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	NTSB: Planes at Increasing Risk From Large Birds

lakotahope

7-29-2009 6:05 AM

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larger bird impacts, ntsb recommendations

lakotahope says:

I DIDN'T KNOW THERE WERE PELICANS IN OKLAHOMA!!!!
FAA spokeswoman Diane Spitaliere said the agency will consider the board's recommendation and take action if warranted. She said one reason standards haven't been changed is a concern that doing so will increase the weight of planes.

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