Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl: Wildlife Strikes
508 reported strikes · 52 damaging · 1990–2026
📍 Anchorage, US · 61.179, -149.993
Species struck most often
- Common raven22
- Short-billed gull20
- Short-eared owl19
- Savannah sparrow18
- Great horned owl14
- Mallard11
- Bank swallow10
- Red fox10
Notable strikes
- 2016-04-19 · B-747-8 SERIES · Cackling goose · Substantial
Pilot said possibly 3 birds struck at 3000 agl about 5 miles out on right downwind to land on 15 there was a 4 inch crack in the flap on the leading edge of the right wing btwn enginen and fuselage. Took pics and sample to identify bird.
- 2023-05-06 · B-737-700 · Northern pintail · Substantial
Pilots reported seeing and striking birds between 200 and 300 AGL. Fan blades 9,10, and 11 damaged, but bird went through engine so the entire engine required replacement. Model: 737-790. Engine Manufacturer: CFM INTL. Engine Model: CFM56 SERIES. 3 photos…
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.