Relive the events of 7th December 1985 when Shamrock 156, an Aer Lingus Boeing 737-200, encountered a flock of black-headed gulls and suffered an uncontained engine failure on rotation off Runway 35 at Dublin Airport.

To mark the 40th anniversary of this event, Captain Mick Dalton, recalls the event, details the damage to the engine and the aircraft handling and takes us through his decision-making process.

Mick also takes a look back over his pathway to and through a career in aviation.

0:01 Introduction

2:15 Mick Dalton introduction

8:59 Overview of accident report & damage to the aircraft

10:26 Pictures of engine damage

11:04 Diagram of fanblade failure

11:25 Pictures of engine damage

12:45 Mick's recollection of the event and decision-making process

32:31 Recollection of the event from inside the passenger compartment by Gay Byrne

37:16 Conclusion

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Take a trip to Duxford with Irish Skies Pod and, after a quick overview of the Imperial War Museum, have a detailed look at the British Airliner Collection.

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Taking a look back over my 41 year career in Air Traffic Control.

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From a general interest in aviation growing up near Dublin Airport, to being recruited at 18 years old as an Air Traffic Control Assistant and becoming a Controller, I revisit my move to Shannon, look back at the equipment and aircraft of the time and how both have evolved during my career.

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