Egrets: Aircraft Strikes
407 reported strikes · 38 damaging · Medium species
Airports where this happens most
- Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Intl36
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport26
- Orlando Intl23
- Miami Intl21
- Luis Munoz Marin Intl18
- Palm Beach Intl14
- Louie Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport13
- Key West Intl Airport13
Notable strikes
- 1997-05-08 · PA-23-250 · Egrets · Substantial
Pilot was on a test flt to check ldg gear. While making a low pass over the grass strip between the RWY & maint bldg at the arpt, a flock of egrets flew up ahead of the a/c. As he tried to avoid the birds, he struck the ground. After becoming airborne…
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.