Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
A routine cargo departure turned into a serious emergency when Alaska Airlines Flight 2616 struck a flock of Canada geese shortly after takeoff from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Within seconds, the crew was dealing with an engine failure, cockpit smoke, and multiple ECAM warnings before safely returning to the airport.
In this episode, Captain Steeeve breaks down what happened, why large bird strikes can overwhelm even modern jet engines, how crews manage an engine failure immediately after takeoff, and what the NTSB's preliminary report reveals about this remarkable event.
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A routine cargo departure turned into a serious emergency when Alaska Airlines Flight 2616 struck a flock of Canada geese shortly after takeoff from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Within seconds, the crew was dealing with an engine failure, cockpit smoke, and multiple ECAM warnings before safely returning to the airport.
In this episode, Captain Steeeve breaks down what happened, why large bird strikes can overwhelm even modern jet engines, how crews manage an engine failure immediately after takeoff, and what the NTSB's preliminary report reveals about this remarkable event.
For business inquiries email us at: captainsteeeve@wearebv.com
For press or general questions: peter@541co.com
Disclaimer: Captain Steeeve is not a spokesperson for any airline or aviation authority. The opinions expressed in this video are solely his own and are based on his experience as a professional pilot. This analysis is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as an official statement from any airline, regulatory agency, or aviation organization.
Want to know what watch I'm wearing?
If you are from the US, visit Watchbuys.com and go to the PRIMUS collection under Hanhart. For everyone else, visit hanhart.com/en/.
#aviation #birdstrike #alaskaairlines #captainsteeeve #pilot #airbus #a330 #ntsb #aviationsafety #cvg
