bird strike

British

noun

a collision of an aircraft with a bird

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One of the RAF Red Arrows experienced a bird strike on the way to a flypast on Friday.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2025

Ulasewicz wondered if there was a bird strike or mechanical issue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025

Another possibility raised by some experts in India is a bird strike.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025

Investigators are still looking into what caused the crash, but the pilot had warned of a bird strike before pulling out of a first landing attempt.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2025

Lee Jeong-hyun, the chief of the Muan fire department, said a bird strike and bad weather may have contributed to the crash - but that the exact cause was still being investigated.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2024

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