Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Intl: Wildlife Strikes
2,563 reported strikes · 115 damaging · 1990–2026
📍 Fort Lauderdale, US · 26.073, -80.153
Species struck most often
- American kestrel281
- Barn swallow170
- Mourning dove123
- Turkey vulture84
- Western cattle egret74
- Yellow-crowned night heron71
- Boat-tailed grackle49
- Killdeer47
Notable strikes
- 2017-10-25 · A-320 · Unknown bird · Substantial
Pilots reported bird strike on climbout out of fort lauderdale. Local maintenance in cartegena, colombia found 4 fan blades with damage on the #2 engine. Spirit technicians were sent with fan blade replacements. Blade #9 found to be within limits, blade #10 &…
- 2026-03-07 · A-320 · Black vulture · Substantial
Pilots reported striking bird on climb out. Crew decided to return to the airport to have the aircraft inspected. The flight crew stated they struck the bird over the Atlantic Ocean at about 1,100 ft. Agl. Upon arrival at the gate, damage to several fan…
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.