Aircraft encounters birds near Buffalo Niagara Airport, Cheektowaga NY


An aircraft flew near a flock of birds during its approach at Buffalo Niagara International Airport. The crew was unsure if any birds were struck. Airport staff considered sending a vehicle to disperse the birds to ensure safety.
Audio|Source: Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Transcript:
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We had the launch birds on a short funnel there, which we just went above, up with us in there.
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Southwlett, 1500, Roger, thank you.
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Did you hit any birds or no? Not sure, we went above mobile looks.
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In Southlux, 18, just be advised. There appears to be a flock of birds around Elph 8.
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1518, do you want us to get an airport vehicle out there to disperse those birds?
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1,500, you figure out if you did hit a bird, do you want to call the tower in left, or can you call the tower in letters now?
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Location mentioned:
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), 4200 Genesee St, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
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