John F Kennedy International Airport Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-12-31, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Nippon Cargo Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Out Of Service: 27000 h, Other Costs: $48219, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED PHASE & REMARKS)
Remarks: 3 FAN BLADES DAMAGED. # OF BIRDS NOT REPTD. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: PHASE WAS REPTD AT TAKE-OFF/CLIMB, ASSUME CLIMB)

Date: 1992-11-26, Time: Night, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N143DD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: CAPT STATES HE HEAD A LOUD THUD JUST PRIOR TO T/D. NO CARCASS FOUND ON RWY, NO EVIDENCE OF STRIKE ON A/C. FLT 4982. TIME = 0640

Date: 1992-11-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Express, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N4208G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Snow bunting, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: APPROX 30 BIRDS WERE SITTING ON RWY AS A/C APPROACHED THEY FLEW UP. 6 BIRDS WERE RECOVERED. BLOOD STAINS ON PROP BLADES OF #2 ENG, AND ON FUSELAGE. NO EVIDENCE OF INGESTION. FLT 701. PILOT ADVISED NO DAMAGE TO A/C.

Date: 1992-11-10, Time: Day, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13L, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: 2 SPARROWS FOUND INTACT. UNABLE TO INTERVIEW CREW, THEY HAD LEFT THE A/C. NO DAMAGE FOUND BY MECHANICS. TIME = 1415L FLT 648.

Date: 1992-11-06, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: British Airways, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: G-BBPU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, 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: BIRD APPEARS TO HAVE GONE THRU CORE ENG. FAN BLADES, LINERS & SUPPORT STRUTS ALL SATIS. ENG BORESCOPE CARRIRED OUT ON LP COMPRESSOR 8TH/9TH STAGES. ALL FOUND SATIS. INTERNALLY. A/C TURNAROUND TIME 5 HRS. NO A/C SERVICE TIME LOST 3 MEN SPENT 4 HRS DOING BOROSCOPE & INVESTIGATION.

Date: 1992-10-27, Time: Night, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO APPARENT DAMAGE. BLOOD SMEAR ON L SIDE OF FUSELAGE BELOW PILOT'S WINDOW. TIME = 2332. FLT 058.

Date: 1992-10-26, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT ADVSD DEPT. CONTROL 135.9 OF BIRD STRIKE & NO KNOWN DAMAGE.FLT 185.

Date: 1992-10-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Japan Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: JA8081, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 750000 h, Other Costs: $1339407, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ARPT REPT, AC INCIDENT REPT, LETTER FROM JAL & xxxx-x
Remarks: FLT 005 HIT A GULL ON T/O ROLL. A/C CONTD T/O BUT W/ HIGH VIBRATION COMING FROM #1 ENG. VIB CONTD IN THE CLIMB POWER SETTING PROMPTING CREW TO RETURN TO JFK. 4 BENT FAN BLADES IN #1 ENG. ENG WILL BE BORESCOPED TO DETERMINE ADDITIONAL DAMAGE. 2 IMMATURE HERRING GULLS. BIRDS WERE HIT JUST BEFORE ROTATION. NEITHER OF THE 2 BIRDS SHOWED SIGNS OF INGESTION. FAN ASSEMBLY & MAINT SPECIALIST WERE FLOWN IN FROM TOKYO. A/C DEPTD OCT 25 AT 1700 AS FLT 005D. EST COST $750,000 INCLUDING LOST REVENUE, HOTEL AND OTHER RELATED COSTS. THIS WAS THE 2ND STRIKE THIS YEAR.

Date: 1992-10-22, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 987, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 8000 ft, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: STRICK JUST IN FRONT OF WIPER BLADE POST ON THE CAPT SIDE & ACROSS THE CAPT WINDOW. MX CLEANED. NO DMG.

Date: 1992-10-17, Time: Night, Operator: Business, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: OPERATOR = AVENSA FLT xxx
Remarks: 1 OR 2 SMALL BIRDS HIT RT SIDE OF COCKPIT WINDSHLD & FUSELAGE. NO DAMAGE.

Date: 1992-10-17, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N109AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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
Remarks: NO DAMAGE, BLOOD ON RT WING ROOT.

Date: 1992-10-08, Time: Day, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: 2 BENT FAN BLADES IN #1 ENG WERE VISIBLE. FURTHER INSPN SCHEDULED. PARTIAL REMAINS INDICATE A GULL. (10-8-92)2 BENT FAN BLADES CHANGED, NO OTHER DAMAGE. (10-16-92)

Date: 1992-10-06, Time: Night, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: L-1011 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. RED STAIN ON UNDERSIDE OF FUSELAGE. FLT 702.

Date: 1992-09-29, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Nashville Eagle, Aircraft: SHORTS 360 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N160DD, Remains Collected: No, Location: 5 SE JFK, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, 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: BODY NOT RECOVERED.

Date: 1992-09-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Express, Aircraft: BA-41 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American golden-plover, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: CREW SAID 3 OR 4 BIRDS CROSSED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF US & MAY HAVE BEEN HIT. 1 GOLDEN PLOVER WAS RECOVERED. NO DAMAGE TO A/C. TIME WAS 10:14AM

Date: 1992-09-22, Time: Dusk, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SHORTS 360 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N383MQ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = FLAGHSIP AIRLINES (ICAO=EAGLE FLIGHT)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.

Date: 1992-09-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT & USGS BANDING RECORD
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY 13R BTWN PC & PA N SIDE. USGS BAND # 81681208

Date: 1992-09-06, Time: Day, Operator: Air France, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: F-GCBM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. BLOOD SMEARS ON ALL 4 MAIN GEARS. CREW SAW 5 OR 6 GEESE FLYING W TO E & WAS UNABLE TO AVOID THEM. CAPT BELIEVES HE HIT AT LEAST 2.

Date: 1992-09-02, Time: Dawn, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N104FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. CREW SAW ABOUT 3 SMALL BROWN BIRDS JUST BEFORE IMPACT. IT HIT TOP, L WINDSHLD.

Date: 1992-08-22, Time: Day, Operator: Trans States Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N4201G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = JFK BIRD STRIKE REPT.
Remarks: BLOOD SMEAR L SIDE BEHIND PITOT TUBE.

Date: 1992-06-27, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO BIRD DEBRIS FOUND ON RWY. NO DAMAGE.

Date: 1992-06-23, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Above Ground: 3500 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 2 BIRDS APPEARED IN LANDING LIGHTS @ 500' AHEAD BEFORE THEY STRUCK A/C. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN.

Date: 1992-06-10, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: DC-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE NOTED. HIT 2 GULLS.

Date: 1992-05-14, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: DC-8-70 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N702UP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 180 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
Remarks: NO DAMAGE

Date: 1992-05-11, Time: Day, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: AIRLINE SAYS NO BIRD STRIKE, NO EVIDENCE OF A STRIKE & NO DAMAGE. STRIKE WAS 150' FROM TDZ. FLT 741

Date: 1992-05-09, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N14053, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU# xxxxxx
Remarks: INGESTED A BIRD INTO ENG. NO DAMAGE.

Date: 1992-04-25, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Trans States Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N4201G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: STRIKE AT 1000' MARK. BIRD LIFTED OFF RWY AS WE CAME OVER THRESHHOLD. RAINING. SOME FEATHERS FOUND ON L MAIN GEAR. NO DAMAGE.

Date: 1992-04-16, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SHORTS 360 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N160DD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 120 knots, 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: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE

Date: 1992-04-01, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Nashville Eagle, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N143DD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ducks, geese, swans, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AC INCIDENT REPT.
Remarks: RADAR UNIT AND DOME DAMAGED. ARFF RESPONDED. A/C LANDED W/O INCIDENT.

Date: 1992-03-17, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: L-1011 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG & ARPT REPT.
Remarks: FLT 97, NO DAMAGE. CREW DID NOT REPT STRIKE TO AIRLINE DISPATCHER. FLT CONTD TO PHL.

