bird strike
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
Gujarat state, where Ahmedabad is located, reported 462 bird strike incidents over five years, with most occurring at Ahmedabad airport, according to Civil Aviation Ministry data tabled in Parliament in December 2023.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2025
Investigators have been looking at the role that a bird strike or weather conditions may have played.
From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2025
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