Summary
The aircraft was in the circuit area when it struck a pelican with the leading edge of the left wing. The approach was continued and the aircraft landed without further incident. Inspection found that there was a 500mm long tear in the wing skin about one metre from the wingtip. The metal had been pushed back to the front wing spar.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199303080 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 02/10/1993 |
| Location | Rockhampton |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 30/10/1993 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Birdstrike |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Model | BAe 146-100 |
| Registration | VH-NJR |
| Sector | Jet |
| Operation type | Air Transport High Capacity |
| Destination | Rockhampton QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |