Positive Bias in Bird Strikes to Engines on Left Side of Aircraft

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“…For example, pilots can reduce the probability and the severity of a bird strike by minimizing the flight time and the aircraft airspeed, respectively, while flying through the birdrich zone (Dolbeer, 2006;Dolbeer et al, 2022;NTSB, 2009). Moreover, previous research studies (Blackwell et al, 2012;Dolbeer & Barnes, 2017;Doppler et al, 2015;Larkin et al, 1975) have suggested that some types of lighting could enhance some bird species' response to an approaching aircraft. Thus, the use of the aircraft's external lights can help reduce the probability of bird strikes involving some bird species (e.g., Canada geese) (MacKinnon, 2004).…”

“…The safety efforts by airport operators have been successful in mitigating wildlife strikes at the airport jurisdiction. However, such safety strategies have had little effect on wildlife strikes beyond the airport environment (Dolbeer & Barnes, 2017). Additionally, little has been done involving pilots, especially GA aviators.…”

“…In case of a bird encounter, pilots should pull up consistently with good flying techniques since many bird species will dive to avoid an approaching aircraft (Eschenfelder & DeFusco, 2010). Previous research has indicated that the use of the aircraft external lights could enhance the avoidance behavior of certain bird species (Blackwell et al, 2012;Dolbeer & Barnes, 2017).…”