PNG Air ATR 72-600 Aborts Takeoff After Goroka Bird Swarm
A PNG Air ATR 72-600 aborted takeoff at Goroka Airport after a bird swarm, causing deflated tires during the emergency stop; no injuries were reported.
May 25, 20264 min
Safety
3 aviation articles tagged “Bird Strike”
A PNG Air ATR 72-600 aborted takeoff at Goroka Airport after a bird swarm, causing deflated tires during the emergency stop; no injuries were reported.
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