REX aircraft hits kangaroo

[Brian Noldt]

Just heard about this on 2GB.

The aircraft was taxiing at 6.30 yesterday morning at Mildura airport for its flight to Melbourne when the kangaroo collided with the right propeller. The flight was cancelled.

Story here:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/melbourne-bound-plane-cancelled-after-roo-hit-on-runway/story-fni0fit3-1227463316180

[Robert.M]

Looks like it was VH-ZLR, it's the only ac that hasn't flown since Wednesday evening.

[Greg Hyde]

and the kangaroo bounced happily..

[Robert.M]

I'd imagine that there wouldn't be much left of the roo.

[Greg Hyde]

Yet another Kanga strike:

Collision with a kangaroo on landing, involving a Fairchild SA227, VH-HPE at Thangool Airport, Queensland on 1 September 2015

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2015/aair/ao-2015-102.aspx

[Robert.M]

Was grounded for a few days but looks to be flying again.

[Greg Hyde]

can't say the same about the roo

[Adrian B]

The roo is under police guard and will be charged with trespass..

[Robert.M]

I thought it became a flying roo. ;)

[Greg Hyde]

flying in different directions