what happens when a plane collides with a bird?
- Written by Doug Drury, Professor/Head of Aviation, CQUniversity Australia
Vaalaa / ShutterstockLate last night, Virgin Australia flight VA 148 set out from Queenstown in New Zealand bound for Melbourne. Not long after takeoff, the right engine of the Boeing 737-800 jet started emitting loud bangs, followed by flames.
The pilot flew on with the remaining engine, bringing the plane’s 73 passengers and crew to a safe...





