for Jason to predict where the birds would go next.
Then came the first impacts.
Thud. Thud. Thud.
Birds began striking the aircraft.
The sounds traveled through the fuselage, startling passengers who had no idea what was happening outside. Some immediately turned toward the windows, while others looked at the flight attendants for an explanation.
Jason tightened his grip on the controls.
A bird strike was something pilots were trained to take seriously, particularly when large numbers of birds were involved. But this was different.
There seemed to be no end to the flock.
Jason attempted to alter the aircraft’s course.
The maneuver helped for only a moment.
The birds changed direction as well.
Instead of dispersing, they continued moving around the plane.
The Cockpit Suddenly Filled With Alarms
The peaceful cockpit became intensely focused and chaotic.
Jason’s attention moved rapidly between the aircraft’s instruments and the world outside the
