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John F Kennedy International Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - John F Kennedy International Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 3159 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 226 incidents)

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-12-22, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N504JB, Flight: 51, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x ( xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) & x ARPT REPTS
Remarks: PILOT SAW 2 BIRDS, REPTD HITTING 1 ON APCH. NO DMG. BLOOD SMEAR WAS CLEANED. A MALLARD WAS FOUND ON THE APCH END OF THE RWY, BEHIND THE ARRESTOR BED.
Date: 2002-12-22, Time: Day (12:13), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 167, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x ( xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), AND TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKING BIRDS PRIOR TO 8,000 FT TO GO DISTANCE MARKER. OPS FOUND 3 HORNED LARKS. NO DMG. FLT CONTD.
Date: 2002-12-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND W OF CENTERLINE ON 4L S OF KB
Date: 2002-12-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 13L @ Y-YA
Date: 2002-12-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ADULT AT 31L @ KK
Date: 2002-11-27, Time: Night (20:15), Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N243AE, Flight: 4820, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. ALL ENG PARAMETERS NORMAL
Date: 2002-11-23, Time: Day (10:24), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N614UA, Flight: 15, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x ( xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx), AIRLINE & AIRPORT
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON AIRFRAME. SUSPECT TAIL. NO EVIDENCE FOUND. NO CARCASSES FOUND.
Date: 2002-11-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON 13R @ TWY N
Date: 2002-11-17, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N611UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: SUSPECT BIRDSTRIKE ON L SIDE A/C. INSPN NOTED NOTHING
Date: 2002-11-16, Time: Day (14:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N609UA, Flight: 11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx), AIRLINE & TWO ARPT REPTS
Remarks: HIT NOSE SECTION. NO DMG FOUND ON INSPN AT LAX. USGS BAND # 180744175.
Date: 2002-11-16, Time: Day (12:11), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N3075A, Flight: 780, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13L, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS ( xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx) AND TWO ARPT REPTS
Remarks: MAIN GEAR WAS ON GROUND AND NOSEGEAR HAD NOT YET TOUCHED DOWN. BIRD HIT ABOVE F/O'S WINDOW. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-11-15, Time: Day (09:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1385, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x ( xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx) & AIRPORT
Remarks: ATC REPTD THAT A/C HAD A PROBABLY BIRDSTRIKE WITHIN FIRST 2,000-3,000FT OF DEPTR ROLL. NO DMG, NO CARCASS FOUND
Date: 2002-11-10, Time: Day (13:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1611B, Flight: 595, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS ( xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx) & x ARPT REPTS
Remarks: FEATHER SAMPLE FROM OUTSIDE ENG COWLING SENT TO SMITHSONIAN. FAA 382.
Date: 2002-10-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND NEAR 13L DEPTR END
Date: 2002-10-29, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Astar Air Cargo, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N365DH, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Dunlin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO ARPT REPTS
Remarks: FOUND 3 BIRDS ON CENTERLINE @D-E. SOME BLOOD AND VERY FEW FEATHERS SEEN ON TIP OF NOSE. NO DMG REPTD AS THIS TIME.
Date: 2002-10-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Dark-eyed junco, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 75' W OF CENTERLINE AT 13R
Date: 2002-10-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 75' N OF CENTERLINE @ D-E
Date: 2002-10-29, Time: Day (07:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N849AS, Flight: 4551, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO ARPT REPTS
Remarks: ENG HAD BENT FAN BLADES, DENTED SPINNER AND POPPED RIVETS ON COWLING. ENG WILL BE BORESCOPED. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 353
Date: 2002-10-28, Time: Night (22:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N546JB, Flight: 024, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO ARPT REPTS
Remarks: BLOOD SMEAR BELOW CAPT'S WINDOW. NO CARCASS FOUND.
Date: 2002-10-28, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N347SB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS ON LH WING ROOT AND LDG LIGHT LENS COVER. NO DMG. TIME OUT OF SERVICE 1.5 HRS
Date: 2002-10-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 250' N OF CENTERLINE AT KA
Date: 2002-10-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American woodcock, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE @ K-KB
Date: 2002-10-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND AT MB
Date: 2002-10-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 125' N OF CENTERLINE @PA-N
Date: 2002-10-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 75' N OF CENTERLINE @ M-MB
Date: 2002-10-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 2 200' N OF CENTERLINE @ ZA-13L
Date: 2002-10-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 200' S OF CENTERLINE @ZA-04L
Date: 2002-10-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE AT V-W
Date: 2002-10-20, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N657UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: SHORT FINAL. HIT L SIDE RADOME. CLEANED. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-10-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS 100' W OF CENTERLINE @ K-KK. ID BY WILDLF BIOL
Date: 2002-10-16, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N651FE, Flight: 1612, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: IND MX FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2002-10-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 90' W OF CL@KB-13R
Date: 2002-10-15, Time: Night (21:25), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N655FE, Flight: 1612, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2002-10-14, Time: Night (22:28), Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N908AW, Flight: 52, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, 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-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2002-10-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE @13L
Date: 2002-10-09, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Polar Air Cargo, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N450PA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13L, Speed: 170 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2002-10-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 200' S OF CENTERLINE AT Y-04L
Date: 2002-10-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Brown thrasher, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 40' S OF CENTERLINE AT ZA-22R
Date: 2002-10-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 200' S OF CENTERLINE AT Y-04L
Date: 2002-10-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' N OF CENTERLINE @ Y-04L
Date: 2002-10-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 4' N OF TWY CENTERLINE @ D-W
Date: 2002-10-06, Time: Dusk (17:23), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION X (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N90CF, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS ( xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx &Rx) OPER = COLUMBIA FOREST PRODUCTS
Remarks: RWY REPT AS 2, NOT CORRECT.
Date: 2002-10-05, Time: Night (02:10), Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N901AW, Flight: 51, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2002-10-02, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N327AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 9000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, 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 radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CAUGHT SIGHT OF SOMETHING IN PERIPHERAL VISION AND HEARD THUD. FA'S AND PAX ALSO HEARD IT. NO DMG. (ON ARRIVAL)
Date: 2002-09-30, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N657AW, Flight: 29, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2002-09-28, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N396AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PROBABLY GULLS. 1 HIT JUST ABOVE L1 WINDSHLD AND 1/2 WAY UP ON LEADING EDGE OF VERT. STABIL. DID NOT SEE ANYTHING BUT HEARD THE COCKPIT STRIKE.
