A Bird Hit the Plane Before It Crashed, Says Pilot 🐦✈️
On Sunday, a plane in South Korea crashed after the pilot reported that a bird had hit the aircraft. The pilot told air traffic control that the plane had suffered a “bird strike” and declared a mayday, which is an emergency call.
A bird strike is when a bird collides with an airplane, which can cause problems for the plane. Birds can get sucked into the engines or damage the wings or windows. Even though planes are built to handle many things, bird strikes can sometimes be dangerous.
The plane was operated by Jeju Air, a South Korean airline. The crash happened shortly after takeoff. The South Korean Transport Ministry said on Monday that they are investigating the crash to find out exactly what happened.
Many people are thankful that the pilot was able to alert air traffic control before the crash. Emergency teams responded quickly to help.
This incident reminds us of the importance of safety in the skies and how even small things like birds can affect big planes. 🛩️💙
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Pilot of South Korean plane said there was a bird strike before crash
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