Voluntarily reported bird strikes at local airports have increased 46%, according to a Newsday analysis of FAA data.

A bird strike is a possible cause of the fatal Jeju Air crash in South Korea, but many experts say they are skeptical it's ...

Authorities have suggested Sunday's plane crash in South Korea, in which 179 were killed, may have been caused by birds ...

There were 418 reported bird strikes at the Salt Lake International Airport in 2024, with 14 causing damage to aircraft.

THE Jeju Air jet crash in South Korea and the failure of its black box may have been caused by a series of catastrophes ...

The Boeing 737 Max hit a coyote while taking off, forcing it to return to Chicago O’Hare after just 40 minutes of flying.

And that kind of damage gets expensive, fast, Pruchnicki said. The damages from bird strikes in the U.S. from 1990 to 2019 are estimated to cost as high as $500 million per year, according to the FAA.

"Most bird strikes cause no significant damage, as modern aircraft are built to withstand such events. However, certain factors can increase the risk," he said. "Larger birds or collisions with ...

Despite high-profile incidents, commercial aviation remains incredibly safe. Bird strikes, while increasing, rarely result in significant flight disruptions. Weather is a constant factor in ...