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Elmira/Corning Regional Airport: Wildlife Incidents - Airplane Bird Strikes

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Historical Wildlife Incidents - Elmira/Corning Regional Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 43 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 4 incidents)

Total Incidents: 47

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-10-27, Time: Day (11:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle (Formerly Expsairl 1), Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5842, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: RING-BILLED GULL, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops E Schamel
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKING BIRD JUST BEFORE LDG. FOUND REMAINS ABOUT xxx FT PAST APCH END OF xx. STAINS ON L WING. NO DMG.
Date: 2008-09-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops Off E Schamel
Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON RWY xx AND WAS COMPLETELY INTACT. NO REPTS OF BIRDSTRIKES FROM AC. ATC TOWER NOTIFIED. DAWN.
Date: 2008-08-09, Time: Day (07:12), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N465AW, Flight: 3671, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops R Wheeler
Remarks: PILOT REPTD POSSIBLE STRIKE TO TWR. SML BLACK BIRD FOUND CENTER MID FIELD. PILOT REPT NO DMG AT TIME AND FLT CONTD.
Date: 2008-07-28, Time: Day (15:50), Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 4278, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Daily Report, Written By: Cc (2008-07-28)
Remarks: BIRD HIT RT SIDE WINDSHLD WHILE DEPARTING RWY xx.(ASSUME TAKE OFF RUN). NO DMG REPTD. FLT CONTD
Date: 2008-07-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops E Schamel
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY xx. ADVISED TWR BUT THERE WERE NOT REPTD BIRDSTRIKES. PHOTOS WERE TAKEN IF NEEDED.
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2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-11-23, Time: Day (10:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle (Formerly Expsairl 1), Aircraft: CRJ-440 (Airplane), Registration: N8855A, Flight: 5838, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: RING-BILLED GULL, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops E Schamel
Remarks: PILOT REPTD NO PROBLEM WITH A/C AND CONTD FLT.
Date: 2007-11-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24, Birds Struck: 1, Species: RING-BILLED GULL, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr E Schamel
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND AT xxxx IN MIDDLE OF RWY. DAWN.
Date: 2007-09-15, Time: Day (11:03), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N815EX, Flight: 4182, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: RING-BILLED GULL, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops T Wheet
Remarks: OUTBOUND FLT CANCELLED PENDING MX INSPN. REMAINS COLLECTED & DISCARDED
Date: 2007-07-02, Time: Day (16:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle (Formerly Expsairl 1), Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8409N, Flight: 3731, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: RING-BILLED GULL, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Other, Part Not Reptd., Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops E Schamel
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx) ** EMAILED REPORTER TO GULL SPECIES.
Remarks: PILOT SAID BIRD HIT L SIDE NEAR PILOT'S WINDOW. NO DMG WAS INITIALLY FOUND. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS FOUND THE GULL WAS INGESTED INTO THE ENG WITH NO DMG.
Date: 2007-05-02, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle (Formerly Expsairl 1), Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N826AY, Flight: 3791, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: 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, Written By: Ops Ofcr R Wheeler
Remarks: x BIRDLIKE OBJECTS APPCHD A/C FROM BASE LEG TO FINAL. x HIT.
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2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-12-12, Time: Day (09:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle (Formerly Expsairl 1), Aircraft: CRJ-440 (Airplane), Registration: N801AY, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CANADA GOOSE, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops D Draxler (2006-12-12)
Remarks: ALT REPTD AS UNDER xxx' AND SPEED UNDER xxx KNOTS. BIRDS REPTD AS CANADA GOOSE, SEAGULLS AND STARLINGS. DECAPITATED GOOSE.
Date: 2006-05-27, Time: Dawn (07:12), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N420AW, Flight: 3671, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: RING-BILLED GULL, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Out Of Service: 1500 h, Other Costs: $1638, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Security Ops & Atct Damon & Jx
Comments: SOURCE = PACIR & xxxx-x
Remarks: DAMAGED FINS IN #x ENG. LANDED OK ON ONE ENG. A/C RETD TO RAMP W/O INCIDENT. REPLACED xx FAN BLADES AND STATOR. BLADES WERE REPAIRED, SO COST WAS NOT HIGH.
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2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-08-29, Time: Day (12:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: G-159 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N683EC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Chief Pilot B Moreland (2004-08-30)
Comments: OPER = FIRST FLIGHT MGT/AIRBORNE INC
Remarks: BIRD HIT RT ENG NACELLE, HALF BEING INGESTED AND OTHER HALF WENT OUTSIDE ENG. ENG HP INCREASED BRIEFLY THEN RETD TO NORMAL. STRIKE WAS HEARD AND FELT. DID NOT RETURN TO LAND DUE TO BEING OVERWEIGHT AND NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS. NO DMG. BIRD WAS REMOVED AFTER LDG.
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2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-09-05, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N20389, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Cfii Ame D Ullman (2001-09-06)
Comments: OPER = ULLMAN HOLDINGS LLC INTERNET xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx
Remarks: PRACTICING ILS APCH UNDER VFR. HEARD THUMP AND FELT IT ALSO FROM AREA AFT OF MAIN LDG GEARS. ALL LIGHTS, INCLUDING WINGTIP STROBES AND LDG LIGHT WERE ON. A LOW APCH HAD BEEN PLANNED BUT BECAUSE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF OCCULT DAMAGE, A DECISION WAS MADE TO MAKE A FULL STOP LDG. INSPN FOUND A TENNIS BALL SIZED DENT OUTBD OF xxTH RIB ON LEFT WING LE. PAINT WAS CHIPPED AND CRACKED AND BLOOD STAINS WERE NOTED AS WELL AS A SMALL GRAY FEATHER LIKE MATERIAL.
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2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-07-19, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-20 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N520AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt Flt Ops G Swartz
Comments: OPER = ARMSTRONG WORLD IND. INTERNET xxx
Remarks: MANY SML FLOCKS OF SML BIRDS IN AND AROUND RWY. NO WARNING FROM TWR. LRG BLOODY SPOT OBSCURED xx% OF WINDOW.
Date: 2000-07-16, Time: Day (17:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-421 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8AV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BLACK AND WHITE WARBLER, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr Db (2000-07-16)
Comments: OPER = ALHA VICTOR JOINT VENTURE
Date: 2000-04-06, Time: Dusk (18:18), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N982, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - LARGE, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: EGRET SIZED BIRDS
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1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-04-23, Time: Dawn (06:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N916HA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT x GULLS. CONTD TO PHL. NO REPT OF DAMAGE AT THIS TIME (xxxx)
