What information is commonly sought in a bird strike report?
The information that is commonly sought in a bird strike report includes: General information (flight number or registration, aircraft and engine type) Location and time, (geographic location or airport/runway used, time, IAS and height (AGL) during the occurrence, light conditions – day , night, twilight)
Who is responsible for reporting bird strikes to ATC?
If the bird strike is discovered when the commander is not available, the operator is responsible for submitting the report.” In January 2012, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued ATO Order JO 7210.632 mandating strike reporting for ATC personnel.
What is the relationship between bird strike rates and hazard severity?
The relationship between the risk of any birdstrike and the risk of one which is hazardous to continued safe flight is unclear and there is no evidence to suggest that it is linear so that hazard severity based upon all-species strike rates, even if moderated by aircraft movements, is unhelpful.
Do bird strikes cause damage to aircraft?
Only a relatively small minority of bird strikes, especially in jurisdictions with a healthy reporting culture, cause damage, although the overall cost of repairing bird strike damage is high and damage to individual aircraft or their engines can be very expensive to repair.
Is it important to record bird strikes?
However, whilst the recording of bird strikes is a very important part of understanding both actual and relative risks, it has to be recognised that: Very few bird strikes out of the total reported are hazardous to continued safe flight
What should you do if a bird strikes your aircraft?
If you are involved in a bird strike, regain control of the aircraft before doing anything else. Keep in mind that if the airfoils are damaged, the stall speed may increase and maneuverability may decrease. Most importantly, fly the aircraft. Remember that deer are naturally camouflaged to blend in with their surroundings.