Date: 2002-09-28, Time: Day (15:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N69351, Flight: 4896, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 195 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Double-crested cormorant, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 80000 h, Other Costs: $109765, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x ( xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxx) & AIRPORT REPT
Remarks: A/C ENRT TO HAVANA. HIT BIRD AT 2000' DISTANCE TO GO MARKER. RETD TO ARPT ON ALL HOUSE EMERGENCY RESPONSE. DMG TO UNDERSIDE OF NOSE. DMG ESTIMATED BY AIRLINE MECHANIC. ARPT REPT SAYS RADOME SEVERELY DAMAGED.
Date: 2002-09-23, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N924AX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT A BIRD AT 250 KTS JUST BELOW CENTER W/S. INSPN.
Date: 2002-09-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-billed cuckoo, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 50'N OF CENTERLINE @ L
Date: 2002-09-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE 31L @ TWY N
Date: 2002-09-12, Time: Day (12:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N831AE, Flight: 856, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x ( xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx) & AIRPORT
Remarks: 1ST LT REPTD STRIKE TO A/C AFTER BLOCKED AT TERMINAL. MX FOUND FEATHERS ON A/C BUT NO ABLE TO PROVIDE THEM TO PORT AUTHORITY. NO CARCASS FOUND ON ARPT.
Date: 2002-09-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: A/C IN QUEUE FOR T/O REPTD CARCASS ON DEPTR RWY.
Date: 2002-09-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 31L @ PC
Date: 2002-09-06, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2344, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO DMG, NO CARCASSES RECOVERED. # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. PHASE GIVEN AS ARRIVAL, ASSUME LDG ROLL.
Date: 2002-09-06, Time: Night (05:10), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N323FE, Flight: 1431, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT & xxxx-x ( xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: INSPN. NO DMG. CARCASS RECOVERED.
Date: 2002-09-06, Operator: Olympic Airways, Aircraft: A-340 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 411, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: 5 DOVES RECOVERED. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-09-04, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 679, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO DMG, OSPREY RECOVERED. PHASE OF FLT REPTD AS DEPTR. ASSUME TAKE OFF.
Date: 2002-09-03, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: PHASE OF FLIGHT GIVEN AS DEPTR, ASSUME TAKE-OFF.
Date: 2002-09-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 80'N OF CENTERLINE @ E-ZA
Date: 2002-09-03, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: PHASE REPTD AS ARRIVAL, ASSUME LDG ROLL.
Date: 2002-08-31, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Brown-headed cowbird, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON DEPTR (NOT SURE IF T/O OR CLIMB) 25 CARCASSES RECOVERED. ID BY WILDLF BIOL.
Date: 2002-08-28, Time: Day (12:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N508JB, Flight: 27, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: NO DMG. NO CARCASS RECOVERED
Date: 2002-08-25, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N810AE, Flight: 794, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), E-MAIL, AND AIRPORT
Remarks: F/O REPTD SEEING PEREGRINE HOLDING A STARLING BY THE THROAT BEFORE IT WAS STRUCK BY A/C. PEREGRINE ROSE UP TO AVOID THE A/C BUT WAS STRUCK BY THE FUSELAGE. ID BY WILDLF BIOL. BIRD WAS AN IMMATURE. USGS BAND # 220642213.
Date: 2002-08-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT & xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) (UPDATED RWY AND DELETED DUPL x/xx/xx)
Remarks: PIECES OF RABBIT SPREAD OUT OVER 30' FOUND AT 0200, NIGHT.
Date: 2002-08-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND BLD 209, APPROX 1000' N OF 13R CENTERLINE PARALLEL TO R/W THRESHOLD
Date: 2002-08-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND IMMATURE 200' N OF CENTERLINE M-MB
Date: 2002-08-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 120' N OF CENTERLINE @ C
Date: 2002-08-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 120' S OF CENTERLINE @ U
Date: 2002-08-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 60' W OF CENTERLINE K-KB
Date: 2002-08-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND GULL 10' N OF CENTERLINE J-F
Date: 2002-08-13, Time: Dawn, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N380AN, Flight: 10, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: NOTICED EVIDENCE OF A BIRD ON LF BOTTOM SIDE OF CAPT'S WINDSHLD ON THE GROUND AT THE GATE. LOOKED LIKE A SML BIRD HIT THE TOP OF THE NSOE AREA AND THEN THE WINDSHLD. MX FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2002-08-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND IMMATURE GULL 300' N OF CENTERLINE N-M
Date: 2002-08-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 300' W OF CENTERLINE @ K
Date: 2002-08-10, Time: Day (08:10), Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 66, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE= AIRPORT
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKE. A/C CONTD FLT. NO DMG. NO CARCASS FOUND.
Date: 2002-08-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 10' E OF CENTERLINE @ C
Date: 2002-08-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 80' S OF CENTERLINE @ ZA
Date: 2002-08-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' S OF CENTERLINE @ PA-PB
Date: 2002-08-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American crow, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' S OF CENTERLINE @ PA
Date: 2002-08-02, Operator: All Nippon Airways, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: JA405A, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx Rx
Remarks: SMITHSONIAN ID FAA 330. TWO BIRDS, 1 ROCK DOVE AND 1 UNDETERMINED GULL (NOT ENOUGH FEATHERS)
Date: 2002-07-29, Operator: All Nippon Airways, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: JA405A, Flight: 009, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring 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: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT & xxxx-x ( xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: MULTIPLE FAN BLADES DAMAGED. HONEYCOMB INSIDE OF ENG COWLING DAMAGED. ENG WILL BE REPLACED. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 289. ENG VIBRATION.(DATA ENTRY NOTE: REPT FROM ENG MANU DID NOT REPT DMG) ROCK DOVE ALSO FOUND.
