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El Paso International Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - El Paso International Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 240 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 14 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-09-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY AFTER AND A/C REPORTED SPOTTING A CARCASS. THE A/C STATED THAT THEY DID NOT STRIKE THE RABBIT. RABBIT REMAINS WERE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF. 1000DAY.
Date: 2015-09-29, Time: Night (21:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N659FE, Flight: 1311, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 14000 ft, Speed: 320 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 20NM, E KELP.
Date: 2015-09-25, Time: Night (21:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N493WN, Flight: 502, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-09-24, Time: Night (04:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1159, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: LT FRONT NOSE. NO DMG.
Date: 2015-09-20, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N515SW, Flight: 8, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 138 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $500, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG. NO REMAINS FOUND AND NO VISIBLE IMPACT LOCATION ON THE AIRCRAFT.
Date: 2015-09-13, Time: Night (05:23), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5771, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-09-10, Time: Dawn (06:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N540EG, Flight: 3280, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO APPARENT DAMAGE
Date: 2015-09-09, Time: Dawn (06:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT REPORTED TO THE ATCT OF POSSIBLE STRIKE. OPS OFFICER DID FIND A DOVE ON THE RWY WHERE THE PILOT REPORTED THE POSSIBLE STRIKE. IF THERE WAS ANY DAMAGE TO THE A/C. IT OCCURRED DURING T/O.
Date: 2015-09-08, Time: Day (17:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N521SW, Flight: 32, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ASSUME ONE STRUCK. BLOOD FROM IMPACT NOTED ON THE UPPER LEADING EDGE OF LEFT WING.
Date: 2015-09-06, Time: Day (06:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N373FE, Flight: 613, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: POSSIBLY A KILLDEER.
Date: 2015-08-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Burrowing owl, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. OWL WAS FOUND ON RWY 4/22 RWY SAFETY AREA TURN OFF FOR TWY N. ATCT ADVISED AT TIME BIRD WAS LOCATED AND HAD NO RECENT REPORTS OF BIRD STRIKES. BIRD APPEARED TO BE PARTIALLY CRUSHED BUT RELATIVELY FRESH. 11:25 AM DAY
Date: 2015-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: REMAINS WERE SENT TO THE SMITHSONIAN BUT NO ID HAS BEEN RETURNED AT THIS TIME. 6:15 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-08-13, Time: Day (07:16), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N279WN, Flight: 686, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ARCT SUSTAINED STRIKE UPON DEPARTURE FROM KELP. 3000' FROM DEPT END OF RWY 26. BLOOD STAIN ON #2 NACELLE AND OUTBOARD INBOARD LE SLATS (8,9). SNARGE WAS COLLECTED BY SWA MX. NO REPORTED DAMAGE TO #2 ENGINE.
Date: 2015-08-07, Time: Day (07:05), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N67RA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = HORIZON FLIGHT SCHOOL LLC
Date: 2015-08-03, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N922WN, Flight: 6262, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 5NM.
Date: 2015-07-26, Time: Day (06:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N660SW, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPORTED TO ATCT THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL BIRDS AND THOUGHT THEY STRUCK ONE. ATCT NOTIFIED OPS AN DUTY FOR A SWEEP. LOCATED ONE BIRD ON RWY 26L BTWN TWY W AND V. BIRD WAS INTACT A VARIETY OF FEATHERS (BREAST, BACK, WING AND TAIL) TO BE INCLUDED AS PER GUIDELINE FOR COLLECTING BIRDSTRIKE MATERIAL.
Date: 2015-07-06, Time: Night (05:13), Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5751, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPORTED STRIKE TO ATCT WHO CONTACTED ARPT OPS. DATA ENTRY NOTE: PART NOT REPORTED BUT ASSUME LANDING GEAR.
Date: 2015-07-03, Time: Day (06:28), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N365FE, Flight: 1499, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 143 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & INCOMPLET xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: DID NOT APPEAR TO BE ANY VISIBLE DMG. THERE WERE BLOOD MARKS WHER BIRD HIT LOWER RT NOSE SECTION.
Date: 2015-06-14, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Flexjet, Aircraft: CESSNA LC-41 (Airplane), Registration: N536FX, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Burrowing owl, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx,Rx,Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SAW THE BIRD AND THOUGHT THEY HAD STRUCK THE BIRD. EXAMINED A/C AFTER LANDING BUT FOUND NO EIVDENCE OF STRIKE. ENGINE REMOVED AND RETURNED TO HONEYWELL FOR DISASSEMBLY AND INSPECTION.
Date: 2015-06-10, Time: Day (09:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: T-38A (Airplane), Registration: N959NA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx,Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = NASA
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ATCT REPORTED TO OPS THAT A PILOT REPORTED A POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE WHILE ON APRCH. PILOT UNSURE WHERE OR WHEN DURING APRCH. RWY INSPECTED FULL LENGTH WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. GROUND CREW STATED THAT BIRD REMAINS WERE DISCOVERED. REMAINS INCLUDED WHAT APPEARD TO BE A PORTION OF THE TAIL AND A WING, MOSTLY FEATHERS WITH SOME BONE AND ORGANIC MATERIAL. BIRD APPEARED TO HAVE STRUCK RT WING FLAP AND TOP OF RT LANDING GEAR STRUT. NO DMG.
Date: 2015-06-06, Time: Night (20:48), Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N359NW, Flight: 2293, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT OBSERVED WILDLIFE STRIKE ON RT MAIN GEAR DURING WALKAROUND. REPORTED TO ATCT. PILOT STATED NO DMG. MX CALLED TO CONFIRM.
Date: 2015-06-05, Time: Dawn (05:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Contract Air Cargo, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N215WE, Flight: 215, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD HITTING A RABBIT ON LDG ROLL NEAR THE RWY 22 5,000 FT DISTANCE REMAINING SIGN. (DATA ENTRY NOTE:REPTD AS JACK RABBIT, ASSUME BLACK-TAILED JACKRABBT FROM LOCATION)
Date: 2015-06-02, Time: Night (23:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N405WN, Flight: 160, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, #1 Engine Cowling, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $500, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EVID OF BIRDSTRIKE TO LT ENGINE INBOARD, OUTER INTAKE COWLING.
Date: 2015-05-07, Time: Night (01:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N429WN, Flight: 1250, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2015-04-29, Time: Night (21:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N541EA, Flight: 3175, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FELL OFF AIRPORT AND WERE NOT COLLECTED. OCCURRED ON LAST FLIGHT LEG. NO DMG FOUND. ASSUME FROM IMPACT ZONE THAT BIRD WAS SMALL. INSUFFICIENT REMAINS TO DETERMINE TYPE.
Date: 2015-04-29, Time: Night (23:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N728SW, Flight: 4019, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 4500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-03-20, Time: Night (22:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N527SW, Flight: 4089, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BLOOD AND REMAINS AND SOME SMALL FEATHERS. DID NOT SEE BIRD. LOCATION REPTD AS 10NM. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2015-03-13, Time: Dawn (06:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = JUSTICE PRISONER AND ALIEN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (JPATS). xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: PILOT OF REPATRIATE A/C REPTD SEEING & POSSIBLY HITTING A LARGE RABBIT ON RWY 4 ON T/O.
Date: 2015-01-16, Time: Day (08:08), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N359FE, Flight: 613, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-12-26, Time: Night (17:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 9013, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SWA PILOT REPORTED TO ATCT OF POSSIBLE LANDING GEAR STRIKE OF RABBIT, L/R RWY 4/22 BY TWY P. NO DMG REPORTED.
Date: 2014-10-26, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N777QC, Flight: 512, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 10000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 30 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPORTED AS 30NM, E KELP.
Date: 2014-09-19, Time: Dusk (19:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N969TW, Flight: 1064, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx,x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2014-09-10, Time: Night (04:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N728FD, Flight: 1159, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 3NM. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2014-09-04, Time: Day (07:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N728SW, Flight: 3836, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2014-08-28, Time: Dusk (20:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N670SW, Flight: 198, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG OBSERVED.
Date: 2014-07-22, Time: Day (07:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N746SW, Flight: 1679, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Arrival, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SMALL, SPARROW SIZED GREY BIRD. PHASE REPTD AS SHORT FINAL APCH OR TOUCHDOWN/ROLLOUT.
Date: 2014-07-21, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 249, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western kingbird, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 2014-07-12, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N466AA, Flight: 1440, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-07-06, Time: Day (18:11), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 916, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: STRUCK NO LANDING FLARE. NO APPARENT DMG. DATA ENTRY NOTE: REG# REPTD AS N213FE BUT NOT A GOOD #.
Date: 2014-07-05, Time: Day (19:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N720WN, Flight: 177, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-07-05, Time: Day (07:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N270WN, Flight: 177, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: COPILOT SIDE OF NOSE HIT WHILE LANDING. PILOT ESTIMATED OVER THE NUMBERS. SMUDGE AND LITTLE BLOOD. MINOR DMG TO PAINT IF ANY.
Date: 2014-06-03, Time: Night (04:19), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N679FE, Flight: 1159, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.SHORT FINAL.
Date: 2014-04-22, Time: Night (23:38), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 283W?, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: SOURCE = MOR ELP-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON 3 MILE FINAL FOR RWY 22. LANDED W/O INCIDENT. NO DMG.
Date: 2014-04-15, Time: Day (10:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N952WN, Flight: 903, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $600, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SMALL BLOOD SPOT ON A/C.
Date: 2014-02-15, Time: Night (06:12), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 851, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD HE THOUGHT HE MIGHT HAVE HIT A RABBIT TO TWR. OPS REMOVED REMAINS. RABBIT REPTD AS JACKRABBIT, ASSUME BLACK-TAILED BASED ON LOCATION.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-10-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8R/26L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA11688. DATA ENTRY NOTE: INCIDENT DATE IS BLANK, ASSUME SAME DATE AS DATE REPTD. 1300 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-10-15, Time: Night (23:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7550, Flight: 1053, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK ON APRCH. FOUND SMALL AMT OF DEBRIS DURING POSTFLT INSPN. LOCATION REPD AS APPROX 3-5 MILES FROM KELP (TOOK AVERAGE). NOSE GEAR DOOR AREA.
Date: 2013-10-07, Time: Day (17:43), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N421LV, Flight: 354, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx (x/x/xxxx REMOVED LOCATION)
