Bird strike leaves MASSIVE hole in United Airlines jet as it lands at Denver airport

Jul 31, 2012 - 15:48
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Bird strike leaves MASSIVE hole in United Airlines jet as it lands at Denver airport
Bird strike leaves MASSIVE hole in United Airlines jet as it lands at Denver airport

Despite the mid-air bird strike that has left Flight 1475 with a huge hole and dent under the cockpit windows, the jet traveling from Dallas/Fort Worth landed safely, and none of the 151 passengers on board was hurt. The remains of the bird that were recovered from the plane will be analyzed by experts from the Smithsonian Institution in Washington to determine the exact species.

Close call: Although the strike left the nose of the Boeing 737 with a massive gash it didn't affect the landing, and none of the passengers was hurt

Close call: Although the strike left the nose of the Boeing 737 with a massive gash it didn't affect the landing, and none of the passengers was hurt

 

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Mike Gallagher Freelance writer with a passion for travelling