VIDEO: Plane strikes deer on Kodiak runway, grounds Alaska Airlines flights

An Alaska Airlines flight hit at least two deer while landing at Kodiak Airport on Thursday morning, damaging the aircraft’s landing gear but causing no injuries, according to Tim Thompson, a spokesperson for the airline.
KODIAK, Alaska (KTUU) - An Alaska Airlines flight hit at least two deer while landing at Kodiak Airport on Thursday morning, damaging the aircraft’s landing gear but causing no injuries, according to Tim Thompson, a spokesperson for the airline.
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The jet, a Boeing 737, was landing at approximately 8 a.m. Thursday when it encountered the deer during rollout. The plane was able to safely taxi to the terminal.
No passengers or employees were hurt, but the collision caused damage to the plane’s landing gear, which will require repairs in Kodiak, Thompson said.
As a result, all passenger flights to and from Kodiak were cancelled Thursday. The airline says passengers are being rebooked.
“We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate our guests’ understanding and patience,” Thompson wrote.
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new video.