Remarks: NO DMG. ELP TOWER WAS ADVISED. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2013-08-15, Time: Day (08:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N398SW, Flight: 1166, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $300, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2013-06-27, Time: Day (18:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N357SW, Flight: 556, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD FIRST REPTD AS SIMILAR TO SPARROW. SWA MX COLLECTED REMAINS FROM LH NOSE/SIDE AT LAX WITH NO DMG REPTD. SUBMITTED TO USDA/WS ON 7/15/13 FOR ID.
Date: 2013-05-07, Time: Day (07:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N601WN, Flight: 3681, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD IMPACTED CAPT SIDE NOSE. NO VISIBLE DMG. CONTRACT MX CONTACTED TO INSPECT A/C. BIRD RECVRD ON RWY INTACT.
Date: 2013-04-15, Time: Night (21:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N885AS, Flight: 2956, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD IMPACTED GLANCING BLOW BENEATH COPILOT PITOT TUBE. UNABLE TO LOCATE REMAINS. SMALL AMT OF BLOOD AND STREAKS ON A/C SKIN. NO APPARENT DMG TO A/C. SHORT FINAL.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-09-29, Time: Day (18:08), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N368FE, Flight: 533, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT SAW SEVERAL SML BIRDS PASSING CLOSE ABOARD LEFT TO RT. NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2012-09-18, Time: Night (22:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N219WN, Flight: 198, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Miles From Airport: 7 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: STRUCK WINDOW L-3. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-09-16, Time: Night (01:28), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9681B, Flight: 625, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-09-12, Time: Day (14:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N534AE, Flight: 3711, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2012-08-06, Time: Day (10:13), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9624T, Flight: 1669, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ATC REPTD TO ARPT OPS OF STRIKE. REMAINS COLLECTED NEAR 7 DRM NORTH OF CENTERLINE (60') BY OPS. MX REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2012-08-04, Time: Day (16:51), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N466WN, Flight: 966, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2012-06-26, Time: Night (00:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N716SW, Flight: 1336, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. LOCATION REPTD AS APPROX 3NM FROM ARPT.
Date: 2012-06-05, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N904WN, Flight: 470, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 9000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 20 MILES W KELP.
Date: 2012-05-01, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N906WN, Flight: 1479, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wrens, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-09-29, Time: Night (04:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N935FD, Flight: 1160, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2011-09-29, Time: Night (05:36), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N935FD, Flight: 1160, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 6700 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2011-09-06, Time: Day (10:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N736SA, Flight: 1667, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx & x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD STRIKING BIRD ON T/O. SWA MX IN HOU PERFORMED STRIKE KIT AND TURNED OVER TO ARPT OPS FOR SUMBITTAL.
Date: 2011-06-27, Time: Night (20:52), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N672FE, Flight: 2625, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2011-05-17, Time: Dawn (07:11), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N125MN, Flight: 125, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 15000 ft, Speed: 280 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 200 h, Other Costs: $216, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = FALCON AIR xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: RT WING LDG LIGHT BROKEN. NEVER SAW BIRD. SML REMAINS ON LIGHT FIXTURE.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-10-28, Time: Night (04:41), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N468FE, Flight: 1160, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1400 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED. FINAL APCH ON THE GLIDE SLOPE.
Date: 2010-10-08, Time: Night (19:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N797CW, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2010-09-15, Time: Day (07:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N610FE, Flight: 623, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2010-08-26, Time: Dawn (06:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N37178, Flight: 2735, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: T/O ROLL KELP, WE STRUCK A BIRD ON CAPT SIDE WINDSHIELD. DID NOT RECEIVE ANY DMG AND CONT SAFELY TO DEST W/O FURTHER INCIDENT. WROTE UP BIRDSTRIKE. CONTACTED DISPATCHER AND MX CONTROL. INCIDENT ID 12449.
Date: 2010-08-20, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N638SW, Flight: 910, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 10 MILES NW.
Date: 2010-08-10, Time: Night (21:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N944WN, Flight: 3189, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 9500 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ON DESCENT INTO KELP CAUGHT A GLIMPSE OF SOMETHING COMING FROM 11:30, FELT THUMP UNDER COCKPIT.
Date: 2010-07-26, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N255WN, Flight: 3189, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2010-07-13, Time: Day (13:00), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N257FE, Flight: 1361, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2010-06-05, Time: Day (16:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N655WN, Flight: 1448, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. NO IDENTIFIABLE REMAINS. CLIMB OUT TOWARDS SW. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2010-05-26, Time: Day (07:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1210, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-12-16, Time: Day (13:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: HUGHES 369 (Helicopter), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: N17WW, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED AIRCRAFT TYPE, xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED ENGINE POSITION))
Date: 2009-11-20, Time: Night (19:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: HUGHES 369 (Helicopter), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: 6118D, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xxxxxx (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED AIRCRAFT TYPE, xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED ENGINE POSITION))
Remarks: PART STRUCK WAS A LIGHT CALLED NIGHT SUN
Date: 2009-10-26, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2226, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: JUST AFTER LIFT OFF.
Date: 2009-10-16, Time: Night (21:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: AEROS 350 (Helicopter), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: N852BP, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2009-10-10, Time: Day (16:55), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N10060, Flight: 612, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EVIDENCE OF STRIKE FOUND ON UPPER RT SIDE OF CAP'TS WINDSHLD. NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2009-10-09, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N429WN, Flight: 2215, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 2 ft, Speed: 141 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. ALL ENG INDICATION NORMAL.
Date: 2009-10-06, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N419WN, Flight: 2975, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C. NO UNUSUAL ENG INDICATIONS OR SMELLS NOTED. LANDED NORMALLY. SHORT FINAL.
Date: 2009-10-01, Time: Night (21:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N426WN, Flight: 3376, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD IMPACTED LE OF R NOSEWHEEL DOOR. REMAINS OBSERVED INSIDE NOSEWHEEL WELL. 040/10 ON FINAL TO 22.
Date: 2009-09-29, Time: Day (08:02), Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N125UP, Flight: 798, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: UPS EVENT REPT xxxxx
Remarks: DISTANCE FROM ARPT REPTD AS 0.5 MILE. FOUR BIRDS SEEN.
Date: 2009-09-24, Time: Day (16:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N401WN, Flight: 1493, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2009-09-15, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N789SW, Flight: 2975, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE - TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: HIT RADOME, NO UNUSUAL SMELLS OR ENG INDICATIONS.
Date: 2009-09-11, Time: Night (18:15), Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N77286, Flight: 2931, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: JUST PRIOR TO V1, SMALL GROUP OF SMALL BIRDS FLEW ACROSS PATH AND WE HIT ONE.
Date: 2009-09-10, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N367SW, Flight: 620, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2009-09-10, Time: Day, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N238WN, Flight: 3332, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2009-08-24, Time: Day (10:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N814SK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2009-08-23, Time: Night (21:50), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N438WN, Flight: 2295, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 9800 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO PHYSICAL EVIDENCE OR REMAINS OR DMG. 15 EAST OF ARPT.
Date: 2009-08-05, Time: Day (15:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N525SW, Flight: 2286, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2009-07-29, Time: Night (00:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N716SW, Flight: 334, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED TO ANY PART OF A/C. NORMAL APRCH AND LANDING ACCOMPLISHED. DISTANCE FROM ARPT = 20 NM NE.
Date: 2009-07-27, Time: Day (12:30), Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N920FJ, Flight: 2758, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: STRUCK SMALL BIRD ON F/O SIDE WINDOW. NO VISIBLE DMG OBSERVED. UPON ARRIVAL IN PHX CONTACTED MX CONTROL VIA DISPATCH AND LOGGED IN THE AML.
Date: 2009-07-22, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N501SW, Flight: 41, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2009-07-08, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N928WN, Flight: 2362, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING L/R OUT RWY 22 AT ELP, SMALL BIRD IMPACTED ABOVE RADOME AND BELOW F/O WINDSHIELD. NO DMG TO A/C AND NO SMELLS OF BIRD THROUGH PACKS OR ENG.
Date: 2009-06-29, Time: Day (09:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N812SK, Flight: 4433, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 4500 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: APPROX 15 EAST & 8000 MSL.
Date: 2009-06-28, Time: Night (21:00), Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N925FJ, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 138 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: STRUCK SMALL BIRD ON LANDING.
Date: 2009-06-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N922WN, Flight: 463, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SMALL BIRD STRUCK JUST BELOW F/O R FOOT. JUST ABOVE EXTERNAL AC POWER RECEPTACLE SERVICE DOOR.
Date: 2009-06-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N216WR, Flight: 902, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED ALT AND PHASE)
Remarks: STRUCK CAPT WINDSHLD WIPER. NO DMG.
Date: 2009-05-20, Time: Night (23:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N223WN, Flight: 3766, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 8 MILE FINAL.
Date: 2009-04-10, Time: Day (12:51), Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6203D, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 6500 ft, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 6712 h, Other Costs: $7658, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: RT WING TIP WAS DAMAGED AND NAVIGATION WIRES WERE SEEN COMING FROM THE AREA.

