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Alaska 881 Oakland to Kahului - Struck flock of geese on takeoff.
Alaska Airlines 881 declares an emergency after ingesting geese into an engine during takeoff from Oakland.
Summary
Shortly after departing Oakland for Hawaii, Alaska Airlines Flight 881 struck a flock of geese, resulting in the ingestion of a bird into the number two engine. The crew declared an emergency and spent time maneuvering to burn off fuel weight before returning for a safe landing. Ground crews conducted a high-speed runway sweep to clear "engine parts" and debris before the aircraft's arrival.
Analysis
This recording captures a textbook response to a bird strike involving a heavy-weight departure. Alaska 881 was bound for Kahului, Hawaii, meaning the Boeing 737 was loaded with 38,000 pounds of fuel. When the aircraft struck a flock of geese on liftoff, the crew reported ingesting at least one into the right-side (#2) engine. Because the aircraft was significantly above its maximum structural landing weight, the pilots had to coordinate with NorCal Departure to circle and burn fuel before it was safe to touch down back at Oakland.
The interaction between Oakland Tower and Airport Operations (units Airport 10 and 11) highlights the critical importance of runway safety during an emergency. The controllers prioritized a "full sweep" of Runway 29 to ensure no carcasses or "FOD" (Foreign Object Debris) remained that could cause further damage to the returning Alaska flight or other departing aircraft like the Southwest and FedEx flights mentioned. This coordination is a high-stakes balancing act: clearing the runway while an emergency aircraft is inbound.
A notable technical moment occurs after landing when Airport 10 informs the pilot that they recovered engine parts from the runway. Despite this internal damage, the pilot remarks that the engine was "still running," a testament to modern jet engine durability. The crew's professional demeanor is punctuated by lighthearted "gallows humor," with the captain joking about "hunting without a license."
The event concludes with a successful landing and a "chase" by Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles to ensure no fire was present. The incident serves as a clear example of how pilots manage mechanical damage and weight considerations, and how tower controllers manage airport resources to maintain safety for all traffic during a crisis.
Original ATC Communication
Plain English Translation
ALASKA 881
Taxi...
ALASKA 881
Alaska 881, requesting taxi instructions...
TOWER
Alaska 881, taxi runway 29 via taxiway Uniform-Whiskey.
TOWER
Alaska 881, drive to runway 29 using the U and W taxi paths.
ALASKA 881
Uniform-Whiskey, runway 29, Alaska 881.
ALASKA 881
Paths U and W to runway 29, Alaska 881.
TOWER
Alaska 881, Oakland Tower, runway 29, cleared for takeoff.
TOWER
Alaska 881, this is Oakland Tower. You are cleared to take off on runway 29.
ALASKA 881
Cleared for takeoff, runway 29, Alaska 881.
ALASKA 881
Cleared to take off, runway 29, Alaska 881.
TOWER
Southwest 1996, maintain 3,000, contact NorCal departure. Good day.
TOWER
Southwest 1996, stay at 3,000 feet and switch over to the regional departure controllers. Have a good day.
SOUTHWEST 1996
Southwest 1996, have a good day, sir.
SOUTHWEST 1996
Southwest 1996, you have a good day too, sir.
TOWER
Alaska 881, contact NorCal departure. Good day.
TOWER
Alaska 881, switch over to the departure controllers now. Have a good day.
ALASKA 881
Alaska 881, Roger. We hit a goose on liftoff, so we're out of departure and we're going to be declaring an emergency, switching to NorCal.
ALASKA 881
Alaska 881, copy that. We just hit a goose as we were lifting off, so we're stopping our climb and declaring an emergency. Switching over to departure now.
TOWER
Alaska 881, Roger. Contact NorCal departure, 135.1. They'll bring you back around if you need to land.
Rescue 1 and company, proceed as requested. No aircraft moving at this time on ground.
A little bit of a delay for you. Departing Boeing 737 hit a goose on departure, and we've got to have the runway checked and they're returning with an emergency, and they're holding you for San Francisco departure. So all that combined is probably going to be a delay for you.
TOWER
Alaska 881, understood. Talk to departure on frequency 135.1; they’ll guide you back around if you need to land.
Fire Rescue 1 and crew, go ahead as planned. No other planes are moving on the ground right now.
