Delta Air Lines’ (Atlanta) McDonnell Douglas MD-88 operating flight DL 1393 (Delta Shuttle) late on September 29 from Boston to New York (LGA) hit a large bird while on approach to LGA, damaging the nose cone. The aircraft landed safely. There were no injuries.

News link:

www.upi.com/Top_News/2009/09/30/Jet-hits-bird-while-landing-at-La-Guardia/UPI-80331254323435/

Meanwhile US Airways pilot and hero Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger announced he will be going back to flying for the carrier and will also serve in a new role as a safety officer. Sully’s A320 was brought down by a flock of Canada Geese while departing from LGA.