2010-07 · NASA ASRS report 902087
An SF340 flight crew suffered multiple bird strike at rotation.
On the takeoff roll; after 80 KTS and just before V1; we identified a flock of seagulls on the runway. As we approached the birds and reached V1 I made a conscious effort to fly the takeoff per the standard profile. Impact occured near the time of rotation. The Captain verbalized the check of all engine indications resulted in no abnormalities. I flew a standard take-off profile. The Captain made the initial radio call to check in with center and then I took radio #1. The Captain then tried to reach Airport Operations unsuccessfully; then checked the FOM for its bird strike guidance. We discussed the situation and due to any lack of flight abnormalities decided to continue to our destination.The bird strike occurred because visibility of any objects that may have been on the runway was greatly reduced by both the curve of the runway and shimmering heat rising off of its surface. By the time the birds came into sight we were at a speed that would have required a high speed abort and would have incurred the risk associated with that maneuver.
As we rotated; we did note a couple of thuds; and saw one bird hit the left side windshield wiper and windscreen.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.
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