Norfolk Intl: Wildlife Strikes

922 reported strikes · 66 damaging · 1990–2026

📍 Norfolk, US · 36.895, -76.201

Species struck most often

  • Gulls167
  • European starling38
  • Canada goose31
  • Mourning dove28
  • American kestrel28
  • Eastern meadowlark23
  • Barn swallow21
  • Sparrows20

Notable strikes

  • 2017-12-23 · B-717-200 · Bald eagle · Substantial

    MOR Remarks: At 1919Z DAL2141/B712 was on takeoff roll when they struck a single medium sized crow at 130KTS prior to V1. Pilots reported no adverse effects and flight continued to destination/KATL. Upon arrival Capt. Roger Pryor/404-677-1574 called back to…

  • 2023-09-23 · B-757-200 · Red-tailed hawk · Substantial

    Database note: two si id s produced multiples species. Emailed pilot and airport ops on 12.13.23 for more information on species. Metal debris, possibly fan blade from engine, found on RWY 23 at RWY 14 intersection. Ses. Six photos. Smithsonian…

Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.