Myrtle Beach Intl: Wildlife Strikes
679 reported strikes · 25 damaging · 1991–2026
📍 Myrtle Beach, US · 33.680, -78.928
Species struck most often
- Killdeer155
- Gulls28
- Mourning dove26
- Barn swallow22
- European starling14
- Tree swallow12
- American kestrel10
- Eastern meadowlark9
Notable strikes
- 2026-08-10 · B-737-800 · Canada goose · Substantial
At approximately 8:00 AM, American Airlines Flight 1760 departed Runway 36 at Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR). Shortly after takeoff, north of Taxiway A3, the aircraft struck several birds. At approximately 8:09 AM, the Airport Traffic Control Tower…
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.