Birdstrike involving a British Aerospace PLC BAe 146-100, VH-NJR, Rockhampton, QLD on 2 October 1993

The aircraft was in the circuit area when it struck a pelican with the leading edge of the left wing. The approach was continued and the aircraft landed without further incident. Inspection found that there was a 500mm long tear in the wing skin about one metre from the wingtip. The metal had been pushed back to the front wing spar.