Wildlife Strike
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Boeing 737 Strikes and Kills Deer During Runway Landing
The FAA is investigating an incident where an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 struck deer upon landing at Kodiak Airport in Alaska. Flight AS231 encountered at least two deer on Runway 26 despite the flight crew reporting their presence to air traffic control. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft taxied to the gate, but the landing gear sustained damage. The incident raises concerns about wildlife strikes at airports, a growing threat to aviation safety.
