Richard wrote:
There is also a story about General Charles Yeager intentionally
whacking a duck with a Beech D-18 wingtip.

It's in his book, anyway.


A Cessna Citation 1 flew through a flock of starlings on final into
Vancouver (YVR) several years ago. Flamed-out both engines (AC was on
short final so he still managed to "plant" it on the numbers and coast
to a stop). The leading edges of the wings and empennage were "coated"
in goo and both engines required a major overhaul. Not to mention the
"smell" in the cabin... Yechh!