Date: 2002-07-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 10'S OF CENERLIINE @PA-PB
Date: 2002-07-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L/22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American oystercatcher, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: CHANGED SPECIES CODE x/xx/xx
Remarks: FOUND 10' E OF CENTERLINE @ K-KB. ID CONFIRMED BY G BERNHARTD, WS BIOL
Date: 2002-07-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE @ 04L
Date: 2002-07-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 175' N CL @ N-MA
Date: 2002-07-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOND 10' S OF CENTERLINE @ N-MA
Date: 2002-06-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY YA, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON TWY YA
Date: 2002-06-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 300' N OF CENTERLINE AT M
Date: 2002-06-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common tern, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 300' N OF CENTERLINE @ N-MB
Date: 2002-06-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 60' N OF CENTERLINE @ D-E
Date: 2002-06-27, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N384FE, Flight: 1231, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), AIRPORT REPT & E-MAIL
Remarks: BIRD HIT NOSE, L FWD BELOW CAPT'S WINDSHLD. INSPN FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2002-06-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Diamondback terrapin, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND AT 13R & 4L
Date: 2002-06-24, Time: Day (18:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N359AA, Flight: 44, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 138 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & AIRPORT
Remarks: BLOOD STREAKS ABOVE WINDSHLD. NO CARCASS RECOVERED. CAPT STATED IT SCARED HIM.
Date: 2002-06-22, Time: Dusk (19:46), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N602AN, Flight: 1444, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, AIRLINE & AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: CARCASS RECOVERED. PORT AUTHORITY NOTIFED AIRLINE OPS OF BIRD STRIKE. FLT CONTD TO BERMUDA.
Date: 2002-06-20, Time: Day (16:31), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N834AS, Flight: 4654, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & AIRPORT.
Remarks: CAPT REPTD STRIKE BY CELL PHONE. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-06-19, Time: Dusk (19:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Swiss Intl Air Lines, Aircraft: A-330 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx- x ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & AIRPORT
Remarks: AIRLINE NOTIFIED ARPT DUTY MGR OF STRIKE & CONTD TO ZURICH.
Date: 2002-06-18, Time: Day (12:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Evergreen Intl Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N486EV, Flight: 486, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), TWO ARPT REPTS
Remarks: NO CARCASS FOUND BUT BLOOD AND TISSUE SAMPLE WAS SENT TO SMITHSONIAN FOR ID. FAA 261. FOUND DMG TO 5TH STAGE COMPRESSOR. WITHIN LIMITS. FLT CONTD TO ANCHORAGE. OUT OF SVC 2.5 HRS.
Date: 2002-06-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Diamondback terrapin, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE @KB-K
Date: 2002-06-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Diamondback terrapin, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 75' W OF CENTERLINE @ K
Date: 2002-06-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Diamondback terrapin, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE @ KB-K
Date: 2002-06-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 10' E OF CENTERLINE @ KB-13R
Date: 2002-06-07, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N302AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO DMG. ROTATION. REPTD TO AIRPORT.
Date: 2002-05-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' N OF CENTERLINE M-L
Date: 2002-05-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE N-PA
Date: 2002-05-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/x/xxxx UPDATED WITH BIRD BAND #)
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE AT PA. USGS BAND # 60874027.
Date: 2002-05-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: x/xx/xx UPDATED ARPT
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE KB-13R
Date: 2002-05-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Forster's tern, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: BIRD ORIG REPTD AS COMMON TERN, CORRECT ID BY G BERNHARDT
Remarks: FOUND 150' W OF CL K-KB
Date: 2002-05-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CL @ FB
Date: 2002-05-12, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N70079, Flight: 657, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), E-MAILS, x ARPT REPTS. & AIRLINE REPT
Remarks: 3 PIGEONS HIT #1 ENG. NO DMG WAS VIZ BUT ENG WILL BE TAKEN APART AND FURTHER INSPCTD. REPLACED PAIR OF FAN BLADES 19/22. TIRES 3 AND 7 DEFLATED. ORIG FLT CHANGED EQUIPMENT AND DEPARTED 3 HRS LATE. (DATE ENTRY NOTE: REPT FROM AIRPORT SHOWED NO DMG.) HIGH SPEED REJECTED T/O.
Date: 2002-05-11, Time: Day (13:33), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N388AA, Flight: 1492, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2002-05-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY S, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/x/xxxx UPDATED WITH BAND #)
Remarks: FOUND VSR NW 13L APCH. USGS BAND # 92573240.
Date: 2002-05-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY S, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND VSR NW OF 13L APCH. TWY S
Date: 2002-05-08, 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: N366, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2002-05-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 250' N OF CL @ PA
Date: 2002-05-07, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N614UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. BIRD STRIKE ON FINAL. NOSE AREA. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-05-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gray catbird, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' E OF CENTERLLINE K-KK
Date: 2002-05-07, Time: Day (16:58), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N302, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. BIRD STRIKE AT ROTATION.
Date: 2002-05-07, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N608UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. CARCASS NOT RECOVERED. BIRD STRIKE ON ARRIVAL.CARCASS NOT RECOVERED.
Date: 2002-05-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 100' N OF CENTERLINE E-ZA
Date: 2002-05-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Double-crested cormorant, Size: Large, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FOUND 75' N OF CENTERLINE @PC. NO STRIKE REPTD
Date: 2002-05-05, Time: Dusk (19:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Polar Air Cargo, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N806FT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE WHILE TURNING FINAL APCH. 3 FLOCKS OF BIRDS SEEN BY CREW IN ADDITION TO THE FLOCK FLOWN THRU, THERE WERE FLOCKS ABOVE AND BELOW THE A/C. INSPN AND BORESCOPE. BLADES CHD OK.
Date: 2002-05-04, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N655UA, Flight: 976, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. BIRD STRIKE ON AIRFRAME. CHECKED A/C FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF STRIKE.
Date: 2002-05-03, Time: Night (22:19), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Lufthansa, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: D-ABVM, Flight: 0405, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = GERMAN BIRDSTRIKE COMMITTEE
Date: 2002-04-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Brant, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' E OF CL AT K. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 2002-04-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 90' N OF CL AT ZA
Date: 2002-04-25, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N422UA, Flight: 24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT
Remarks: NO DMG. FEATHERS RECOVERED FROM ENG ID'D
Date: 2002-04-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 75' N OF CENTERLINE PA-PB
Date: 2002-04-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 85' S OF CL @ U
Date: 2002-04-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 80' N OF CL @ E
Date: 2002-04-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 2 GULLS 150' N OF CENTERLINE PD-PE
Date: 2002-04-11, Time: Day, Operator: Lufthansa, Aircraft: A-340 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: D-AIGK, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 30 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = GERMAN BIRDSTRIKE COMMITTEE
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. LANDING FLARE.
