# NTSB investigations: Animal(s)/bird(s)

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA293.md): Beech 58 · Carlisle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 5, 2026 · N29DA · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA291.md): Vans RV8 · Linden, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2026 · N412CV · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during touch-and-go landings.
- [NTSB ERA26LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA299.md): Cessna 172 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2026 · N905KS · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while on approach.
- [NTSB WPR26LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA220.md): Cessna 172S · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2026 · N55231 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB ANC26LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA038.md): Textron B300C · Salcha, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2026 · N67RF · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA26LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA161.md): Piper PA28R · Fellsmere, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 1, 2026 · N8583N · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while descending to land at an airport.
- [NTSB ERA26LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA155.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2026 · N2333R · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA26LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA158.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2026 · N41CA · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while enroute.
- [NTSB ERA26LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA149.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 6, 2026 · N697LH · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA26LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA142.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Chuluota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 6, 2026 · N658FT · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while enroute.
- [NTSB CEN26LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA116.md): Beech C90 · Guymon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 14, 2026 · N247MD · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a white-tailed deer during the takeoff in night visual conditions.
- [NTSB ERA26LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA111.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Thomson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 6, 2026 · N322MC · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ERA26LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA082.md): Piper PA44 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2025 · N156WM · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while on approach to the destination airport.
- [NTSB CEN26LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA058.md): Piper PA28 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 10, 2025 · N6058F · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN26LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA054.md): Lou Malinchak Titan T-51D · Bristow, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 26, 2025 · N251LM · Substantial damage
  > The collision with two deer during takeoff which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA26LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA038.md): Cessna 172 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 10, 2025 · N708LU · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB CEN26LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA036.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Gueydan, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 5, 2025 · N7315L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness and clearance from terrain while maneuvering to avoid birds.
- [NTSB CEN26LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA035.md): Cessna 172 · Grantsburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 5, 2025 · N9490H · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a white-tail deer during the landing in dark night visual conditions.
- [NTSB ERA25LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA375.md): Cessna 172 · Punxsutawney, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2025 · N6703A · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a deer on a runway during landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA25LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA377.md): Piper PA28R · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2025 · N8586A · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a bird during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA25LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA360.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2025 · N5914V · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while on approach.
- [NTSB CEN25LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA362.md): Cessna 414 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2025 · N39HC · Substantial damage
  > A in-flight collision with a bird during the descent for landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA353.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pittsfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2025 · N5714F · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during the aborted landing in night visual meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB WPR25LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA247.md): Aviat A1 · Etna, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2025 · N801RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s premature rotation at insufficient airspeed during takeoff to avoid an unexpected animal on the runway, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose-over during the aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s excessive…
- [NTSB CEN25LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA294.md): Cirrus SR22 · Stanwood, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2025 · N627WT · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA25LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA233.md): Piper PA28 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2025 · N4533X · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN25LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA180.md): Excalibur Excalibur · Mountain View Airport, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2025 · N4831A · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while enroute.
- [NTSB ERA25LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA206.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Tiffin, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 8, 2025 · N335BG · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR25LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA113.md): Beech E-55 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2025 · N994WY · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during an approach to land.
- [NTSB WPR25LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA086.md): Cessna 172P · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 2, 2025 · N5268K · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird in the airport traffic pattern.
- [NTSB CEN25LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA070.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Stringtown, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 3, 2025 · N438SW · Substantial damage
  > Bird strike.
- [NTSB CEN25LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA066.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Monticello, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2024 · N478SA · Substantial damage
  > The on-ground collision with a deer on the runway during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC25LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA013.md): Cessna 182B · Waimea, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 23, 2024 · N7143E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate monitoring of the fuel status while en route, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA25LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA078.md): Cessna 172 · Jefferson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2024 · N885GT · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA027.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Canal Winchester, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2024 · N54AE · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while in cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA25LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA026.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 24, 2024 · N50068 · Substantial damage
  > A birdstrike during descent to the destination airport.
- [NTSB CEN24LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA372.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2024 · N62VM · Substantial damage
  > The bird strike during cruise flight that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR24LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA308.md): Raytheon B200 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2024 · N102DB · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with an elk during landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA305.md): Mooney M20F · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 8, 2024 · N9628M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s evasive maneuver to avoid birds while on final approach at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN24LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA273.md): Piper PA28 · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2024 · N220CE · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR24LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA244.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2024 · N4443X · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN24LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA267.md): Covington Edward L SHA-GLASAIR · Saint James, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2024 · N3EC · Destroyed
  > An in-flight bird strike which resulted in an engine compartment fire that ultimately destroyed the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC24LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA066.md): Curtiss Wright C-46R · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2024 · N7848B · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with birds during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA24LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA306.md): Piper PA28 · Cochran, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2024 · N268MG · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s impact with a bird resulting in substantial damage to the right wing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA295.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2024 · N471A · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while flying in the airport traffic pattern.
- [NTSB ERA24LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA273.md): Construzioni Aeronautiche Tecn P2004 Bravo · Laurens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2024 · N60DF · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while in cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN24LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA235.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Crete, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2024 · N32426 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA229.md): Aero Commander S2R · White, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2024 · N1746S · Substantial damage
  > A low-level collision and engine ingestion with ducks, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA24LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA234.md): Cessna 150 · Fayetteville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2024 · N8536G · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA24LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA249.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2024 · N6232H · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while on approach.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '03022045'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022045/cases

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