Eagles can strike that high... but your right. Probably an engine failure. Something big that took out other systems rapidly.
Top 10 Highest Flying Birds In The World
| Bird | Max Altitude (feet) |
|---|---|
| 1. Ruppell’s Griffon Vulture | 37,000 |
| 2. Common Crane | 33,000 |
| 3. Bar-headed Goose | 29,000 |
| 4. Whooper Swan | 27,000 |
| 5. Alpine Chough | 26,500 |
| 6. Bearded Vulture | 24,000 |
| 7. Mallard | 21,000 |
| 8. Bar-tailed Godwit | 20,000 |
| 9. White Stork | 16,000 |
| 10. Andean Condor | 15,000 |