(To Southwest) It’s going to be a bit of a wait for you. That Boeing 737 hit a goose on takeoff, so we have to check the runway for debris, and now they’re returning for an emergency landing. On top of that, they’re holding your departure for San Francisco traffic. All of that combined is going to be a delay for you.
SOUTHWEST 1996
Okay, thank you for the update, Southwest 1996. Was that Alaska?
SOUTHWEST 1996
Okay, thanks for the update, Southwest 1996. Was that the Alaska plane?
TOWER
Yeah, the last departure there. I tried to see if we could get somebody out to clear the runway for you real quick and get a release, but I don't even have a release yet from NorCal. Now they're coming back for the emergency landing.
TOWER
Yeah, the last one to take off. I tried to see if we could get someone out to clear the runway quickly to get you out of here, but I don't even have permission from the regional controllers yet. And now they’re coming back for the emergency landing anyway.
SOUTHWEST 1996
Okay, well we'll hold tight. Thanks.
SOUTHWEST 1996
Okay, well we'll just wait here. Thanks.
AIRPORT 10
It was on departure, so it might need a full sweep.
AIRPORT 10
Since the strike happened during takeoff, we probably need to sweep the entire length of the runway.
TOWER
Roger, Airport 10, Oakland Tower.
TOWER
Understood, Airport 10, this is Oakland Tower.
AIRPORT 10
Probably before that aircraft lands...
AIRPORT 10
I should probably get out there before that next plane comes in for a landing...
TOWER
Airport 10, Oakland Tower, Roger. You may as well do that if you could. I'd appreciate that because then if I can get a release for that Southwest before Alaska gets here, I can get them out. And also when they land, they'll know that there's no dead goose on the runway. Also, proceed on runway 29. Advise when off, Airport 10.
TOWER
Airport 10, Oakland Tower, understood. Go ahead and do that. I’d appreciate it because if I can get permission to let that Southwest flight take off before the Alaska flight arrives, I can get them on their way. Plus, when the Alaska flight lands, they'll be sure the runway is clear of that dead goose. Go ahead onto runway 29 and let me know when you’re back off the strip, Airport 10.
AIRPORT 10
Roger, Airport 10. Taking runway 29, will report clear as soon as possible.
AIRPORT 10
Understood, this is Airport 10. Heading onto runway 29 now, and I’ll let you know the moment I’m clear.
TOWER
Alaska's still six miles north of the airport at 4,000. So you've got another five minutes or so.
TOWER
That Alaska flight is still six miles north of the airport at four thousand feet. You’ve got about five minutes to work with.
AIRPORT 10
Roger, Airport 10.
AIRPORT 10
Got it, Airport 10.
AIRPORT 11
Tower, Airport 11 joining Airport 10 on runway 29.
AIRPORT 11
Tower, this is Airport 11. I'm heading out to join Airport 10 on runway 29.
TOWER
Airport 11, okay. And we're trying to get this runway sweep also done before Alaska gets here, if I can possibly get that departure out.
TOWER
Okay, Airport 11. We’re trying to finish this runway sweep before Alaska arrives so I can hopefully get that other flight safely in the air.
AIRPORT 11
Roger, proceeding, expediting. Thank you.
AIRPORT 11
Understood, we're on it and moving as fast as we can. Thanks.
AIRPORT 10
Tower, Airport 10. Was it on rollout? Tower, Airport 10. Was that Alaska's on his rollout that he hit the bird?
AIRPORT 10
Tower, this is Airport 10. Was the plane slowing down after landing when it happened? Did that Alaska flight hit the bird while it was still rolling down the runway?
TOWER
Yeah, on liftoff, so probably would have been right around the radar antenna or down to maybe a little bit past Victor when he rotated.
TOWER
No, it was right as he was taking off, so it likely happened near the radar tower or maybe just past taxiway Victor right when the nose lifted off the ground.
AIRPORT 10
Copy.
AIRPORT 10
I understand.
TOWER
He didn't really give me any specifics. He was departure and when he said it, he wanted to go to NorCal right away.
TOWER
The pilot didn't give me many details. He was busy climbing out and wanted to switch over to the regional controllers at NorCal immediately.
AIRPORT 10
Copy.
AIRPORT 10
Got it.
RESCUE 6
Tower, this is Rescue 6, 29 left. Please advise on any aircraft command.
