Commentary
17 Nov 2016
How dangerous are birdstrikes? A pilot explains
The film Sully: A Miracle on the Hudson is based on a real-life event where a plane came into contact with a flock of Canada geese shortly after take-off. The incident caused all engines to fail, forcing Captain ‘Sully’ Sullenberger to make the tough decision to make the emergency landing on the Hudson river in New York. But just how common are birdstrikes, and how dangerous are they?