Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Alaska Airlines Plane Hits Deer on Runway at Kodiak Airport
An Alaska Airlines plane hit some deer while landing at an airport in Alaska.
Someone caught the moment on video.
The pilots knew the deer were there and told the control tower.
The plane got damaged, and flights were stopped for a while.
This kind of thing, where planes hit animals, happens sometimes, and this event is being looked into by aviation officials.
Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 struck multiple deer during landing at Kodiak Airport.
The incident, captured on video, shows the aircraft colliding with deer on the runway.
Pilots reported deer on the runway to air traffic control before the collision.
The aircraft's main landing gear was damaged, leading to flight cancellations.
The FAA is investigating the incident, which highlights a recurring issue with animal strikes.
- Who
- Alaska Airlines flight and multiple deer.
- What
- An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 collided with multiple deer.
- When
- Unspecified, but occurred during landing.
- Where
- Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport, Alaska.
- Why
- The collision caused damage and prompted an FAA investigation into wildlife hazards.
Airports and Wildlife Management
Existing Protocols
Safety Measures
Airports and Wildlife Management
Airports may need to increase safety measures.
Existing Protocols
Existing protocols, with some improvements, could be sufficient.
- Airline
- Alaska Airlines
- Aircraft
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
- Location
- Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport, Alaska
- Incident
- Deer strike
- Damage
- Landing gear damage
- Flights
- Cancelled for the day
- Investigation
- FAA investigation underway
