Peregrine falcon: Aircraft Strikes
706 reported strikes · 39 damaging · Medium species
Airports where this happens most
- John F Kennedy Intl103
- Chicago O'hare Intl Airport50
- General Edward Lawrence Logan Intl Airport27
- La Guardia Airport20
- Rhode Island Tf Green International Airport17
- Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Intl15
- Teterboro Airport14
- Chicago Midway Intl Airport14
Notable strikes
- 2023-03-10 · B-737-8 · Peregrine falcon · Substantial
Significant engine damage. Collected by airport operations. Model: 737-8. Engine Manufacturer: CFM INTL. Engine Model: LEAP-1B28 SER. Mor: swa483, b38m, reported hitting a bird on departure and requested to return to phx to land. Pilot suspected the bird went…
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.