Meaning of avian ingestion | Babel Free

Definitions

Collision between a bird and an aircraft in motion, especially a jet airplane, in which the bird enters a running engine.

uncountable, usually

Examples

“The aircraft suffers an engine failure as a result⟳ of the avian ingestion and the two pilots, one of whom appears to be a student, eject moments before the aircraft hits a ploughed field.”

“Bird strikes, also referred as Avian ingestion when sucked into the plane's engine, commonly occur⟳ during takeoff and landing.”

“These animals normally hit the plane's windshield or get⟳ sucked by the engine, in which case authorities label⟳ the incidents as avian ingestion.”

“The risk⟳ of avian ingestion or any damage⟳ to aircraft and airside facilities could result⟳ in costly delays due to downtime for repairs.”

CEFR level