Bird strike, South Korea

Bird strike, a possible factor in the South Korea plane crash, has taken down relatively few planes
A bird strike is a possible cause of the fatal Jeju Air crash in South Korea, but many experts say they are skeptical it's the only factor.
Could a bird strike have caused S Korea plane crash?
South Korean officials are conducting an emergency safety investigation after 179 people died in the country's worst-ever plane crash on Sunday. Moments before the flight was due to land, air traffic control issued a bird strike warning - an alert about the risk of colliding with birds.
From Bird Strike to Crash: The Mystery of the Korean Plane’s Four Fateful Minutes
The time between when the pilot reported a bird strike and when it crashed could be key to unraveling one of the world’s worst aviation disasters in years.
Air NZ flight abandons take-off in Christchurch after bird strike
An Air New Zealand flight was aborted moments before take off from Christchurch Airport Monday morning after a bird strike. The plane, was due to depart for Brisbane shortly after 6am, but abruptly halted it's take off.
Did a bird strike really cause S Korea plane crash? What we know so far
Officials are investigating the cause of the deadliest aircraft crash in South Korean history, which killed 179 people.
Experts question bird strike theory as cause of deadly South Korean plane crash
Experts are questioning the initial theory that a bird strike caused the deadly crash of Jeju Air flight 7C2216 in South Korea, which killed 179 people.
Bird strike halts Air NZ flight from Christchurch to Brisbane
An Air New Zealand flight was aborted moments before take-off from Christchurch Airport on Monday morning after a bird strike. The plane was due to depart for Brisbane shortly after 6am, but abruptly halted its take-off.
Aviation expert not sold on bird strike theory in South Korean plane crash
The deadly South Korean plane crash that claimed over 170 lives is under investigation for a reported bird strike affecting landing gear.
Jeju Air pilot reported bird strike before crash - officials
Jeju Air pilot declared mayday andreported a bird strike, officials say::Muan, South KoreaKang Jung-Hyun/Senior official/South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport“(The control tower advised the pilot) with the phrase “Caution bird activity.
South Korean authorities: Pilots reported bird strike before crash
The pilots of the South Korean commercial flight that veered off the runway and caught fire reported a bird strike shortly before their crash landing, the Yonhap news agency reported on Monday, citing the Transport Ministry.
A major plane crash this week put bird strikes in the spotlight. Here’s how the Salt Lake airport tries to prevent them
There were 418 reported bird strikes at the Salt Lake International Airport in 2024, with 14 causing damage to aircraft.
Air New Zealand flight bound for Brisbane cancelled after bird strike in Christchurch
An Air New Zealand flight bound for Brisbane was forced to abort seconds before takeoff from Christchurch Airport due to a bird strike.
Bird Flu Outbreaks Strike Japan Farms
Japanese authorities began culling some 50,000 chickens Sunday after a bird flu outbreak at a farm in the northern Iwate region.
Horizon Airlines Eagle Strike Forces Return To Anchorage: Are Bird Strike Risks Rising?
The crew of Horizon Air Flight 2041 reported a bird strike shortly after taking off from Anchorage Airport at 11:40 on ...
Probe of downed Boeing airliner focusing on bird strike, landing gear
Boeing Co. technical team and specialists from U.S. aviation agencies traveling to Korea to assist investigation of the crash ...