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Bird strike confirmed by Jeju Air crash preliminary report
South Korean officials investigating the fatal Jeju Air crash have published a preliminary report of the accident.
What Happens If A Drone Hits A Plane? Here's The Damage It Can Do
Though it's pretty well-known that bird strikes can cause major damage to commercial planes, less is known about the impact of drones on airplanes.
Passenger plane crashes into Potomac after mid-air collision with military helicopter
A small American Airlines jet collided with a Sikorsky H-60 military helicopter on approach to Reagan Washington National ...
Vancouver Sun on MSN6d
Fowl play: A peek behind the scenes as B.C. airports try to prevent bird strikes
Moving at 165 km/h, moments before it would have lifted off from the runway at Vancouver International Airport, a WestJet ...
Is flying really safer than driving? What the stats show after devastating Washington D.C. plane crash
In the wake of Wednesday’s devastating Washington D.C. plane crash, we take a look at how safe flying is compared to driving ...
KSL29d
A major crash shows bird strikes are real. Here's how Salt Lake airport tries to prevent them
SALT LAKE CITY — A South Korean airplane carrying 181 passengers ... flock of birds during takeoff. The bird strike damaged the left engine, producing a small explosion and leaving the engine ...
Maine airports seek exemption from wildlife protection laws
Aviation officials and businesses say a bill to exempt airports from state protections for Maine's endangered or threatened ...
Pilot reveals real reason passengers are told to switch phones to airplane mode
A top 13 aircraft issues concerning passengers are explained - including airline mode which has nothing to do with cockpit ...
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What are the design challenges of creating an aircraft that can withstand bird strikes?
The sensors have to be reliable, accurate, and durable, but also small and light enough to fit in the limited space and weight of the aircraft. Some of the sensors that are used for bird strike ...
Fearing flight hazards, bill would end some habitat protections at Maine airports
A grasshopper sparrow has made itself a home at the Eastern Slope Regional Airport in Fryeburg. While the presence of that particular bird is precious given its status as an endangered species in ...