RESCUE 6
Tower, this is Rescue 6 at the left side of runway 29. Let us know if the pilot in charge of that plane has any specific instructions for us.
TOWER
Rescue 6, will call. They will be the next one to land. They're about seven to eight miles northeast of the airport on a right base. Expect about four to five minutes. I'll let you know as they get closer.
TOWER
Rescue 6, I’ll keep you posted. They’re the next ones coming in to land. They’re about seven or eight miles out to the northeast, turning toward the runway now. They should be here in four or five minutes, and I’ll update you as they get closer.
RESCUE 6
Rescue 6, copy.
RESCUE 6
Rescue truck 6, I hear you and understand.
AIRPORT 10
Tower, Airport 10. We do have some debris. I see Yankee 29. Let's get a quick check here.
AIRPORT 10
Tower, this is Airport vehicle 10. We found some debris out here near the intersection of taxiway Yankee and runway 29. We’re going to do a quick inspection.
TOWER
Airport 10, thank you. Airport 10, where you at?
TOWER
Airport 10, thanks. Where exactly is your vehicle located right now?
AIRPORT 10
Turning about a nine-mile right base.
AIRPORT 10
I'm watching them turn onto the base leg of their approach, about nine miles out.
TOWER
Airport 10, proceed as requested. Contact Tower 127.2.
TOWER
Airport 10, go ahead as you requested. Switch over and talk to the Tower on frequency 127.2.
AIRPORT 10
Out of the vehicle for a moment. Airport 10, Roger.
AIRPORT 10
I’m stepping out of the truck for a moment. Airport 10, copy that.
TOWER
We don't have any information on where the bird was struck, but it was on departure. So I'll hold the departure and let me know when you're all done there on the runway. Traffic's going to be turning about a 10-mile final here in a minute.
For all airport vehicles monitoring, it was the number two engine ingested—hit a flock of geese. There's 147 persons on board and 38,000 pounds of fuel.
TOWER
We don't have details on where the bird strike happened, but it was during their takeoff. I’m holding all other departures for now, so let me know when you’ve finished clearing the runway. That emergency flight is going to be turning onto its final approach ten miles out in just a minute.
To all airport vehicles listening: the plane’s right engine sucked in a flock of geese. There are 147 people on board and the plane is carrying 38,000 pounds of fuel.
FEDEX 881 HEAVY
Oakland Ground, FedEx 881 Heavy, coming out Bravo 3 with Quebec.
FEDEX 881 HEAVY
Oakland Ground, this is the large FedEx flight 881. We’re pulling out of taxiway Bravo 3 and we have the latest weather update, code Quebec.
TOWER
FedEx 881 Heavy, Oakland Ground. Hold your position there on the ramp. We have an in-flight emergency inbound, they're turning final now. I'm not sure if it's going to shut down 29 or not. They are full of fuel, they just departed for Hawaii. They're coming back from hitting some geese on departure.
TOWER
FedEx 881, Oakland Ground. Stay right where you are on the parking ramp. We have an emergency landing coming in; they’re turning onto their final approach now. I’m not sure if this is going to shut down runway 29 or not. They are very heavy because they just took off for Hawaii, but they’re forced to return after hitting a flock of geese.
FEDEX 881 HEAVY
Okay, we'll hold here on the ramp, FedEx 881 Heavy.
FEDEX 881 HEAVY
Understood, we’ll stay put here on the ramp, FedEx 881.
ALASKA 881
Just leave the feathers, we're just trying to get parked.
ALASKA 881
Never mind the feathers, we're just trying to get this plane to a parking spot!
TOWER
Okay. I'll let you know when they're at the eight-mile final, that'll give you a couple, two-three minutes to get off the runway. Runway might be shut down for any extended time. Is 27 Left suitable for you for departure?
TOWER
Alright. I’ll let you know when they’re eight miles out from landing, which should give you two or three minutes to get off the runway. The runway might be closed for a long time after they land. Is the shorter runway, 27 Left, okay for your takeoff?
FEDEX 881 HEAVY
We'll check.
FEDEX 881 HEAVY
We'll check our numbers to see if that works.
TOWER
Roger. Rescue 1 Ground, aircraft now is ten-mile final.
Airport 10, now they've broken off the approach apparently. They're doing—they have to burn some fuel. I asked NorCal to find out an estimated time of arrival and they're going to get right back with me.
