You are right Hoss boy, it was in 96 that NJS had a bird strike on a Dash 8, where the bird did some large damage to the leading edge of the wing. Engine shut down and the gear had to be manually set to lock position.
No dramas it was a simple return to base and land.
NJS also operated a Jestream 41 on that route as well. Plus the J41 did mining contract work to the desert in NT.
What joy in the wet season !