The Airbus A319-100 plane heading from Chongqing to Lhasa, China, was diverted after the right-hand windshield completely shattered, partially pulling the co-pilot out of the cockpit.

The plane landed safely.

The airline said the co-pilot received skin abrasions and another crew member sustained a waist injury.

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What: Sichuan Airlines Airbus A319-100 en route from Nantong to Wuhan
Where: Wuhan
When: May 5th 2012
Why: On approach to Wuhan, the plane suffered a bird strike on the left wing slat and rib.

Airbus sent a repair crew to perform repairs in Whuhan.

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