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Historical Wildlife Incidents - Great Falls International Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 22 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 6 incidents)

Total Incidents: 46

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-08-31, Time: Day (09:15), Operator: Compass Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2079, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report, Written By: Gtf Atct Ar (2008-08-31)
Remarks: HIT x BIRD ON T/O. NO DMG WAS REPTD.
Date: 2008-08-28, Time: Day (06:55), 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: N221FE, Flight: 819, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Speed: 142 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Flt Sfty M Johnson
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2008-08-15, Time: Day (09:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N5314J, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Speed: 112 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Dir Ops, Air Interdication Agent R Hall & T Cox
Comments: TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xx-xxxxxx) OPER = DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Remarks: BIRD HIT LEFT WINDSCREEN, DEFLECTED UPWARD, HIT THE VERTICAL TAIL. NO DMG. (x REPORTS. FIRST REPTD TIME AS xxxx BY AIR INTERDICATION AGENT. xND REPTDTIME AS xxxx AND DID NOT SHOW ANY EFFECT ON FLT. xND WAS REPTD BY DIRECTOR OF ARPT OPS)
Date: 2008-08-02, Time: Day (16:23), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4043, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BLACKBIRDS, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report, Written By: Gtf Atct Tom (2008-08-02)
Remarks: HIT A BLACKBIRD WHEN LDG. NO DMG.
Date: 2008-02-12, Time: Day (17:10), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 350 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
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2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-10-15, Time: Day (16:58), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3897, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD, Report Type: Daily Report, Written By: Ftf Atct Tc (2007-10-15)
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPT
Remarks: ON DEPARTURE (ASSUME TAKE OFF RUN) HIT NUMEROUS BIRDS (ASSUME x-xx). FLT CONTD TO SLC W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2007-08-15, Time: Day (06:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N404QX, Flight: 2321, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: RING-BILLED GULL, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck & Damaged Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arfld & Mx R Hall
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. #x ENG PROP HIT x BIRDS. NO VIZ DMG. BIRD REMAINS ON PROP. PROP TO BE REPLACED. FOUND x BIRD INTACT, x CUT IN HALF. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: PROP WAS CHECKED AS BEING DAMAGED)
Date: 2007-06-10, Time: Day (10:40), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-17A, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-04-02, Time: Night (23:08), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N947SW, Flight: 3998, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Capt D Aske
Remarks: NO DMG SEEN. ONLY BLOOD SMEAR AND FEATHERS.
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2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-11-01, Time: Night (19:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N945SW, Flight: 6561, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arfld Mx R Hall
Remarks: SML DENTS IN L WING LEADING EDGE. AVIONICS ACCESS DOOR ON L NOSE AREA DAMAGED.
Date: 2006-07-13, Time: Day (08:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N359EF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: WESTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Pic & Atct R Aspelund & Nh (2006-07-13)
Comments: OPER = EXECUTIVE FLIGHT
Remarks: BLOOD STREAKS SEEN ON LE OF VERTICAL TAIL. NO DMG. BIRD REPTD AS MEADOWLARK ASSUME WESTERN. xx MINUTES OUT OF SERVICE.
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2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-08-04, Time: Day (20:20), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3888, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: PACIR, Written By: Gtf Atct Tw
Remarks: HIT SEVERAL SML BIRDS ON DEPARTURE (ASSUME x' AGL). FLT CONTD TO SLC.
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2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-10-26, Time: Day (15:25), Operator: Military, Aircraft: B-52H, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-09-29, Time: Dawn (09:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: HH-60G, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-09-14, Time: Day (16:05), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-15C, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-08-24, Time: Day (14:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16B, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-08-12, Time: Day (19:15), Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 323, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: PACIR, Written By: Atct Tw
Remarks: HIT SEVERAL SML BIRDS MIDFIELD DURING T/O. NO KNOWN DMG. (# NOT REPTD, ASSUME x-xx)
Date: 2004-07-22, Time: Day (19:10), Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 323, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: PACIR, Written By: Atct Tw
Remarks: NO KNOWN DMG.
Date: 2004-06-01, Time: Day (19:23), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-17A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
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2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-10-01, Time: Day (09:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16C, Registration: 86-289, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lynde (2003-10-01 12:17:49)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: The only remains were blood on the TEF. There were no feathers to send in for analysis.
Date: 2003-09-23, Time: Dawn (07:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16C, Registration: 86032, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HORNED LARK, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Sumner (2003-09-24 11:31:02)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: No damage to A/C. Struck main gear assy
Date: 2003-07-11, Time: Night (22:20), Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 709, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: PACIR, Written By: Gtf Atct Nick
Remarks: HIT BIRD ON T/D. NO KNOWN DMG.
Date: 2003-03-12, Time: Day (10:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16C, Registration: 86289, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 21, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HORNED LARK, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Sumner (2003-03-12 13:07:29)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: No damage to aircraft, entire bird found intact on runway.
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2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-12-20, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N401NA, Flight: 250, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 720 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: CANADA GOOSE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 5000 h, Other Costs: $6141, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Atct & Chief Pilot Tom & A Lee
