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Bird Strike Forces Emergency Landing of Alaska Airlines Flight

2/26/2026

Summary

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Birds struck an Alaska Airlines cargo flight, including at least eight Canada geese, and diverted it after the left engine failed on January 28.
The aircraft landed at Cincinnati after left engine failed and smoke filled the cockpit.
Passengers feared for their lives during the descent, with no injuries.
Post-accident inspections revealed significant damage, including blood splatters and bird remnants.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating.

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Birds struck an Alaska Airlines cargo flight, including at least eight Canada geese, and diverted it after the left engine failed on January 28.
The aircraft landed at Cincinnati after left engine failed and smoke filled the cockpit.
Passengers feared for their lives during the descent, with no injuries.
Post-accident inspections revealed significant damage, including blood splatters and bird remnants.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating.