Radzi 2 Report post Posted July 27, 2006 (edited) A bird was ingested into the engine during approach. The pilots didn't even realize it and left the aircraft later. I was supposed to take over the aircraft. damage was noticed by the ground engineer and aircraft was grounded. Overall view of the engine. Can you count how many of the N1 blades were damaged? Closeup view of some of the damaged blades. What's left of the poor bird. Edited July 27, 2006 by Radzi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted July 27, 2006 Geez....Looks scary,Capt.Radzi.Thanks for sharing the photo to all MWingers.Is that a/c a 737,Capt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PC Yuen 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2006 I counted 4 blades...betui ah? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Teh 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2006 wow, never know a bird can cause such damage to the engine... btw, since the ac is grounded... flight delayed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raj 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2006 Damm, Never Knew a Bird Could cause that Much Damage.. Capt Radzi, When such even like this Happens, is it possible to hear any noise..?? In the cabin.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 1 Report post Posted July 27, 2006 I counted 4 blades...betui ah? Hmm...I count 3 Damm, Never Knew a Bird Could cause that Much Damage.. Capt Radzi, When such even like this Happens, is it possible to hear any noise..?? In the cabin.. Ooo~ Birdstrikes can be very dangerous. My friend worked with Qantas Safety a few months ago, and he was responsible for collecting and analysing data for birdstrikes at Sydney airport. So yeah, now we have a birdstrike expert in class! Whether or not it could be hard in the cabin will depend on the size of the bird, I believe. A small quail is unlikely to be heard, but if you suck a big fat pelican into the blades, I bet you can hear it, and feel it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chan CS 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2006 Anyway, what would happen if nobody found this, and the aircraft took off? Anyway, thanks for every crew who fly us to every destination! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted July 27, 2006 (edited) Anyway, what would happen if nobody found this, and the aircraft took off? That is why we do walkaround, both by the pilots and engineer. In this case the crew who actually hit the bird didn't even notice. It actually will depend on the size of the bird and the extend of the damage. If the aircraft continues, the damage could get worse. Anyway, 4 blades were damaged. 3 adjacent ones in the closeup picture, and one lower down visible in the first picture. Edited July 27, 2006 by Radzi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted July 27, 2006 Radzi, if the plane still fly with the minor damage blade, does it effect the aircraft? May the bird rest in Peace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon 3 Report post Posted July 27, 2006 What will happen if the engine sucks in a big fat pelican? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew K 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2006 This reminds me of the 777 documentary I saw on Discovery a few years back. They fired frozen chickens into the engine at full throttle. No effect whatsoever I think. This is wicked tho. Can't imagine a lil bird doing such damage to the engines. Whats the reg of the unfortunate aircraft? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted July 27, 2006 (edited) This reminds me of the 777 documentary I saw on Discovery a few years back. They fired frozen chickens into the engine at full throttle. No effect whatsoever I think. This is wicked tho. Can't imagine a lil bird doing such damage to the engines. Whats the reg of the unfortunate aircraft? I don't think Radzi fly the T7 May be it's not a bird, people assumed it's a bird, could be Superman, afterall Superman Return, right? Edited July 27, 2006 by Seth K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PC Yuen 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2006 Anyway, 4 blades were damaged. 3 adjacent ones in the closeup picture, and one lower down visible in the first picture. Tony, its quite easy to spot the damage on the N1 blades...look at the blemish spots..kinda vague but thats definetely damaged Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted July 27, 2006 Birdstrike... A friend did forced-emergency landing on uncompleted highway after losing his props of his single-engine aircraft... Findings of invetigation... birdstrike.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 1 Report post Posted July 27, 2006 What will happen if the engine sucks in a big fat pelican? Wouldn't be a pleasant ride anymore. Possible loss of power - the engine will start vibrating violently and eventually needs to be shut down. Then fly to the nearest airport, land the metal and have it checked by maintenance. This reminds me of the 777 documentary I saw on Discovery a few years back. They fired frozen chickens into the engine at full throttle. No effect whatsoever I think. This is wicked tho. Can't imagine a lil bird doing such damage to the engines. Whats the reg of the unfortunate aircraft? Frozen chicken hitting the blades and they're still fine? Hmm... Maybe, maybe not. On the bright side, the cockpit windscreens are very tough - durability tested with frozen chicken launched from cannons. Proved to be tough! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted July 27, 2006 Thanks for pics, Radzi. Very educational. .ny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