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (INTERNET xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx) & PACIR OPER = EDWARDS JET CENTER
Remarks: DAMAGED RT WING UPPER LEADING EDGE x' INBD FROM TIP TANK AND LWR NOSE AREA BY OPENING FOR AIR INLET FOR HEATER.
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2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-05-05, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N987US, Remains Collected: No, Location: 25 MI NE GTF VORTAC, Above Ground: 7500 ft, Miles From Airport: 25,00 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Flt Sfty B Bachand
Remarks: x BIRDS HIT BELOW CAPT'S WINDSHLD. NO CONTROL DIFFICULTIES. MAINT FOUND DAMAGE TO RADOME AND DENT TO LEFT AND AFT OF CAPT'S PITOT TUBE. REMOVED AND REPLACED RADOME.
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2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-11-10, Time: Day (16:10), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Report Type: PACIR, Written By: Gtf Atct Tim
Remarks: FLT xxxx REPTD HITTING ABOUT A DOZEN SML GREY BIRDS ON LDG FLARE AND ROLLOUT. NO DMG
Date: 2000-08-09, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N205FE, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ARTP REPTD AT GFT (MEM AND GTE WERE WRITTEN THEN CROSSED OUT- THERE IS NO GFT)
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1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-03-10, Time: Day (12:12), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: FK-28-4000 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SPARROWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. FLT xxxx
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1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-07-14, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: FK-28-4000 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N490US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Speed: 100 knots, 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt Jeff Cox (1998-07-19)
Date: 1998-02-02, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Corporate Air, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: DUCKS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Asi & Gft Atct Donald Paul & Fisher
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AC INCIDENT REPT
Remarks: TIME = xxxx LCL. SMALL DENT IN L WING LE. FLT xxxx.
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1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-06-08, Time: Day (11:10), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 2 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN ROBIN, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - TAXIING; AIRCRAFT - F - xx - ; IMPACT - ENG INTAKE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1996-03-30, Time: Day, Operator: Northwest Airlines, 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: 1, Species: BIRD, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Other, Written By: D Smith (1996-03-30)
Comments: SOURCE = PRELIMINARY REPT.
Remarks: FLT xxx HIT BIRD AT xxxxUTC. NO DAMAGE. A/C CONTD TO MSP.
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1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-09-01, Time: Night (21:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - xNM E OF ARPT; AIRCRAFT - F - xx - ; IMPACT - CANOPY; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1995-08-01, Time: Day (10:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - xx MILES NO OF ARPT; AIRCRAFT - F - xx - ; IMPACT - CANOPY; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1995-07-24, Time: Dusk, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N2280, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: PACIR, Written By: Atct Fisher
Remarks: FLT xxx NO DAMAGE REPTD. SMALL BIRD STRUCK WINDSCREEN AS A/C BEGAN LANDING ROLL.
Date: 1995-05-01, Time: Day (15:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - F - xx - ; IMPACT - ENG INTAKE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
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1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-04-20, Time: Day (18:25), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16B, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3900 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - F - xx - B; IMPACT - INTAKE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
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1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-10-12, Time: Day, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: AC Incident Rept, Written By: Atct Fisher (1993-10-12)
Remarks: FLT xxx. DAMAGE UNKN. FLT CONTD TO MSP W/O INCIDENT. TIME = xxxxZ
Date: 1993-05-15, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N311DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 7500 ft, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: CANADA GOOSE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt P Johannes (1993-05-16)
Remarks: DESCENT THRU xxxx' AT xxxxZ, WENT THRU A FLOCK OF GEESE. HIT x. DAMAGED LEFT WING LE.
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1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-10-22, Time: Day (10:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Out Of Service: 5500 h, Other Costs: $8439, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - F - xx - ; IMPACT - ENGINE INTAKE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1992-08-30, Time: Day, Operator: Delta Air Lines, 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 Seen: Over 100, Species: BIRD, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: AC Incident Rept, Written By: Fisher (1992-08-30)
Remarks: FLT xxxx ABTD T/O FROM GTF DUE TO A HUGH FLOCK OF BIRDS IN FRONT OF A/C. NOT A STRIKE.
Date: 1992-08-14, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 314DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1992-08-10, Time: Night, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: MERLIN III (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N31168, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: AC Incident Rept, Written By: Gtf Clodselter (1992-08-10)
Remarks: FLT xxx HIT BIRD DURING LANDING FLARE. NO APPARENT DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-06-16, Time: Day (10:05), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16B, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - F - xx - B; IMPACT - CANOPY; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
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1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-08-13, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N916RW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Speed: 120 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Aviation Safety Inspector Donald C. Paul (1990-08-13)
Date: 1990-05-10, Time: Day (15:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HORNED LARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - F - xx - ; IMPACT - LWR FUSELAGE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S

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