Republic Airport: Wildlife Strikes
116 reported strikes · 30 damaging · 1990–2025
📍 East Farmingdale, US · 40.729, -73.414
Species struck most often
- Gulls25
- Canada goose11
- European starling6
- Rock pigeon6
- Mourning dove5
- Herring gull4
- Ring-billed gull3
- American kestrel2
Notable strikes
- 2024-10-17 · PA-28 · Canada goose · Substantial
Minor damage to the landing light seal under the propeller of the plane. Remarks: “Reported as geese; assume Canada goose based on location and date”. Substantial damage to both wings. Additional report: no injuries to the pilot and co-pilot. Left and right…
- 2025-08-22 · GULFSTREAM V · Unknown bird · Substantial
Xen88, glf5, reported a bird strike approximately 8 south of frg at 2000. Windshield cracked. Xen88 landed safely at frg 0558. Den and roc advised. Assume 1 struck. Gv-sp (g550), tvpx aircraft solutions inc trustee
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.