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Bird and Wildlife Strikes and Airplane Safety - Dangers of Animals and Airlines

Accidents, Crashes and Incidents with Animals

From , former About.com Guide

Bird strikes and wildlife strikes are when animals come into moving airplanes. The results of bird strikes can range from minimal damage to fatalities and downed airline aircraft. Some of the stats and info about bird and wildlife strikes and their impact on airlines, and passenger safety.

What is a Bird Strike?

Looking at bird strikes and the potential dangers with birds crashing into airplanes.

Wildlife Strikes - Examples of Wildlife and Airplane Accidents

There are thousands of wildlife strikes every year. The rare one involves human fatalities as well. Examples of wildlife strikes and their impact on commercial airliners.

Cost of Bird Strikes

A brief look at both the human and financial tolls of bird strikes - when a bird comes in contact with an airplane while it is airborne.

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