DH8D, Tsushima, Japan, 2024

DH8D, Tsushima, Japan, 2024

Summary

On 20 July 2024, the flight crew of a Bombardier DHC8-400 which had just touched down at Tsushima in daylight saw a bird about to cross the runway ahead of the aircraft at a low height. There was no opportunity to take avoiding action and the bird hit the right propeller. On arrival at its assigned gate, it was found that the tip of one of the right propeller blades was missing and there was impact damage to the fuselage. The bird species was subsequently identified as a Black Kite.

Description

On 20 July 2024, the flight crew of a Bombardier DHC8-400 (JA858A) operated by Oriental Air Bridge on a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Fukuoka to Tsushima as ORC 79 had just touched down at Tsushima in day visual conditions (VMC) when a medium-sized bird was seen ahead at a low height. The bird could not be avoided and collided with the right propeller. The tip of one of the right propeller blades was found to be missing and there was also associated fuselage damage.

Investigation

The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) conducted an Accident Investigation. The 67-year-old captain was in possession of the required licence which had the necessary endorsements.

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