The aircraft inbound that was the emergency, they need to burn off some fuel. But I have the report out on the runway clearing up some debris. So, would you like to start taxiing out to 29 or do you want to hold your position yet?
TOWER
Understood. Rescue 1, the emergency aircraft is now ten miles out on its final approach.
Airport 10, it looks like they’ve aborted their approach for now. They need to fly around a bit longer to burn off fuel weight. I’ve asked the regional controllers for an updated arrival time and they’re getting back to me.
Because the emergency plane has to get lighter before landing, but the crew on the runway is finishing up the debris cleanup, would you like to start driving out toward runway 29 or would you prefer to stay where you are for now?
FEDEX 881 HEAVY
We would like to start taxiing out to 29, FedEx 881.
FEDEX 881 HEAVY
We’d like to start heading out toward runway 29, FedEx 881.
TOWER
FedEx 881 Heavy, taxi 29 via taxiway Bravo and Whiskey.
TOWER
FedEx 881 Heavy, drive your big jet over to Runway 29 using taxiways Bravo and Whiskey.
FEDEX 881 HEAVY
Bravo-Whiskey to 29, FedEx 881 Heavy.
FEDEX 881 HEAVY
Taking Bravo and Whiskey to Runway 29, FedEx 881 Heavy.
AIRPORT 10
Roger. Will you be departing any aircraft north field? Will we descend RF if we are?
AIRPORT 10
Got it. Are you planning to send any planes out from the north field? Do we need to clear out of the area if you do?
TOWER
The only one we've got going right now is a Southwest at the runway and FedEx Heavy jet that they probably wouldn't want to depart 27 Left anyway.
TOWER
The only ones we have ready right now are a Southwest jet at the runway and that big FedEx jet, and they probably wouldn't want to take off from the shorter Runway 27 Left anyway.
AIRPORT 10
Copy. Out of the vehicle again. Tower, Airport 10 back in the vehicle. We're continuing our sweep.
AIRPORT 10
Understood. I stepped out of the truck for a second, but I'm back in now. We're continuing our safety sweep of the runway for debris.
TOWER
Airport 10, thanks. Let me know when you're clear of the runway. The traffic is now, looks like they're back inbound on about a 15-mile right base, 4,000.
TOWER
Thanks, Airport 10. Just let me know when you've moved off the runway. We have an incoming plane about 15 miles out, turning toward the airport at 4,000 feet.
AIRPORT 10
Roger that. We're continuing the sweep, we'll advise when clear.
AIRPORT 10
Copy that. We're still sweeping the pavement, and we'll let you know as soon as we're clear.
AIRPORT 11
Airport 11 clear of the runway at the runway 11 run-up.
AIRPORT 11
This is Airport 11, I'm off the active runway and waiting in the staging area near Runway 11.
TOWER
Airport 11, thank you. FedEx 881 Heavy, contact Tower 127.2 for your release.
TOWER
Airport 11, thank you. FedEx 881 Heavy, switch over to the Tower controller on 127.2 to get your final permission to take off.
AIRPORT 10
Tower, Airport 10 calling. Runway 11-29 clear of all debris except for some feathers there, right shoulder 29 at high speed Yankee.
AIRPORT 10
Tower, this is Airport 10. Runway 11-29 is clear of all debris except for some feathers on the right edge of Runway 29, near the fast exit path called Yankee.
TOWER
Airport 10, thanks. The traffic's about a 10-mile final, about to go—actually about a 12-mile final. I'll get these two departures out, then that should be it until the aircraft lands.
TOWER
Thanks, Airport 10. That incoming flight is about 12 miles out on its final approach. I'll get these two departures out of here, and then we'll be clear until that plane lands.
AIRPORT 11
11 run-up.
AIRPORT 11
Still here at the Runway 11 staging area.
TOWER
Airport 11, Oakland Ground. Give way to all aircraft, proceed as requested.
TOWER
Airport 11, this is Ground Control. Just let all the airplanes go first, then you can proceed as you requested.
AIRPORT 11
Airport 11 will give way, aircraft in sight.
AIRPORT 11
Airport 11 will stay out of the way; I have the planes in sight.
TOWER
Southwest 1996, runway 29, cleared for takeoff.
