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John Wayne Airport-Orange County: Wildlife Incidents - Airplane Bird StrikesBack to: John Wayne Airport-Orange County, Airports in Santa Ana, CA, Santa Ana, CA, California, California forum, All US cities. Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
2008 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 2008-11-20, Time: Night (20:18), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N411WN, Flight: 2942, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 129 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Capt K Gearhart
Remarks: BLOOD SMUDGE ON UPPER L RADOME. NO DMG. Date: 2008-10-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: OWLS, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops Off A Harsh
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY xxR (APPROX xxxx FT FROM APPROACH END) DURING NIGHT INSPECT. TOWER SAID THAT NO AIRCRAFT REPTD POSSIBLE STRIKE. ABOUT x/x THE BIRD WAS FOUND. Date: 2008-10-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HAWKS, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Off R Villani
Remarks: PILOT LANDING ON SNA, RWY xxL REPTD BIRD CARCASS ON RWY. NO REPT OF BIRD STRIKE AND ONE INTACT DEAD JUVENILE HAWK CARCASS RECOVERED WITH PHOTOS TAKEN. POSSIBLE THE BIRD WAS CAUGHT IN THE PROP WASH OF AN AIRCRAFT AND FORCED DOWN ONTO RWY. xx:xx PM DAY. Date: 2008-09-01, Time: Day (16:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-90-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N910DN, Flight: 1226, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: RED-TAILED HAWK, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr & Smithsonian R Villani & M Heacker
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA xxxx BY PHOTO. PILOT REPTD STRIKE TO ATCT DURING T/O RUN. REMAINS FOUND ON xxR @ TWY H. Date: 2008-06-09, Time: Day (17:16), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N753SK, Flight: 6142, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops C Galvin
Remarks: NO APPARENT DMG. NO BIRD DEBRIS FOUND. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME x. Date: 2008-06-05, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N483WN, Flight: 466, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Capt J Huff
Remarks: F/O FOUND BLOOD ON LE DURING WALK AROUND. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME x. Date: 2008-06-04, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N93FT, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SWALLOWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops B Macdonald
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPER = FLIGHT WORKS Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME x, SAME AS # SEEN. Date: 2008-05-31, Time: Day (18:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N528UA, Flight: 72, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SWALLOWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops B Macdonald
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME x. Date: 2008-05-05, Time: Night (22:25), Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N519UA, Flight: 473, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 700 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Corp Sfty C Gonzales (2008-05-21)
Remarks: DURING FINAL APCH, BIRD HIT LWR L FWD FUSELAGE (BELOW CAPT'S FEET). NO APPARENT EVIDENCE OF ANY DAMAGE. Date: 2008-04-12, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N727SW, Flight: 1624, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Capt W Macnulty
Remarks: HIT F/O WINDSHLD. NO DMG. Date: 2008-04-02, Time: Day (18:14), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N623AS, Flight: 395, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: DUCKS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Rt Side Of A/C, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr R Villani
Remarks: PILOT REPTD TO SNA CONTROL TWR OF A DOUBLE BIRDSTRIKE ON CLIMBOUT AT xxxx' FROM RWY'S DEPARTURE THRESHOLD. x DUCK REMAINS FOUND ON RWY AND DISPOSED OF. AT DESTINATION, AIRLINE MX REPTD THE STRIKE WAS TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE A/C (PART NOT GIVEN). Date: 2008-02-21, Time: Day (12:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N267WN, Flight: 350, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19r, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 132 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Capt D Boyle
Date: 2008-01-04, Time: Day (15:35), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N779AS, Flight: 340, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Beyle
Back to top2007 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 2007-12-31, Time: Day (13:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N663AW, Flight: 137, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: RED-TAILED HAWK, 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, Written By: Arpt Ops R Givens
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx (AMERICA WEST MERGED WITH USA) Remarks: BIRD REMAINS WERE BEING EATEN BY ANOTHER HAWK. Date: 2007-12-13, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Aloha Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N742AL, Flight: 485, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Faa & Dir Flt Sfty & Atct E Louie & R Brice
Comments: SOURCE = WESTERN-PACIFIC REGION WILDLF HAZARDS & xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx) & DAILY REPT (UPDATED xx-xx-xx WITH DAILY REPT) Remarks: WHILE TURNING BASE FOR TO FINAL, BIRD HIT RT WINDSHLD. NO REPTD DMG. Date: 2007-11-26, Time: Day (16:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N619AS, Flight: 430, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Ops & Atct C Galvin
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx) AND DAILY REPORT Remarks: GLANCING BLOW. NO REPTD DMG. Date: 2007-11-04, Time: Day (13:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N669AW, Flight: 654, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 75 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr J Keating
Remarks: A/C OUT OF SERVICE x.x HRS. Date: 2007-10-28, Time: Night (19:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N464WN, Flight: 997, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Capt R Ashler
Date: 2007-10-24, Time: Day (14:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N848AE, Flight: 3158, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Capt D Pitman
Remarks: HIT ABOVE PILOT WINDSHLD. NO DMG. Date: 2007-10-13, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Flight Options, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N803TA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MEADOWLARKS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops R Givens
Remarks: NO DMG. BIRD WARNING IN ARPT AFD. Date: 2007-09-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MERLIN, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops T Henderson
Remarks: BIRD WAS TAKEN TO ANIMAL CARE SERVICES FOR REHAB. SEVERELY INJURED. FOUND ON xxR AT xxxx LOCAL, DAY. Date: 2007-09-07, Time: Day (09:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N617AS, Flight: 408, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Arpt Ops & Atct T Henderson
Comments: SOURC E= DAILY REPT & xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx Remarks: PILOT REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE OVER THE NUMBERS ON APCH BUT MX COULD NOT FIND ANY EVIDENCE ON A/C. REMAINS WERE FOUND AT APCH END OF xxR. Date: 2007-08-15, Time: Day (08:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N78SW, Flight: 96, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr, Capt & Atct J Keating, C Shearn
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx) & DAILY REPT Remarks: NO DMG. Date: 2007-08-07, Time: Night, 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: N195AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 12000 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: UNUSUAL THAT WE TOOK THIS STRIKE AT SUCH A HIGH ALTITUDE AND AT NIGHT. Date: 2007-07-07, Time: Day (14:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N932FR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SPARROWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt Lisa S (2007-07-07)