Date: 2002-03-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Green-winged teal, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 250' S OF CL N-MA
Date: 2002-03-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great egret, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 225' N OF CL PA-PB. NO STRIKES REPTD.
Date: 2002-03-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern harrier, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 75' OFF CL AT W. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 2002-03-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Green-winged teal, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 2 BIRDS ON CENTERLINE @ N & @ MB.
Date: 2002-03-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Snowy owl, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 250' N OF BTWN J-Z
Date: 2002-02-21, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N904AW, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2002-02-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY Q, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND TWY Q 50' S @ PD
Date: 2002-02-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 5 CARCASSES ON RWY 13L 50' N & S OF CENTERLINE @ Y-YA
Date: 2002-02-11, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Lufthansa, Aircraft: A-340 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: D-AIGK, Flight: 0400, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = GERMAN BIRDSTRIKE COMMITTEE
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2002-02-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & ARPT
Remarks: 75' S OF CL AT TWY K.
Date: 2002-02-09, Time: Day (09:21), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N522JB, Flight: 079, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) AND ARPT REPT
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKE TO ATCT, FLT CONTD TO NEW ORLEANS. NO CARCASS FOUND.
Date: 2002-02-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY B, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 25' W OF CENTERLINE AT TB-V. ID BY WILDLF BIOL
Date: 2002-02-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 10' N OF CL AT E
Date: 2002-02-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Snowy owl, Size: Large, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x xxxx-xx-xxxxxx AND AIRPORT
Remarks: FOUND DURING DAY 75' N OF CENTERLINE AT W. BIRD WAS HIT BTWN 0645 AND 0845. NO STRIKES REPTD.
Date: 2002-01-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American woodcock, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE @ K-KB
Date: 2002-01-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY J, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Date: 2002-01-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY B, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 25' N OF CL @ L-LA. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 2002-01-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ruddy duck, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CL OF RWY 4L @ K-KB. NO STRIKES REPTD. FEMALE
Date: 2002-01-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = SGS BANDING RECORD
Remarks: USGS BAND # 220642154

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-12-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: CARCASS WAS FOUND AT 1420, DAY JUST PAST THE HOLD BAR OF TWY L. PRESUMED BIRD STRIKE.
Date: 2001-12-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' S OF CL AT LL
Date: 2001-12-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned grebe, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT & LETTER
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 170. FOUND ON RWY SFTY AREA OF 13R. MANGLED. FOUND 150' S OF CL @ PA-PC.
Date: 2001-12-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 125' N OF CL AT PB-PC
Date: 2001-11-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 90' W OF CL F-FA
Date: 2001-11-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND TWY WA @ A
Date: 2001-11-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND TWY C
Date: 2001-11-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMM. HERRING GULL FOUND 10' N OF CL K-KK
Date: 2001-10-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND 250' N OF CL AT N
Date: 2001-10-16, Time: Dusk (18:42), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N647AM, Flight: 1190, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x AND TWO AIRPORT REPTS RE-ENTERED x/xx/xx ARPT HAD INCORRECT A/C TYPE.
Remarks: CAPT STATED HE BELIEVED THEY HIT 3 GULLS. NONE WERE FOUND ON ARPT. THERE WAS EVIDENCE THAT A BIRD HAD BEEN HIT. NO DMG. HIT WING PYLON.
Date: 2001-10-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great blue heron, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' E OF CL @Z-J
Date: 2001-10-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE HEGU FOUND 80' N OF CL @ MB
Date: 2001-10-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE HEGU FOUND 80' W OF CL @ K-KB
Date: 2001-10-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 100' N OF CL @ PB-PC
Date: 2001-10-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 10'N OF CL AT Y-Z
Date: 2001-10-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS ON RWY
Date: 2001-10-06, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N328AE, Remains Collected: No, Location: 15 MI E JFK, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2001-10-03, Time: Day (16:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N319AA, Flight: 117, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Struck Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS & AIRPORT
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKE TO AIRLINE OPS OFFICE. DID NOT SEE ANY DMG. FLT 117 TO LAX
Date: 2001-10-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American golden-plover, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 5' W OF CL AT KB
Date: 2001-10-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOND 5' W OF CL @ KB
Date: 2001-10-02, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N334AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 1100 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: F/O RAISED A/C NOSE A BIT TO AVOID BIRDS. THEY STARTED TO DIVE AWAY BUT 1 WAS HIT. SPARROW (SPECULATION)
Date: 2001-10-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND AT PA-N
Date: 2001-09-30, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE - xxxx-x & AIRPORT INTERNER xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: FLT CREW SAW GULL ON RWY. STRIKE NOT HEARD. INSPN FOUND NO EVIDENCE. CARCASS FOUND ON RWY. CORRECT ID BY G BERNHARDT, WS BIOL. BIRD FIRST ID'D AS HERRING GULL.
Date: 2001-09-30, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N526JB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: TWY, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = THREE AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2001-09-29, Time: Day (07:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N705TW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: CARCASSES ID BY G BERHNARDT, FIRST REPTD AS IMMATURE HERRING GULLS. PILOT RETPD POSSIBLE STRIKE. FLT CONTD TO SAN JUAN. 3 CARCASSES RECOVERED. FLT 36. AIRLINE OPS WAS ADZ TO CONTACT PORT AUTHORITY OPS WHEN A/C ARRIVED IN SAN JUAN IF THERE WAS ANY DAMAGE.
Date: 2001-09-29, Time: Day (09:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Taca Intl Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N453TA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: TWO BIRDS RECOVERED. BLOOD SMEARS ON #2 ENG COWLING AND IN ENG. NO VIZ DMG. FLT 571.
