US EditionAlaska Airlines Plane Runs over Deer on the Kodiak Runway
KODIAK ISLAND, ALASKA, JUL 24 – The collision with three deer killed the animals and damaged the landing gear, causing all Kodiak passenger flights to be canceled for the day, FAA said.
- On July 24, 2025, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 collided with at least two deer while landing at Kodiak Airport, damaging its landing gear.
- Kodiak’s vast wilderness and remote location increase wildlife incursions, with rural airports facing terrain and operational constraints and raising safety concerns.
- Flight AS231 from Anchorage to Kodiak collided with three deer around 8 a.m. during the landing rollout as pilots deployed reverse thrusters and spoilers.
- In response to the gear damage, the FAA is investigating, and all Kodiak Airport passenger flights were canceled for the rest of the day.
- The Federal Aviation Administration and Alaska Department of Transportation are expected to review safety protocols at Kodiak Airport, as Alaska Airlines faces multiple recent ground incidents and FAA wildlife hazard management plans emphasize regular inspections at high-risk airports.
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‘There is deer on the runway’: Pilot of Alaska Airlines flight issued warning moments before hit
A viral video shows an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 striking multiple deer while landing at Kodiak Airport, prompting an FAA investigation. The incident resulted in aircraft damage and flight cancellations, although no injuries were reported among passengers and crew.
Footage Shows Alaska Airlines Flight Strike Multiple Deer While Landing, Damages Aircraft
An Alaska Airlines flight struck at least two deer while landing Thursday morning at Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport. Alaska Airlines flight 231, a Boeing 737, made the 39-minute flight from Anchorage and landed approximately 8 a.m. Footage shows the aircraft striking the deer: An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 struck three deer while landing at...
The animals strayed onto the runway, and the landing plane was unable to brake in time in front of them.
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