Narrative:

During takeoff on runway 25 at approximately 110Kts a flock of medium sized birds was encountered. There was a loud banging sound and I rejected the takeoff. Engine indications were normal so we returned to the gate under our own power for a maintenance inspection. No passengers or crew were injured nor was the airfield rescue and fire fighters equipment requested. Upon further investigation by maintenance it was determined that numerous birds were ingested into both engines. Both engines incurred significant damage and the aircraft was removed from service. Airport personnel recovered at least six carcasses on the runway which were determined to be doves.

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: An A319 encountered a flock of dove on the takeoff roll; rejected the takeoff after ingesting birds and damaged both engines.

Narrative: During takeoff on Runway 25 at approximately 110Kts a flock of medium sized birds was encountered. There was a loud banging sound and I rejected the takeoff. Engine indications were normal so we returned to the gate under our own power for a maintenance inspection. No passengers or crew were injured nor was the Airfield Rescue and Fire Fighters equipment requested. Upon further investigation by Maintenance it was determined that numerous birds were ingested into both engines. Both engines incurred significant damage and the aircraft was removed from service. Airport personnel recovered at least six carcasses on the runway which were determined to be doves.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.