A video showing Alaska Airlines will hit more deer on the runway on social media, which caused the investigation of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The incident occurred at the Kodiak State Airport Benny Benson, where the Boeing 737 aircraft hit more than two deer when landing.
Video shows a dramatic scene at the track
A clip shared on X shows the moment when the plane starts to descend. When it moves along the track, it encounters several deer traveling through the asphalt. The video ends by coming to a complete stop.
The X user, who published the shots, wrote: “The Alylas Airline Boeing 737 hit several deer in landing at Kodiak airport.”
Pilots reported deer before landing
According to a CNN report quoted by Liveatc.net, pilots saw animals before they touched and alerted air traffic control.
“There is a deer on the runway,” the pilot said after receiving the landing.
The control tower replied, “Rogere, do you have an idea of where they are currently?” The pilot then replied, “The intersection.”
Damaged aircraft, flights abolished
Kodiak National Airport spokesman Benny Benson said CNN that the main landing equipment of the aircraft was damaged in the incident and would need repairs in Kodiak.
As a result, all flights to the airport and the airport were canceled for the rest of the day. Disabled travelers were reserved for alternative flights.
The animal hits an unusual
CNN said animal collisions involving aircraft are relatively common in the United States. Last year alone, more than 22,000 such incidents were recorded – five of them at Kodiak Airport.
While the most common birds’ strikes are, 2024 also saw the aircraft hit the alligator in Florida, Mongoose in Hawaii and badgers in North Dakota.
Despite the collision, all passengers and crew on board Alaska Airlines were not injured and no injuries were reported.
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