Date: 2001-09-28, Time: Day (13:18), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N155DL, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT & LETTER TO SMITHSONIAN, AND EMAIL
Remarks: FLT 127. INGESTION ON APCH. BIRD ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 163. BORESCOPED FOUND DAMAGE BEYOND LIMITS. CITY PAIR MAD-JFK. A/C TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE
Date: 2001-09-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wood warblers, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: UNKN WARBLER FOUND ON 4R @ TWY J.
Date: 2001-09-25, Time: Dusk (20:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Swissair, Aircraft: A-330 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: HB-IQL, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22R, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, x AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: CAPT SAW 1 LRG BIRD. INGESTION IN #1 ENG. MECH WILL HAVE TO TAKE APART TO INSPCT. 51 PAX WILL BE REBOOKED ON FLT 105 ETD 2300 HR TO ZURICH. 3 HOLES OF CA 2 INCHES 0 WITH EACH A BODY PART OF THE BIRD STRUCK IN. HOLES LOCATED AT 3 OCLOCK INSIDE THE FAN COWLING BEHND N1 FAN BLADES IN THE ACCOUSTIC PANEL. BIRD ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 162.
Date: 2001-09-17, Time: Day (08:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N718TW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: 3 CARCASSES FOUND. FLT 5927. BIRDS FOUND ON CL @ TWY L. PILOT REPTD POSSIBLE BLOWN NOS GEAR TIRE OR A NOSE GEAR PROBLEM. A/C CONTD AS A FERRY TO LGA WHERE MECHANICS FOUND EVIDENCE OF A BIRD INGESTION. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-09-08, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N340RC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, 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 Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD WAS SEEN TO HIT L PROP. BIRD WAS EATING SOMETHING AND WAS SLOWER THAN USUAL IN GETTING OUT OF THE WAY. ENG WAS SHUT DOWN IMMED AFTER CLEARING RWY. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: RWY DOES NOT MATCH ANY OF THE CARCASS FOUND REPTS FOR JFK)
Date: 2001-09-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = JFK BIRDSTRIKE ID CHECKS (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: IMMATURE HEGU FOUND RWY 22L. STRIKE NOT REPTD BY AIRPORT, BUT FOUND WHEN DOING AUTOPSIES ON CARCASSES BY NWRC IN OH.
Date: 2001-09-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE HEGU FOUND ON CL @ TWY J
Date: 2001-09-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 250' N OF CL @ L-M
Date: 2001-09-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE GULL FOUND 75' S OF CL @ PA-N
Date: 2001-09-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Baltimore oriole, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 15' N OF CL AT Y-Z. BIRD ORIGINALLY ID'D AS UNKN WARBLER, BUT CORRECTLY ID'D BY G BERNHARDT, WS BIOL.
Date: 2001-09-06, Time: Dusk (18:46), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N169DZ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, PACIR & TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: FLT 148 INGESTED A BIRD STANDING ON RWY WHICH TRIED TO FLY AWAY. NO CARCASS FOUND. INGESTION. CAPT REPTD SOME KIND OF LGR GULL. ENGINE STALLED, AIRCRAFT SHUDDERED.
Date: 2001-09-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Forster's tern, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: 2 TERNS FOUND. 10' S OF CL @ Y-Z. BIRDS FIRST ID'D AS LITTLE TERNS, CORRECT ID BY G BERNHARDT, WS BIOL.
Date: 2001-09-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Semipalmated plover, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CL @ L-M. BIRDS ORIGINALLY ID'D AS BROWN-HEADED COWBIRDS, CORRECT ID BY G BERNHARDT, WS BIOL.
Date: 2001-09-03, Time: Day (15:22), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N665US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & AIRPORT REPT
Remarks: PILOT REPTD THAT ON DEPTR WAKE TURBULENCE FROM A/C KNOCKED BIRD TO THE GROUND. CARCASS FOUND BY JFK WILDLF SUPV.
Date: 2001-08-30, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-8-63 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N813AX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT LWR RT NOSE. INSPN. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-08-28, Time: Dusk, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N817AW, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT CRW UNAVAILABLE FOR COMMENTS
Date: 2001-08-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ovenbird, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: UNKN WARBLER FOUND AT TWY J (DATA ENTRY NOTE: BIRD ID WRONG, CORRECTED BY G BERNHARDT, WS BIOL)
Date: 2001-08-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND IMMAT. BIRD 13R @ TWYS N-MB
Date: 2001-08-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE GULL FOUND AT TWY N-MB ON RWY 13R
Date: 2001-08-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Brown-headed cowbird, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUN ON CL @ RW 13R-KB
Date: 2001-08-22, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N924AX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 200 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT CAPT'S L WINDOW. INSPN. CHECK NORMAL.
Date: 2001-08-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 35' W OF CL @ TWY H
Date: 2001-08-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: 2 FOUND 35' W OF CL @ K-KB
Date: 2001-08-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 10' W OF CL @ WY KB
Date: 2001-08-19, Time: Day (11:02), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7076A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Brown-headed cowbird, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = PACIR & AIRPORT REPT & xxxx-x xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx
Remarks: FLT 657 RETD TO LAND AFTER A BIRD STRIKE. BOTH ENGINES DAMAGED ACCORDING TO ORIGINAL REPT. AIRLINE SAYS INSPN FOUND NO DMG. 5 BIRDS INGESTED IN EACH ENG AND 7 HIT NOSE. 20 CARCASSES RECOVERED. OVERWT LANDING MADE. ARFF RESPONDED. LATER REPT FROM ARPT SAID NO DMG. BLOOD FOUND ON ENG COWLING, NOSE, ENGS 1 & 2, AND LEADING EDGE.
Date: 2001-08-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY. ID BY SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 2001-08-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT REPT & LETTER
Remarks: FOUND 10'E OF CL @ H-F. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 169
Date: 2001-08-16, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N641UA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, AIRPORT & AIRLINE xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: FEATHERS SENT TO SMITHSONIAN. MINOR BLADE DAMAGE. FLT 976. BLENDED BLADES 27 AND 30. BLADES HAD A NICK. ID FAA 164.
Date: 2001-08-13, Time: Day (09:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Aeromexico, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: XA-TQU, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: UNKN BIRD, FEATHERS COLECTED FOR ANALYSIS. ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 131. ARPT REPTD RYW AS 13R.
