Great blue heron: Aircraft Strikes

Notable strikes

• 2022-10-30 · CRJ900 · Great blue heron · Substantial

  During short final, less than 500 feet from the runway, EDV4662 struck a bird. The aircraft continued its landing and taxied to the gate without out issue. The pilot was given ATC phone number with instructions to call after assessing the aircraft for damage…

• 2022-10-14 · B-737-900 · Great blue heron · Substantial

  Pilot reported striking a "large blue wading bird" on rotation during take-off to Miami. Remains/feathers recovered on runway 22L, abeam Taxiway Y2. Bird was ingested through the engine, causing damage to multiple fan blades forcing the aircraft to return to…

• 2016-05-24 · EMB-170 · Great blue heron · Substantial

  Reported a bird strike on departure and lost #1 engine. Declared an emergency and returned to dca. Landed without incident. Throttle was reduced for remainder of flight after running through emergency checklists. Engine fan blade damage requiring engin

• 2019-03-27 · B-737-700 · Great blue heron · Substantial

  Bird struck on leading edge of left wing initially, no damage to wing, and then struck the leading edge of the horizontal stabilizer and left a large dent about 12 in. Wide and 4 in. Tall. Rwy 20L was swept but nothing was found. Pilot reported hitting bird…