Birdstrike Edit Meaning

1.

A dangerous situation caused by a sudden, random, unexpected occurrence. Used particularly where a successful outcome depends on great courage and presence of mind by the individual in jeopardy.

I was at this party with this other girl when my girlfriend unexpectedly showed up. It was a total birdstrike, but I managed to slip out the back door before she caught me.

See snafu, disaster, clusterfuck, crisis