What is the Risk of a Bird Strike at Your Airfield?

From: Flying Safety | Date: April 1, 2001| Author: | Copyright information

For every bird strike on the BASH data-base we had eight near misses where a bird passed within a distance of one wingspan from the aircraft.

You have a BASH (Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard) plan that addresses airfield grass height and habitat management. You have obtained bird-scaring equipment and identified personnel to harass birds on or near the flightline. You feel you have a pretty good BASH program. But do you know the risk of a bird strike at your airfield?

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