TOWER
Southwest 1996, you're all set on Runway 29, you're cleared for takeoff.
SOUTHWEST 1996
Okay, we're going to maintain 2,000 now, runway 29, cleared for takeoff, Southwest 1996.
SOUTHWEST 1996
Southwest 1996, we'll stay at 2,000 feet for now, authorized for takeoff on runway 29.
TOWER
FedEx 881 Heavy, Oakland Tower. Traffic turning an 11-mile final runway 29, line up and wait.
TOWER
FedEx 881 Heavy, this is Oakland Tower. There's another plane 11 miles out on its final approach to runway 29. Move onto the runway and wait there.
FEDEX 881 HEAVY
Line up and wait, runway 29, FedEx 881 Heavy.
FEDEX 881 HEAVY
Moving onto the runway to wait, runway 29, FedEx 881 Heavy.
ALASKA 881
Morning Oakland Tower, Alaska 881, we're back with you. Emergency aircraft for 29.
ALASKA 881
Good morning Oakland Tower, this is Alaska 881, we're back on your frequency. We're the plane in an emergency coming in for runway 29.
TOWER
Alaska 881, Oakland Tower. They've done a runway sweep and gotten all the debris off other than a few feathers on the right side of the runway near taxiway Yankee. Continue inbound. Heavy jet holding position, rolling in a moment.
TOWER
Alaska 881, Oakland Tower. They've swept the runway and cleared the debris, though there are still some feathers on the right side near taxiway Yankee. Keep coming in. There's a large jet waiting on the runway now, but he'll be taking off in a moment.
ALASKA 881
Alaska 881, continue. Yeah, I guess we were hunting without a license.
ALASKA 881
Alaska 881, continuing in. Yeah, I guess we were out hunting birds without a license today.
TOWER
Southwest 1996, maintain 2,000, contact NorCal departure. Good day.
TOWER
Southwest 1996, stay at 2,000 feet and switch over to the departure controllers. Have a good flight.
SOUTHWEST 1996
2,000, we're switching, Southwest 1996.
SOUTHWEST 1996
Staying at 2,000, switching over now, Southwest 1996.
TOWER
FedEx 881 Heavy, runway 29, cleared for takeoff.
TOWER
FedEx 881 Heavy, you are authorized to take off from runway 29.
FEDEX 881 HEAVY
Cleared for takeoff runway 29, FedEx 881 Heavy.
FEDEX 881 HEAVY
Authorized for takeoff on runway 29, FedEx 881 Heavy.
TOWER
Alaska 881, caution wake turbulence, Heavy jet on departure roll. Runway 29, cleared to land.
TOWER
Alaska 881, watch out for the rough air left behind by that large jet taking off. You are cleared to land on runway 29.
ALASKA 881
Cleared to land, runway 29, Alaska 881.
ALASKA 881
Authorized to land, runway 29, Alaska 881.
TOWER
Rescue 6, the next aircraft landing is the emergency aircraft, 8-mile final. About two to three minutes.
TOWER
Rescue 6, the next plane landing is the one with the emergency, currently 8 miles out. It'll be here in about two to three minutes.
RESCUE 6
Rescue 6, copy.
RESCUE 6
Rescue 6, understood.
TOWER
FedEx 881 Heavy—correction, FedEx 881 Heavy, same as Alaska. Contact NorCal departure, good day.
TOWER
FedEx 881 Heavy—correction, FedEx 881 Heavy, same as the Alaska flight, switch to departure controllers. Have a good one.
FEDEX 881 HEAVY
Good day, sir. FedEx 881 Heavy.
FEDEX 881 HEAVY
Good day, sir. This is FedEx flight 881, a large heavy-category aircraft.
TOWER
Wind 180 at 7.
TOWER
The wind is coming from the south at 7 knots.
RESCUE 6
Tower, this is Rescue 6, request permission to chase this aircraft.
RESCUE 6
Tower, this is Rescue 6, requesting permission to follow right behind this aircraft as it lands.
TOWER
Rescue 6, from the approach end, proceed on runway 29 at your discretion.
TOWER
Rescue 6, start from the beginning of the landing strip and proceed onto runway 29 whenever you're ready.
AIRPORT 11
Tower, Airport 11 following Rescue 6.
AIRPORT 11
Tower, this is Airport vehicle 11, I'm following right behind Rescue 6.