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-11-16, Time: Day (15:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N504SW, Flight: 791, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Damaged Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DID NOT KNOW WE HIT THE BIRD UNTIL F/O RECEIVING THE A/C INFORMED US. 9DATA ENTRY NOTE - ENG #2 MARKED AS DAMAGED BUT NOT AS BEING STRUCK. UNSURE WHAT THIS MEANS. PERHAPS PILOT CHECKED WRONG BOX)
Date: 2008-10-23, Time: Night (20:38), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N283WN, Flight: 1677, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. THINK BIRD HIT A/C BELLY.
Date: 2008-10-06, Time: Night (21:17), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N317FE, Flight: 1255, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 148 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2008-10-01, Time: Night (20:30), Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N172UP, Flight: 797, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: EVENT 20156. ABQ MX FOUND REMAINS OF THE BIRD WHEN WE PULLED INTO THE GATE. CLEANED & INSPCTD. NO DMG.
Date: 2008-08-23, Time: Day (11:22), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N519SW, Flight: 2341, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD HIT RADOME JUST BELOW L1 WINDOW. NO DMG. INSPN.
Date: 2008-08-15, Time: Day (17:47), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N405WN, Flight: 2138, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6L, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE JUST AFTER V1 AND JUST PRIOR TO VROT.
Date: 2008-07-26, Time: Dawn (06:15), Precipation: Rain, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N97325, Flight: 2902, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: ** contacted reporter for dmg info REPLY RECEIVED
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON WINDSHLD. (CENTER PYLON BTWN CA AND FO WINDSHLD). REFERRED TO MX. NO DMG.
Date: 2008-06-08, Time: Day (15:39), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N670SW, Flight: 242, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CROW OR RAVEN. BIRD HIT INSIDE OF NOSE WHEEL. BIRD WAS LODGED IN THE NOSE AND WAS CLEANED OUT BY CONTRACT MX. ATIS DID NOT INDICATE BIRDS IN THE AREA.
Date: 2008-05-31, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N384SW, Flight: 321, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2008-03-15, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N311SW, Flight: 1620, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2008-02-25, Time: Night (03:30), Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2876, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRLINE REPTS
Remarks: DURING APCH, WE HEARD A THUMP. AT POST FLIGHT INSPN I SAW A BLOOD SPOT ON THE LEFT NOSE SECTION. CLEANED. NO DMG. INCIDETN 1852

