- Bird strikes commonly occur at airports, yet experts assert that the risk of a plane crash in Hong Kong due to such incidents is very low.
- The warning comes after a deadly crash in South Korea, where a Jeju Air flight crash-landed, prompting investigations into potential causes.
- Officials, including Hong Kong Professional Airline Pilots Association chairman, noted that advanced radar technology and civil aviation services help to mitigate risks.
- Hong Kong's bird control measures, including patrols, have resulted in a decline in the bird strike rate per 10,000 aircraft movements.
- Experts highlighted that even when bird strikes occur, aircraft design allows for continued operation, often with no serious damage reported.
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