Iowa Helicopter Pilot Returns to Sky Following Mid-Air Waterfowl Collision

Troy McCormick, who flies for Wings Rescue, successfully landed his helicopter after a bird crashed through the windshield, temporarily knocking him unconscious.

• Troy McCormick, an Iowa helicopter pilot, is back in the air two weeks after a waterfowl crashed through his helicopter's windshield.
• The incident occurred on November 23 while McCormick was en route to Storm Lake Hospital to pick up a patient.
• McCormick was able to divert to Storm Lake Airport and land safely, despite being knocked unconscious for a brief period.
• The pilot, who has been flying since 2001, stated that while pilots often have to dodge birds, he had never experienced one coming through the windscreen before.
• McCormick flies for Wings Rescue in Sioux City.

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