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> Realistically how much statistical threat is there from birds? From wikipedia: "The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) reported 65,139 bird st
by maltalex 8y ago
> Realistically how much statistical threat is there from birds?
From wikipedia:
"The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) reported 65,139 bird strikes for 2011–14, and the Federal Aviation Authority counted 177,269 wildlife strike reports on civil aircraft between 1990 and 2015, growing 38% in 7 years from 2009 to 2015. Birds accounted for 97%"
- SmellyGeekBoy 8y agoBut how many did any actual damage? How many resulted in fatalities?