Falcon Field Airport: Wildlife Strikes
79 reported strikes · 7 damaging · 1994–2026
📍 Mesa, US · 33.461, -111.728
Species struck most often
- Horned lark3
- Mourning dove3
- Doves3
- Rock pigeon2
- Pigeons1
- American kestrel1
- Red-tailed hawk1
- Western grebe1
Notable strikes
- 1998-04-04 · BELL-407 · Western grebe · Substantial
Helicopter struck a bird which entered the canopy. Damaged a 2 foot section of windshld missing in front of pilot. Pilot thought they d been hit by gunfire. Bird hit him in the head and knocked helmet back. Protective eye gear prevented major injury. Minor…
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.