NTSB - CHI07LA093 B763 bird strike Chicago O'Hare IL, 15 March 2007
NTSB - CHI07LA093 B763 bird strike Chicago O'Hare IL, 15 March 2007
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Accident Reports
Wildlife Strike
On March 15, 2007, at night, a Boeing 767-300, operated by United Airlines, experienced a bird strike after take-off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois. The airplane ecountered a flock of ducks about 800 feet above ground level (AGL) resulting in the complete failure of the left engine. The crew was able to land the airplane safely.






