ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- A new video shows the moment passengers in Atlantic City, New Jersey had to escape a plane with one of its engines on fire Saturday. It happened at about 6 p.m. as a Spirit ...

From engine hits to near misses, explore five dramatic birdstrikes and how skilled pilots brought aircraft safely home.

South Korean investigators have suggested that the Jeju Air plane involved in December's deadly crash could have continued flying for longer, despite damage to its engines due to a bird strike. :: Lee ...

An Allegiant airliner returned safely to Los Angeles International Airport after the crew reported striking a bird Thursday morning, authorities said. Allegiant Air Flight 314, an Airbus A319 that was ...

Russia's Aviadvigatel PD-8 engine for the Yakovlev SJ-100 has passed bird-impact testing, advancing its certification ...

It was supposed to be a quick hop from Madrid to Paris, but on August 3, 2025, Iberia flight IB579 turned into a heart-pounding ordeal when a large bird—likely a vulture—slammed into the nose of an ...

It sounds simple - just cover the jet engine to stop birds or debris. But the truth is far more complex. Aerodynamics, airflow, and power balance all make front protection not just impractical - but ...