Date: 1992-03-15, Time: Dusk, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5860V, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Location: 5 MI WEST, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Report Type: AC Incident Rept
Comments: OPERATOR = NASSAU FLYERS
Remarks: PILOT REPTD BIRD STRIKE 5 MI SW JFK. ARFF RESPONDED. A/C LANDED AT 1810E. MINOR DAMAGE TO ENG COWLING.

Date: 1992-03-10, Time: Day, Operator: Japan Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: JA8087, Flight: 5, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 250 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = A/C INCIDENT REPT, ARPT REPTS, ENG MANU#xxxxxx, LETTER FROM JAL (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED WITH ENG MANU REPT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD ID BY ROXIE. FLT 005 PILOT ADVISED N90 OF VIBRATIONS & REQSTD TO DUMP FUEL (ABOUT 200,000 LBS) AND RETURN TO ARPT. ARFF RESPONDED. A/C TAXIED TO GATE W/O INCIDENT. EVIDENCE OF BIRD STRIKE FOUND. 11 BENT FAN BLADES. FAN BLADE SHINGLING. ALL 38 WERE REPLACED. AIRLINE HAD TO CARE FOR 184 PAX & 24 CREW WITH HOTEL & MEALS NOT TO MENTION OVERTIME, PARTS & LOST FUEL. FAN ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE FLOWN IN FROM TOYKO. A/C DEPARTED AS JAL5D AT 1840 ON 3/11.

Date: 1992-01-28, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: PP-VNB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 100 h, Other Costs: $179, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = VARIG AIRLINES
Remarks: BROKE GEAR DOWN LOCK ACTUATOR HYD. HOSE ASSEMBLY. REPLACED. A/C DEPTD ON TIME. NO OTHER DAMAGE.

Date: 1992-01-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 2400 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAMAGE FOUND ON PREFLIGHT FOR CONTINUING USE OF AIRCRAFT AT ST.THOMAS. MAINT INSPN AT STX FOUND A DOUBLE ROW OF BROKEN RIVETS, 9 IN ONE ROW & 7 IN THE OTHER. DENT WAS 8" X 10" X 1.5" A/C WAS FERRIED TO MIAMI FOR REPAIRS. WARNING WAS A NORMAL PART OF ALL ATIS REPORTS.

Date: 1991-11-27, Operator: Japan Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: JA8078, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Snowy owl, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU#xxxxxx (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED PHASE OF FLIGHT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. INGESTED OWL. NO ENG DAMAGE. BIRD ID BY ROXIE.

Date: 1991-11-20, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N276AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

Date: 1991-11-14, Time: Night, Operator: Nashville Eagle, Aircraft: SHORTS 360 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG
Remarks: STRUCK BIRD, NO DAMAGE. TIME = 2039 LCL.

Date: 1991-11-14, Time: Night, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG
Remarks: STRUCK BIRD, NO DAMAGE. TIME = 2032 LCL. BWI 426.

Date: 1991-11-11, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: L-1011 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG
Remarks: STRUCK BIRD ON ARRIVAL, NO DAMAGE. TIME = 0539 LCL

Date: 1991-11-09, Time: Day (17:01), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N435US, Flight: 1644, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Tail, Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, AC INCIDENT REPT, DAILY ALERT BULLETIN, ARPT REPT, (x/x/xxxx UPDATED ID, REMARKS)
Remarks: BIRDS FLEW ACROSS FLT PATH. DAMAGED HORIZ. STAB., LE OF WING, L LANDING GEAR & AIR PACK SYSTEM. A/C STRUCK 4 GEESE. CFR RESPONDED AS A/C TAXIED TO GATE W/O INCIDENT. BIRD INGESTED IN A/C INTAKE BUT NOT ENGS. FLT CANCELLED. STABIL. HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Date: 1991-11-08, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DC-8-62 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N802MG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MGM GRAND AIR
Remarks: NO A/C DAMAGE NOTED.

