Vancouver Intl: Wildlife Strikes
121 reported strikes · 12 damaging · 1991–2025
📍 Vancouver, CA · 49.194, -123.184
Species struck most often
- Barn swallow10
- Gulls3
- Mallard3
- European starling2
- Swallows2
- Dunlin2
- Red-tailed hawk2
- Snow goose2
Notable strikes
- 2019-03-16 · A-320 · Canada goose · Substantial
After take-off from YVR, crew reported they hit 9 Canadian Geese. Damaged left-hand main landing gear sensor. Aircraft returned to YVR and landed safely. Initial inspection of the No. 1 engine showed five damaged blades. Five LPC blades require replacement…
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.