It is not uncommon for planes to strike wildlife, but most episodes don’t result in deaths or serious injuries.
There were 418 reported bird strikes at the Salt Lake International Airport in 2024, with 14 causing damage to aircraft.
The eagle was taken to a bird rehabilitation center where it was euthanized due to the severity of its injury.
Bird strikes occur daily for commercial flights, costing airlines millions in damages each year. Although rare, these ...
Flying is an extrely safe way to travel, and the industry keeps getting better at addressing hazards like bird strikes, turbulence and severe weather.
The Azerbaijan Airlines plane's wrecked fuselage appears to show shrapnel damage, which experts claim could possibly be the ...