TOWER
Airport 11, thank you. Proceed as well.
TOWER
Airport 11, thank you. You are cleared to proceed as well.
ALASKA 881
Tower, Alaska 881, the emergency crews want to take a look at us, and we'll figure out what gate we're going to.
ALASKA 881
Tower, Alaska 881 here. The emergency crews want to inspect us on the runway first, then we'll figure out which gate we're heading to.
TOWER
Alaska 881, no problem. You can just switch to Ground frequency 121.75 when you're ready to taxi in.
TOWER
Alaska 881, no problem. Just switch your radio to the Ground controllers on 121.75 whenever you're ready to drive to the terminal.
ALASKA 881
Alaska 881, thank you.
ALASKA 881
Alaska 881, thank you.
AIRPORT 10
The gate's going to be gate 10, this is Airport 10.
AIRPORT 10
This is Airport 10, just so you know, you'll be heading to gate 10.
TOWER
Copy that.
TOWER
I've got that, thanks.
RESCUE 1
Rescue 1, I'm on your port side. How are your conditions?
RESCUE 1
Rescue 1 here, I’m pulling up on your left side. How are things looking for you guys?
ALASKA 881
Rescue 1, Roger. We're going to shut down the number two.
ALASKA 881
Rescue 1, understood. We’re going to shut down our right-side engine now.
RESCUE 1
Right on.
RESCUE 1
Sounds good.
ALASKA 881
Once you've determined that the number two engine is looking good, we'll taxi in.
ALASKA 881
Once you've confirmed that the right-side engine looks okay from the outside, we'll start driving in.
AIRPORT 11
Oakland Tower, Airport 11 is clear of the runway at the runway 11 run-up. Except for some scattered feathers near intersection 29, runway 29 is clear and available for traffic. Gate is going to be gate 10.
AIRPORT 11
Oakland Tower, Airport 11 is off the runway and at the engine test area. Aside from some feathers scattered near the crossing of the taxiways, the main runway is clear and ready for other planes. I'm heading to Gate 10.
TOWER
Airport 11, right in the middle of your transmission, somebody else transmitted over you. I got all the part about clearing the runway and the runway's open and available and there's still some feathers on the runway, then the whole last part of it somebody stepped on.
TOWER
Airport 11, someone else talked over you right in the middle of your message. I heard the part about you being off the runway and that it's open despite some feathers, but the very last thing you said was drowned out by another radio.
AIRPORT 11
Yes, that's all there was. There's some scattered feathers near taxiway Yankee intersection, otherwise the runway is available, 29 is open.
AIRPORT 11
That was everything I had. There are some feathers near the Yankee taxiway intersection, but otherwise, the runway is ready and open for departures.
TOWER
Airport 11, thanks. Who else called Oakland Tower?
TOWER
Thanks, Airport 11. Now, who was that other person trying to call Oakland Tower?
ALASKA 881
Tower, Alaska 881, we're switching to Ground and we'll be requesting taxi. Oakland Ground, Alaska 881, for taxi gate 10.
ALASKA 881
Tower, this is Alaska 881. We're switching to the ground control frequency now to request directions to park. Oakland Ground, Alaska 881, requesting to taxi to Gate 10.
GROUND
Alaska 881, Oakland Ground. Taxi to the ramp. Which gate were you going to again?
GROUND
Alaska 881, Oakland Ground. Go ahead and taxi toward the parking area. Which gate did you say you were headed to again?
ALASKA 881
Alaska 881, understand we're going to gate 10.
ALASKA 881
Alaska 881, we're confirmed for Gate 10.
GROUND
Alaska 881, Roger. Whiskey-Uniform taxi to the ramp.
GROUND
Alaska 881, understood. Use taxiways Whiskey and Uniform to get to the parking ramp.
ALASKA 881
Whiskey-Uniform, Alaska 881, thanks for all the help.
ALASKA 881
Whiskey and Uniform, Alaska 881. Thanks for all your help getting us down.
AIRPORT 10
Alaska 881, Airport 10. Yeah, I've got some—it looks like engine parts for you, going to meet you at gate 10.
AIRPORT 10
Alaska 881, this is Airport 10. I’ve found some debris that looks like engine parts belonging to you; I’ll meet you at Gate 10 with them.
