CRJ2 (N438SW), vicinity Greenville MS USA, 2 January 2025

CRJ2 (N438SW), vicinity Greenville MS USA, 2 January 2025

Publication info
Author
NTSB
Category
Accident Reports Wildlife Strike Loss of Control
Date of publication
16/01/2025

On 2 January 2025, a Mitsubishi CRJ 200LR was on final approach to Greenville at night when a flock of previously unseen large birds was struck. The engines were unaffected but significant airframe impact damage was caused with secondary consequences for normal function of some primary flight instrumentation. The approach and landing were completed without further event and the bird species involved was subsequently identified as Greater White Fronted Geese which can weigh between 2 kg and 3 kg.

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