?? Aircraft Wildlife Strikes 1990-2023

In the vastness of the sky, a large?number of stories unfolded: stories of aircraft running into nature's wild forces. The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Wildlife Strike Database served as a collection for these stories from 1990 to 2023, with each entry describing the complex relationship between airplanes and the animals that live in the air and on the ground.

The Changing Seasons and Years

Like a plane slowly rising into the sky, the number of recorded incidents kept going up over the years. One strange thing happened, though, in the year 2020. The number of cases dropped by a large amount because of a world outbreak called COVID-19. People stayed home and travel restrictions meant that the air didn't have to be as busy as normal for a short time. But the year 2023, though, appeared to be an incomplete chapter, with incidents yet to be fully reported.

As the months went by, the seasons changed, and a pattern began to show itself. When it comes to count, August is the star of the show. Of course, spring and summer are the best times for wildlife activities. Bird movements and busy populations make the sky a party, which means more incidents. Wildlife takes a break as winter approaches, and declines in?incidents.

Day and Night

When the sun comes up, incidents?happen. There are twice as many encounters during the day as at night. Why? Well, daylight is good for both pilots and wildlife because it lets them see better. Birds, being the early birds that they are, are more active during the day than they are at night. It makes sense that there would be a higher chance of accidents during the day.

Anatomy of Incidents: Where it Hurts the Most

There were weak spots on the plane. The Windshield, Wing or Rotor, and Nose turned out to be the heroes who had to deal with the most incidents. They were the knights in charge of the charge into the sky because they were in front. On the other hand, the Tail and Lights, which were farther back, saw fewer incidents.

Aircraft Types and Secrets Revealed

There is a strange turn in the world of airplanes. Military and sensitive planes, which are kept secret, are more likely to be attacked. Are they less protected, or do they go to remote regions where animals can roam freely? It looks like the secret trips make this story even more interesting.

Airports: The Stages of Incidents

There have been a shocking 9620 encounters at Denver International Airport, making it the airport with the most incidents. With 7759 events, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is right behind. Airplanes and wildlife often meet at these busy hubs.

The Geography of Incidents

So, the story ended with a geographical discovery. The United States of America was the center of these sky-high encounters, where most of them happened. A story developing in the air is most often seen in the vast spread of the country.

The story of planes and wildlife encounters left behind a path of insights: a record of numbers, patterns, and the delicate balance between man-made wonders and nature's wild world. In the sky, where there were no limits, the story went on, waiting for each new flight to add a new part to this interesting tale.