Remarks: NO DMG. JUST BLOOD ON NOSE CONE. Date: 2007-06-01, Time: Dusk (19:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N796SW, Flight: 3081, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Capt R Seely
Remarks: HIT RIGHT ABOVE CAPT'S WINDSHLD. NO DMG. JUST SPOT OF BIRD REMAINS. Date: 2007-05-02, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N934FR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 30,00 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MX WAS NOTIFIED. ALT WAS xx,xxx MSL ABOUT xx NM NEW OF PALM SPRINGS Date: 2007-04-18, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N841AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Speed: 100 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt D Pitman (2007-04-21)
Remarks: BIRD SEEN IN A/C LIGHTS DURING T/O ROLL JUST BEFORE STRIKING ABOVE RT SEAT WINDSCREEN. INFORMED SNA TWR. ALL PARAMETERS NORMAL. POST FLT INSPN. NO DMG. Date: 2007-03-19, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 444, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Other, Written By: Faa E Louie
Comments: SOURCE = WESTERN PACIFIC WILDLIFE HAZARDS Remarks: NO DMG REPTD Date: 2007-03-03, Time: Day (12:03), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N942AN, Flight: 1570, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1L, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Air Ops Ofcr T Swing
Back to topRemarks: BIRD APPEARED TO STRIKE NOSE AT ROTATION. NO REMAINS FOUND ON AIRFIELD. FLT CONTD TO DFW. 2006 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 2006-11-01, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N446WN, Flight: 381, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 132 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: WESTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Arpt Ops, Capt & Atct & Faa A Adkinson & R Olson & E Louie
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & x-xxxxxx) & DAILY REPT Remarks: REMAINS OF x BIRDS FOUND ON RWY. HIT SEVERAL BIRDS ON APCH. Date: 2006-10-27, Time: Day (09:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N489WN, Flight: 2339, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Arpt Ops & Sna Atct A Adkinson
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPT & xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx) Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKE A FEW SECONDS PRIOR TO T/D. FEATHERS & BLOOD STAINS FOUND ON RADOME & RT ENG. NO BIRD REMAINS FOUND. Date: 2006-10-26, Time: Night (18:42), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N705AS, Flight: 446, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 40 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Ops Ofcr & Ws Biol R Villani & L Schafer
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx) & AIRLINE Remarks: SML BRN BIRD FLEW IN FRONT OF A/C L TO RT DURING FLARE. STRONG BURNED BIRD SMELL ENTERED FLT DECK AND CABIN DURING ROLLOUT. POST FLT INSPN REVEALED FEATHERS AND REMAINS INSIDE #x ENG COWL AND ON STATOR VANES WITH SOME BLOOD AND GUTS SPLATTERED ON FLAPS BEHIND ENG. BORESCOPED. Date: 2006-10-01, Time: Night (20:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N918FJ, Flight: 2710, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Capt R Haugluu
Date: 2006-09-10, Time: Day (12:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N507UA, Flight: 517, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr R Givens
Remarks: NO CARCASS FOUND. PILOT REPTD HE THOUGHT HE HIT A BIRD DURING NOSE ROTATION FOR LDG. Date: 2006-09-05, Time: Night (19:40), Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N760AS, Flight: 497, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 800 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Ws Biol L Schafer
Remarks: SML BIRD HIT CAPT'S #x WINDSHLD UPPER RT CORNER. LOUD POP AND SPLAT ON WINDSCREEN. ALL SYSTEMS NORMAL. Date: 2006-07-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 1L/19R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BARN OWL, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops A Adkinson
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON xL/xxR SHOULDER NORTH OF TWY F DURING MORNING INSPN. ONLY UPPER BODY AND x CLAW WERE FOUND. Date: 2006-07-18, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N629DW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: RED-SHOULDERED HAWK, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = OCFC (PIC JEREMY LOWE) Date: 2006-07-18, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N524UA, Flight: 588, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Flt Sfty Engineer D Zabawa
Remarks: BIRD INGESTED DUIRNG ""LANDING"". (ASSUME ZERO FEET AGL). NO DMG NOTED. FOLLOWING FLT DELAYED. Date: 2006-07-13, Time: Day (15:42), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N731WJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HAWKS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Arpt Ops & Atct C Galvin & J Johnston
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPT & xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) OPER = DONALD MCHONE ACCORDING TO N# REG ** EMAILED C GALVIN FOR HAWK SP, NO REPLY RECEIVED. Remarks: SML HAWK . NO REPTD DMG. Date: 2006-07-03, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Aloha Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N741AL, Flight: 481, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Flt Sfty R Brice
Remarks: SUSPECT BIRD STRIKE FOUND ON POST FLT WALK AROUND IN SNA ON RT WING TE FLAP OCCURED ON ARRIVAL SNA. Date: 2006-06-12, Time: Day (13:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N967AN, Flight: 709, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME x, SAME AS # SEEN. Date: 2006-05-28, Time: Day (19:53), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 650, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPT Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE REPTD AT T/D. NO DMG REPTD. Date: 2006-05-16, Time: Day (09:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N763SK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr A Adkinson (2006-05-16)
Date: 2006-05-06, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N792SW, Flight: 2782, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Capt C Leach
Remarks: SAW SML BIRD FLYING L TO RT TOWARD RWY DURING T/O ROLL. IT DISAPPEARED ABOVE THE WINDSHLD BUT THE SOUND OF A FAINT IMPACT WAS HEARD. FOUND BIRD HAD GLANCED OFF FUSELAGE LEAVING A SMALL MARK. Date: 2006-05-05, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N594UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Fod Dept B Scancarello (2006-06-06)
Remarks: CREW REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON SHORT FINAL TO CAPT'S Lx WINDOW/RADOME AREA. MX CLEANED WINDSHLD. x MAN HR. Date: 2006-05-01, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Aloha Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N740AL, Flight: 468, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Flt Sfty R Brice
Date: 2006-03-05, Time: Night (21:48), Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N527UA, Flight: 485, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Fod Dept & Grnd Sfty B Scancarello & C Gonzales (2006-04-11)
Back to topComments: SOURCE = TWO AIRLINE REPTS Remarks: SML BIRD HIT L SIDE OF RADOME ON FINAL. x MAN HR FOR INSPN. 2005 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 2005-11-18, Time: Day (09:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1113, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 1L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: WESTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr A Adkinson (2005-11-18)
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & WESTERN PACIFIC REGION Remarks: STRUCK SEVERAL BIRDS ON DEPRT. FLT CONTD. FOUND x CARCASS. Date: 2005-11-09, Time: Night (22:18), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N769AS, Flight: 94, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Arpt Ops & Atct R Villani
