Commut E145 at Knoxville on Oct 5th 2020, bird strike

Last Update: October 6, 2020 / 15:22:12 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Oct 5, 2020

Classification
Incident

Cause
Bird strike

Airline
Commutair

Flight number
UA-4892

Departure
Washington Dulles, United States

Destination
Knoxville, United States

Aircraft Registration
N12172

Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-145

ICAO Type Designator
E145

A Commutair Embraer ERJ-145 on behalf of United, registration N12172 performing flight UA-4892 from Washington Dulles,DC to Knoxville,TN (USA), was on a 1nm final to Knoxville's runway 05R when the crew they had hit a bird. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on runway 05R. After landing the crew reported they saw one bird, probably a small one.

The FAA reported the aircraft received minor damage when the aircraft sustained a bird strike on final approach.

The aircraft remained on the ground for about 12 hours before departing for the next flight.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
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Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
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Manufacturer
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Aircraft Model / Type
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ICAO Aircraft Type
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Oct 5, 2020

Classification
Incident

Cause
Bird strike

Airline
Commutair

Flight number
UA-4892

Departure
Washington Dulles, United States

Destination
Knoxville, United States

Aircraft Registration
N12172

Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-145

ICAO Type Designator
E145

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