Corpus Christi Intl Airport: Wildlife Strikes
751 reported strikes · 32 damaging · 1991–2026
📍 Corpus Christi, US · 27.770, -97.501
Species struck most often
- Mourning dove102
- Laughing gull62
- House sparrow36
- Killdeer35
- Gulls34
- Barn swallow24
- Eastern meadowlark22
- Microbats22
Notable strikes
- 2015-10-29 · B-737-300 · Crested caracara · Substantial
Engine began to smoke. A/c taxied back to ramp where the engines were shut down. Dmg found to several fan blades. RWY swept with no remains found.
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.