TACV AT72 at Sao Filipe on Apr 5th 2014, bird strike

Last Update: April 6, 2014 / 16:59:41 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 5, 2014

Classification
Incident

Aircraft Type
ATR ATR-72-200

ICAO Type Designator
AT72

A TACV Cabo Verde Airlines Avions de Transport Regional ATR-72-500, flight VR-4051 from Praia to Sao Filipe (Cape Verde) with 72 people on board, was on approach to Sao Felipe when a Rufous-capped Antthrush impacted one of the propellers of the aircraft. The crew continued for a safe landing at Sao Felipe.

The aircraft was unable to perform the return flight to Praia (still VR-4051) however.

Rufous-capped Anttrushes are usually sized around 18cm and weigh around 45 grams.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 5, 2014

Classification
Incident

Aircraft Type
ATR ATR-72-200

ICAO Type Designator
AT72

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