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Ryanair plane hits bird during takeoff caught on camera

This video captures a Ryanair aircraft hitting a bird during takeoff at Manchester Airport, causing visible smoke from the ...

Horizon Air Embraer E175 bird strike marks Sacramento’s 161st wildlife strike of the year

A regional jet flown by Horizon Air had the unfortunate honor of becoming the latest bird strike victim in Sacramento ...

Video shows the terrifying moment a bird struck a Boeing 737 engine during takeoff from Puerto Vallarta

The video shows the No. 2 engine shutting down after a series of loud bangs. The plane returned to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and landed safely.

Are chickens really thrown into aircraft engines? Yes — and here’s why

This test, known formally as a bird strike simulation, is neither a myth nor an exaggeration. It is a mandatory, globally recognized certification process.
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Air India plane used for return flight despite bird strike damaging engine

An Air India plane that suffered a bird strike on the way to Sri Lanka returned to India with passengers before being declared unfit to fly. Flight AI273, with 158 passengers and six crew members, was ...
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This eagle protects planes at Canada's busiest airport. Here's how

At Toronto Pearson Airport, a dedicated team from Falcon Environmental uses a unique approach to keep the skies clear, ...