500 bird strikes reported in past 5 years: data

A total of 500 aircraft incidents involving bird collisions have been reported in airports across South Korea over the past five years, according to data Wednesday.
According to the data unveiled by Rep. Heo Jong-sik of the main opposition Democratic Party, the total number of aircraft bird strike cases during takeoff and landing totaled 500 since 2019. The lawmaker cited the data submitted by airport authorities.
Gimpo International Airport in western Seoul and Gimhae International Airport in Busan, 320 kilometers southeast of the capital, accounted for 115 and 112 cases, respectively. Six cases involved aircraft having to return to their place of origin.
The number of personnel tasked with preventing bird strikes stood at 113 at airports across the country. (Yonhap)
相关文章
New book sheds light on ongoing debate and legacy of comfort women issues
The issue of women forced into Japanese military sex slavery during World War II, known euphemistica2023-12-06[From the Scene] Incheon Airport goes global to Batam, Indonesia
BATAM, Indonesia -- Indonesian workers in red vests and yellow helmets can be seen rushing to and fr2023-12-06[Photo News] Sisters acting on stage
The remake of stage musical "Sister Act" began its Seoul run on Tuesday at D-cube Link Arts Center,2023-12-06Dyson vows to enhance customer service in Korea
Dyson Korea said Wednesday it will enhance its customer service policy to reduce customer inconvenie2023-12-06S. Korea to review additional measures against N. Korea's arms transfer to Russia
South Korea plans to review additional measures against growing military ties between North Korea an2023-12-06[Herald Interview] ‘Digital paradigm shift to VR will happen 2026’
It was in 2019 that LA-based tech firm AmazeVR, a comprehensive virtual reality entertainment startu2023-12-06
最新评论