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Old 23rd Dec 2000, 20:42
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TowerDog
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On T/O from Daka in Bangladesh: Just after passing 110 knots, saw a bird (about the size of a Piper Cherokee) trying to cross the runway from right to left.
It passed down the right side of the fuselage and just as I thought we missed it, the airplane shook and loud bang was heard.
(B-747-200)
Stopped, taxied off and shut down. Flight mechanic inspected and sure enough blood, feathers and damaged fan blades in number 3 engine.
Spent a few days in lovely Daka while they fixed it. Thanks birdie.

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