Species struck most often

Notable strikes

2015-05-15 · B-737-800 · Unknown bird · Substantial
Bird strike, dal508, b738, RWY 9r final @ 500 ft. Size and species unknown. Pilot reported significant damage to the nose cone.
2015-06-17 · CL-300 · Black vulture · Substantial
Id by smithsonian. Ops recvd a call from atct that fdx challenger 300 had struck a bird on final for atl and experienced dmg. Ops responded and found dmg to upper portion of the f/o s nose section. Pilots reptd seeing 3 large black birds, possibly turkey…
2015-07-09 · B-767-300 · Red-tailed hawk · Substantial
Id by smithsonian. ATC reptd dal 1792 struck a bird on dept from 26l at 1548l. Immediately after t/o, the pilot requested to return to atl RWY 27r. Ops responded to inspect dep RWY & a/c at the gate. Remains were collected from 26l, w of e11, n of centerline…

Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.