<p>The post-impact behavior of composite materials is a significant topic for the aviation industry, as some aircraft components are still not suitable for use in areas of possible impact damage. Numerous researchers have investigated this is-sue, but the post-impact response of composite material remains complex and requires further modeling to describe the stochastic process of its destruction. This paper presents a parametric study of composite samples using the finite element analysis software Abaqus. An idealized invented impact scenario was simulated. The scenario includes progressive delamination (circular or annular) and the region of reduced elastic properties to model microdamage. The obtained results indicate that simultaneous stratification and decreased local stiffness in the impacted area may significantly decrease the residual strength of the composite material, leading to early failure under cyclic loading conditions. The results of this study could be applied in future research to the development of techniques for evaluating the residual characteristics of composite materials.</p>