Dallas Love Field Airport: Wildlife Strikes
2,647 reported strikes · 94 damaging · 1990–2026
📍 Dallas, US · 32.845, -96.848
Species struck most often
- Mourning dove278
- Rock pigeon212
- American kestrel80
- Killdeer68
- Striped skunk39
- Cliff swallow37
- European starling34
- Sparrows32
Notable strikes
- 2016-04-26 · A-319 · Rock pigeon · Substantial
Pilot stated he saw 3-4 birds flying left to right on t/o roll. After rotation heard continuous loud noise from #2 engine and decided to make precautionary landing. All engine instruments indicated normal operation. Distortion to 3 engine blades.
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.