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Omaha Birdstrike


Pictured: A Delta Connection (Comair) Canadair CL-600-2C10 Regional Jet CRJ-700 at Omaha – Eppley
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What: Delta/ Comair Canadair CRJ-700 en route from Omaha to Detroit
Where: Eppley, Omaha
When: Dec 3rd 2009
Who: 72 people aboard
Why: Just after takeoff, the jet flew through a flock of birds and sustained numerous bird strikes. The pilot returned to the airport for a safe landing. Passengers were rebooked.

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