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx), DAILY REPT & WESTERN-PACIFIC REGION Remarks: MULTIPLE BIRDSTRIKES ON SHORT FINAL. VIZ SMEAR ON L SIDE FUSELAGE x"" BEHIND NOSE CONE. Date: 2005-10-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: DUCKS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops R Givens
Remarks: CARCASS SHOWS NO SIGN OF IMPACT WITH MOVING OBJECT. TIME FOUND xxxx. REPTD AS DUCK/WATERFOWL Date: 2005-10-27, Time: Night (18:52), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N3610E, Remains Collected: No, Location: 6 MI SW OF ARPT, Miles From Airport: 6,00 mi, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Faa E Louie
Comments: OPER = ORANGE COUNTY FLYERS INC SOURCE = WEST-PACIFIC BIRDSTRIKE REPT & DAILY REPT Remarks: STRIKE OCCURRED IN PRACTICE AREA x MILES SW OF ARPT. DMG REPTD TO WINDSHLD. NO INJURIES. Date: 2005-08-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 1L/19R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN KESTREL, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: A Adkinson
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON RWY WITH TRAUMATIC INJURY Date: 2005-07-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 1L/19R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN KESTREL, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofc A Adkinson
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY WITH TRAUMATIC INJURY. Date: 2005-07-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BLACK SKIMMER, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops R Villani
Remarks: CARCASS REPTD TO TWR. FOUND ON xxR N OF TWY F INTXN AND L OF CENTERLINE. TIME xxxx. NIGHT. Date: 2005-07-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EUROPEAN STARLING, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops A Adkinson
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY Date: 2005-05-11, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N558UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Fod Dept B Scancarello (2005-06-14)
Remarks: HIT F/O'S SIDE WINDOW AFTER T/O. NO DMG. Date: 2005-04-03, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N346NB, Flight: 305, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3300 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Flt Sfty T Tilbury
Remarks: ON FINAL, SML BIRD HIT RT SIDE RADOME AND SLID UP F/O'S WINDOW AND OVER TOP. ENGS NORMAL. NOSE AND WINDSHLD WERE CLEANED. NO DMG. Date: 2005-03-29, Time: Night (21:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Aloha Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N742AL, Flight: 484, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Flt Sfty & Capt R Brice & Ms
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) Remarks: DOWNWIND TO xxL, HEARD A LOUD THUMP ON LWR L SIDE FUSELAGE. NO DMG. FOUND EVIDENCE OF BIRDSTRIKE AFTER LDG. Date: 2005-01-18, Time: Day (09:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-10 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops T Swing (2005-01-18)
Comments: OPER = AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT Date: 2005-01-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19r, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops B Anderson (2005-01-08)
Back to topComments: STRIKE REPTD AS xxxx I CALLED TO CHECK ON YEAR IT WAS xxxx Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON xxR @ TWY G. NO OUTSIDE APPEARANCE OF DMG. NO STRIKES REPTD. FOUND AT xxxx, DAY. OVERCAST, RAIN. 2004 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 2004-11-08, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N542UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Fod Dept B Scancarello (2005-01-07)
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE REPTD FROM FLT CREW. MX INSPN. NO DMG. Date: 2004-10-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BARN OWL, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr C Manning (2004-10-29)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx, DAY ON W SIDE OF RWY BY TWY F INTXN. NO CLOUD. Date: 2004-10-06, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1481, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Capt R Haley
Remarks: BIRD INGESTION APPARENTLY ON APCH. NO DMG. Date: 2004-09-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN KESTREL, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops D Van Bibber
Remarks: CARCAS WAS FOUND JUST OFF RWY xxR ON TWY G. xxxx, DAWN. Date: 2004-07-13, Time: Day (14:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N27222, Flight: 387, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CROWS, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr C Galvin
Remarks: HIT RT SIDE Nx DMG. Date: 2004-05-19, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N665AW, Flight: 652, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Admin Asst F Ward
Remarks: DEPTR AND ARRIVAL NORMAL. AFTER SHUTDOWN ON POSTFLT, FOUND SML GROUP OF FEATHERS ATTACHED TO RT SIDE OF A/C. APPEARED TO BE A PARAKEET. MX CLEANED. NO DMG. Date: 2004-04-21, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N451UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Fod Dept B Scancarello (2004-05-12)
Remarks: CREW REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON LDG LWR L SIDE RADOME. NO DMG. Date: 2004-03-29, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N724SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 8000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: 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: NO DMG. BLACK BIRD SIZE. Date: 2004-02-13, Time: Night (20:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-55 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N235HR, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: RED-TAILED HAWK, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops C Galvin
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = NEWPORT FEDERAL (PAUL STRAUSS) Remarks: BIRD HIT LE OF L ENG. PARTIALLY INGESTED. REMAINS FOUND ON RWY xxR. PHOTOS TAKEN. Date: 2004-01-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: WESTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops B Anderson
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY AT xxxx. DAY. SOME CLOUD. NO PRECIP Date: 2004-01-07, Time: Day (10:59), 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: N640A, Flight: 249, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19L, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: RED-TAILED HAWK, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Capt R Friedrich
Back to topComments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) Remarks: BIRD CAME FROM RT SIDE OF RWY, GLANCED OFF LWR FWD FUSELAGE & WAS KILLED BY HITTING RT MAIN GEAR SIDE BRACE. RWY WAS CLOSED WHILE ARPT REMOVED BIRD PARTS FROM RWY. PHOTOS. 2003 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 2003-10-28, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N828UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Fod Mgr A Orosz (2003-12-11)
Remarks: LDG FLARE. INSPN OF ENG. NO DMG. CLEANED. BIRD DID NOT ENTER CORE. Date: 2003-10-14, Time: Day (07:28), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPT Remarks: REPTD BIRDSTRIKE AFTER DEPTR. NO DMG RETPD. PILOT ELECTED TO CONT FLT. Date: 2003-10-14, Time: Day (09:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N704SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PIGEON? Date: 2003-09-23, Time: Day (09:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N939AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BLACKBIRDS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2003-09-01, Time: Day (10:27), Operator: Aloha Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 483, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report, Written By: Sct Jourbert
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPT Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE REPTD ON CLIMBOUT. FLT CONTD TO MAUI Date: 2003-08-05, Time: Day (17:27), 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: N726TW, Flight: 2887, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SONG SPARROW, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Sna Atct & Arpt Ops R Strickland