Date: 1991-11-06, Time: Night, Operator: Tower Air, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. BIRD HIT ON ARRIVAL OR DEPTR.

Date: 1991-10-30, Time: Day, Operator: Emery Worldwide, Aircraft: DC-8-62 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N950R, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT 034. TIME = 0747 LCL. SMALL SMEAR ON NOSE CONE. NO DAMAGE. CREW LEFT BEFORE STATEMENT COULD BE OBTAINED. SIZE OF SMEAR INDICATED SMALL BIRD.

Date: 1991-10-17, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: DC-10-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: G-MULL, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 180000 h, Repair Costs: $60000, Other Costs: $330044, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: ENG MANU#xxxxxx SOURCE = xxxx-x & ENG MANU
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CORE INGESTION. 6 FAN BLADES BADLY DAMAGED. ALL ???? REPLACED. (PART OF FORM MISSING, TORN). ALL ENG PARAMETERS NORMAL. AS A/C WAS LANDING, NO FURTHER THROTTLE MOVEMENT WAS USED UNTIL REV. THRUST. ID BY ROXIE @ SMITHSONIAN.

Date: 1991-10-12, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pan Am Express, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, APRT REPT & DAILY ALERT BUL.
Remarks: FLT 922. RADOME BROKEN. LANDED W/O INCIDENT. A/C LOST 2 REVENUE LEGS & HAD TO BE FERRIED. TIME = 1440 LCL. 1 1/2 FT LONG TEAR IN PORT SIDE OF FIBERGLASS RADOME AT NOSE. BIRD FLEW ACROSS RWY IN FRONT OF A/C ON SHORT FINAL. ABOUT 100' FROM APPCH END OF RWY.

Date: 1991-10-12, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N667US, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 260 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: SOURCE = FLOCKING BIG BIRDS NA P&W & ENG MANU (ENG STRIKES)
Remarks: A/C DIVERTED TO ANOTHER AIRPORT. IN FLIGHT SHUT DOWN. NO ENG DAMAGE.

Date: 1991-09-15, Time: Day, Operator: Fast Air, Aircraft: B-707 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: CC-CUE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: Over 100, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 3, Struck Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT 200. TIME = 1329. NO DAMAGE APPARENT. NUMEROUS BLOOD SMEARS ON NOSE, WINGS & INSIDE OF #3 & #4 ENGS. 194 STARLLING RECOVERED. LRG FLOCK OF SMALL BIRDS CAME UP FROM THE GRASS & CROSSED IN FRONT OF A/C. A/C DEPTD SAME DATE AT 1630. NO TIME LOSS NO DAMAGE. PILOT SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE MACHINE GUN BARRAGE.

Date: 1991-09-11, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Flagship Express, Aircraft: SHORTS 360 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SUSPECT GULL. TIME = 2000 LCL

Date: 1991-09-10, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pan Am Express, Aircraft: DHC7 DASH 7 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & DAILY ALERT BUL.
Remarks: STRUCK A FLOCK OF BIRDS ON SHORT FINAL TO RNWY 31L. THE A/C LANDED W/O INCID. TIME = 0758E. REPTD A 7" WIDE BY 2" DEEP DENT IN RT OUTBOARD LEADING EDGE & DAMAGE TO DE-ICE BOOT. A/C ALSO REPTD AS ATR-42

Date: 1991-09-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT & USGS BANDING RECORD (x/xx/xx UPDATED FLT #, RWY) (UPDATED ARPT FROM UNK TO JFK)
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY 22L BTWN H & J W SIDE. USGS BAND # 81669403

Date: 1991-09-08, Time: Day, Operator: Pan Am Express, Aircraft: DHC7 DASH 7 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Plovers, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT 4809. TIME = 1950 LCL. NO DAMAGE. STRIKE OCCURRED OVER THE CHECKERBOARD ON THE NUMBERS. 14 SEMI PALMATED PLOVERS FOUND.

