Originally Posted by
Feef
Has anyone seen the pictures of the engine? No signs of a feather, no blood either. I am thinking it hit a drone.
Originally Posted by
tnkrdrvr
I have seen the photos and I suspect you are correct. The fan blades looked like no “bird strike” I’ve ever seen. In any case, it appears the crew did a solid job of putting it safely back on terra firma.
It has been confirmed the 767 encountered numerous birdstrikes. The left engine also sustained significant damage.