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-12-21, Time: Day (10:30), Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: HUGHES 369 (Helicopter), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: N6188D, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED AIRCRAFT TYPE, xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED ENGINE POSITION))
Date: 2007-11-07, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N507SW, Flight: 50, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO EVIDENCE FOUND ON A/C AFTER INITIAL INSPN BY MX.
Date: 2007-10-25, Time: Night (19:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N439WN, Flight: 1708, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $100, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NEVER SAW OR FELT IMPACT. BEST GUESS IS BETWEEN 1000-5000 FT AGL. IMPACT ON INSIDE PORTION OF #2 ENG COWL. FEATHERS AND PART OF WING LOCATD IN FWD SECTION OF ENG. OUT OF SERVICE .75 HRS.
Date: 2007-10-13, Time: Night (19:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N250WN, Flight: 1708, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2007-10-03, Time: Dawn (06:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N653SW, Flight: 784, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Struck Engine 2, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: WHITE-WINGED OR MOURNING DOVES. MX FOUND 3 IMPACT AREAS. NO DMG.
Date: 2007-09-24, Time: Night (21:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N658SW, Flight: 905, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 2 BLOODY SMEARS. NO DMG. PILOT REPTD SML BIRD HIT L SIDE OF NOSE. THEN L ENG.
Date: 2007-09-14, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9625W, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: (DATA ENTRY NOTE: BIRD WAS CHECKED AS LARGE, ASSUME SMAL FROM SPECIES REPTD)
Date: 2007-09-10, Time: Day (12:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N309SW, Flight: 830, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $1000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD WAS FLYING STRAIGHT AT THE NOSE DURING LDG ROLL. AT THE LAST MINUTE BIRD VEERED LEFT. SEVERAL SECONDS LATER WE SMELLED THAT HE WENT INTO THE #1 ENG. WE WERE IN REVERSE THRUST. ALL ENG INDICATIONS NORMAL. FOUND FEATHERS AND PARTS INSIDE ENG. NO DMG. NO REMAINS COLLECTED.
Date: 2007-08-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N611SW, Flight: 1740, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2007-08-25, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N616SW, Flight: 23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 12000 ft, Speed: 254 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Marbled godwit, Size: Small, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck & Damaged nose, Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 22334 h, Repair Costs: $121731, Other Costs: $26860, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), AON DAILY LOSSES & NEWS ARTICLE FLIGHT SAFETY INFORMATION (x SEPT xxxx) & WILSON JNL ORNITHOLOGY VOL xxx #x (UPDATED x/xx/xx WITH FLT SFTY AS SOURCE, DELETED DUPLICATE THAT WAS DATED x/x/xx) (UPDATED ALT x-xx-xx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. AT APPROX 14,000 FT (MSL) A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD IN COCKPIT. LOUD RUSHING AIR NOISE. CABIN STARTED TO DEPRESSURIZE, CABIN ALT HORN WENT OFF. OXYGEN MASKS WERE DONNED. LOSS OF CABIN PRESSURE CHECKLIST COMPLETED. DESCENDED TO 10,000 FT AND THEN LANDED AT ELP. FOUND LRG HOLE UNDER CAPT'S L SIDE BY FOOT. FOOTBALL SIZED-HOLE IN L HORIZ STABIL. DENT IN COCKPIT SKIN. BLOOD/FEATHERS IN ALL 3 LOCATIONS. NO BIRDS WERE SEEN. GRND CREW SAID TURKEY BUZZARDS WERE IN THE AREA. CAPT COULD SEE GROUND UNDER HIS FEET BTWN RUDDER PEDALS.
Date: 2007-08-13, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2007-08-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N325SW, Flight: 673, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DAMAGED 1 TURBINE BLADE ON #1 ENG. (ENG MANU HAD NO INFO ON THIS)
Date: 2007-07-26, Time: Night (22:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N232WN, Flight: 1577, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD WAS LODGED BTWN NOSE WHEEL TIRES.
Date: 2007-07-19, Time: Day (08:25), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N375FE, Flight: 613, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 490212 h, Repair Costs: $26500, Other Costs: $589547, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AON DAILY LOSSES, DAILY REPORT AND TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) & AIR SAFETY WEEK* GE DID NOT REPLY TO REQUEST FOR ID ON BIRDS.
Remarks: DMG TO #2 ENG RESULTED IN AN ENG CHANGE AND REPLACEMENT OF FIRE BOTTLE, NOSE COWL, THRUST REVERSER HARNESS AND OTHER SML PARTS. PILOT REPTD BIRDS WERE NOT LARGE, ABOUT SAME SIZE AS SANDPIPER OR SML GULL.
Date: 2007-07-15, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1785, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (N# NOT CORRECT COULD BE NxxxWN OR xxxCB)
Date: 2007-06-26, Time: Night (21:57), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N567FE, Flight: 1255, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rabbits, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A/C RAN OVER RABBIT ON T/O. NO DMG.
Date: 2007-06-16, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N627SW, Flight: 170, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2007-06-07, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Astar Air Cargo, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N785AT, Flight: 519, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rabbits, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2007-05-14, Time: Dusk (19:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N351SW, Flight: 673, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: OUT OF SVC 0.5 HRS. NO DMG.
Date: 2007-05-04, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N313SW, Flight: 703, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2007-04-27, Time: Dusk (20:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N391SW, Flight: 449, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Repair Costs: $200, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPORT & xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: RETD TO LAND DUE TO BIRDSTRIKE AND BAD ODOR IN CABIN. FLT LANDED W/O INCIDENT. HIT RT LE FLAP.
Date: 2007-04-26, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N305SW, Flight: 2128, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2007-04-26, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N788SA, Flight: 1133, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EVIDENCE OF 2 BIRDSTRIKES ON ENG NACELLE 2. NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS, NO ODOR NO OBVIOUS DMG.
Date: 2007-04-15, Time: Night (23:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N953SW, Flight: 6739, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 6500 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2007-04-15, Time: Dusk (19:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N407WN, Flight: 42, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SML BIRD CROSSED I FRONT OF OUR PATH. NO IMPACT HEARD. SAW BLOOD SMEAR ON LE COWL LIP OF #2 ENG AND INBD LE FLAP. MX FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2007-04-02, Time: Night (05:30), Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N942LR, Flight: 2876, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rabbits, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: WE HIT THE RABBIT WITH NOSE GEAR. WROTE IT UP. NO SIGN OF DMG
Date: 2007-03-23, Time: Dawn (07:28), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N715SW, Flight: 996, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1 BIRD HIT RADOME, & 1 SEEN FLYING OFF RT SIDE OF A/C. BLOOD ON RADOME. INSPN BY MX. NOTIFIED TWR VIA LANDLINE. 1/2 HR OUT OF SVC

