Kansas City Intl: Wildlife Strikes
3,521 reported strikes · 146 damaging · 1990–2026
📍 Kansas City, US · 39.302, -94.714
Species struck most often
- Horned lark309
- Barn swallow277
- Mourning dove186
- Eastern meadowlark183
- Killdeer165
- European starling137
- Red-tailed hawk117
- Cliff swallow112
Notable strikes
- 2019-10-27 · A-320 · Greater white-fronted goose · Substantial
Delta flt 1377 an a320 reported striking multiple birds on approach on a 4 mile final for RWY 1l. The pilot stated they flew through a flock of canada geese and heard three distinct thuds. Pilot stated all engine indications were normal. 3 samples sent to…
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.