SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – A pilot working with a critical-care helicopter service in Iowa has returned to work after a bird crashed through the windshield and struck him in the head last month.
Troy McCormick, of Wings Air Rescue in Sioux City, told Nexstar’s KCAU that he was flying toward a hospital in Storm Lake on Nov. 23 when the incident took place.
This won't be his last bird strike. His statement "We do dodge birds" is a recipe to hit birds. Fly your course and the birds will dodge you. 10 year helicopter pilot. btatss
You should see what happens when they come through the windscreen on a fighter doing 500 - 600 mph. It ain't pretty.
ReplyDeleteMatt
Yeah, but the Brits had to be told to thaw the chickens before putting them in the air cannon to test new aircraft windshields.
ReplyDeleteJohn in Indy
Was it a big bird or a small bird? Details make all the difference.
ReplyDeleteThis won't be his last bird strike. His statement "We do dodge birds" is a recipe to hit birds. Fly your course and the birds will dodge you. 10 year helicopter pilot.
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