Date: 1991-08-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Royal tern, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT & USGS BANDING RECORD
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 22L BTWN FA & F W SIDE. USGS BAND # 7847661

Date: 1991-08-21, Time: Day (12:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 801, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13R, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 20000 h, Repair Costs: $200000, Other Costs: $36672, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ARPT REPT. & SMITHSONIAN (UPDATD x/x/xx WITH SMITHSONIAN REPT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ENG COWL & FAN BLADE DAMAGE. #2 ENG WAS CHANGED AS A PRECAUTION & A/C DEPTD AS FLT 801 AT 1843. FEATHER FRAGMENTS ID BY ROXY LAYBOURNE AS IMMATURE PEREGRINE FALCON. PILOT REPTD IT AS A CROW.

Date: 1991-08-17, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: FOKKER F28 MK 1000 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N855US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13L, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ARPT REPT
Remarks: 3 BIRDS LEFT LEADING EDGE, 3 BIRDS RIGHT FLAP, 1 BIRD RIGHT WING LEADING EDGE, 2 BIRDS LEFT LANDING GEAR, 5 BIRDS LEFT WING FLAP, 25 0R 30 DEAD ON RWY. UNAWARE OF STRIKE UNTIL INSPN - CAPT STATEMENT. FLT 1172.

Date: 1991-08-05, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 150 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, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BLOOD AND GUTS ON FUSELAGE. NO DAMAGE/INJURY.

Date: 1991-07-07, Time: Day (10:56), Operator: Air France, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: F-GCBL, Flight: 6437, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: ENG MANU# xxxxxx SOURCE = ARPT REPT & x ENG MANU (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED ID, FLIGHT #)
Remarks: MECHANICS REPT NO DAMAGE OBSVD ON INITIAL INSPN OF #4 ENG. CREW FROM A/C ARRIVAL NOT AVAILABLE. INFO FROM DEPTR CREW TAKEN FROM A/C LOG. NO CARCASSES RECOVERED. CORE INGESTION. ENG MANU REPTS NO DAMAGE. BIRD ID SOURCE DGAC-F.

Date: 1991-07-07, Time: Night, Operator: El Al, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT 1876. TIME = 0512 LCL. PILOT REPTD HEARING A LOUD NOISE ON DEPTR. AFTER CHECKING OIL PRESSURES - NORMAL - ELECTED TO PROCEED ON COURSE. 3 GULLS RECOVERED.

Date: 1991-07-03, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N479FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ARPT REPT.
Remarks: RAIN & FOG. FLT 628. TIME = 0614 LCL. NO DAMAGE. 3 GULLS. BIRDS WERE ON RWY.

Date: 1991-06-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT & USGS BANDING RECORD
Remarks: USGS BAND # 73454895. CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 13R BTWN PB AND PA S SIDE

Date: 1991-05-28, Time: Day (08:33), Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: L-1011 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8034T, Flight: 12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-necked pheasant, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO APPARENT DAMAGE TO #3 ENG. WILL BORESCOPE. SMITHSONIAN (ROXIE LAYBOURNE) ID. CREW DID NOT KNOW THEY'D HIT A BIRD. FOUND FEATHERS IN ENG.

Date: 1991-05-24, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pan Am, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8825E, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Above Ground: 1100 ft, Speed: 190 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: 1991-05-15, Time: Day, Operator: Emery Worldwide, Aircraft: DC-8 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED DISTANCE)
Remarks: FLT 033. TIME = 0730 LC. 2 GEESE HIT WINDSHLD, NO DAMAGE. STRIKE OCCURRED ON THRESHOLD OF RWY.

Date: 1991-05-09, Time: Day, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N144DD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT 4993. TIME = 1107LCL. FIRST YR GULL. SAW ABOUT 5 BIRDS TRYING TO TAKE OFF. NO DAMAGE TO L WINDSHLD.

