Unplanned Aircraft Return: The Buzzing Bird Encounter

As you were rotating, we heard a loud banging noise. I just want to verify that it wouldn’t come through here if I hit it. Yeah, I did. We think it was possibly bird. Fairings 2910, Roger. Do you require any assistance? Stand by. It’s fair wings 2910. I’m gonna remain my frequency and just let me know what you need. We are, uh, gonna make a return. Fair wings 2910. Fair Wings 2910, Roger. You’re cleared back to Milwaukee. Mitchell Airport here. Radar vectors for enable. I need souls and fuel onboard. Got 117 souls on board and right at, uh, pounds of fuel or 233 minutes. Does it look like both of your engines are functioning properly, or are you having issues with one of them right now? Uh, both engines are functioning properly, but we, uh, fell. Okay. Um, we’re gonna. I think we’re gonna roll the trucks anyways, just for safety sake. Just so you’re aware of that. Roger.