FAA incident report · Textron 172S · Ormond Beach, FL · May 10, 2025
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Aircraft struck two doves during landing flare, 1500 feet from threshold of runway 09. Pilot advised minor damage to cowling. Taxi to ramp was normal.
AIRCRAFT STRUCK TWO DOVES DURING LANDING FLARE, 1500 FEET FROM THRESHOLD OF RUNWAY 09. PILOT ADVISED MINOR DAMAGE TO COWLING. TAXI TO RAMP WAS NORMAL.