Skywest CRJ2 at Denver on Nov 11th 2012, bird strike

Last Update: November 13, 2012 / 17:43:03 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Nov 11, 2012

Classification
Incident

Flight number
OO-6191

Destination
Denver's runway 26 when the aircraft flew thr

Aircraft Registration
N948SW

ICAO Type Designator
CRJ2

A Skywest Canadair CRJ-200, registration N948SW performing flight OO-6191 from Bakersfield,CA to Denver,CO (USA), was on approach to Denver's runway 26 when the aircraft flew through a flock of geese at about 600 feet AGL (6000 feet MSL), a number of birds impacted the aircraft. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on runway 26. Tower later advised aircraft on final to runway 26 about geese reported at 600 feet AGL.

The FAA reported the aircraft received damage to the flaps.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Nov 11, 2012

Classification
Incident

Flight number
OO-6191

Destination
Denver's runway 26 when the aircraft flew thr

Aircraft Registration
N948SW

ICAO Type Designator
CRJ2

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

Blockaviation logo

A new way to document and demonstrate airworthiness compliance and aircraft value. Find out more.

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

Blue Altitude Logo

Your regulation partner, specialists in aviation safety and compliance; providing training, auditing, and consultancy services. Find out more.

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways