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Near bird-strike for the Italian presidential aircraft during landing

Some days ago, a large heron, near-missed an Italian Air Force Airbus A 319CJ, seconds before its landing at Turin/Caselle airport. On board there were many VIPs and government personnel.
If the bird had been ingested by one of the engines, a critical situation could have developed. Fortunately, the heron took a last second right-turn, avoiding the incoming aeroplane.








In the picture: The Airbus A 319CJ of Italian Air Force 31° Stormo during the near-miss with the heron. Turin/Caselle airport, January 26, 2003. (Aeromedia)

(Aeromedia, February 2003)