Date: 2001-08-10, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N649UA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: TWY, Speed: 35 knots, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE AND AIRPORT REPT
Remarks: INSPN. BIRD ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 130. INGESTION. BORESCOPED. AIRLINE RECORDS SHOW 8/9 NOT 8/10 WHICH JFK SHOWS. THIS WAS BECAUSE THE FLT ORIGINATED IN EZE ON 8/9 AND AIRLINE DID NOT KNOW WHERE THE STRIKE OCCURRED SO THEY PUT THE DATE AS THE DEPTR DATE. HOWEVER, JFK RECORDS SHOW THE STRIKE OCCURRED AT JFK WHEN THE PLANE WAS TAXIING FROM THE HANGER TO THE TERMINAL. A CALL FROM THE A/C WENT TO THE TOWER SAYHING THEY HAD SUCKED UP SOMETHING IN THE ENG WHILE TAXIING. FEATHERS FOUND IN ENG.
Date: 2001-08-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 125' N OF CL @ M. NO STRIKES REPTD.
Date: 2001-08-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FOUND 80' S OF CL @ D-W. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: BIRD FIRST IDENTIFIED AS HERRING GULL, CORRECT ID BY G BERNHARDT)
Date: 2001-08-06, Time: Day (09:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N614UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxx-x & AIRLINE xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx
Remarks: BIRD HIT CAPT'S L1 WINDOW. NO DMG. INSP. CLEANED. FLT 8179.
Date: 2001-08-02, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N988DL, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: ( x/xx/xx UPDATED DISTANCE)
Remarks: TWY L. 2 HEGU (1 IMMATURE AND 1 ADULT).
Date: 2001-07-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 200' W OF CL AT TWY G
Date: 2001-07-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Diamondback terrapin, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: x/x/xx UPDATED SPECIES PER JFK
Remarks: DIAMONDBACK TERRAPIN ON CENTERLINE @ TWY J
Date: 2001-07-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' E OF CL BTWN TWY F AND FB
Date: 2001-07-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 100' E OF CL BTWN TWYS H & J
Date: 2001-07-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 75' E OF CL BTWN TWYS G AND F
Date: 2001-07-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' W OF CL @ TWY J
Date: 2001-07-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 100' E OF CL BTWN RWY 13R AND TWY KB
Date: 2001-07-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 75' S OF CL AT TWY N
Date: 2001-07-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-crowned night-heron, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 75' W OF CL BTWN RWY 13R AND TWY KB
Date: 2001-07-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = LETTER TO SMITHSONIAN & AIRPORT REPT
Remarks: FOUND ON 13/31R. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 117.
Date: 2001-07-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CL BTWN TWYS CA AND U
Date: 2001-07-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND ON 13R @ TWY N
Date: 2001-07-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND AT TWY N
Date: 2001-07-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 10N OF CL BTWN TWY N AND MB
Date: 2001-07-03, Time: Dusk (19:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N808DE, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT REPT & xxxx-x xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD. AIRLINE OPS AT JFK DID NOT HAVE ANY REPT FROM PILOT RE DMG. BIRD ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 115.
Date: 2001-07-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON 13R ON CL BTWN RYW 04L AND TWY Y
Date: 2001-07-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON 13R AT TWY K, 5' N OF CL.
Date: 2001-07-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON 13L 80' N OF CL AT TWY C
Date: 2001-07-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON 04L 150' W OF CL BTWN TWY F AND G.
Date: 2001-07-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern harrier, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON 04L 150' W OF CL BTWN TWY G AND H
Date: 2001-06-30, Time: Day (14:38), Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N665US, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS & xxxx-x xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx
Remarks: FLT 018. NO APPARENT DMG TO ENG. MECHS AWAITING DETERMINATION OF THE SUPV MECH AS TO OPENING UP ENG OR NOT. INGESTION. BIRD ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 114. STRIKE NOT REPTD BY CREW. MECH FOUND FEATHERS IN ENG BY DOING ROUTINE INSPN UPON ARRIVAL. STRIKE LOCATION UNKN.
Date: 2001-06-30, 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, Registration: N70073, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Speed: 140 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, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 45000 h, Other Costs: $63392, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, AIRPORT REPT & ENG MANUREF NO.xxxxxx
Remarks: INGESTION. PILOT STATED THEY HIT 2 BIRDS ON T/O. NO CARCASSES FOUND. 3 BENT FAN BLADES IN #1 ENG.
Date: 2001-06-27, Time: Day (07:11), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT REPT & xxxx-x xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx
Remarks: FLT 1039 REPTD HITTING A HEGU ON DEPTR. AT TWY F & G. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2001-06-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 75' N OF CL @ N
Date: 2001-06-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American crow, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CL BTWN FA AND FB ON 4R.
Date: 2001-06-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Diamondback terrapin, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: x/x/xx UPDATED SPECIES PER JFK
Remarks: FOUND BTWN K & KB. DIAMOND BACK TERRAPIN
Date: 2001-06-22, Time: Day (12:13), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N11060, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT REPT & xxxx-x xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: FLT 917. NO DMG REPTD BY PILOT. A/C WILL BE ASSESSED FOR DMG AT DEST.
Date: 2001-06-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT REPT & xxxx-x xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: BIRD FOUND 100'S OF CL BTWN 4L AND ZA
Date: 2001-06-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CL BTWN 4L AND ZA
Date: 2001-06-18, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N617UA, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD HIT BELOW RADOME AREA JUST PRIOR TO T/D. NO PROBLEMS FOUND.
Date: 2001-06-17, Time: Dusk (20:56), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N647AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT
Remarks: BLOOD SMEARS ON WINDSHLD. FLT 1190.
Date: 2001-06-17, Time: Day (16:36), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: British Airways, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: G-BNLO, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, 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: NO CARCASS FOUND. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-06-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Diamondback terrapin, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: x/x/xx UPDATED SPECIES PER JFK
Remarks: FOUND BTWN KB AND 13R. DIAMONDBACK TERRAPIN.
Date: 2001-06-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 170' N OF CL BTWN P & PA
Date: 2001-06-13, Time: Dawn (06:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N385AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 40 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Willet, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & AIRPORT REPT
Remarks: CAPT SAW BIRD FLYING INTO RADOME. NO DMG REPTD. BIRD FOUND ON CL BTWN Z AND J.
