Orlando Intl: Wildlife Strikes
4,302 reported strikes · 317 damaging · 1990–2026
📍 Orlando, US · 28.429, -81.309
Species struck most often
- Barn swallow250
- Tree swallow170
- Killdeer145
- Mourning dove134
- Western cattle egret127
- Turkey vulture95
- Gulls90
- Swallows82
Notable strikes
- 2014-08-11 · SAAB-340 · Osprey · Substantial
Id by smithsonian. FAA 13745. Bird first reptd as buzzard by capt. While on final apch to 18r, crew delcared an emergency reporting a birdstrike had caused debris all over the windscreen and a pax window was blown out. They landed safely 3 minutes later…
- 2015-03-17 · B-767-300 · Unknown bird - medium · Substantial
After ldg, inspn revealed dmg on mid left side of radar dome. Radome was replaced.
- 2016-06-29 · A-320 · Unknown bird · Substantial
Jbu1134, a320, after post inspection reported a birdstrike with significant damage to right main gear actuator. No injuries reported. Landed on runway 17l and hit bird the first 1000ft. Form 8020-9 faxed to roc.
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.