Incident Overview
On 4 October 2016, a Boeing 737-800 operating at Modlin Airport (EPMO) was involved in a bird strike incident. After the aircraft taxied to its parking position, a ground controller observed dried blood traces on the nose of the aircraft, near the pitot tube area. The flight crew had not reported any bird strike during the approach or landing phases.
Findings
The investigation, conducted by the airport operator under the supervision of Edward Łojek, concluded that the bird strike likely occurred during the takeoff roll. The dried blood discovered after landing was consistent with a collision with a bird. The crew did not communicate any such event to air traffic control.
Cause
The cause of the incident was determined to be the presence of birds on the path of the taking off aircraft.