Lambert-st Louis Intl: Wildlife Strikes
2,029 reported strikes · 127 damaging · 1990–2026
📍 St Louis, US · 38.749, -90.370
Species struck most often
- Mourning dove136
- Barn swallow74
- Red-tailed hawk64
- European starling56
- American kestrel40
- American robin31
- Sparrows28
- Chimney swift27
Notable strikes
- 2015-04-29 · EMB-170 · Unknown bird · Substantial
Upon walk around after ldg in chicago, f/o found bird remains in rt enge and bent fan blades. Received higher than normal vib indications in rt ENG during climb-out from stl. 6 fan blades were changed.
- 2017-10-30 · B-737-700 · Unknown bird - large · Substantial
Hit left side of nose, by the captain s feet. Bounced down the fuselage, hit the leading edge of the wing inboard of the #1 engine, also hit the #1 engine cowl. Damaged the engine cowl (large dent)
- 2023-12-19 · B-737-800 · Unknown bird · Substantial
NATCA transition out of STL. 737-800, Engine Manufacturer CFM INTL Classification Standard Engine Model CFM56-7B27E/F DB note: one report reflects 15 miles and one reports 35 miles out. One report reflects damage to wing and the other reflects damage to tail…
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.