Mallard Aircraft Strikes — FAA Wildlife Database

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2011-01-09 · BELL-427 · Mallard · Substantial
Id by smithsonian. Gadwall was also struck. A/c received damage to the tail rotor from striking at least 2 birds. Birds were not seen. They did not know why the a/c lost tail rotor control. Pilot tried to return to arpt and when he realized he could not, he…
1992-01-19 · PA-28 · Mallard · Substantial
Bird not seen prior to strike. L windshld shattered by duck. Pilot s corrective lenses were knocked off during impact. Contd flt with backup glasses. Pilot may have lost left eye. Duck passed thru cabin & into tail section of a/c. Pilot diverted to…
2010-04-06 · BE-95 · Mallard · Substantial
A/c retd to bis in emergency conditions after striking "geese". At least 1 entered the cabin through the windshld and struck the pilot causing serious injuries requiring stitches. Pilots were unable to hear the tower because of the wind noise. Both pilots…
2011-04-22 · EC135 · Mallard · Substantial
Two female mallards. Both pilot and copilot s windshields and sunscreens broken. Nurse in copilots seat had a bruise on bridge of her nose.
2017-10-30 · BE-33 · Mallard · Substantial
Mor remarks: n7by advised the radar east controller of mayday for birdstrike damage to the aircraft windshield. N7by also advised medical attention would be needed after landing. Local control was advised and emergency personnel were dispatched. Aircraft…

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