Goma L410 at Kathmandu on Mar 2nd 2016, bird strike
Last Update: March 2, 2016 / 14:31:27 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Mar 2, 2016
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Departure
Kathmandu, Nepal
Destination
Lukla, Nepal
Aircraft Registration
9N-AKZ
Aircraft Type
Let L-410 Turbolet
ICAO Type Designator
L410
The airport reported a bird hit one of the wings of the aircraft right at becoming airborne, the wing received damage requiring repairs that will take a number of days.
The airline reported that a bird patrol had chased birds off the runway before departure, however, it appears four birds remained on the runway or immediately returned onto the runway. The bird collided with one of the horizontal stabilizers causing damage. Nepal's Civil Aviation Authority was informed, the damage is being repaired and the aircraft is expected to return to service in a few days, possibly even on Mar 3rd.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Mar 2, 2016
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Departure
Kathmandu, Nepal
Destination
Lukla, Nepal
Aircraft Registration
9N-AKZ
Aircraft Type
Let L-410 Turbolet
ICAO Type Designator
L410
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