Flight Path
Bird Flock
Turnback Envelope
ENGINE #1 (LEFT CFM56)
NORMAL (100% N1)
Thrust Output
24,000 lbf
N1 FAN
98.4%
ENGINE #2 (RIGHT CFM56)
NORMAL (100% N1)
Thrust Output
24,000 lbf
N1 FAN
98.4%
Flight Parameters
Strike Altitude
450 ft
Altitude above runway threshold where bird flock is encountered.
Takeoff Airspeed (V2)
155 kts
Pilot Turn Decision Latency
4.5 sec
Time elapsed between surge bang & teardrop bank initiation.
Post-Surge Thrust Loss
85%
Flock Size / Density
12 birds
Flight Telemetry Proof COMPLETED
Engine Status
Engine 2 Compressor Surge / Mayday Declared
Max Altitude Reached
620 ft
Touchdown Speed
142 kts
Turnback Bank Angle
28°
RUNWAY RETURN SUCCESSFUL
Sufficient kinetic altitude envelope (620 ft) permitted complete 180° teardrop alignment to Myrtle Beach runway threshold within safe touchdown speeds.