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-11-27, Time: Night (20:37), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N443UP, Flight: 797, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rabbits, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: TWO AIRLINE REPTS
Remarks: EVENT 10079. RABBIT RAN UNDER NOSEGEAR AT APPROX V1. NO DMG NOTICED BY MX IN ABQ.
Date: 2006-10-08, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N444WN, Flight: 1721, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DOG LEG TO FINAL APCH RWY 22.
Date: 2006-09-23, Time: Night (01:27), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Astar Air Cargo, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N786AT, Flight: 119, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HIT RT SIDE OF A/C.
Date: 2006-09-17, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N505SW, Flight: 2301, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Above Ground: 9000 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ON INITIAL CLIMBOUT THRU 13000 FT MSL.
Date: 2006-05-30, Time: Day (20:16), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N926LR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Other, Rt Wiper Arm, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: NO APPARENT DMG. BIRD DEFLECTED OFF TOP OF RADOME HIT WIPER ARM & DISAPPEARED
Date: 2006-05-22, Time: Night (20:16), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N918FJ, Flight: 6357, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Owls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRLLINE REPTS
Remarks: SAW A BROWN FLASH PASS US ON RWY BUT DID NOT NOTICE ANY NOISE OR VIBRATION. FOUND REMAINS ON POST FLT INSPN.

