This dataset comprises a comprehensive collection of airplane-wildlife strike incidents involving military, commercial or civil aircraft from 1990 to 2023. The incidents were sourced from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Wildlife Strike Database. The dataset covers a range of information related to these incidents, including details about the aircraft involved, wildlife species, geographical locations and various factors contributing to the occurrences.

Key Features:

• INCIDENT_DATE: Date of the incident.
• AIRPORT: Airport involved in the incident.
• AIRCRAFT: Aircraft information, including type and registration.
• SPECIES: Wildlife species involved in the strike.
• LOCATION: Geographical location of the incident.
• PHASE_OF_FLIGHT: Phase of the flight during which the incident occurred.
• DAMAGE_LEVEL: Level of damage resulting from the incident.
• WEATHER: Information about weather conditions at the time of the incident.

Additional Information: The dataset includes information essential for understanding the circumstances surrounding airplane-wildlife strikes. For a detailed explanation of each column, aircraft models, engine types and positions, please refer to the accompanying read_me.xls file.