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Bookmark or Share- Frequently Asked Questions and Answers - Federal Aviation AdministrationA: Yes. While 97% of all strikes with civil aircraft in USA involve birds, strikes with other animals such as deer, coyotes, turtles, skunks, bats, alligators, and iguanas have also been reported. White-tailed deer and coyotes are the most commonly struck non-bird species, 1990–2019.
- Bird Strike - SKYbrary Aviation SafetyA bird strike is strictly defined as a collision between a bird and an aircraft which is in flight or on a take off or landing roll. The term is often expanded to cover other wildlife strikes - with bats or ground animals. Bird Strike is common and can be a significant threat to aircraft safety.
- Bird and Wildlife Strikes - AOPAA bird strike, sometimes referred to as a bird hit, bird strike, or BASH (Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard), can happen to anyone at almost any time. Reported birdstrikes are on the rise and occasionally make the news.
- Bird Strike: What Happens When A Bird Hits A Plane? - Science ABCThe event of an airborne animal (usually a bird or a bat) hitting an airplane in flight is referred to as a bird strike. It is known by a few other names as well, like a bird hit, bird ingestion or BASH (for Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard).
- Wildlife Hazard Mitigation - Federal Aviation AdministrationDuring the past century, wildlife-aircraft strikes have resulted in the loss of hundreds of lives worldwide, as well as billions of dollars in aircraft damage. The FAA maintains a comprehensive program to address wildlife hazards.
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