Newport News/Williamsburg Intl: Wildlife Strikes
403 reported strikes · 45 damaging · 1990–2026
📍 Newport News, US · 37.132, -76.493
Species struck most often
- Gulls48
- Mourning dove41
- Killdeer25
- Eastern meadowlark15
- Bald eagle15
- Sparrows14
- American kestrel10
- Ring-billed gull8
Notable strikes
- 2016-04-23 · BE-400 BJET · Ring-billed gull · Substantial
Pilot believes only 1 bird struck and it was a gull. Remains were sent to smithsonian. Mechanic estimates betwn $250k-$500k in damagefor engine overhaul. Strike occurred over grass just prior to crossing RWY threshold.
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.