Species struck most often

Notable strikes

2015-05-18 · EMB-145 · Geese · Substantial
Id by smithsonian. Undetermined species of goose. Insufficient diagnostic material/viable DNA for a more specific id. Pilot reported multiple birds on final aprch RWY 13l. The l/e of rt wing, lt and rt flap panels, lt main landing gear door were all struck…
2018-04-11 · A-320 · White-headed gull complex · Substantial
Mor remarks: alert 2...dal459, a320 a departure off RWY 31l from ke. ....reported a bird strike to the left engine . Pilot declared emergency. Pilot landed RWY 22l with out any issue . Pilot did not need further assistance after he landed . Other Remarks…

Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.