I Hit a Bird With My Helicopter

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In my helicopter flyovers videos of California lots of commenters I’ve had a few near misses with birds. For the first 13 years as a pilot I was lucky to avoid hitting birds but recently my luck ran out. Bird strikes in aircraft can be extremely dangerous. They’re obviously bad for the bird that gets hit but the impact can also incapacitate the pilot and even cause a crash. In this video I show what happened in my bird strike, how I reacted, what I could have done better, and examine the damage.
I also want to acknowledge Marine aviators Capt. Jeffrey Bland and 1st Lt. Thomas Heitmann, who died on Sept. 19th 2011 when their helicopter struck a hawk.
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@MicahMuzio 4 года назад

If you were in my shoes would you have handled the bird strike differently?

@jonatamaniuk 4 года назад

Micah Muzio I would likely have either panicked and crashed or thought “meh,” and kept going and probably had a worse problem haha.

@razvanminciuna8142 4 года назад

Please fly over Malibu shoreline, low and slow :)

@jonathanh5134 4 года назад

Can you do a video on cost of the helicopter day to day with gas and insurance and the price of the helicopter itself

@Ogma3bandcamp 4 года назад

Yes, I'd have shit my pants.

@moodymagyar 4 года назад

Did you fly back that day after you checked the helicopter or did you wait for the mechanic's ok?

@errhka 4 года назад

You have not died in vain little bird - your life has taught us all an important lesson. RIP

@Guy_de_Loimbard 4 года назад

Poor bird must have missed an instruction from ATC.

@Newberntrains 4 года назад

DroverChicago bird failed at see and avoid

@_IMNNO 4 года назад

Possible pilot deviation. The FAA should reconsider that bird’s license.

@hobie1613 4 года назад

The bird didn’t have its transponder on.

@erikk77 4 года назад

What does a bird squawk for suicide?

@rodell4729 4 года назад

@@erikk77 "Blue Horseshoe Loves Anacott Steel" 🤷‍♂️😂

@hobie1613 4 года назад

erikk77 7500 😂

@rollingrock5143 4 года назад

The controller instantly recognized a potential pan pan and helped you get in fast, even if you didn't call for it. Absolute pro.

@jasoncyclist 4 года назад

I'm very impressed with how calm you handled that situation. That was a scary moment! Glad you are ok.

@MicahMuzio 4 года назад

jasoncyclist Thanks, Jason! The situation played out about as well as possible but there’s always something learn. 🙂

@firstname3219 4 года назад

Put one of those bird stamp things on the side like a WW2 bomber

@ianoutterside375 4 года назад

Hi Micah. Just wanted to say I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos all the way from the UK - you provide some escapism in these weird days, and I also find them fascinating - comparing life in SoCal to the UK. The production quality of the videos and the way you explain flying (to someone like me who has only flown a heli once) is fascinating. Also, really glad you made it through safe. Please keep the heli vids coming, I look forward to each.

@havelovewilltravel777 4 года назад

Ian Outterside couldn’t agree more. Micah your videos do a great job of taking my mind off things. Thanks for posting.

@Planehazza 4 года назад

Hello there, Ian ;)

@jonatamaniuk 4 года назад

Fully agree, that is one super helpful ATC

@TGSamantha091 4 года назад

Totally agree. He only gave the necessary info as Micah came in.. Perfect guide in.

@babyteeth4 4 года назад

Glad you are okay! We've been enjoying your videos since March, keep up the great work and stay safe up there!

@pedrovelasquez8013 4 года назад

Stay safe. Don’t let our requests pressure your flight plans 🐦 Thanks for your awesome LA videos!

@ATalkingBadger 4 года назад

Sad that the bird died, but I'm glad that you and your helicopter ended up unhurt.

@FurEngel 4 года назад

Let me guess, after this happened you radioed ATC and said "we're gonna be in the Hudson".

