Species struck most often

Notable strikes

2015-01-03 · B-737-300 · Canada goose · Substantial
Id by smithsonian. Two samples recvd for id, both were canada goose. Shut down engine on taxi as a precaution. Number 1 engine was struck and damaged with some fan blade damage. Pilot indicated they had several birdstrikes (assume 2-10)..
2015-06-20 · A-319 · Unknown bird - medium · Substantial
Engine #1 sustained significant damage to numerous fan blades. Data entry note: remains sent to si marked on report but contact with si revealed no remains received. Engine manufacturer confirmed registration is n929fr. Fifteen fan blades plus acoustic panels…
2015-11-20 · B-737-300 · Canada goose · Substantial
Damage to turbines in #2 engine requiring operation at idle and subsequent air return.
2017-07-11 · B-737-800 · Red-tailed hawk · Substantial
MOR Remarks: UAL1126 departed den for anc. On departure ual1126 encountered a bird strike to the right engine however the engine was still working. Ual1126 requested to return to den on intial contact with dr2. Ual1126 landed at 1840z with no incident…
2022-07-26 · A-321 · Swainson's hawk · Substantial
Delta flight 1057 Denver to Atlanta struck a large bird on take-off roll rwy 8. Aircraft aborted take-off and engine number 1 suffered catastrophic damage and fire. Engine number 1 suffered significant damage and caught fire. Right main gear, outer tire) was…

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