Wildlife Hazard Management
Based on U.S. Airport Data
Project Introduction
Results
Top Near Miss - Airports
Note: Cases equal to or more than 50 reports.
The top five airports for receiving near-miss wildlife reports, which are Dallas/Fort Worth (6,930, 4.70%), Austin-Bergstrom (2,588, 1.76%), Houston George Bush (2,280, 1.55%), Dallas Love Field (1,822, 1.24%), and Houston William-Hobby Airports (1,570, 1.07%).
Top Near Miss - Species
Note: Species equal to or more than 50 reports.
Despite unspecified species, Mourning Doves (2,709, 1.84%) are associated with the highest number of near-miss reports, followed by Rock Pigeons (821, 0.56%), Killdeer (760, 0.51%), and Barn Swallows (646, 0.44%)
Top Near Miss - Stages
Note: Excludes “null” data and species equal to or more than 50 reports.
Most near-miss cases occurred during the Approach phase, followed by incidents during the Landing Rolls, Climb, and Take-off Run phases.
Minor Damage Count - State
Note: This figure exclusively accounts for reports equal to or exceeding 30 in count.
Within the contiguous United States, California, Florida, and Texas are the states experiencing the most frequent wildlife strikes, resulting in minor damages, with recorded cases of 502, 470, and 339 incidents, respectively.
Minor Damage Count - Months
Two notable peaks in case counts were observed during the months of April and October regarding minor damage cases
Minor Damage Count - Airports
Note: This figure exclusively accounts for reports equal to or exceeding 30 in count.
Sacramento International Airport stands out with the highest frequency of occurrences, totaling 127 cases. It is closely followed by Salt Lake City, Orlando, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, and Chicago, recording 115, 89, 82, 76, and 74 cases, respectively.
Destroyed Cases - Species
Note: Excluding “unknown” species
The total count of destroyed cases is 58. White-tailed Deer are responsible for fourteen (16) cases, representing 27.58% of the accidents, followed by Canada Goose and Bald Eagle, each accounting for 6.89% of the accidents
Destroyed Cases - Financial Losses
Note: Excluding “unknown” species
The most substantial financial impacts from wildlife-related accidents are observed at LaGuardia Airport (KLGA) in New York, incurring costs of $49.068 million involving Canada Goose. Moreover, significant financial losses of $15.68 million at Troy Municipal Airport (KTOI) in Troy, Alabama, and $8.125 million at Astoria Regional Airport (KAST) in Oregon are linked to encounters with White-tailed Deer and Wapiti, respectively.