DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Title

SUMMARY OF BIRD INGESTIONS INTO AIRCRAFT ENGINES: CURRENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY AND BIRD STRIKE REPORTING

Authors

Richard Parker, Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford, CT

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

August 2000

This presentation will show some of the bird strikes and/or trends to engines in the past few years. The presentation will emphasize the safety aspects associated with aircraft engine bird ingestions and show the current statistics as understood by the engine manufacturers. The presentation will also address industry activity related to the hazard of larger birds. There will also be comments relative to the importance of accurate and complete bird strike reporting now that many agencies are reporting and collecting data.