Incident Overview
On 4 October 2016, a Boeing 737-800 operating at Warsaw Modlin Airport (EPMO) was involved in a bird strike incident. The crew reported the collision with a bird after the aircraft had taken off.
Investigation and Findings
Following the report, the airport's falconer and duty officer conducted an inspection of the runway. During this inspection, they discovered an injured black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus). The investigation determined that the cause of the incident was the presence of birds on the path of the taking off aircraft.
Preventive Measures
Potential risks of similar events at the airport were assessed in accordance with the procedures described in Doc. 9137 – AN/898 Part 3 and the Warsaw Modlin Airport Safety Management Manual. The analysis indicated that no additional preventive measures were necessary.
Safety Recommendations
The commission did not issue any safety recommendations.