Ellington Field Airport: Wildlife Strikes
378 reported strikes · 16 damaging · 1990–2026
📍 Houston, US · 29.607, -95.159
Species struck most often
- Killdeer54
- Barn swallow37
- Mourning dove31
- Cliff swallow30
- Microbats26
- Common nighthawk15
- Eastern meadowlark13
- Cave swallow11
Notable strikes
- 2018-04-22 · CITATION EXL · Blue-winged teal · Substantial
Extensive damage to nose of aircraft. Radome damaged beyond repair. Radar plate damaged. Left pitot tube damaged. Some aircraft skin damage. 5NM SSW of EFD at 5000 in the clouds.
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.