Action 3 News - Omaha, Nebraska News, Weather, and Sports | Emergency Landing at Eppley After Plane Hitting Flock of Birds
Omaha, NE - A Comair plan hits about five birds Thursday night. The flight was five miles out on its way to Detroit when the bird strike happened. The 72 passengers and crew on board were not hurt. The plane landed safely back in Omaha. The flight was canceled and all passengers re-booked on flights leaving Friday morning. The FAA is now investigating the bird strike.
