[TN-Bird] Bird Strikes

From: "David Aborn" <David-Aborn@xxxxxxx>
To: "TN-Bird" <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:43:51 -0400
The FAA released data today for bird strikes across the country. Lovell
Field in Chattanooga registered the greatest increase in wildlife strikes,
going from four reported incidents in 2000 to 55 in 2008 - a 1,275%
increase! All told, pilots reported striking 59,776 birds since 2000. The
most common strike involved mourning doves; pilots reported hitting 2,291
between 2000 and 2008. Other airborne victims included gulls (2,186),
European starlings (1,427) and American kestrels (1,422).

White-tailed deer struck on runways caused more incidents (at least 288) of
serious damage to planes since 1990 than any individual species of bird.
Among birds, gulls, Canada geese, rock pigeons and turkey vultures were most
frequently blamed for serious damage in cases where a species identification
could be made.

Happy flying!

David Aborn
Chattanooga, TN

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