An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 collided with deer during landing at Kodiak Airport, raising concerns over wildlife management at rural airports.

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.

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,