Species struck most often

Notable strikes

2000-08-31 · B-737-400 · Unknown bird - large · Substantial
Both middle and inner pane were shatered spraying cockpit with glass. Outer pane severely stressed and fractured. Capt was spared eye injury due to glasses. Slowed a/c to 210 kts & because of the creaking sound & glass shards coming off the window we…
2009-01-15 · A-320 · Canada goose · Destroyed
Id by smithsonian, FAA 3000. NTSB dca09ma026. A/c incurred multiple birdstrikes during initial climb, lost thrust in both engines and landed in the hudson river. There were 150 passengers and five flight crew on board. One serious injury was reported. No…
2023-10-02 · CRJ900 · Wilson's snipe · Substantial
At 1312 local, LGA Wildlife Supervisor responded to Gate 73 for a reported bird strike to an Endeavor Airlines (N926XJ / EDV5338) originating from GRR. Collected SNARGE sample from strike location to be sent out to the Smithsonian. First officer, S Appelo…
2024-12-12 · A-321 · Canada goose · Substantial
American Airlines 1722, departing from KLGA RWY 31 to KCLT diverted to KJFK due to a report of a birdstrike and loss of the # 2 Engine. Subject aircraft landed at KJFK on RWY 31L and taxied under its own power to Terminal 8 Gate 4. Upon arrival, evidence of…

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