@AwkwardYet 4 года назад

ATC: Uhhh the Hudson. Repeat

@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un 4 года назад

The bird will not be forgotten. The bird is the word

@coolguystuff4265 4 года назад

Great job! I fly for a 135 operator and if we land for a bird strike we can inspect and if the strike is on a non-rotating part, and there is no damage, we can depart. If the bird struck a rotating part, the helicopter is grounded until a mechanic comes out and inspects it. Love your videos!

@911jason 4 года назад

Glad you’re okay!

@spammusubi1607 4 года назад

So glad you made a video on this. Being aware of all the dangers and precautions with flying helicopters is so important to any regular viewer

@pencilboy34 4 года назад

Wow very informative and I’m glad everything went well. Didn’t realize the brevity of the situation and how much damage a bird can potentially cause. Glad you took the proper precautions! Learned something new today

@andrewhillman9632 4 года назад

Wow, happy to see a safe landing. Also, love the Mitsubishi Conquest TSI shirt. A good friend of mine had one new.

@nathanrichard2745 4 года назад

Let me just thank you for not making click bait. Im so happy that the video STARTED with what the title said, and continued from there. Thank you for making great content.

@Mountain413 4 года назад

Glad you’re safe, didn’t know how dangerous it could be

@luismurillo9610 4 года назад

Yeah, I’d instantly roll into a barrel roll avoiding the bird..piece of cake 😴😂

@BillJJenkins 4 года назад

That was lucky! I had one very similar in the jet ranger, it happens so fast you can't really do too much but reflex and hope for the best. Good job!

@annemacleod1421 4 года назад

Mother’s Day in Christchurch New Zealand.... have been for a walk with my husband, bought a takeaway latte (still no eating in here) .... and now sitting on my beanbag watching Micah explain a bird strike!! Got to laugh....it’s actually relaxing listening to you Micah and getting a bird’s eye view of you landing!!! Best videos .. your music is very chill!!!

@davidfrania8990 4 года назад

Micah, So glad you are alright and that your helicopter sustained no damages! Safety pays off in so many ways! Happy flying 😉

@Bravo2Zulu 4 года назад

Glad that you're safe. I would've handled it the same as you handled it. Poor little flyer.

@randym7419 4 года назад

Micah, glad you were safe and the heli unharmed. You are all about safety, for both the hikers on the ground and your own well being. Smart guy, and that will keep you alive and doing great videos!

@wookiedawgg 4 года назад

Man, just glad you are safe. I think you handled it really well, just stayed calm throughout.

@truckerray7533 3 года назад

So glad your're okay & did not have a mishap with your Enstrom🚁. Good job on keeping cool, level headed, & most importantly. . . .FLYING THE AIRCRAFT & not jerking around with the cyclic, collective, & anti-torque pedals! Job well done with ATC as well. Fly safe! RIP bird. . . 🕊

@ftwdjw1 4 года назад

Enjoying your Mica flies videos!

@kennetic9196 4 года назад

I'm really loving these flying videos.

@keepnitlow1527 4 года назад

Nice Mitsubishi Starion t shirt! I'm glad the bird strike wasn't any worse!

@bbp3tg 4 года назад

Right on brother glad you and your helicopter is ok, stressful moment you handled it great.

@planet_next_to_mars2058 4 года назад

Lucky it didn't go in through the door mate !

@MarkMcWane 4 года назад

So glad you are safe and sound.

@1bol390 4 года назад

I love your videos and have shared a few to my facebook page. Glad everything turned out ok (minus the bird) . And I also thought how nice that ATC was!

@Combat556 4 года назад

Wouldn’t change anything; you remained calm and in control, and quickly made a plan to set down and visually inspect. Good job.

@TheNextDr 4 года назад

Cheers to you on keeping calm under pressure! Glad it didn't turn out worse.

@theshow16 4 года назад

Way to stay calm! You did what you had to. It's always easy to go back and pick out your mistakes. Don't beat yourself up too much, you did great!