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-12-01, Time: Night (02:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N68057, Flight: 1455, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DUCK SIZED BIRD. HIT NOBE BELOW AND FWD OF F/O'S WINDOW.
Date: 2005-10-04, Time: Dusk (18:59), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N357FE, Flight: 0916, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HIT LWR FUSELAGE CENTERLINE BTWN AVIONICS DOOR AND LAV SERVICE DOOR.
Date: 2005-09-21, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N687SW, Flight: 2731, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2005-09-19, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N664WN, Flight: 493, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2005-08-20, Time: Day (13:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N634SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD GRAZED TOP OF LEADING EDGE OF RT WING JUST OTBD OF ENG.
Date: 2005-08-09, Time: Day (08:12), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N410UP, Flight: 798, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 5500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRLINE REPTS
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2005-06-24, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N168AW, Flight: 168, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-10-25, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N612SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2004-10-17, Time: Dawn (07:00), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N394FE, Flight: 635, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EVIDENCE OF STRIKES FOUND ON RT LWR PART OF RADOME. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-09-14, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N801AW, Flight: 0617, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 9000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2004-08-26, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N692SW, Flight: 2020, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2004-08-11, Time: Night (23:58), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1437, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 190 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DURING LDG FLARE. NO DMG REPTD. NO CARCASS FOUND.
Date: 2004-07-24, Time: Day (10:33), Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 132, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Remarks: REPORTED A BIRDSTRIKE WHILE DEPARTING (ASSUME CLIMB). FLT CONTD.
Date: 2004-07-21, Time: Day, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N187AW, Flight: 0423, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2004-07-09, Time: Dawn (06:07), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N394FE, Flight: 1455, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 27 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Microbats, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED BAT SPECIES)
Remarks: INSPN. NO DMG. EVIDENCE FOUND ON FUSELAGE ABOVE L1 WINDOW. PILOT DID NOT KNOW IF CARCASS WAS FOUND OR NOT. HE SAW THE BAT AND HEARD A THUMP.
Date: 2004-04-26, Time: Day (12:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N961SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD LEFT MARK ON L SIDE OF NOSE. NO PERM. DMG.

