I've had a few birdstrikes in my day. Ones at night are best because you don't see it coming usually. The one below musta got their attention.
Date: 10/03/2007 1240 CD
Program: Eaglemed
6601 West Pueblo
Wichita, KS
Type: AS350
Tail #: N917EM
Weather: Clear. Not a factor
Team: No injuries reported. No patient.
Description:
Bird Strike
Additional Info:
6' Turkey Buzzard made 2 foot by 1 foot hole in nose of aircraft.
Feathers did enter cabin, no injuries, all crew wearing helmets.
Birdstrike