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1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-09-30, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N983VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: 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
Date: 1998-09-20, Time: Day (18:50), Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG
Remarks: FLTxxxx STRUCK A FLOCK, UNKN DAMAGE. # NOT REPTD, ASSUME x-xx
Date: 1998-09-19, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: EUROPEAN STARLING, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. HAZE.
Date: 1998-09-18, Time: Day (18:00), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: BLACKBIRDS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1998-09-18, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: TIME GIVEN AS DAWN BUT HR AS xxxx. ALSO PHASE GIVEN AS DESCENT BUT ALT xx. HIT x BIRDS.
Date: 1998-08-04, Time: Day (19:19), Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-23-250 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9AP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HAWKS, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG OPER = SESQUEHANNA MGMT INC
Remarks: CHICKEN HAWK. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1998-07-05, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N868US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: 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, Written By: Flt Dispatcher Ma Ter----- (1998-07-06)
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1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-08-22, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alleghenyairlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N831EX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - LARGE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Satcs Philip Adams (1997-08-22)
Remarks: NO LRG BIRD FOUND IN VICINITY OF BIRD STRIKE BUT A STARLING WAS FOUND THERE.
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1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-08-18, Operator: Alleghenyairlines, Aircraft: DHC6 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = BIRD STRIKE LOG FOR ROC
Remarks: FLT xxxx STRUCK BIRD ON ARRIVAL, NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-08-16, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alleghenyairlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N825EX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 94 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: 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: FROM TOWER A REDDISH BROWN DISCOLORATION IS NOTICEABLE ABOVE PILOT'S WINDSHLD. COUNTY ADZ THEY FOUND REMAINS OF x SMALL BIRDS.
Date: 1996-07-18, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HWKR SD-125 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N500GS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Atcs Robt Johnson (1996-07-18)
Comments: OPERATOR = GENERAL SIGNAL
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-07-12, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N850US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Dispatcher F Aubin (1996-07-12)
Date: 1996-06-05, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N853MA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: 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.
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1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-10-04, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Wiggins Airways, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N947FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SPARROWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1995-08-25, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-24 COMANCHE (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8040P, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SPARROWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ANNA BOWMAN
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK PASSENGER SIDE FUSELAGE ABOVE WINDSHIELD.
Date: 1995-08-04, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N996FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 6 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN KESTREL, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Satcs P Adam (1995-08-04)
Date: 1995-07-12, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N933VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: 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, Written By: Dispatcher W Palm (1995-07-12)
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1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-09-04, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N955US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Date: 1994-07-23, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: EUROPEAN STARLING, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLTxxx
Date: 1994-04-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N927VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: TURKEY VULTURE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Captain W. Dunbar, & Ek (1994-04-18)
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x'S & PACIR.
Remarks: WHILE TURNING BASE LEGFLTxxx STRUCK A TURKEY VULTURE. MINOR DAMAGE - DENTED HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
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1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-09-27, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N34805, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: EUROPEAN STARLING, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Satcs Philip Adams (1993-09-27)
Remarks: FLT xxxx. NO DAMAGE. A/C DUCTS ALSO HIT. TIME OUT OF SERVICE xx MIN. MECHANIC'S FEE .
Date: 1993-09-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: SHORTS 360 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N601CA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1993-07-22, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alleghenyairlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N31703, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: EUROPEAN STARLING, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 300 h, Other Costs: $480, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: F/O & Elmt B Walsh & Jm
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: TIME = xxxxE DAMAGED NOSE GEAR DOOR & LIGHT. TIME DOWN x/x HR
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1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-08-31, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: 57734, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HAWKS, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT xxxx. PILOT ADVISED THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS. NO DAMAGE OR EVIDENCE OF STRIKE FOUND. PILOT DID NOT HEAR ANY IMPACT.
Date: 1992-08-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: 737MP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EUROPEAN STARLING, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-04-22, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31T CHEYENNE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N27BF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: RING-BILLED GULL, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr E Johnson (1992-04-22)
Remarks: xx-xx GULLS FLEW INTO A/C PATH AT T/O. x WERE STRUCK. NO DAMAGE.
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1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-04-06, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-55 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N58CG, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CORNING GLASS
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY.
Date: 1991-04-06, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY. TIME =xxxx LCL. FTL xxx. HAPPENED AT ROTATION.
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1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-10-14, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N852US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Dispatcher Karl Hook (1990-10-14)
Remarks: NO VISIBLE DAMAGE.

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