Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl Airport: Wildlife Strikes
2,087 reported strikes · 117 damaging · 1990–2026
📍 San Jose, US · 37.362, -121.929
Species struck most often
- Red-tailed hawk317
- American barn owl128
- Gulls110
- American kestrel104
- California gull62
- Burrowing owl60
- Cliff swallow53
- Hawks47
Notable strikes
- 2015-10-27 · B-737-300 · Red-tailed hawk · Substantial
A loud bang was heard and a fire ball out of the back of the engine was observed by pax and flt attendants. Rejected takeoff. Remains removed from RWY 30r. Dmg to two fan blades visible in #2 engine. Flt cx to facilitate mx.
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.