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (INTERNET xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) & DAILY REPT Remarks: TWR REPT SAID LANDING ROLL. OPS SAID APPCH. N DMG. Date: 2003-06-29, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: AFTER ROTATION, AROUND xxx AGL, A MED SIZED BIRD HIT UNDERSIDE OF FUSELAGE. INSPN FOUND NO INDICATION OF STRIKE. Date: 2003-06-20, Time: Night (20:11), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N534UA, Flight: 1471, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BARN OWL, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Arpt Ops & Fod Mgr R Strickland & A Orosz
Comments: SOURCE= xxxx-x (INTERNET xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & AIRLINE Remarks: HIT LWR FUSELAGE OR LDG GEAR AREA. ARPT FOUND OWLN ON RWY AND IT SURVIVED ANS WAS GIVEN TO ANIMAL CONTROL. NO DMG. Date: 2003-06-16, Time: Night (21:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N433LV, Flight: 1784, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: DOMESTIC CAT, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops T Swing (2003-06-20)
Remarks: FERAL CAT. Date: 2003-05-16, Time: Night (22:11), Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1025, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Daily Report, Written By: Sna Atct J Meloon
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPT Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON CAPT'S WINDSHLD ON x-MILE FINAL. NO DMG REPTD. Date: 2003-04-18, Time: Night (23:16), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-310 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N415FE, Flight: 1258, Remains Collected: No, Location: 41 DME NE SXL VOR, Above Ground: 12400 ft, Miles From Airport: 41,00 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Flt Sfty N Baum (2003-04-21)
Remarks: INSPN. NO DMG. Date: 2003-03-08, Time: Night (21:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N388NB, Flight: 393, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: OWLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr S Preiser (2003-03-10)
Remarks: WHITE OWL. NO DMG. HIT L SIDE BELOW COCKPIT WINDOW. Date: 2003-01-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: WESTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr T Swing
Back to topRemarks: FOUND DURING DAY. NO CLOUD 2002 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 2002-11-25, Time: Day (07:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N733UW, Flight: 141, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: KILLDEER, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops R Givens (2002-11-25)
Remarks: UNKN IF ANY DMG CAUSED TO A/C. Date: 2002-11-04, Time: Night (19:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N840AE, Flight: 3385, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: RED-TAILED HAWK, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops R Villani (2002-11-04)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD A POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE AFTER LDG. APPROX xxx' S OF TWY F. NO DMG. REMAINS WERE REMOVED FROM RWY. Date: 2002-10-22, Time: Day (09:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-36 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8259A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19L, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GREAT BLUE HERON, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 300 h, Other Costs: $368, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops R Strickland (2002-10-22)
Comments: OPER = JIM CARPENTER Remarks: L MAIN LDG GEAR DOOR HAD MINOR DMG. Date: 2002-10-02, Time: Day (07:37), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N404WN, Flight: 1917, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: WESTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops B Anderson (2002-10-03)
Remarks: NO DMG. x CARCASS FOUND ON RWY Date: 2002-09-24, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: H335AW, Flight: 663, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: RT STABILIZER LEADING EDGE HAD A x"" BY x"" ROUND DENT x/xx"" DEEP. NO REMAINS. Date: 2002-09-19, Time: Day (21:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N656AW, Flight: 257, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10700 ft, Speed: 275 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: STRIKE BELOW RADOME, NO DMG. Date: 2002-09-07, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N503UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 46000 h, Other Costs: $56497, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Fod Mgr, Ops Ofcr A Orosz, R Givens (2002-09-07)
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE & xxxx-x (INTERNET xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) Remarks: STRIKE AT ROTATION. ENG INDICATIONS NORMAL. #x FWD BRAKE HAD DEAD BIRD STTUCK IN FWD STATOR AREA. FAN TIP ACOUSTIC LINER DMGD AT SEVERAL POSITIONS. REPLACED x FAN BLADE SETS. BORESCOPED. FAN CASE RUBSTRIP DAMAGED. OK TO CONTD xx FLT HRS. Date: 2002-09-07, Time: Day (08:17), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N543UA, Flight: 404, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: PIGEONS, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 46000 h, Other Costs: $56497, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Ops Ofcr & Fod Mgr R Givens & A Orosz (2002-09-07)
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE & xxxx-x (INTERNET xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON LDG GEAR DURING ROTATION. ENG INDICATIONS NORMAL. #x ENG FAN BLADES BENT BTWN ROOT AND MID SPAN DUE TO BIRD STRIKE. BORESCOPED. FAN TIP ACOUSTIC LINER DMGD N SEVERAL PLACES. REMOVED BIRD FROM #x FWD BRAKE STATOR AREA. FAN CASE RUBSTRIP WAS DMGD. OK TO CONTD xx FLT HRS. Date: 2002-09-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY H, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN KESTREL, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops R Givens (2002-09-01)
Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON TWY H ADJ TO RWY xxR AT xxxx, DAY. Date: 2002-08-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops S Preiser (2002-08-30)
Remarks: FOUND DURING AFTERNOON AFTER PILOT REPTD CARCASS. Date: 2002-08-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN KESTREL, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops B Anderson (2002-08-25)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx, DAY. PILOT REPTD SEEING A DEAD BIRD ON RWY. BIRD WAS PICKED UP INTACT, WITH APPARENT BROKEN NECK. Date: 2002-08-18, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N525SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt C Smith (2002-08-18)
Remarks: BIRD HIT JUST ABOVE CAPT'S WINDSCREEN. MX INSPN FOUND NO DMG. Date: 2002-08-04, Time: Day (11:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: EXPERIMENTAL, Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19L, Speed: 30 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: FOX SPARROW, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops T Swing (2002-08-04)
Comments: OPER = ORANGE COUNTY FLT CENTER INTERNET xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx Remarks: A/C = DIAMOND DAxx-Cx Date: 2002-07-21, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N851UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Fod Mgr A Orosz (2002-08-09)
Remarks: FINAL APCH. BIRD HIT F/O'S WINDHSLD. NO DMG. Date: 2002-06-29, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N166AW, Flight: 268, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Flt Sfty E Guy (2002-07-09)
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (INTERNET xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) & EMAIL Remarks: # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME x. x FAN BLADS BENT. NO REMAINS. FLT CONTD AS NORMAL. Date: 2002-06-28, Time: Day (18:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N166AW, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops R Strickland (2002-06-28)