ALASKA 881
Roger. You know, that thing was still running. Pretty amazing, huh?
ALASKA 881
Understood. You know, that engine was actually still running. Pretty amazing it held up, isn't it?
AIRPORT 10
Yeah. I don't have a lot of parts, so that's good.
AIRPORT 10
Yeah, it is. I didn't find many pieces out there, so that’s a good sign for the engine.
ALASKA 881
Yeah, less parts is better. It was a big flock of geese.
ALASKA 881
Yeah, fewer parts falling off is always better. It was a massive flock of geese that we hit.
AIRPORT 10
Yeah, sorry about that. But we do a pretty good job of keeping them off.
AIRPORT 10
Yeah, sorry that happened. We usually do a pretty good job of keeping the birds away from the runways.
ALASKA 881
Yeah, it's fine. I'm a goose hunter, but I wasn't ready to start yet.
ALASKA 881
No worries. I’m actually a goose hunter, but I wasn't quite ready to start the season today.
RESCUE 2
Oakland Ground, Rescue 2 and company are at the 11 run-up. We'd like clearance to taxi to the ARFF station via Whiskey-Victor.
RESCUE 2
Oakland Ground, this is Rescue 2 and our team. We're over at the runway 11 engine test area. We'd like permission to drive back to the airport fire station using the Whiskey and Victor taxiways.
GROUND
Rescue vehicle, proceed as requested.
Alaska 881, once you get all settled in at the gate and everything, when able, can you give us a call up here at the Tower? Advise ready to copy the number.
GROUND
Rescue vehicle, you’re clear to proceed as you asked. Alaska 881, once you’re all parked at the gate and things have calmed down, could you give us a call up here at the Tower when you have a moment? Let me know when you’re ready to write down the number.
ALASKA 881
Alaska 881, go ahead.
ALASKA 881
Alaska 881, I'm ready, go ahead.
GROUND
Alaska 881, 510 area code, 563-3340.
GROUND
Alaska 881, it’s area code 510, 563-3340.
ALASKA 881
Alaska 881 copies 510-563-3340.
ALASKA 881
Alaska 881, I’ve got that: 510-563-3340.
GROUND
Alaska 881, affirmative.
GROUND
Alaska 881, that’s correct.
AIRPORT 10
Oakland Ground, Airport 10 and 11 clearing Whiskey-Uniform. Thanks, folks.
AIRPORT 10
Oakland Ground, Airport vehicles 10 and 11 are now off the Whiskey-Uniform taxiway and clear of the area. Thanks, everyone.
GROUND
Airport 10 and 11, Roger, thank you.
GROUND
Airport 10 and 11, understood, thank you.
ALASKA 881
Oakland Ground, Alaska 881.
ALASKA 881
Oakland Ground, this is Alaska 881.
GROUND
Alaska 881, Ground.
GROUND
Alaska 881, this is Ground control, go ahead.
ALASKA 881
Yes, sir. If you could pass on to all the emergency crews—thanks for their superb job this morning. We really do appreciate it.
ALASKA 881
Yes, sir. If you could please tell all the emergency crews—thank them for the superb job they did this morning. We really do appreciate everything they did.
GROUND
Alaska 881, will call. And last calling for Ground, say again?
GROUND
Alaska 881, I will definitely pass that along. And for the last vehicle calling Ground, could you repeat that?
RESCUE 6
Ground, this is Rescue 6. Clear of all active taxiways and runways. We're going to the ARFF station.
RESCUE 6
Ground, this is Rescue 6. We are completely clear of all the active taxiways and runways. We’re heading back to the airport fire station now.
GROUND
Rescue 6, are you there just abeam gate 12?
GROUND
Rescue 6, are you positioned right there alongside gate 12?
RESCUE 6
Yep, abeam gate 12, Rescue 6.
RESCUE 6
Yep, we're right next to gate 12, Rescue 6.
GROUND
Rescue 6, Roger. Proceed back to the ARFF station via taxiway Tango-Victor.
GROUND
[GROUND CONTROL] Rescue 6, understood. Head back to the airport fire station using the path marked Tango-Victor.
RESCUE 6
Rescue 6, copy. Tango-Victor to ARFF station.
RESCUE 6
[RESCUE 6] Rescue 6, got it. We're taking Tango-Victor back to the fire station.
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