@MicahMuzio 4 года назад

Thanks, Joe. I learn a ton from analyzing my mistakes. But you're right, we're human.

@ALMX5DP 4 года назад

Great video, with some fantastic lessons and commentary due to the unfortunate strike. I think you did everything right. Though you mentioned not contacting ATC with that info early on, your mind was likely focused on changes in the controls and the instruments, and you still told them while a good distance away (Looked like while around 2-3 miles out). Keep it up Micah and thank you for the awesome video (RIP Mr bird and condolences to their family).

@seashoreut 4 года назад

Glad you're OK. It was good to see the approach to WHP through the Newhall Pass again. I did a lot of my R22 flying from WHP and flew that route many times. I'm currently not in the LA area, so it was good to see Four Stacks and "the hill" at WHP. I hope to be back at my "home base" in LA in the not-too-distant future. And was that a "mini" t-shirt!!? My first car (way back when in England) was a '62 Morris Mini Cooper! Lol. Stay safe.

@Grooovertoo 4 года назад

Great job as always. Great music too.

@gforce2002 4 года назад

Glad you’re safe Micah. After mentioning it so many times, when I saw the title of the video, I was like “oh, no!”. It could have been a lot worse.

@MicahMuzio 4 года назад

Agreed. Could have been MUCH worse.

@davidreagan7156 4 года назад

Micah, glad that you are okay and the helicopter sustained no damage. RIP for the bird, but sometimes you simply don't have enough time to react. BTW, big shout out for the Conquest/Starion shirt in the video! As a gear head growing up in the 80s, that was a fun car to drive! :) Keep the vids coming and stay safe out there, both in the air and on the ground.

@Steveshiflet 4 года назад

Great video and very informative. I love your shirt by the way. I had an 88 ESI-R and miss that car. Thanks for providing amazing content!

@revmotor 4 года назад

Glad you’re safe. Good video.

@flightjt4581 4 года назад

wow direct hit!!! glad your ok and nothing was damaged to your helicopter but poor birdy. love your videos, the views of the scenery from your videos are just beautiful. love to ask if you could do a couple fly overs of 2 locations. the 1st being the brady bunch house and the 2nd being skywalker ranch. it would definitely be awesome to see what both locations look like from above and both being iconic locations well for me anyway lol. thanks for all you do and keep up the great videos and be safe flying.

@garyfreeman2254 4 года назад

Love the shirt I had a 1986 conquest tsi It was a badass car.

@MOTOBLADE 2 года назад

Very informative video. Thank you! This is great for showing my flight students.

@EnjoyingLifeMelanie 4 года назад

So, now we've seen, first hand, that there is about a 20 second or so brain processing lag time, which Sully also experienced. So glad you were able to land safely (and not on the Hudson) and there was no damage.

@Newberntrains 4 года назад

Good landing and keeping calm using ATC to help and good job on risk management for the landing site too And yes that is a very pretty helicopter

@sherrybrier5321 4 года назад

Oh you dealt with that stressful scary situation very well yes sad for the bird but so thankful your ok.safe travels.

@ielias12 4 года назад

Glad it was a minor strike, Micah! As an ex SH60 mechanic in the Navy, I’m well aware of how critical the components are during flight. Stay safe amigo!

@MicahMuzio 4 года назад

Thanks, Ivan!

@zachg9065 4 года назад

Great job man, ATC was very helpful as well

@thom9923 4 года назад

Great job man love your vids keep it up and rip lil bird

@timothybedwards5440 4 года назад

Glad your OK love What you do for us

@aaaakar 4 года назад

Glad you're ok!

@robertborchert932 4 года назад

Just subscribed, Micah! For several reasons: 1. Good call on the emergency, and you told the controller, "cool". Hehe 2. You're the second one I've found named Micah, I have a good friend in Texas with the same name, 3. I have a friend with N94805, one digit shy of your bird. Seems like divine intervention, man! Great video.