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS (INTERNET xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) Remarks: NO DMG REPTD BY CREW JUST AFTER STRKE. HOWEVER AFTER FLT LANDED, FOUND x (x MINOR) DAMAGED FAN BLADES. ALL ENG SYSTEMS WERE NORMAL. CONTD SHORT FLT. Date: 2002-06-14, Time: Day (11:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-90-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 659, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD HIT NOSE WHEEL LDG GEAR. NO DMG. Date: 2002-06-08, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N525UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Parked, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Fod Mgr A Orosz (2002-07-25)
Remarks: #x ENG HAD BIRD STRKE AT IDLE AFTER PUSHBACK. INSPN FOUND BIRD DID NOT GO THRU CORE. NO DMG. CLEANED. Date: 2002-05-12, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N961AN, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Flt Sfty T Smart (2002-08-20)
Date: 2002-05-03, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N352AW, Flight: 486, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HIT L OTBD LEADING EDGE. NO DMG. Date: 2002-05-01, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N173AW, Flight: 0146, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 2400 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT L SIDE FUSELAGE JUST BELOW PITOT TUBE. NO REMAINS. Date: 2002-04-22, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N313AW, Flight: 145, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN CROW, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: L Maynes (2002-05-16)
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x REPORTS INTERNET xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx Remarks: BIRD HIT L MAIN GEAR DOOR T LINK. NO DMG. BIRD ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA xxx. Date: 2002-04-22, Time: Night (21:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N700GS, Flight: 690, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Location: 5 MI FINAL, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Miles From Airport: 5,00 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr B Fischer (2002-04-22)
Remarks: FLT FROM OAK. NO DMG OR REMAINS SEEN BY MX. CAPT DAVIS IN COMMAND Date: 2002-04-20, Time: Day (08:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N619AS, Flight: 482, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BARN SWALLOW, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Office B Anderson (2002-04-20)
Date: 2002-02-12, Time: Day (15:56), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N315AW, Flight: 0139, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Arpt Ops, Mx Supv & Atct Preiser & Macionski
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPT & THREE xxxx-x REPTS (INTERNET xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx Remarks: BIRDS WERE INGESTED INTO THE GAS GENERATOR. BORESCOPE REQD BUT DEFERRABLE FOR xx CYLES OR xx HRS.. CHECKED AVM VIBRATION. NO DMG NOTED. BIRD ENTERED HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSOR. Date: 2002-02-05, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N328AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: IN LDG FLARE Date: 2002-02-04, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N328AA, Flight: 668, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: KILLDEER, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Asi,Faa, Arpt Ops, Atct S Preiser, R Stockton, Paul, (2002-02-06)
Comments: SOURCE = x xxxx-x (INTERNET xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) AND DAILY REPT Remarks: SHORT FINAL Date: 2002-01-07, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N545UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Fod Mgr A Orosz
Back to topRemarks: POSSIBLE BIRD STRIKE DEPARTING SNA. BOTH ENGS OK. INSPN. NO DMG. FLT DELAYED x.x MAN HRS 2001 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 2001-09-23, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N302AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 124 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT Cx DISK ON #x ENG BELOW MIDSPAN AND WAS INGESTED. INSPN. INGESTION. Date: 2001-09-09, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N527UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Fod Mgr A Orosz
Remarks: BIRD HIT ABOVE COCKPIT. CLEANED. NO DMG. INSPN. Date: 2001-08-09, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N627AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN KESTREL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops S Preiser (2001-08-09)
Remarks: FLT xxx. BLOOD ON NOSE CONE AND TOP OF #x ENG COWLING. NO DMG. PHOTO ATTACHED SHOWS BIRD WAS NOT A RED-TAILED HAWK AS REPTD, BUT A KESTRAL. Date: 2001-08-04, Time: Day, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N306AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Awp Phx Cmo & Maint Supv T Monroe & A Macionski
Comments: SOURCE = EMAIL FROM ED CLEARY & xxxx-x Remarks: MAINT FOUND BIRD STRIKE ON LH INBD MID AND AFT FLAPS OTBD AREA CAUSING AFT FLAP ACTUATING MECHANISM TO DISENGAGE ALLOWING AFT FLAP TO NOT FULLY RETRACT. ERIC JACKSON AT RAL FSDO IS INVESTIGATING INCIDENT. FLEET MGR DOES NOT THINK BIRD STRIKE CAUSED THE PROBLEM. FLT MADE AN EMERGENCY LDG AT ONT, NOT DESTINATION ARPT. DUE TO A FLAP PROBLEM. EXCESSIVE AILERON AND RUDDER TRIM NEEDED TO MAINTIAN WINGS LEVEL. FLT xxx SANTA ANA TO LAS VEGAS DECLARED AN EMERGENCY DUE TO A FLAP PROBLEM AND DIVERTED TO ONT. Date: 2001-05-28, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N418UA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Fod Mgr A Orosz
Remarks: ON FINAL. LWR RHS RADOME. UNEVENTFUL LDG. MAINT CLEANED & INSPCTD IMPACT AREA AND REST OF A/C. NO DMG. Date: 2001-05-25, Time: Dusk, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N939AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ca Kabala (2001-05-25)
Date: 2001-05-17, Time: Day (18:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N3610E, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN CROW, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Ops Ofcr & Faa R Sholden & E Louie
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AWP WILDLF HAZARDSOPER = ORANGE CO. FLYERS Date: 2001-04-17, Time: Night (22:11), Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N350NA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Flt Sfty & Sna Atct B Bachand
Back to topComments: SOURCE = AIRLINE & DAILY REPT Remarks: CREW SAW BIRD HIT JUST ABOVE RADOME ON RHS. INSPN. NO DMG. FLT xxx 2000 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 2000-12-18, Time: Day (11:00), Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N786AS, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Flt Sfty C Hurst
Comments: MFG NO xxxxxx SOURCE = ENG MANU & WESTRN/PACIFIC WILDLIFE HAZARDS Remarks: SAW A FLOCK, INGESTED x BIRD. FLT WAS DIVERTED TO LAX. NO BLADES DAMAGED. Date: 2000-11-05, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N157AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 6300 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CAUSED INTERIOR DELAM OF RADOME. SMALL MATTER PASSED THRU BYPASS. INGESTION. Date: 2000-10-07, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N541UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Fod Mgr A Orosz
Remarks: HIT F/O WINDSHLD. INSPN. Date: 2000-09-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops B Anderson
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY AT xxxx Date: 2000-09-26, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N175AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Tech J Molloy (2000-09-26)
Remarks: #x ENG INLET COWL. BIRD WAS HIT ON DESCENT, APCH OR LDG Date: 2000-09-01, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-90-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N905RA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-08-28, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N313AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-07-10, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N331AW, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 175 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: A & P Mechanic Bryan M (2000-07-10)
