Iceland DH8B at Isafjordur on Apr 26th 2016, rejected takeoff due to bird strike

Last Update: April 26, 2016 / 20:37:39 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 26, 2016

Classification
Incident

Flight number
NY-17

Aircraft Registration
TF-JMG

ICAO Type Designator
DH8B

An Air Iceland Flugfelag Islands de Havilland Dash 8-200, registration TF-JMG performing flight NY-17 from Isafjordur to Reykjavik (Iceland) with 19 passengers, was accelerating for takeoff from Isafjordur when a bird impacted one of the propellers prompting the crew to reject takeoff. The aircraft slowed safely and returned to the apron.

The aircraft was unable to continue its schedule and is still on the ground in Isafjordur about 11 hours after rejecting takeoff.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 26, 2016

Classification
Incident

Flight number
NY-17

Aircraft Registration
TF-JMG

ICAO Type Designator
DH8B

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