Date: 1991-05-07, Time: Day, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 160000 h, Repair Costs: $40000, Other Costs: $293372, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT REPT & LETTER FROM NWA
Remarks: TIME = 1145 LCL. FLT 17. 10 BLOWN TIRES DUE TO ABORTED T/O. A/C INGESTED BIRDS. BRAKES OVERHEATED. REPLACED 2 BRAKE & 10 TIRE ASSEMBLIES. HAD TO OVERNIGHT 365 PAX AT A COST OF $40,000. CREW HAD NO IDEA THEY'D HIT A BIRD. FEATHER FOUND ON INSPN. NO DEBRIS ON RWY.

Date: 1991-05-01, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: DC-8-70 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N797UP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck windshield, Struck & Damaged nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Struck Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 3000 h, Other Costs: $5501, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAMAGE TO RADOME & NOSE. #2 ENG INGESTED AT LEAST 1 BIRD BASED ON TRACES OF BLOOD AND A VERY STRONG ODOR OF BLOOD INSIDE ENG. BLOOD WAS ALSO FOUND ON THE COWLINGS OF #1 & #3 ENGS.

Date: 1991-04-17, Time: Dusk, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Pan Am, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N389PA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 132 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = FAA FORM BIRD STRIKE/INCIDENT REPT & ARPT REPT (x/x/xxxx UPDATED WITH ARPT REPT)
Remarks: FLT 360. TIME = 1808 LCL. BLOOD STAINS ON LE OF RT WING. NO DAMAGE. 2 GULLS. BIRDS WERE FLYING OVER RWY.

Date: 1991-04-05, Time: Day, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N4163, Flight: 622, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 450 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (UPDATED ENG CODE x/xx/xx)
Remarks: FLT 622. TIME = 0956 LCL. NO DAMAGE OR EVIDENCE OF STRIKE. GULLS WAS FLYING L TO R UNDER US WHEN WE HEARD IMPACT ON L SIDE OF A/C.

Date: 1991-03-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pan Am, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N364PA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT WARNED 1 HR BEFORE ON PREVIOUS LDG. SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SUPPORT STRIP ON RADOME - NO CRACKS

Date: 1991-03-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DC-8-62 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N803MG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MGM GRAND AIR
Remarks: GULL? ON ROTATION, BIRD STRUCK FUSALAGE ABOVE CAPTAIN'S LEFT EYEBROW WINDOW.

Date: 1991-03-13, Operator: Alitalia, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: I-DEMN, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU #xxxxxx
Remarks: NO ENG DAMAGE.

Date: 1991-03-03, Time: Day, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. IMMATURE GULL. TIME = 1008 LCL. FLT 1600.

Date: 1991-02-28, Time: Day, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DC-8 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern harrier, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT 300. NO DAMAGE REPTD. MALE HARRIER FOUND. A/C CONTD TO DEST. TIME = 1046

Date: 1991-02-18, Time: Day, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N639US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 4, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT 902. TIME = 1220 LCL. NO APPARENT DAMAGE PER MAINT. BIRD WAS SEEN ON RWY AS A/C FLARED OUT TO LAND. PILOT THOUGHT HE HIT IT BUT WAS NOT SURE. GULL (MOSTLY FEATHERS) WAS FOUND.

Date: 1991-02-04, Time: Day, Operator: Pan Am, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: CREW REPTD STRIKE TO TWR. HAWK WAS FOUND ON EDGE OF RWY. TIME = 1646LCL. FLT 1815. NO DAMAGE REPTD AT TIME OF THIS REPT.

Date: 1991-01-21, Time: Day, Operator: Pan Am Express, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT 4950. TIME =0742LCL. BLOOD SMEAR ON NOSE CONE. NO DAMAGE.

Date: 1991-01-19, Time: Day (16:08), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N065AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: ENG MANU#xxxxxx SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS, FAA TECH CENTER BIRD INGESTION REPTARPT REPT. & ENG MANU
Remarks: BIRD INGESTED. ACOUSTICAL LINING DAMAGED & 4 OR 5 COMPRESSOR BLADE TIPS BENT. ALSO BLADE FRAGMENTATION. NECESSARY TO REPLACE #1 ENG. EVENT # 467. PILOT SAW 2 BIRDS ON RWY & HE THOUGHT HE HIT ONE OR BOTH. THERE WAS HEAVY BIRD ACTIVITY ON TWY K EXTENSION & RWY 4L. LOW TIDE 1646. TIME OF STRIKE 1608 LCL.

