Bird in Flight : Feathered Catastrophe!
Goose -the Murderer
“Bird in Flight” – is not just a poetic phrase. Rather , it is the the unexpected star of a recent aviation disaster! The reason was that, a bird casually took a stroll into the world of helicopters, playing a game of hide-and-seek in the flight control system.
If only geese had pilot licenses!
Bird in flight and the Encounter: Goose Takes the Wheel
A medical helicopter crashed in Oklahoma, and the culprit? A goose! Yes, the NTSB report goes, “Honk, we found a goose in the control room!” Now, I’ve heard of unexpected passengers, but this takes the cake.We’ve got geese on a chopper
The Nature’s consequences
The incident occurred as the helicopter was returning to Weatherford after transporting a patient to an Oklahoma City hospital. The collision with a goose led to a catastrophic event, resulting in the unfortunate and untimely deaths of the entire crew. It serves as a somber reminder of the unpredictability of nature and the fragility of human life in the face of unexpected challenges.
FAQs:
1. Why did the helicopter crash?
– A goose joined the crew – blame it on the bird-brained decision!
2. What’s the meaning of a bird in flight tattoo?
– It signifies a free spirit, not a flight school dropout!
3. Can birds really fly backward?
– Some birds can, unlike our political progress.
Bird in flight, leading to accidents like this with a helicopter are a reminder that sometimes Mother Nature has her own chaotic plans. Despite advanced aviation technology, nature’s winged troublemakers can still throw a wrench into the best-laid human engineering.
Perhaps it’s time for the aviation industry to invest in “bird traffic control” or offer geese flying lessons – just to keep the skies a bit more organized. After all, in the airspace game, geese seem to be asserting their right of way with flair!
Reference : The Guardian
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