Columbus Airport: Wildlife Strikes
122 reported strikes · 14 damaging · 1991–2025
📍 Columbus, US · 32.516, -84.940
Species struck most often
- Doves17
- Mourning dove11
- European starling6
- Sparrows3
- Blackbirds3
- Rock pigeon3
- Gulls3
- White-tailed deer3
Notable strikes
- 2015-07-31 · CL-300 · Mourning dove · Substantial
Id by smithsonian. Second set of remains from a/c engine mourning dove. First set of remains sent for id also mourning dove. Update: during engine repair remains were found on the bird that entered the engine. Damage to engine #2 fan blades. Strike noticed…
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.