal operations after reportedly undergoing a maintenance review.
Bird Strike Crushes Nose Of Air France Airbus A350 In Osaka
Air France AF291 declared an emergency and returned to Osaka less than three hours into its 12-hour-long return leg to Paris.
Chicken Cannons: How Aviation Companies Simulate Bird Strikes
A bizarre yet accurate method used to plan and prepare for high-speed bird encounters.
History: How ANA Painted Eyes On Its Planes To Reduce Bird Strikes
Japan’s All Nippon Airways significantly minimized bird strikes by painting bogus eyes on jet engines.
How Often Do Planes Experience Bird Strikes?
Almost fifty bird strikes are reported daily on average. Only a fraction of those cause any significant damage.
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flydubai Nepal Manager Banned From Kathmandu Airport Over 'Bird Strike' Incident
Flight FZ576 encountered a problem on departure from Kathmandu - the cause of which is now being disputed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal.