C-130 Bird Strike

Bird strikes make for dramatic photos. And the larger the bird, the greater the drama.

Here’s the aftermath of a right-of-way argument between an Air National Guard C-130 and an eagle. As usual, the bird came out on the losing end. It looks like the pilot almost did, too.

Speaking of which, our hero’s had a long day. “Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit smoking…”

C-130 bird strike Eagle carcass Bad day at the office

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Posted by on Aug 31, 2005 in Aviation, Mishaps, Safety | 7 comments

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7 Comments

  1. april
    Sep 3, 2005

    note to self not to check this site with breakfast in hand.

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  2. Ron
    Sep 6, 2005

    Yeah, sorry about that… should have notated it as NSFB (not safe for breakfast).

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  3. Jon
    Sep 9, 2005

    Sonuva… I was eating breakfast right now, too!

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  4. Jason
    Sep 19, 2005

    Um… that is SO fake. I received the very same eagle statue when I joined the Eagle’s Club on the Hour of Power.
    Seriously… eww…

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  5. Ron
    Sep 19, 2005

    Are you saying Rev. Schueler was a stow-away aboard this flight?

    Serious allegations, my friend…

    ;)

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  6. Jay
    Oct 23, 2005

    I feel like chicken tonight

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  7. Dave
    Nov 27, 2005

    A clear violation of the Endangered Species Act! Wait…what KIND of eagle?

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