Austin-bergstrom Intl: Wildlife Strikes
3,423 reported strikes · 113 damaging · 1990–2026
📍 Austin, US · 30.198, -97.662
Species struck most often
- Mourning dove346
- Barn swallow218
- Microbats164
- Doves144
- Brazilian free-tailed bat100
- Cliff swallow63
- Meadowlarks55
- Scissor-tailed flycatcher45
Notable strikes
- 2015-10-27 · B-737-700 · Redhead · Substantial
Airline stated this dent is classified as a major impact dmg. Crew unavailable for comment.
- 2016-06-06 · CRJ900 · Unknown bird · Substantial
Aircraft suffered a bird strike leaving 10,000ft 20sw cwk. Result was a broken windscreen. Aircraft returned to aus for maintenance. Non-emergency. No other damage / no injuries.
- 2018-06-06 · A-319 · Crested caracara · Substantial
Multiple species. Mor remarks: aal1698 struck a bird in the number 2 engine while departing RWY 17r at aus. The pilot declared an emergency and requested to return to aus. Aal1698 was vectored for an ils approach to RWY 17r and landed at 1342z. Captain…
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.