Aircraft Camera Catches Dramatic Bird Strike
- 9 years ago
Abel Zbynek from the Czech Air Force recently experienced what NATO describes as "every pilot's worst nightmare." On a routine exercise mission during operation Trident Juncture, his plane was struck by a large, diving bird.
Abel Zbynek from the Czech Air Force recently experienced what NATO describes as "every pilot's worst nightmare."
On a routine exercise mission during operation Trident Juncture, his plane was struck by a large, diving bird.
Measurements on the pilot's control panel were redacted, but the bird was clearly visible as it smacked into the right wing.
The damage was severe and he called out a Mayday signal.
Worried that the plan's tip tank—a bit wobbly from impact—might fall off, he considered ejecting.
Zbynek notes this w
Abel Zbynek from the Czech Air Force recently experienced what NATO describes as "every pilot's worst nightmare."
On a routine exercise mission during operation Trident Juncture, his plane was struck by a large, diving bird.
Measurements on the pilot's control panel were redacted, but the bird was clearly visible as it smacked into the right wing.
The damage was severe and he called out a Mayday signal.
Worried that the plan's tip tank—a bit wobbly from impact—might fall off, he considered ejecting.
Zbynek notes this w