Date: 2001-06-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Diamondback terrapin, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), AIRPORT REPT (x/x/xx UPDATED SPECIES PER JFK)
Remarks: FOUND 2 DIAMONDBACK TERRAPIN TURTLES ON TWY K BTWN K AND KB
Date: 2001-06-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Diamondback terrapin, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: x/x/xx UPDATED SPECIES PER JFK
Remarks: FOUND 10' W OF CENTERLINE BTWN K AND KB. DIAMONDBACK TERRAPIN.
Date: 2001-06-11, Time: Day (07:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Saudi Arabian Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: HZ-AIY, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT REPT & xxxx-x xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: FLT 058. PANYNJ CONTRACTOR WITNESSED A/C STRIKE A HERRING GULL ON ARRIVAL ON 22L.
Date: 2001-06-07, Time: Day (17:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1304T, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13L, Above Ground: 150 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Brant, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE REPT, AIRPORT REPT & xxxx-x xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: CAPT THOUGHT HE HAD HIT CANADA GEESE. FEATHERS ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 104. CAPT FOUND BLOOD SMEARS ON LF WING AND L LDG GEAR DOOR AND ABOVE WINDSHLD. BIRDS SEEMED TO COME OUT OF NOWHERE. ON PIECE OF A FEATHER WAS STUCK ON WINDSHLD. FLT 416. BIRDS WERE HIT OVER AQUEDUCT RACE TRACK.
Date: 2001-06-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 200' S OF CENTERLINE BTWN L AND LA
Date: 2001-06-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 10; N CENTERLINE @PA & PC. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 2001-06-02, Time: Day (16:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N338AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ASRS & xxxx-x
Remarks: NO DMG. SAW GULL IN FLT PATH, INCREASED CLIMB TO SLIGHTLY PASS OVER BIRD. HEARD A THUD BELOW FUSELAGE. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-05-31, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FYKR, Flight: 320, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: SHORT FINAL. CAPT'S WINDSHLD.
Date: 2001-05-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American oystercatcher, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: CHANGED SPECIES CODE x/xx/xx
Remarks: FOUND 170' E OF CL @ K-4L
Date: 2001-05-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 250' W OF CL @G-22R
Date: 2001-05-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American oystercatcher, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: CHANGED SPECIES CODE x/xx/xx
Remarks: FOUND 2000' FROM END OF RWY
Date: 2001-05-27, Operator: Atlantic Coast Airlines, Aircraft: BA-41 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N329UE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: (xx/x/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLIGHT)
Remarks: WHILE BREAKING OUT OF THE CLOUDS ON THE ILS 4R, HIT A BIRD. BIRDS WERE NOT IN ATIS. NO DMG. BELIEVED IT HIT THE NOSE GEAR. NO CARCASS FOUND.
Date: 2001-05-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American oystercatcher, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx CHANGED SPECIES CODE x/xx/xx
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON RWY SWEEP
Date: 2001-05-23, Operator: Lufthansa, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: D-ABYP, Flight: 0400, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = GERMAN BIRDSTRIKE COMMITTEE
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2001-05-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Willet, Size: Small, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT AND xxxx-x
Remarks: FOUND 4L APH 5FT. ON CHEVRON EXTENDED RWY CENTERLINE.
Date: 2001-05-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-crowned night-heron, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Remarks: FOUND 04R APH ON CENTERLINE AT TWY Z
Date: 2001-05-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT REPT
Remarks: FOUND BTWN WY N AND PA 150' S OF RWY CL.
Date: 2001-05-15, Time: Day (10:12), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N507JB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER =xxxx-x & AIRPORT REPT
Remarks: A/C WILL CONTD TO SYR WHERE IT WILL BE COMPLETELY CHECKED. IMM. GULL. FLT 68
Date: 2001-05-15, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N803AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD REMAINED ON L MAINT LDG GEAR ABOVE SHIMMY DAMPENER. REMOVED AND INSPCTD. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-05-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gray catbird, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 100' W OF CENTERLINE @ F-G
Date: 2001-05-09, Time: Day (08:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N359AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT
Remarks: NO DMG. PILOT REPTD STRIKE. FLT CONTD.
Date: 2001-05-09, Time: Day (18:22), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-necked pheasant, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: FLT 1993. PILOT REPTD STRIKING BIRD. FOUND PHEASANT. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: AIRLINE'S DATABASE HAD NO RECORD OF THIS STRIKE SO PROBLABY NO DMG)
Date: 2001-05-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT
Remarks: FOUND T TWY PA ONR RWY 13R 200' S OF RWY CENTERLINE. BIRD ID BY S NOWAK.
Date: 2001-05-04, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-GBHN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: HIT BIRD ON FINAL. NO DMG. FLT 320
Date: 2001-05-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American oystercatcher, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT CHANGED SPECIES CODE x/xx/xx
Remarks: FOUND ON 4L BTWN TWY KB AND RWY 13R AND 200' W OF RWY CENTERLINE. BIRD FIRST ID'D AS KILLDEER, CORRECT ID BY G BERNHARDT, WS BIOL.
Date: 2001-05-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-throated sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO ARPT REPTS
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY 13R BTWN TWY M AND L 125' N OF RWY CENTERLINE
Date: 2001-05-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT
Remarks: FOUND DURING RWY SWEEP ON 13R BTWN TWY M AND L AT 150 ' S OF RWY CENTERLINE.
Date: 2001-05-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Clapper rail, Size: Small, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, AIRPORT & LETTER
Remarks: BIRD ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD FOUND AT 0555 LCL. ON RWY NUMBERS 3' OFF CENTERLINE. BIRD HAD BEEN RUN OVER SEVERAL TIMES.
Date: 2001-05-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-crowned night-heron, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT
Remarks: FOUND DURING RWY SWEEP. 8 FT E OF CENTERLINE.
Date: 2001-04-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 15' E OF RWY CENTERLINE AT E
Date: 2001-04-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 200' E OF RWY CENTERLINE AT KB-13R
Date: 2001-04-26, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N781UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: SUSPECTED BIRD STRIKE ON ROLL OUT ON RT LWR SIDE OF A/C. INSPN RT ENG AND LDG GEAR AREA. FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF ANY DMG.