@margaretweninger988 4 года назад

Very informative for someone who doesn't know just how dangerous a bird hit can be !!!! Very thankful that you and your helicopter are okay!!!! Whew !!!! Every day is a gift to not take for granted, right ?

@ritual301 4 года назад

Also hope this is your last bird strike video. That's kinda scary man. Glad everything ended up ok (RIP birdie). Can't help but feel that since you are making videos for sharing with all of us on RU-vid there seems to be a vague sense of responsibility on my end. Thanks, and safe flying!

@mrrick9939 4 года назад

Thankfully it didnt get sucked into the intake. Love your videos, thanks a bunch for sharing.

@DavidPalmer_blinder 4 года назад

this was a fantastic video, the anxiety... sheesh. oh and not even close to being a pilot (just love aviation) but yeah your feedback on your performance was really interesting and yes, i think letting the controller know first why you needed to land, with a possible bird strike, is a great bit of feedback for yourself

@KJ-iq7fm 4 года назад

Glad you ok! Did you have your doors off? Wondering about birds flying into the cockpit...heard about that tragic doors-off heli flight (FlyNYON) that occurred in NYC awhile back. Stay safe!

@javautube 4 года назад

Glad you're safe post-bird-strike. These debriefs are helpful for pilots, ATC and pax. Did you have to log the strike and submit to authorities other than mechanical inspection? Thanks to pilots/pax sharing their UX in the comments. #MicahFlies #birdstrike

@ryanfrisby7389 4 года назад

Wow, I’m glad your okay! 😸

@brianboru1975 4 года назад

Terrific video. Very happy you and your helicopter are okay.

@artisticwife4889 4 года назад

I was going to say it almost looked like you were over the 126, I-5, 14 are when the strike happened... you handled that amazingly. I had a condor collide with the Vertical Fin and Stabilizer on my glider, out of Tehachapi. That was a tense glide.

@xCPTxNEMO 4 года назад

Always appreciate hearing the ATC folks, their professionalism is apparent.

@MicahMuzio 4 года назад

xCPTxNEMO Amen!

@Christopher-pe6zj 4 года назад

Great video!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!

@pezz_pezzer 4 года назад

:-O Holy crap that was scary bro! This was still very awesome and yeah I was wondering why you didn't tell the TC that you might have had a bird strike. "Nothing bad can happen now" lol. We know about that statement. Great video, thank you for sharing.

@williambryan5188 4 года назад

Such a good video man! I just hit a bird last week either taking off out of Memphis or landing in Salt Lake City. It was 2am so I have no idea which one because it was dark and we didn't hear it even though it hit right at the 6 o'clock position on the nose of the plane. I was in an Airbus A-300 so it would have to be a damn goose for me to hear it!!! I thought you did awesome handling the situation. This video was so cool to me for multiple reasons. I used to flight instruct for ATP in Long Beach and had a student with a turbine Malibu based out of Whiteman airport which was probably the only airport that I NEVER landed at while I was there. He would fly his Malibu from Whiteman to Long Beach for his training and on the day that he flew to KLGB for his ATP checkride, he hit a bird landing in Long Beach! And 13 years of flying in SoCal and never hitting a bird is pretty amazing to me. I've been flying since 2004 and I've probably hit birds 50 times! I'm a bird magnet!

@MicahMuzio 4 года назад

Wow, man. I'm glad your bird strikes have been non-events! Thanks for absorbing all the birds so I don't have to!

@berndm9743 4 года назад

Very happy to see such a good outcome for could have been so much worse. As a matter of curiosity though, is there a reason you do not use external power for your onboard cameras? Love your videos. Stay safe!!

@misterbeard2881 4 года назад

Holy crap, Muzio!! You watch yourself flying over Sesame street. Sad for the bird, glad you're okay and you handled that like an absolute pro.

