Kaya 959 Reporter
An SA Airlink aircraft was involved in a serious bird collision accident on 3 January 2022 while landing at Venetia Mine in Kathu, Nothern Cape province.
According to reports on social media, the propeller disintegrated and it hit the cabin.
The bird that flew into the propeller had an estimated wingspan of 2.73m and weighed 18kg.
It is believed to be a kori bustard, the biggest flying bird found in Africa.
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It is reported that the propeller smashed through the window of a plane after it hit a bird terrifying onboard passengers.
Remind me never to sit by a prop again! Thankfully no one hurt on this J41. #j41 #birdstrike #fanhitstheshit #birdmighthavebeeninjured It sure as hell would have woken you up if you were napping onboard. pic.twitter.com/jvUTYkKces
— Pontius Pilate (@pontius_is_goat) January 4, 2022
The bird hit the engine with such force that the propeller went straight through the cabin hitting the opposite side of the aircraft.
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The airline confirmed the incident on Jan 4th 2022 stating: “Yesterday an Airlink Jetstream 41 aircraft operating a private charter flight struck a large bird upon landing at Venetia airfield. None of the passengers or crew were injured although the aircraft sustained substantial damage.”



