Minneapolis-st Paul Intl/Wold-chamberlain Airport: Wildlife Strikes
2,530 reported strikes · 139 damaging · 1990–2026
📍 Minneapolis, US · 44.880, -93.222
Species struck most often
- Horned lark164
- Barn swallow135
- European starling90
- Rock pigeon87
- American kestrel70
- 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.