Cancun Intl: Wildlife Strikes
134 reported strikes · 20 damaging · 1991–2026
📍 Cancún, MX · 21.041, -86.873
Species struck most often
- Barn swallow7
- Gulls3
- Swallows2
- Killdeer2
- Magnificent frigatebird2
- Black-and-white warbler1
- Cave swallow1
- Sulphur-bellied flycatcher1
Notable strikes
- 2025-04-27 · B-737-800 · White-tailed hawk · Substantial
PILOT REPORT: During post-flight inspection, bird strike remains and damage to leading edge of left wing discovered. We were unaware of the birdstrike strike until the following morning. Leading edge of left wing. SI ID White-tailed hawk (Geranoaetus…
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.