Bird strike Serious incident Bell 429 VH-..., Saturday 3 December 2022
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Date:Saturday 3 December 2022
Time:13:00
Type:Silhouette image of generic B429 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Bell 429
Owner/operator:
Registration: VH-...
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Minor
Category:Serious incident
Location:5.5 NM 157 degrees from Bankstown Aerodrome, NSW -   Australia
Phase: En route
Nature:Unknown
Departure airport:Bankstown Aerodrome (YSBK)
Destination airport:Bankstown Aerodrome (YSBK)
Investigating agency: ATSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
During cruise, the aircraft struck an ibis resulting in minor damage.

Sources:

OA2022-04514

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