On Tue, 28 Jun 2005 18:25:53 -0700, Jerry Springer wrote:

Ron Wanttaja wrote:
Pretty incredible story:

http://www.ez.org/birdstrike.htm

Long-EZ pilot at 9,500 feet hit a bird, which shattered his prop, and the broken
prop took off almost all of one winglet. Full aileron was only able to keep the
wings level above 110 knots. Landed safely...sounds like a damn fine pilot.

Ron Wanttaja

Hi Ron, I wonder what the evidence is that it was a bird strike? I don't
see any blood and guts anywhere.

I noticed that, too. Something else could have gone through the blade, but I
don't know if a bolt or nut would do this kind of damage. The guy may have
cleaned it off already....

Ron Wanttaja