Analysis of wildlife strikes using control charts

Strikes between wildlife and aircraft pose many risks to aviators, aircraft, and passengers. Data on reported strikes in the US within the past twenty-five years is available from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Wildlife Strike Database. Employing appropriate control charts for analyzing such data can expose temporal patterns and contributing factors, providing insights for effective mitigation strategies. This paper presents control charting techniques suited for the data reported, aiming to inform policy decisions and enhance air travel safety.