Birdstrikes Evaluated

Reporting Birdstrikes

Since the birdstrike reporting system In Australia was upgraded by the Department of Aviation in 1978, 1501 birdstrikes have been reported – and DofA suspects there are many more unreported instances. . . .

From the look of tables supplied to AUSTRALIAN AVIATION, there are those who conscientiously report birdstrikes and those who don’t. About one fifth of the 462 birdstrike cases reported in 1980, came from more than one source – but a lot more haven’t been reported at all.

Air Traffic Control and/or Flight Service Unit personnel contributed 47. 7 per cent of the reports, other ground personnel reported 36. 7 per cent while pilots/aircrew reported 35. 9 per cent, according to the multi-sourced figures.

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