Experts Assure Low Risk of Plane Crashes from Bird Strikes in Hong Kong

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1 year ago

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Credited from: SCMP

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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