Bird strike reported during aircraft takeoff, Cheektowaga NY
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Aviation IncidentAs discussed during the dispatch call, an aircraft reported hitting a bird during takeoff at Buffalo Niagara International Airport. The crew was unharmed, and a runway inspection was conducted to ensure safety before further departures.
Audio|Heard on: Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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01:3
Transcript:
00:00
We just smacked a bird right at about rotate speed there on the runway.
00:05
We're fine, but it hit right on the windshield.
00:07
Roger, thank you, (name withheld).
00:10
And just one previous person reported a bird strike.
00:13
You want to abort? Are you good for another? Continue on.
00:21
Uh, for (number withheld), uh, they have to do a sweep.
00:25
I guess it's up to you.
00:26
You are, um,
00:28
you can go if you like right now.
00:29
We cannot just leave you around and get them out for a quick sweep.
00:34
Request a sweep to blue (number withheld).
00:36
Just the (number withheld), Roger.
00:38
You can cancel takeoff clearance and just XC4 to the next X-ray in turn five.
00:43
And you can recondition the triggers, just see them in there too.
00:47
Okay, well I'll get that.
00:50
Air (number withheld) Buffalo.
00:55
Air (number withheld), there was reports of a bird struck between the intersection of Runway One Four and Mike.
01:00
Would you be able to do a quick sweep and see if anything's out there?
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Location mentioned:
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), 4200 Genesee St, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
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