Remarks: GULL OR PIGEON. HIT ON TOP OF FWD FUSELAGE BETWN WINDOWS Date: 2000-07-08, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N813AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-06-10, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N545UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Fod Mgr A Orosz
Remarks: FOUND BIRD STRIKE ON TOP FUSELAGE ABOVE DOOR ONE RT. REMOVED. Date: 2000-05-11, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N308AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt G Pepovec (2000-05-11)
Remarks: ON DESCENT FELT ""THUD"". POST FLT INSN FOUND REMAINS x OCLOCK POSITION OF RADOME. Date: 2000-05-09, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N564UA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Fod Mgr A Orosz
Remarks: BIRD HIT Lx WINDOW. INSPN. Date: 2000-04-29, Time: Night (20:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N572UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Arpt Ops & Fod Mgr J Herrmann & A Orosz
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON CAPT'S SIDE JUST BELOW WIPER BLADES IN FINAL APCH. CLEANED. Date: 2000-04-20, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N154AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-03-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops B Anderson (2000-03-18)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx, DAY. NO SIGNIF DMG TO BIRD. Date: 2000-02-09, Time: Day (15:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N529MC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Faa Fsi & Arpt Ops E Louie & B Anderson
Comments: SOURCE = WEST/PACIFIC WILDLF HAZARDS & xxxx-x Remarks: x BIRDS STRUCK. x DEAD, x INJURED. Date: 2000-01-26, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N611AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: RED-TAILED HAWK, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 1500 h, Other Costs: $1954, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr W Mcdonald (2000-01-26)
Back to topRemarks: DMG TO AIRGROUND INDICATING SENSOR LOCATED ON L MAIN LDG GEAR. ESTIMATED COST x,xxx- x,xxx. 1999 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 1999-12-21, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-35 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N686Q, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Beyl (1999-12-21)
Comments: OPER = ALEUTIAN AIR LTD Remarks: A/C DEPTD BEFORE I COULD SPEAK WITH THE PILOT Date: 1999-11-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: OWLS, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops J Herrmann (1999-11-27)
Remarks: x PIECES WERE RECOVERED AT xxxx LCL NIGHT Date: 1999-11-25, Time: Day (08:34), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N509SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HAWKS, 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: 10000 h, Repair Costs: $5000, Other Costs: $13413, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Arpt Ops, Capt & Ge Anderson, Ledbetter & Hurst (1999-12-01)
Comments: GE#xxxxxx SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS & ENG MANU Remarks: FLT xxx.BIRD INGESTED. ENG SOUND INCREASED TO A HIGHER PITCH. x FAN BLADES DMGD. A/C WAS FERRIED TO PHX FOR FURTHER MAINT. Date: 1999-11-07, Time: Day (13:32), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N706US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: WESTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 109952 h, Other Costs: $147480, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Arpt Ops & Dispatch S Preiser & E Rinestine (1999-11-07)
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x & DAILY REPT APPLIC. Remarks: FLT xxx. ENG VIB AFTER INGESTING BIRD(S). THRUST REDUCED. DIVERTED TO LAX. MECH REPLACED x BLADES. A/C DEPARTED THE NEXT DAY. x BIRD FOUND ON RWY. PHOTO SENT, LOOKS LIKE MEADOWLARK. (NOT SURE THIS IS WHAT WAS INGESTED) Date: 1999-10-31, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N801UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Fod Mgr A Orosz
Remarks: POSSIBLE BIRD STRIKE DURING LDG GEAR RETRACTION AFTER T/O. FOUND NO STRIKE EVIDENCE. Date: 1999-10-21, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N561UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Fod Mgr A Orosz
Remarks: BIRD HIT ABOVE F/O WINDOW. Date: 1999-10-14, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N445UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Fod Mgr A Orosz
Remarks: SML BLOOD STAIN ON RADOME Date: 1999-09-27, Time: Day (08:58), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N156AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Location: 1 MI FINAL, Above Ground: 100 ft, Miles From Airport: 1,00 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Mechanic & Faa R Wilson & E Louie (1999-09-27)
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & WEST-PACIFIC BIRD/WILDLF DATA Remarks: FLT xxx. NO DMG NOTED. Date: 1999-09-26, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N560UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Fod Mgr A Orosz
Remarks: POSSIBLE BIRD STRIKE ON NOSE GEAR. NO EVIDENCE FOUND. Date: 1999-07-13, Time: Day (10:02), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N570AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN CROW, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr R Villani (1999-07-13)
Remarks: TWR INFORMED OPS THAT FLT xxx REPTD TO LOCAL DEPTR CONTROL OF A BIRD STRIKE WHILE CLIMBING OUT FROM RWY xxR. NO DMG REPTD. PER SNA ATCT. REMAINS OF CROW FOUND ABOUT xxx FT INSIDE RWY xxR PAVED SAFETY AREA. Date: 1999-04-12, Time: Night (14:32), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N772AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SPARROWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr C Galvin (1999-04-12)
Remarks: UNSURE WHERE BIRD HIT A/C. MECH SAW NO SIGNS OF IMPACT. x BIRD WAS FOUND INTACT. Date: 1999-04-02, Time: Night (19:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N443UP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Back to top1998 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 1998-12-20, Time: Day (13:08), Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Report Type: PACIR, Written By: Sna Rowland
Remarks: FLT xxx HIT A BIRD. NO DAMAGE REPTD. FLT CONTD. Date: 1998-12-15, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N332AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS DURING WALK AROUND MAINT INSPN. Date: 1998-08-28, Time: Night, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N156AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1998-08-05, Time: Day (15:55), Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-35 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N521Q, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Struck: 1, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = WEST. PACIFIC REPT Remarks: STRUCK PIGEON WHILE TAXIING ON TWY C. NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE. Date: 1998-07-17, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N624AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BLACKBIRDS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt Gw Berg (1998-07-17)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE Date: 1998-06-28, Time: Dusk (19:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N412UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Coord Matthew Beyl (1998-07-28)
Remarks: TWR REPTS FLT xxxx HIT A BIRD ON DEPTR. I REMOVED A SMALL, SPARROW-TYPE BIRD FROM xxR & ""G"", NO DAMAGE WAS REPTD TO THE A/C. Date: 1998-04-16, Time: Night (20:22), Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Report Type: PACIR, Written By: Sna Atct Zimmerman
Remarks: FLT xxx STRUCK A BIRD WHEN ON x-MI FINAL. NO REPTD DAMAGE. Date: 1998-02-16, Time: Dusk, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N769AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Coor S Preiser (1998-02-16)
Remarks: NO VERBAL WARNING AT TIME OF T/O. AKA FLT xxx TO SEA. TIME = xxxxLCL Date: 1998-01-06, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: DOMESTIC CAT, Report Type: Airport Report
Back to topRemarks: FOUND ON RWY. 1997 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 1997-11-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N909AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HAWKS, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Coordinator Susie Preiser (1997-11-27)
