Boeing 737 MAX 8 struck animals crossing the runway; aircraft sustained damage but no injuries reported
On the morning of Thursday, July 24, an Alaska Airlines plane collided with deer while landing at Kodiak Airport (ADQ/PADQ) in the state of Alaska, USA. The incident involved a Boeing 737 MAX 8, serial number N801AK, which was landing normally when three deer suddenly crossed the runway.
The impact occurred around 8:00 AM (local time). According to preliminary reports, at least two of the three animals did not survive the collision. Despite the scare, the jet was able to taxi on its own to the passenger terminal.
The airline confirmed that the aircraft suffered damage to its landing gear and was removed from service for inspection and repairs. No passengers or crew members were injured.
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A video recorded at the time of landing clearly shows the three deer crossing the runway at the 20-second mark, just moments before the impact. The incident has reignited discussions about wildlife safety around runways at regional airports in the United States.
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