RFDS B200 damaged on takeoff - Cloncurry

[Petropavlovsk]

RFDS, Beech 200 Super King Air was apparently damaged on takeoff at Cloncurry and remained there for a few days before positioning to Mt.Isa.
VH-FDG

Accident Beechcraft B200 Super King Air VH-FDG, 12 Aug 2023 (aviation-safety.net)

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[PiperCameron]

The link says "The aircraft suffered an animal strike on takeoff."

To be honest, I'm surprised that doesn't happen more often out there. Maybe it does? Certainly nothing to see here..

[morno]

Happens probably on average 2-3 times a year just in Qld. Part of doing business at night in that part of the world.

I have it on good authority that it was during landing too, not take off.

[swh]

She was one of the better ones also, “Foxtrot Delta Good”

[Greyrain]

Right prop hit a wallaby. Bent a couple of blades.

[PiperCameron]

Originally Posted by Greyrain

Right prop hit a wallaby. Bent a couple of blades.

Poor wallaby. Sounds like the plane and all on board were okay, although the engine will likely need overhaul/replacement.

As they say up that way: Stuff happens...