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Wildlife strike including bird strike

Information about the significant threat posed to aircraft by wildlife, including bird strike.

Online Reporting System

Following the implementation of the reporting, analysis and follow-up of occurrences in civil aviation, and in accordance with the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018, laying down a list classifying occurrences in civil aviation to be mandatorily reported wildlife strikes including bird strikes, will not be differentiated from other reportable occurrences.

The reporting format available:

Advice on reporting methods can be found on our Occurrence Reporting (CAP 382) web pages.

For additional information, contact safety.intelligence@caa.co.uk.

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