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Kodiak airport chaos after deer strike

A routine landing at Kodiak Airport turned dramatic when an Alaska Airlines jet collided with deer crossing the runway—forcing all flights to be canceled for the day. Imagine arriving for your morning flight only to find the airport shut down because wildlife wandered onto the tarmac! Thankfully, everyone on board was safe, but the plane’s landing gear took a hit and the runway had to be cleared. The FAA is now investigating how this could happen. Have you ever experienced unexpected airport delays like this? How should airports balance wildlife safety and flight operations? #News #Kodiak #AlaskaAirlines