Birdstrike involving a Bell 206L-1, VH-SWL, Porpoise Point VTC Approach Point, Queensland, on 11 July 1996

During the return leg of a standard joy flight at 500ft, an Osprey struck and penetrated the left windscreen. The front seat passenger was slightly injured by impact and suffered cuts from Perspex shards. Control of the helicopter was not affected, and the pilot was able to land safely.