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-10-22, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2003-09-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N365SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Speed: 137 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ON T/O, SAW SEVERAL DOVES FLYING ACROSS RWY AT OUR ROTATION POINT. THOUGHT WE MISSED THEM BUT AT 200' WE BEGAN TO SMELL A FOUL ODOR. ENG INSTRUMENTS NORMAL. INFORMED ELP TWR THAT WE MAY HAVE HIT SOME BIRDS. FOUND BIRD REMAINS IN #2 ENG FAN SECTION.
Date: 2003-09-14, Time: Day (09:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N665FE, Flight: 635, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: INSPN. NO DMG. PILOT BELIEVED BIRD WAS A SWALLOW.
Date: 2003-08-13, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N905AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. JUST MESSY. WING FLAP.
Date: 2003-07-02, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N698SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Speed: 124 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: INSPN, A/C CERTIFIED FOR FLT
Date: 2003-06-29, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2003-05-29, Time: Dusk (20:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N905DL, Flight: 319, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2003-03-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2532, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. UNKN PART STRUCK.

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-11-04, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N383SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO SIGNIFICANT DMG A/C OK TO CONT.
Date: 2002-10-20, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N326SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2002-10-11, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N405WN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2002-10-08, Time: Day (12:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9344H, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx OPER = AVIATION TRAINING PROFESS
Remarks: FLOCK FLEW OVER RWY DURING T/O ROLL. UNABLE TO STOP. HIT 2. NOT ENOUGH REMAINS TO COLLECT TO SEND.
Date: 2002-09-08, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N722SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 11000 ft, Speed: 280 knots, Miles From Airport: 40 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 40 MILES WEST OF ELP
Date: 2002-09-01, Time: Night (20:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N478AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2002-08-11, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N679AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Engine 1, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SML GRAY BIRDS. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10, SAME AS # SEEN
Date: 2002-08-06, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N351QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = NETJETS AVTN EVENT NJAxxxx
Remarks: A T/D, 2 DOVES CROSSED A/C'S PATH. POST FLT FOUND FEATHER IN ENG. FOD INSPN FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2002-07-30, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N275AA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Report Type: Air Transport Report

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-11-17, Time: Night (02:26), Operator: Business, Aircraft: MU2 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = MISC SITUATION REPT. OPER = COLT ROVER INC.
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE ON FINAL. FLT LANDED W/O INCIDENT. DMG UNKN.
Date: 2001-08-27, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1627, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: AC Incident Rept
Remarks: FLT 1627 ELP-SAN HAD BIR DSTRIKE ON T/O. FLT REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2001-04-28, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N334AW, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: REF NO. xxxxxx
Remarks: PHASE EITHER DESCENT OR APCH. INGESTION.
Date: 2001-02-17, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N186AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x & UNKN
Remarks: FLT 420 LAS-ELP REPTD A BIRD STRIKE ON SHORT FINAL OR LANDING FLARE.

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-08-18, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N623SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT CAPT'S WINDSCREEN AND RT WING
Date: 2000-07-26, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT WING ROOT
Date: 2000-07-23, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N606SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-04-25, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N611SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-12-12, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N513SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DURING LDG FLARE. INSPN.
Date: 1999-11-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1999-10-23, Time: Day (14:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N339SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 9 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 20-30 SPARROW TYPE BIRDS. HIT 5. INSPCTD. NO DMG.
Date: 1999-08-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7530, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED.

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-12-22, Time: Day (13:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N258AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 1998-10-22, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N626SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: N DAMAGE. INSPN DONE.
Date: 1998-10-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT A FLOCK, # NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1998-09-15, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: DA-20 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N235CA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Owls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = BRYAN BISHOP
Remarks: APPEARED TO BE AN OWL. PILOT INDICATED NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1998-09-09, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N288AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1998-07-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 1650. # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. NO DAMAGE OR DELAYS.
Date: 1998-07-17, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AC INCIDENT REPT
Remarks: FLT 328 HAD A HAWK IN #2 ENG. NO DAMAGE REPTD. ONLY INJURY WAS TO HAWK.
Date: 1998-07-10, Time: Night (21:50), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: AC Incident Rept
Remarks: FED EX 2289 STRUCK A BIRD. NO REPTD DAMGE. FLT TAXIED TO RAMP. ABQ FSDO NOTIFIED.
Date: 1998-05-16, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N402A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 270 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO APPARENT DAMAGE.

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-10-19, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 10 knots, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRDS DIDN'T SCATTER UNTIL I GOT REALLY CLOSE. FOR SOME REASON, THEY SCATTERED OFF THE TAXIWAY & CAME BACK DIRECTLY TOWARDS THE A/C. NEEDLESS TO SAY, SOME HIT THE PROP. BIRDS HIT THE PLANE AS THEY GOT SPIT BACK AND BLOOD COVERED THE ENTIRE RT HALF OF THE A/C. NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE. AFTER A VISUAL INSPN, THE FLT WAS CONTD. W/O INCIDENT. TIME = 1300 LCL.
Date: 1997-09-30, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N506DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AC INCIDENT REPT
Remarks: FLT 1432 REPTD BIRD STRIKE TO TWR. FOUND 2 PIGEONS ON RWY ABOUT 2/3 WAY DOWN. NO DAMAGE TO A/C.
Date: 1997-07-30, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-310 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N427FE, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: TIME = 0615 LCL.
Date: 1997-06-30, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY.
Date: 1997-05-10, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 175 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE, # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-11-01, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 8000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1996-10-29, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6687B, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 3500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPERATOR = B & M INTERPRISESSOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS & A/C INCIDENT PRELIM. NOTICE
Remarks: BIRD HIT TOP OF ENG COWLING NO DAMAGE/INJURY. TIME= 0650Z
Date: 1996-10-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x REPT & AC INCIDENT REPT
Remarks: POSSIBLE PIGEON. TIME = 1230C. FLT 1109 HAD NOT REPTD DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-10-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FOKKER F28 MK 1000 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1451N, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT BULKHEAD STRIPS SEPARATED LEAVING A 1-2" GAP. MAINT REPLACED STRIPS. A/C RETD TO SVC.
Date: 1996-09-23, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Kitty Hawk Air Cargo, Aircraft: CONVAIR 600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AC INCIDENT REPT
Remarks: FLT 403. LANDED SAFELY, NO REPTD DAMAGE. TIME = 0111Z
Date: 1996-09-19, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N702SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1996-09-05, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY
Date: 1996-08-14, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT A FLOCK OF ROBINS. NO DAMAGE/INJURY.
Date: 1996-08-13, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MINOR SCUFF MARK ON FUSELAGE WHERE BIRD HIT, NO DAMAGE. DOVE?
Date: 1996-08-11, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AC INCIDENT REPT.
Remarks: FLT 757 REPTD NO DAMAGE. FLT CONTD ON COURSE. #OF BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD. TIME = 1958LCL
Date: 1996-04-26, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N2819W, Flight: 1161, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 3500 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AC INCIDENT REPTS (xx/x/xxxx UPDATED DATE, REMARKS)
Remarks: FLT1161 HAD BIRDSTRIKE AT 2313C, 8NM SW OF EL PASO CLIMBING THRU 7500 MSL. NO APPARENT DAMAGE & FLT CONTD ON COURSE.