Date: 1991-01-01, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 17, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ARPT REPT, FAA TECH CENTER BIRD INGESTION REPT. & xxxx-x
Remarks: A/C OUT OF SVC UNTIL ENG FIXED. 7 SETS OF FAN BLADES REPLACED. HIGH VIBRATION UPON INGESTION OF BIRD. EVENT 451. AT TIME OF ARPT REPT, 317 PAX HAD TO BE PUT ON ANOTHER A/C. REPAIRED A/C DEPTD JAN 2 AT 1234 LC. 7-8 GULLS FLEW FROM L TO R IN FRONT OF A/C PILOT BELIEVED LAST 2 WERE STRUCK.

Date: 1990-12-17, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: NO DAMAGE

Date: 1990-11-26, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 653, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Speed: 125 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 radome, Struck Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: RXN SOURCE = xxxx-x & ARPT REPT
Remarks: FLOCK OF BIRDS FLYING OVER GRASS NEXT TO RWY, SUDDENLY SWERVED OUT IN FRONT OF A/C. MULTIPLE IMPACTS - NOSE, RADOME, RT GEAR - RT WING LE, RT ENG. NO OBSERVABLE DAMAGE AT THIS TIME OF THIS REPT BUT MECHS DOING FURTHER CHECK.

Date: 1990-11-22, Time: Day (08:45), Operator: Commercial, Aircraft: L-1011 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 425, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = BWIA SOURCE = ENG MANU & AIRPORT (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER CODE)
Remarks: #3 ENG INGESTED BIRD. MANY BIRD PARTS ON RWY. ONLY 4 BLADES WERE DAMAGED, BUT COMPANY REPLACED ALL 33. A/C DEPTD AT 1600 AT FLT 3425.

Date: 1990-11-08, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N91050, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 448432 h, Other Costs: $844197, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: #2 ENG. NOSE COWL DAMAGED, REPLACED COWL ASSEMBLY. BORESCOPED #2 ENG. STAGES 1, 7, 13 PER MAINT MANUAL. NO DAMAGE FOUND.

Date: 1990-11-08, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. BIRD HIT CAPTAIN'S WINDSCREEN

Date: 1990-11-05, Time: Day (13:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N306FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ENG MANU #xxxxxx, ARPT REPT, xxxx-x (xx/x/xxxx UPDATED WITH xxxx-x)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SAW BIRD FLY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AT ROTATION & IT WAS INGESTED BY #3 ENG.. IMMEDIATELY HEARD & FELT VIBRATION. WHEN #3 REDUCED TO IDLE, VIBRATION CEASED. RETD TO JFK. BLOOD/FEATHERS REMAINED. 7 FAN BLADES WERE BENT, THEREFORE, 14 WERE CHANGED. ID BY ROXIE AT SMITHSONIAN.

Date: 1990-10-29, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N90070, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 78250 h, Other Costs: $147310, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: REPLACED RADOME. # OF BIRDS NOT REPTD.

Date: 1990-10-24, Time: Day (19:20), Operator: Pan Am Express, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY ALERT BULLETIN
Remarks: FLT 887 HAD NO DAMAGE REPTD. TAXIED TO RAMP W/O INCID.

Date: 1990-10-24, Time: Night (23:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 127 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & DAILY ALERT BULL
Remarks: FLT 20 HAD NO DAMAGE, LANDED W/O INCIDENT.

Date: 1990-10-15, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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

Date: 1990-10-10, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE

Date: 1990-10-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = USGS
Remarks: USGS BAND # 137343792

Date: 1990-09-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 141 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT A FLOCK OF STARLINGS OR GULLS. ASSUME 2-10.

Date: 1990-09-15, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: GULL SIZE. NO DAMAGE.

