Portland Intl (or): Wildlife Strikes
2,856 reported strikes · 171 damaging · 1990–2026
📍 Portland, US · 45.589, -122.598
Species struck most often
- American kestrel264
- Barn swallow217
- American barn owl170
- Red-tailed hawk162
- Cliff swallow117
- Short-eared owl64
- Great blue heron64
- Mallard62
Notable strikes
- 2016-09-19 · B-737-800 · Greater white-fronted goose · Substantial
Remains from ENG 1, ENG 2 and fuselage all greater white- fronted goose. United flight 766, a Boeing 737 registered N76514, struck multiple canada geese at 5000 feet agl on approach to runway 10L. Pilot called an alert, smoke in the cabin and damage to #2…
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.