Remarks: DAMAGE TO #x ENG BLADES. POSSIBLE RED-TAIL HAWK Date: 1997-11-18, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N347NW, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: DUCKS, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: T Alge
Comments: GE# xxxxxx SOURCE = ENG MANU & NEWS ARTICLE Remarks: FLT xxx INGESTED A PINTAIL DUCK. INCREASED VIBRATION #x ENG. MANY FAN BLADES DAMAGED. NEWS ARTICLE SAYS A/C WAS FORCED TO RETURN TO SNA MINUTES AFTER ITS DEPTR. WHNE PILOTS HEARD A NOISE IN TH RT ENG. PAX WERE RE-RUTED TO OTHER FLTS. BIRD ID BY ROXIE @ SMITHSONIAN. Date: 1997-11-16, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N52364, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Speed: 40 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv S. Thomas (1997-11-16)
Comments: OPERATOR = ROYAL AVIATOIN Remarks: NO DAMAGE. TIME = xxxx LCL. Date: 1997-11-15, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N347NW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - LARGE, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 300000 h, Repair Costs: $800000, Other Costs: $426733, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Mgr Airside Ops & Sna Atct J Rountree & Todd Curtis
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, PACIR, WEST. PACIFIC WILDLF HAZARDS, BOEING & NEWS ARTICLE Remarks: FLT xxx. TIME = xxxxLCL. INGESTED A BIRD DURING T/O ROLL. EMERGENCY DECLARED. ENG VIBRATION. ENG CAUGHT FIRE, RETD TO SNA, TOWED TO GATE. xx OCCUPANTS DEPLANED NORMALLY. ENG CHANGE COMPLETED AT SNA. BIRD ENTERED AIRSTREAM, HIT BLADES ON STARBOARD FAN WHICH BROKE OR BENT ALL BLADES CAUSING DAMAGE TO COWLING & SYSTEM BEHIND THE FAN. A/C LANDED W/O INCIDENT. NO INJURIES. Date: 1997-10-17, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Report Type: Airline Report
Remarks: FLT xxxx HAD A BIRD STRIKE. NO DAMAGE FOUND. # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME x. Date: 1997-10-16, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Reno Air, Aircraft: MD-90-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N903RA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Sna Atct Hamilton (1997-10-16)
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR Remarks: RENO xxx. TIME = xxxx PDT. NO REPTS OF DAMAGE. Date: 1997-06-27, Time: Day, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Sna Roland
Comments: SOURCE = PACIR Remarks: FLT xx STRUCK A BIRD ON DEPTR RWY AT SNA. PILOT DIVERTED TO LAX W/O INCIDENT. TIME = xxxx LCL. NO REPTD DAMAGE. Date: 1997-06-10, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Report Type: Other
Back to topComments: SOURCE = WEST. PACIFIC WILDLF HAZARDS Remarks: FLT xxxx HAD A BIRD STRIKE AT xxxx PDT. NO DAMAGE REPTD. 1996 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 1996-10-25, Time: Day, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N47048, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = WEST. PACIFIC WILDLF HAZARDSOPERATOR = PIC AIRCRAFT LEASING Remarks: NO REPTD DAMAGE. TIME = xxxxPDT. Date: 1996-10-08, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N608AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: RED-TAILED HAWK, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Capt, Ops & Atct J Boyle,Chris G. & Sheri
Comments: SOURCE = TWx xxxx-x REPTS & PACIR & ENG MANU Remarks: FLTxxxx INGESTED A BIRD IN #x ENG. x FAN BLADES VISIBLY DAMAGED, TOTAL OF x-x BLADES REPLACED. ENG HAD TO BE REPLACED FINALLY. RETRIEVED FEATHERS & COWLING INSULATION. A/C RETD TO GATE. TIME = xxx LCL Date: 1996-08-10, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer, Written By: Engineer J Reed
Remarks: ENG # NOT REPTD, ASSUME x. # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME x. INGESTION Date: 1996-07-20, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N516AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NEVER SAW BIRD. IMPACT & SPLAT ON CAPT'S WINDOW, UPPER RT CORNER. NO EFFECT. Date: 1996-06-09, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Westair Commuter, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURIES. Date: 1996-04-29, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N783AS, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer, Written By: T Alge
Comments: GE CASE #xxxxxx Remarks: BIRD INGESTED INTO #x ENG CORE. UNKN IF DAMAGE. Date: 1996-03-23, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 950 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt E Schnelle
Back to topRemarks: NO DAMAGE. PART OF A/C STRUCK NOT REPTD. 1995 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 1995-12-18, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-421 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: 26585, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Mgr, Atct J Thorstenson (1995-12-19)
Comments: OPERTOR = PACAIR INC. Remarks: NO DAMAGE REPTD. Date: 1995-11-12, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE FOUND ON POST FLT INSPN. Date: 1995-11-02, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-50 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 70AF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 30 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Area Supv S Thomas (1995-11-02)
Comments: OPERATOR = AIRFLITE, INC Date: 1995-10-18, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N174AW, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer, Written By: T Alge
Comments: GE CASE # xxxxxx Remarks: x BIRD INGESTED, NO ENG DAMAGE. Date: 1995-09-02, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N612AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Other, Effect On Flight: ENGINE SHUT DOWN, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Engineer J Reed
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ENG MANU Remarks: LRG FLOCK PIGEONS WERE INGESTED BY BOTH ENGS. AT LEAST xx WERE INGESTED IN #x ENG & SOME IN #x ENG. SHUT DOWN #x & ABTD T/O x/x OF WAY DOWN RWY. A/C PERFORMED WELL & STOPPED WELL BEFORE END OF RWY. ARFF ESCORTED A/C TO GATE. SMOKE FROM #x ENG. CAPT NOT SURE IF OTHER AREAS WERE HIT. EXTENT OF DAMAGE NOT REPTD, ASSUME TO BE SUBSTANTIAL. Date: 1995-08-28, Time: Day, 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: N636AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt M Mc Millon (1995-08-28)
Date: 1995-08-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N96378, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Acting Asst Air Traffic Mgr S Thomas (1995-08-25)
Comments: OPERATOR = SUNRISE AVIATION Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKING BIRDS AFTER LANDING. THEY WERE NOT OBSERVED PRIOR TO THAT. NO DAMAGE OR INJURY. Date: 1995-08-11, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N618AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Speed: 131 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BLACKBIRDS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Flt Dispat, Sct & Eng Manu Schwartz, Simmons & J Reed (1995-08-11)
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR & ENG MANU Remarks: FLT xxxx SCHEDULED FROM SANTA ANNA, CA TO PITTSBURGH, PA INGESTED BIRD ON DEPARTURE. DIVERTED TO LAX. POWER PULLED BACK. TIME = xxxxPDT. EXTENT OF DAMAGE NOT REPTD. Date: 1995-08-03, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: FALCONS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK Date: 1995-07-29, Time: Day, Sky: Some 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: 19R, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - LARGE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT xxx HAD NO DAMAGE, NO DEVIATION FROM ROUTE. TYPE OF BIRDS AND POINT OF STRIKE . Date: 1995-07-16, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N783AS, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer, Written By: T Alge
Comments: GE CASE #xxxxxx Remarks: NO DAMAGE. BIRD INGESTED. Date: 1995-05-13, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N169AW, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer, Written By: T Alge
