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INCIDENT Impressive hole left in an Air Namibia Airbus A319 due to bird strike

Last updated: January 20, 2016, 21:44 UTC
Published: Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at 15:30 UTC
Category: Emergency
Author: Melanie Kraft
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The Air Namibia A319 was landing at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Namibia when it struck the animal.

This afternoon we had a bird strike upon landing. We landed peacefully & we are all fine!
@Prbeverlyangel
#GoodNews pic.twitter.com/sTGx3WYc0d

— Ellen Angel (@pastor_ellen) January 14, 2016

ByMelanie Kraft
Melanie's aviation journey began at a young age, earning her first pilot certifications while still a teenager, before she ever held a driver’s license! As lead journalist at AIRLIVE.net, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the voice and editorial direction of the website. Her experience spans flight operations, air traffic coordination and emergency incident analysis.
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