SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A possible bird strike just after takeoff forced an American Airlines passenger jet to make an emergency landing at JFK International Airport in New York City last week.

This incident highlighted the serious nature of bird strikes to the general public, Pruchnicki said. A full-sized Canada goose can weigh up to 14 pounds. When such a bird hits a plane at high ...

This incident highlighted the serious nature of bird strikes to the general public, Pruchnicki said. A full-sized Canada goose can weigh up to 14 pounds. When such a bird hits a plane at high ...

Bird strikes occur daily for commercial flights, costing airlines millions in damages each year. Although rare, these ...

Fortunately, everyone on board survived. This incident highlighted the serious nature of bird strikes to the general public, Pruchnicki said. A full-sized Canada goose can weigh up to 14 pounds. When ...