Incident at WINNIPEG / JAMES ARMSTRONG RICHARDSON INTL MB (CYWG)
Summary
1996-04-24: The aircraft departed runway 36 on the return leg of a Medevac flight to Thompson, Manitoba. The crew of FMBL advised tower that a bird had struck their port engine and requested clearance back to Winnipeg where an uneventful landing was accomplished. Although the bird caused a mess to the engine cowling and intake rim, there was no other damage. The engine manufacturer (Garrett) were advised. After consultation, the crew ground ran the engine and found it to be operating normally. The aircraft was put back on the line.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1995C0134 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Reported By | |
| Occurred At | 1995-04-30 - 01:11 |
| Day or Night? | |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | |
| Aerodrome ID | CYWG |
| Aerodrome Name | WINNIPEG / JAMES ARMSTRONG RICHARDSON INTL MB (CYWG) |
| Geographic Location | Manitoba, Canada, North America, Prairie and Northern Region, Winnipeg Intl, Manitoba |
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| Reported By | |
| Categories | Bird |
| Events |
Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Aeroplane
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|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | FMBL | Flightaware (Registration) | Flightaware (Tracking) | AvHerald |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | Canada |
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Owner | NORTHWINDS NORTHERN INC |
| Operator | NORTHWINDS NORTHERN INC. (2353) Commercial |
| Make | MITSUBISHI |
| Model | MU 2B35 |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Engine Type | Turbo prop |
| Engine Make | |
| Engine Model | |
| Gear Type | |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
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| Flight Rule | |
| CARS Subpart | |
| Phase of Flight | Takeoff |
| Damage | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Events | Bird strike |