con pilot..I know about that ditching...and thanks for publishing it...but I meant due to birds. I know you did too!
My bad, beers on me.
I've not had that many bird strikes, maybe about six in 42 years*. Only had one that did any real damage. Hit a seagull (we think) and it managed to hit directly between two LEDs on the right wing (727), had to replace both at the next stop.
But then again, I've never flew a jet with under-slung engines, all have been tail mounted. Which may explain why I never had a bird strike in an engine.
* That includes Midway Island, never had a bird strike there. Why not, I've not a clue, as there are plenty of birds around, trying their best to commit suicide by flying into you.