Dangerous helicopter bird strikes on the rise, FAA warns
https://www.ksl.com/?nid=151&sid=37912384&title=dangerous-helicopter-bird-strikes-on-the-rise-faa-warns
Reports of helicopter bird strikes are up dramatically
in recent years, including incidents, like the one in Dallas,
that damage the aircraft and create the potential for crashes,
according to the Federal Aviation Administration. In 2013, there
were 204 reported helicopter bird strikes, a 68 percent increase
from 2009 when there were 121 reports and an increase of over
700 percent since the early 2000s, said Gary Roach, an FAA
helicopter safety engineer.
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In response, the FAA has announced that all birds must register online
and pay $5 via credit card every three years.
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