The story is now legendary; bird strikes caused both engines on US Airways Flight 1549 to fail, sending it to a watery landing in the Hudson River. Everyone survived, but such an event could happen again. So how can it be prevented? In this Wide Angle on Bird Strike Technology, we'll take a look at the topics from a bunch of different angles.
Most bird-aircraft collisions occur within the airport environment. So, approaching the problem from a variety of perspectives and utilizing the best-available technology can reduce bird strikes, reduce damage and save lives.
The location of an airport, along with the level of provided protection, can heighten or decrease the chances of a bird air strike, like the two strikes thought to have forced U.S. Airways flight 1549 into New York's Hudson River, suggest federal officials.
Officials at DeTect Inc. and the U.S. Air Force say that bird detecting radar technology available today could have prevented, or at least lowered the chance, of the bird strike that brought down U.S. Airways Flight 1549 on Jan. 15, 2009.
Airfields and airports use a variety of techniques and technology to minimize the chances of airplanes colliding with birds. We tell you about 11 methods in this slideshow, and explain how they work.
Take a look at the top 10 bird strike stories throughout the history of aviation, from near misses to direct hits, and the aftermath that followed.
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