What happened
On October 4, 2016, a Boeing 737-800 was involved in a bird strike incident shortly after departing from Warsaw Modlin Airport (EPMO). Following the takeoff, the flight crew reported a collision with a bird to the air traffic controller.
In response to the report, airport personnel and the airport duty officer conducted a physical inspection of the runway area. During this inspection, a wounded common gull was discovered on the airfield.
The investigation
The investigation, conducted by the airport management, focused on the presence of wildlife on the movement area following the reported strike. The inspection confirmed the presence of a bird on the takeoff path.
Findings
The investigation established that the primary cause of the incident was the presence of birds on the aircraft takeoff path.