Phoenix Deer Valley Airport: Wildlife Strikes
101 reported strikes · 8 damaging · 1993–2026
📍 Phoenix, US · 33.688, -112.083
Species struck most often
- Doves13
- Rock pigeon6
- Mourning dove4
- Blackbirds2
- New World quail2
- Red-tailed hawk2
- Cactus wren1
- Wrens1
Notable strikes
- 2025-03-22 · AEROS 350 · Unknown bird - medium · Substantial
Unknown type bird collided into pitot tube and then impacted windshield. Bird penetrated windshield entering cockpit. Remains of bird covered pilot, co-pilot and interior of helicopter. Able to land aircraft without incident. City of phoenix. One photo.
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.