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-12-03, Time: Day, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: AC Incident Rept
Remarks: FLT 580-NO DAMAGE REPTD, A/C CONTD T/O.
Date: 1995-10-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1995-10-22, Time: Day, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: AC Incident Rept
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED AIRCRAFT NAME)
Remarks: AAL1361 NO APPARENT DAMAGE.
Date: 1995-09-13, Time: Day, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: AC Incident Rept
Remarks: FLT 798, NO REPTD. DAMAGE.
Date: 1995-04-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N245AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1995-03-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SPOT ON L SIDE RADOME. MAINT. INSPECTED ON LANDING. DAMAGE WAS WITHIN LIMITS FOR CONTINUED SERVICE.

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-10-27, Time: Night, Operator: Buffalo Airways, Aircraft: DC-8 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: AC Incident Rept
Remarks: ON TAKE OFF A COYOTE STRUCK UNDERNEATH AN ENGINE. FLIGHT CONTINUED. NO APPARENT DAMAGE. FLT 815.
Date: 1994-10-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 138 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-10-20, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-09-11, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1994-07-26, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-01-06, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = JOHN NORDIN (MOST LIKELY PILOT FOR COMMERCIAL AIRLINE)
Remarks: EFFECT OF FLT = KEPT A/C DOWN TO AVOID REST OF FLOCK. 2 HIT. WINDS GUSTYING TO 30 KTS.

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-10-18, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Owls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1993-07-15, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ENG NEEDED INSP. DIDN'T SAY WHICH ENG. BUT DAMAGE BOX WAS CHECKED.
Date: 1993-07-13, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N405AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED AIRCRAFT NAME)
Date: 1993-07-06, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N419AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED AIRCRAFT NAME)
Date: 1993-06-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N98AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-10-23, Time: Day, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: AC Incident Rept
Remarks: FLT 627 HAD A BIRD STRIKE AT 1435C. NO REPTD DAMAGE FLT TAXIED TO THE GATE. DFW FSDO AND HOU FSDO ADVISED.
Date: 1992-10-15, Time: Day (14:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: B-1B (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - B - 1 - B; IMPACT - #1 ENGINE NACELLE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1992-10-11, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N6809, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: WARNED ON ATIS.
Remarks: ATIS WARNING.
Date: 1992-08-19, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1992-03-15, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7550, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO KNOWN DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-02-29, Time: Day, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: AC Incident Rept
Remarks: FLT 473 NO DAMAGE.

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-12-12, Time: Day, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: AC Incident Rept
Remarks: FLT 400 ON DEPTR HAD A BIRD STRIKE. NO DAMAGE REPTD. TIME = 1335Z.
Date: 1991-11-05, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT OUTBOARD TE FLAPS ON L SIDE. NO DAMAGE, JUST BLOOD.
Date: 1991-10-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 143 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: HIT A FLOCK OF SMALL BLACK BIRDS. # NOT REPTD. ASSUME 2-10. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1991-10-05, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N565AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 2 FAN BLADES DAMAGED ON #2 ENG. TIME = 1947 LCL
Date: 1991-07-21, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N228AA, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MECH AS ORD SAID NOT SIG. DAMAGE. LARK SIZE BIRD.
Date: 1991-06-20, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 185 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY. LESS THAN 5 BIRDS.
Date: 1991-04-16, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 128 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY
Date: 1991-03-23, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N887AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: A SMALL BIRD STRUCK THE LOWER NOSE AREA OF THE PLANE WHILE FLYING APPROACH TO LANDING. BIRD IMPACTED NOSE STRUT AREA ALSO BUT CAUSED NO DAMAGE TO EITHER AREA. NORMAL LANDING WAS MADE.
Date: 1991-03-20, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STRUCK WINDSHIELD--NO DAMAGE. HIT FLOCK, ASSUME 2-10.
Date: 1991-03-20, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY

1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-12-27, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N342SW, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU #xxxxxx
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD INGESTED. 3 FAN BLADES DEFORMED. BIRD ID BY ROXIE AT SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 1990-10-09, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 13000 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1990-08-07, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. SPARROW?
Date: 1990-04-26, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
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