Wildlife Hazard Mitigation
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During the past century, wildlife-aircraft strikes have resulted in the loss of hundreds of lives worldwide, as well as billions of dollars in aircraft damage. The FAA maintains a comprehensive program to address wildlife hazards. Through policy and guidance, research and outreach, we strive to stay ahead of the issue.
Wildlife Strike Reporting
Report a Strike
- FAA's Wildlife Strike Database
Report a strike or explore the available strike data. - Smithsonian Institution's Feather Lab
Learn how to submit bird remains for identification. - Request copies of the Wildlife Strike Reporting poster
Please specify your mailing address, a contact number, and the number of posters you need.
Strike Data
- Wildlife Strikes to Civil Aircraft in the United States, 1990 - 2023 (Added 6/5/2024)
- Some Significant Wildlife Strikes to Civil Aircraft in the United States, January 1990 - December 2024 (PDF) (Updated1/2/2024)
U.S. Department of Agriculture / Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service / Wildlife Services. - 2022 Wildlife Hazard Management and Strike Reporting Update
Wildlife Contacts
- John Weller
FAA Wildlife Biologist
(202) 267-3778
John.Weller@faa.gov - Wesley Major
FAA Technical Center Wildlife Project Lead
(609) 485-4405
Wesley.Major@faa.gov
Last updated: Monday, July 28, 2025