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Author: hold on a gosh darn second   Date: 7/17/2026 8:06:44 PM  +2/-1   Show Orig. Msg (this window) Or  In New Window

Do some of you really believe that birds only strike the windshield? 

I have come home with bird strikes on the rotor head, engine cowlings, and just about every surface that can be hit as the aircraft is moving forward. I even had a seagull fly into my rotor blades as I was in a hover. 

Many times, the only indication of a bird strike is a small stain or a small stain with a big dent after hitting a large bird. 

Sometimes I read these forums and find it hard to believe that these are actually seasoned pilots posting.
 
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NYC helicopter that crashed and killed 6 last year shows signs of bird stri +1/-3 A.Guru 7/16/2026 6:49:32 PM