RMAF F/A-18D Hornet Aircraft Involved in Accident in Kuantan

Caduceus · #11 ● 08-23-2025, 02:38 PM

A lot of magnesium/titanium and maybe some copper at the end. FB ingestion or turbine explosion.

durt · #12 ● 08-23-2025, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by Xploit Machine ↗

possible?

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"Yes, a bird strike can cause the engine to malfunction, potentially leading to a decrease in thrust or even a complete engine shutdown."

just ask capt sully

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am1984 · #13 ● 11-22-2025, 12:00 PM

appeared to be a FOD hit (may be a bird) leading to compressor stall.

Xploit Machine · #14 ● 11-22-2025, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by am1984 ↗

appeared to be a FOD hit (may be a bird) leading to compressor stall.

yes .. was a bird (Crane) from nearby river ..

RMAF F/A-18D Hornet Aircraft Involved in Accident in Kuantan

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