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
Cameras were attached to the towers which detected and tracked birds passing through the site and, according to the developers, it didn't record a single bird strike.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2025
Ulasewicz wondered if there was a bird strike or mechanical issue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2025
A bird strike is a collision between a bird and an aircraft in flight.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2024
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