Lanhsa Airlines BAe Jetstream 31 damaged due to bird strike in Honduras

Category: Emergency
Author: Sharad Ranabhat

A Lanhsa Airlines BAe Jetstream 31 was forced to make an emergency landing at Puerto Lempira Airport, Honduras after colliding with a large bird.

As a result, the large bird (poss buzzard) impacted the nose of the aircraft resulting in major damage to its nose.

The crew had to make an emergency landing on the dirt track following the bird strike.

Thanks to the swift response of all those involved, no injuries were reported, only aircraft damage.

Feature Image via Noticias Muskitiahn

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