bird strike
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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It didn’t explicitly say investigators believe a bird strike led to the engine fan blade fracturing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Accident investigators are examining whether a bird strike might have led to a deadly helicopter crash last year in the Hudson River, killing six people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
The wreckage of a New York sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River, killing six people, showed signs of a bird strike, investigators said on Thursday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
Ulasewicz wondered if there was a bird strike or mechanical issue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2025
On the morning of 29 December, the pilots of Jeju Air Flight 2216 reported a bird strike and made a mayday call as the plane approached the runway.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2025
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