Gadwall: Aircraft Strikes
158 reported strikes · 56 damaging · Medium species
Airports where this happens most
- Salt Lake City Intl25
- Sacramento Intl9
- John F Kennedy Intl9
- Denver Intl Airport9
- Metro Oakland Intl6
- Memphis Intl6
- Kansas City Intl6
- Portland Intl (or)4
Notable strikes
- 2015-10-29 · CL-300 · Gadwall · Substantial
Estimated 2-3 birds ingested in #1 engine. Six dmgd blades that will need to be replaced. New engine being shipped for replacement. Estimated one bird struck lt flap of wing. Blood and snarge found on the flap. No remains found on RWY or safety area.
- 2020-11-15 · A-220 · Gadwall · Substantial
Bird did strike engine #1. There was damage to aircraft as well. Ops 621 questioned pilot about strike and Pilot did not know they struck the bird until they did a post walk around aircraft where they discovered the strike. The flight crew did not here or…
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.