Bird Strikes in Rotorcraft Operations

Bird Strikes in Rotorcraft Operations

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Blackhawk helicopter after bird strike

Blackhawk helicopter after collision with a migrating crane at 800 feet AGL [Source: wikicommons, Author: USAF, 28 December 2015] 

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A number of factors, especially the amount of time spent in low-altitude operations, place rotorcraft at particular risk for bird strikes.

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Hazards, Helicopter Safety
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