What should the airport operator do when there is wildlife strike?

• A. Report it
• B. Ignore it
• C. Notify pilots only
• D. Post a notice

Answer: (A)

Wildlife strikes create safety risks that need formal documentation and follow-up. When one occurs, the airport operator should report it to the appropriate aviation authorities and wildlife management agencies so the incident is officially recorded, analyzed for patterns, and tracked for risk reduction. This reporting triggers actions like habitat management, operational adjustments, and inspections that help prevent future strikes. Merely ignoring the event, notifying only the pilots, or posting a notice doesn’t provide the necessary data or initiate the coordinated safety response.