FlightFollowerRNLAF F-16 suffers Bird Strike over north sea | Diverts to schipol airport
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On 10 June, Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport received an unexpected visit from two Netherlands Air Force F-16AM fighter jets from 322 Squadron — POLLY1 (J-631) and POLLY2 (J-871). While on a local training mission over the North Sea, POLLY1 sustained a bird strike, prompting both pilots to divert to Schiphol, which was the nearest and safest airfield for landing. After a safe arrival, J-631 underwent engine replacement on 11 June and departed the following day, 12 June, under the call sign COBRA01.
Timeline
On 10 June, Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport received an unexpected visit from two Netherlands Air Force F-16AM fighter jets from 322 Squadron — POLLY1 (J-631) and POLLY2 (J-871).
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Development of the situation
While on a local training mission over the North Sea, POLLY1 sustained a bird strike, prompting both pilots to divert to Schiphol, which was the nearest and safest airfield for landing.
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Response or continuation
After a safe arrival, J-631 underwent engine replacement on 11 June and departed the following day, 12 June, under the call sign COBRA01.
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Accident Facts
- Aircraft
- F-16
- Airports
- AMS (Amsterdam)
- Category
- Bird strike, Military, Diversion
- Reconstruction
- 5:15
Audio from the original air traffic control recording, sourced from public recordings and released investigation records. The reconstruction, animation and written account are our own.
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