Date: 1990-08-31, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.

Date: 1990-08-26, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N301TW, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ENG MANU & SMITHSONIAN (UPDATED x/xx/xx WITH ID BY SMITHSONIAN(
Remarks: ENG INGESTION. DAMAGE UNKN

Date: 1990-08-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT & USGS BANDING RECORD
Remarks: USGS BAND # 85515500. CARCASS FOUND ON TWY 4L BTWN J & H W SIDE

Date: 1990-08-15, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.

Date: 1990-08-14, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N648DL, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 10 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ring-necked pheasant, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = FAA TECH CENTER BIRD INGESTION REPT & SMITHSONIAN (UPDATED x/xx/xx WITH AIRLINE)
Remarks: ENG #1 INGESTED MORE THAN 1 BIRD. SMELL 1 FAN BLADE BKN, BIRD BROKEN UP BY SPINNER. ENG #2 INGESTED 1 BIRD. 4 FAN BLADES DAMAGED, BIRD BROKEN UP. SMELL. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. ID BY SMITHSONIAN.

Date: 1990-08-05, Operator: Olympic Airways, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: SX-OAE, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = FAA TECH CENTER BIRD INGESTION REPT & SMITHSONIAN (UPDATED x/xx/xx WITH OPER & N#)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. POWER LOSS. INGESTED 1 BIRD. SURGE. HIGH EGT. 5TH STAGE BL/VA CLASH EVENT #263 POSSIBLE ENG FAILURE.

Date: 1990-08-02, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N93105, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = SMITHSONIAN & xxxx-x (UPDATED x/xx/xx WITH N# SPECIES)
Remarks: DAMAGE TO #3 ENGINE 8TH STAGE COMP. ID BY SMITHSONIAN, IMMATURE (1ST YR BIRD)

Date: 1990-07-26, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: DC-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.

Date: 1990-07-03, Time: Day, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N151UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 10 BIRDS FLEW UP OFF RWY & SURROUNDING TERRAIN. STRUCK 1 ON COPILOT'S WINDSHIELD. BLOOD & A FEATHER BUT NO DAMAGE. FLEW STRAIGHT AHEAD FOR SEVERAL MINUTES TO BE CERTAIN THAT WE HAD NORMAL ENGS THEN MADE LEFT TURN & CONTD STD DEPTR. SCARED ---- OUT OF CAPT.

Date: 1990-06-29, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767 (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: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE

Date: 1990-05-17, Time: Day (12:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: L-1011 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8034T, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE SLIGHT BLOOD SMEAR ON RADOME BELOW FLO'S WINDSHIELD ALL ENG INLETS AND EXHAUSTS CKD O.K.

Date: 1990-05-16, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Emery Worldwide, Aircraft: DC-8 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N992CF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE TO A/C. BIRD STRIKE REPORTED BY FLIGHT CREW AS LOGBOOK ITEM. I AM UNAWARE OF ANY OF THE FLIGHT INFO ON THIS FORM. MGR MAINT.

Date: 1990-05-11, Operator: Pan Am, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N209PA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU #xxxxxx
Remarks: 1 BIRD INGESTED. ENG VIB = 3. NO CORE INGESTION. 2 BLADES DAMAGED.

Date: 1990-05-06, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: El Al, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 4X-AXG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: RT INBD FLAP & OUTBD CANOE 7X7 HOLE 4 WHEELS DAMAGED.

Date: 1990-04-24, Operator: Saudi Arabian Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-300 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Remarks: ENG # NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. INGESTION.

Date: 1990-04-23, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N618UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13L, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK NOSE GEAR, NO DAMAGE.

Date: 1990-02-10, Operator: Lufthansa, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: D-ABZB, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 175 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU #xxxxxx
Remarks: 1 INGESTED. VIBRATION INCREASED. AIRFOIL BLADE DEFORMATION.

Date: 1990-02-08, Operator: Business, Aircraft: L-1011-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Remarks: ENG # NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. INGESTION.