Minneapolis-st Paul Intl/Wold-chamberlain Airport: Wildlife Strikes
2,557 reported strikes · 139 damaging · 1990–2026
📍 Minneapolis, US · 44.880, -93.222
Species struck most often
- Horned lark170
- Barn swallow137
- European starling91
- Rock pigeon88
- American kestrel71
- Common nighthawk59
- Canada goose54
- Cliff swallow52
Notable strikes
- 2015-08-12 · CRJ100/200 · Western meadowlark · Substantial
Id by smithsonian. Upon landinf at kmot, ground crew reported possible birdstrike. RWY inspn revealed negative results. After speaking with pilot they felit it happened during climbout kmsp. Pilot said they felt a slight vibration but engine monitoring showed…
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.