Aircraft reports bird strike with no damage during climbout, Houston TX


A departing aircraft reported hitting a bird during climbout but confirmed no damage was found.
Audio|Source: Ellington Airport (KEFD), Houston Approach/Departure (KHOU)
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Transcript:
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Departure for United 1293, just want to let you know just about 16,700 feet on the departure.
00:04
In that turn, we hit a bird there.
00:07
And do you think you got any damage?
00:08
I said nose gear came up.
00:09
Definitely hurt a little assault, but I don't think so.
00:11
No damage.
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Location mentioned:
Ellington Airport, 11602 Aerospace Ave, Houston, TX 77034
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