Date: 2001-04-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N263AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common loon, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck & Damaged Propeller, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS & AIRPORT REPT
Remarks: FLT 89. BIRD HIT RT WING. RETD TO JFK. FOUND DAMAGE ON #2 PROP AND LE OF WING. SMALL DENTS. BIRD 1ST REPTD AS CANADA GOOSE. WHEN CARCASS ARRIVED AT SANDUSKY FIELD STATION, ID BY G BERHNARDT, WS BIOL.
Date: 2001-04-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' W OF RWY CENTERLINE AF FB-E
Date: 2001-04-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American oystercatcher, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: CHANGED SPECIES CODE x/xx/xx
Remarks: FOUND 75' E OF CENTERLINE AT KB-13R
Date: 2001-04-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American oystercatcher, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: CHANGED SPECIES CODE x/xx/xx
Remarks: FOUND 75' E OF CENTERLNE KB-K
Date: 2001-04-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American oystercatcher, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: CHANGED SPECIES CODE x/xx/xx
Remarks: FOUND 2 BIRDS ON CENTERLINE AT KB-K
Date: 2001-04-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American oystercatcher, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: CHANGED SPECIES CODE x/xx/xx
Remarks: FOUND 3 BIRDS ON CENTERLINE AT KB-K
Date: 2001-04-13, Time: Day (11:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Japan Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8914, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS & x AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: INGESTION. FLT 006. BIRD ID BY SMITHSONIAN (FAA 092). MECHANICS FOUND FEATHERS IN ENG AND NOTIFIED OPS. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-04-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 100 FT E AND 100 FT N OF RWY CENTERLINE.
Date: 2001-04-12, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N619UA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE AT 2000 FT ON VECTORS JFK. JUST AFT OFRADOME ON STRIPES. INSPN. NO DMG. CLEANED.
Date: 2001-04-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Pied-billed grebe, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' W OF RWY ON CENTERLINE
Date: 2001-04-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: BIRD FOUND 75' N OF RWY CL @ Y
Date: 2001-04-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 80' E OF RWY CL @H-J
Date: 2001-04-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 250' W OF RWY CL@H-J
Date: 2001-03-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT REPT
Remarks: FOUND ON TWY K DURING ROUTINE SWEEP. 100' S OF RWY O4 CENTERLINE
Date: 2001-03-28, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Lufthansa, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: D-ALCL, Flight: 8160, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = GERMAN BIRDSTRIKE COMMITTEE
Date: 2001-03-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT REPT
Remarks: FOUND DURING RWY SWEEP AT TWY V 150' S OF CENTERLINE.
Date: 2001-03-15, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N612UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FINAL APCH/. GULL HIT LWR REAR CENTER. POSSIBLE HIT ON NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY. INSPN. FOUND L WING #3 CANOE AFT FARIING DAMAGED. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
Date: 2001-03-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American coot, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FIRST ID'D AS A PIGEON. JFK DID NOT REPORT THIS ONE TO US. G BERNHARDT, WS BIOL IDENTIFIED BIRD DURING AUTOPSY
Date: 2001-03-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern harrier, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND BTWN TWY E FB 100' W OF RWY CENTERLINE.
Date: 2001-03-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT
Remarks: FOUND AT TWY K 250' S OF RWY CENTERLINE DURING ROUTINE SWEEP.
Date: 2001-03-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT
Remarks: FOUND DURING RWY SWEEP AT TWY KK 200' S OF RWY CENTERLINE.
Date: 2001-03-04, Time: Day (10:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N602TW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Snow bunting, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: 6 CARCASSES FOUND. BLOOD SMEARS ON NOSE AND WINDSHIELD. FLT 031. (BIRDS FIRST ID'S AS STARLINGS, THEN CORRECTLY ID'S BY G BERNHARDT, WS BIOL)
Date: 2001-03-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND BTWN TWYS PE & PD 15' NORTH OF RWY CENTERLINE
Date: 2001-02-26, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N612UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FINAL APCH. HIT GULL LWR REAR CENTER. INSPN FOUND L WING #3 CANOE AFT FAIRING DAMAGED. REPLACED IT.
Date: 2001-02-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND IMMATURE RBGU 200 FT S OF RWY CENTERLINE AT TWY K. BIRD FIRST REPTD AS HERRING GULL. CORRECT ID BY G BERNHARDT, WS BIOL.
Date: 2001-02-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 200 FT S OF RWY CENTERLINE AT TWY K
Date: 2001-02-06, Time: Day (08:44), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N510JB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT REPT (x/xx/xx UPDATED N#)
Remarks: PILOT SAW BIRD FLY ACROSS A/C PATH UPON ARRIVAL. BIRD LEFT BLOOD SMEARS ON FUSELAGE. BIRD ID BY WILDLIFE BIOL. (MISIDENTIFIED- FIRST REPTD AS RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD, G. BERNHARDT CORRECTED THE ID)
Date: 2001-02-05, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Polar Air Cargo, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: RAIN AND SNOW. BIRD STRIKES NOTED ON POST FLT WALK AROUND UNDER RT WING BTWN # & 4 ENGS. SUSPECT GULLS.
Date: 2001-01-22, Time: Day (10:34), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Jamaica, Aircraft: A-310 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N838AB, Flight: 016, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKING A IMMATURE FEMALE RWBB TO THEIR DISPATCH WHO NOTIFIED JFK OPS. BIRD ID BY WILDLF BIOL. FLT 016. (BIRD WAS INCORRECTLY ID'D UNTIL AUTOPSY BY G BERNHARDT, WS BIOL AT NWRC)
Date: 2001-01-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: BLACK-TAILED JACKRABBIT FOUND 75' N OF CL @ D-W
Date: 2001-01-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT
Remarks: FOUND 04R/22L 5' E OF CENTERLINE @F-FB
Date: 2001-01-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT
Remarks: FOUND AT 13R/22L 100' N OF CENTERLINE AT M-MD
Date: 2001-01-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great blue heron, Size: Large, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT REPT
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND 5' NO OF CENTERLINE RWY 31R AT YA-Y
Date: 2001-01-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Short-eared owl, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: OWL FOUND DURING RWY SWEEP ID BY WILDLF BIOL
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