@Haynescluster 4 года назад

Oh.My.Gosh. Ever since the dip & sway, (very technical terms 😂 )in one of the beach fly over videos, I've been freaked out! Very calm response!

@skymaster71 4 года назад

Cool on you for keeping composure. Glad to you are safe. It's cool to see birds in the air, don't like it when they get close.

@steelman86 4 года назад

Great landing, not even a jitter from the camera!! SMOOOOOTTTHHHHHhhhhhhhh!!! Glad there was zero damage.........

@andyoncam1 4 года назад

Glad you are ok. I know how serious a bird strike can be to a jet aircraft's engine intake, but I never realised how bad it can be for a helicopter. Hopefully your last avian collision. It was interesting to see the approach to Whiteman over an area we dont often see in your videos, because just visible is Hansen Dam where I shot an episode of a British tv show years ago. Our base and main shooting location was a junk yard close by in Sun Valley, an area I dont expect EVER to see in one of your videos.

@ShaneH8633 4 года назад

Glad you & the chopper is safe.

@fletch3576 4 года назад

Hi Micah really enjoying watching your flyover videos Thanks from 🇬🇧 🇬🇧

@MicahMuzio 4 года назад

Thanks, mate!! I appreciate you watching.

@andrewgreiner8066 4 года назад

Love your starion turbo shirt

@meltvision 4 года назад

glad you and your bird are ok Micah...peace

@46monkeyes 4 года назад

Thank God it wasn’t worse. I know you’re hyper-aware of avians and appreciate your sharing this event.

@paulbaluch439 4 года назад

I think you handled the bird strike very calmly and very safely also I like to say that I really enjoyed looking at your helicopter I'd like the green stripe and I think the aerodynamics of the helicopter itself are well done also I enjoy your flights over the LA area please send all Hollywood Griffith Park videos my way thanks PS do you give rides and if so how much would they be thanks and have a wonderful day

@kellyscars 4 года назад

Dude! That Starion shirt is rad!!!

@chi5holm 4 года назад

So glad you were okay!

@MicahMuzio 4 года назад

Thanks, Mark. I was very fortunate.

@derrekhorton2320 4 года назад

Dude, love the shirt!!! I miss my 89 tsi😭

@shopwithaaron 4 года назад

As a bird watcher from our patio in Reno NV glad to see your helicopter height sees very few!!

@neilmumby311 4 года назад

Great video, thanks for sharing. My only observation is, when you were talking to the ATC guy at the airstrip you answered his queries at least a couple of times, "WE are ok with that". Who was the other person with you in you helicopter, Casper the ghost maybe, because I couldn't see anyone else? I look forward to watching more of your flights. I recently enjoyed your overfly of Disneyland.

@timb02 4 года назад

Man those so-cal controllers are really nice and helpful

@MicahMuzio 4 года назад

Agreed!

@tedcap01 4 года назад

Glad you are safe.

@Ogma3bandcamp 4 года назад

Stay safe man.

@miguellombana9847 4 года назад

Happened to me in Venezuela about 20 years ago, we were coming off a radio tower site on a mountain outside of Maracaibo when the ship got hit by a bird square in the right windshield. Cracked the plexi but no other damage... it held until we got back to base.

@garygerard4290 4 года назад

well made video with great narration edit dept. gets an A+

@Earlywinters09 4 года назад

Glad everything was okay. Stressful! RIP Mr. Bird

@rizaldysanpedro4229 4 года назад

Its good that you are safe. I just watch your video. Iam watching here in the Philippines.

@medicPerm 4 года назад

great job man!!

@Brad87257 4 года назад

Okay ur vids are lit 🔥 keep it up!!!!

@IrvineDrugLord 4 года назад

Glad you’re safe and that there was no damage to any critical components! Even better, you had the video for a post-incident analysis of what you did, and what could you have improved upon (e.g., first notifying ATC of a suspected bird strike). I don’t know what non-commercial operational regulations are, but are you required to file a bird strike report to the FAA?