Comments: GE CASE #xxxxxx Remarks: BIRD INGESTED INTO ENG. VIBRATION. MANY BLADES DAMAGED. Date: 1995-03-23, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Back to topRemarks: FLT xxxx. DAMAGE TO A/C UNKN., ASSUME NONE. 1994 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 1994-10-17, Time: Day, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: MERLIN IV (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: PACIR, Written By: Sct Tom
Remarks: FLTxxx. TIME = xxxxLCL. SNA-MRY RETD TO SNA DUE TO BIRD STRIKE. DAMAGE UNKN. LANDED W/O INCIDENT. Date: 1994-06-22, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N314AW, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer, Written By: T Alge
Back to topRemarks: ON FINAL APCH. x FAN BLADE DAMAGED. 1993 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 1993-09-07, Time: Night, 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: N686AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE Date: 1993-07-28, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT xxx Date: 1993-07-02, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N500TB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = TIM STEVENS/VAUGN CARMEN LEASING Date: 1993-04-28, Time: Night, 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: N629AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt S Brownell (1993-04-28)
Remarks: HEARD NOISE. FOUND BLOOD ON RADOME. NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. Date: 1993-03-08, Time: Night (21:09), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 650, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 650 ft, Speed: 136 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - LARGE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Satc S Thomas (1993-03-08)
Back to topComments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & FAA AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT/INCIDENT FORM (UPDATED x/x/xx WITH FAA REPT) Remarks: POSSIBLY HAWK. ON DEPT. OBSERVED BIRD PRIOR TO STRIKE. STRUCK TOP OF COWLING ON RT ENG., ENG. VIBRATED BUT CAPT ELECTED NOT TO SHUT DOWN AND PROCEED TO LAX INSTEAD OF LAS (ORIG DEST.) CAPT. WD GRIFFIN ADVISED PRELIM FINDINGS INDICATED xST STAGE COMPRESSOR FAN BENT. PARTIAL BIRD REMAINS FOUND AT EDGE OF RY xxR AT TWY GOLF. 1992 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 1992-12-06, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N666A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt Robert H. Moore (1992-12-07)
Date: 1992-09-15, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Wings West, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: 309AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 8000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Maint. Control Barry T. O'Donovan (1992-09-15)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. Date: 1992-09-11, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: 5532M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19L, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Other, Written By: Area Supv Susan Thomas (1992-09-11)
Comments: OPERATOR = SUNRISE AVIATION (RON DAHLQUIST)SOURCE = FAA FORM xxxx Remarks: x GULLS WERE SEEN x SECOND BEFORE STRIKE PILOT ADDED POWER TO CLIMB BUT COULD NOT AVERT. NO DAMAGE/INJURY. Date: 1992-09-05, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-30 TWIN COMANCHE (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1NT, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Other, Written By: Atct Johnny Mccracken (1992-09-05)
Comments: SOURCE = FAA FORM xxxxOPERATOR = LARRY SKERKER Remarks: NO DAMAGE Date: 1992-06-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Westair Commuter, Aircraft: BA-146-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Area Supv Pat Risner (1992-06-27)
Remarks: FLT xxx. PART OF A/C STRUCK UNKN, DAMAGE UNKN. Date: 1992-01-09, Time: Day, 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: 628AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: DOVES, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt M.C. Hanna (1992-01-11)
Back to topRemarks: RT SIDE RADOME. 1991 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 1991-09-25, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9566B, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Other
Comments: OPERATOR = ERIC RHOADS SOURCE = FAA xxxx Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO DAMAGE/INJURY. TIME = xxxxGMT. Date: 1991-08-30, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt Jeff Gray (1991-08-30)
Remarks: BIRD ADVISORY WAS ON ATIS INFORMATION QUEBEC, NOT WARNED BY CONTROLLER. DAMAGE TO A/C BUT PART DAMAGED NOT REPTD. TIME = xxxxZ. HIT x BIRDS. Date: 1991-08-14, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-150 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N66181, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19L, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 200 h, Other Costs: $339, Report Type: Other
Comments: OPERATOR = ERIK ACKER SOURCE = FAA FORM xxxx Remarks: SPINNER CONE ON PROP AMOUNT OF DAMAGE . SAW A HAWK MOVE AWAY FROM A/C ON T/O ROLL. THEN SAW xx-xx PIGEONS, OF WHICH x WERE HIT. WAS DOING TOUCH & GO'S. CHANGED TO FULL STOP, RETD TO PARKING. Date: 1991-06-26, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 30 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Satcs Jane M. Coe (1991-06-26)
Remarks: HIT LE OF WING. NO DAMAGE. x PIGEONS. FLT xxx. TIME = xxxxZ. Date: 1991-05-26, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N151AW, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer, Written By: Flt Sfty T Alge
Comments: GE # xxxxxx Remarks: INGESTION. NO ENG DAMAGE. Date: 1991-05-01, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Satc Joseph I. Aramburu (1991-05-01)
Remarks: PILOT ADVISED TO COAST APPROACH OF A BIRD STRIKE UNKN HOW MANY STRUCK, ASSUME x. UNKN IF DAMAGE. Date: 1991-04-20, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 SERIES (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N248AA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt Dennis W. Miller (1991-04-20)
Back to topRemarks: DESCENDING THRU xxxx - x MILES WEST OF CATALINA ISLAND ON TOP OF OVERCAST. SAW x BIRDS PASS UNDER A/C. UPON LANDING,INSPN REVEALED BIRD STRIKE ON LE OF RT WING. x INCH DIAMETER. BIRDS WERE DARK IN COLOR, POSSIBLY SEA BIRDS. 1990 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 1990-12-08, Time: Day (08:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N66853, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Other, Written By: A/S J.P. Davis (1990-12-08)
Comments: SOURCE = FAA FORM xxxx, BIRD STRIKE INCIDENT REPT Remarks: HIT A FLOCK, # NOT REPTD, ASSUME x-xx. Date: 1990-11-30, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = FAA TECH CENTER BIRD INGESTION REPT Remarks: x SETS OF FAN BLADES SHINGLED. EVENT #xxx. Date: 1990-11-14, Time: Day (11:30), Operator: Astar Air Cargo (Was Dhl Arwy), Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N620DL, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: P&w Eng Manu D Parker
Comments: SOURCE = FAA TECH CENTER BIRD INGESTION REPT & ENG MANU Remarks: POWER SURGE. ENG x INGESTED x BIRDS, ENG x INGESTED x. ENG x HAD x DAMAGED FAN BLADES. ENG x HAD x FAN BLADES BROKEN. EVENT #xxx. Date: 1990-11-06, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt E. Mendenhall (1990-12-08)
Date: 1990-06-05, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN ROBIN, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: F.D. Farrington (1990-06-05)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. Date: 1990-05-29, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9302, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = FAA xxxx BIRD STRIKE/INCID REPT Remarks: EXTENT OF DAMAGE NOT REPTD. TIME = xxxx GMT Date: 1990-05-15, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: BA-146-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 127 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. HIT A FLOCK, ASSUME x-xx. Discuss this city on our hugely popular California forum Back to: John Wayne Airport-Orange County, Airports in Santa Ana, CASanta Ana, CA Aiports, Santa Ana, CA, California, All US cities.
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