Key West International Airport: Wildlife Incidents - Airplane Bird Strikes

Date: 2007-08-09, Time: Day (16:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N417AT, Flight: 4975, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: FINCHES, 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: Arpt Security D Hull
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx (UPDATED ARPT CODE FROM EYE TO EWY x/xx/xx)
Remarks: ABOUT x FINCHES WER STRUCK AND KILLED. NO DMG TO A/C.

Date: 2007-02-09, Time: Day (13:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Executive Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N548AT, Flight: 4933, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: VULTURES, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Capt Howell

Date: 2006-12-13, Time: Day (15:55), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N420AT, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: TURKEY VULTURE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Sergeant D Hull
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx ** CONTACTED REPORTER TO VERIFY NO DMG.
Remarks: NO DMG.

Date: 2006-11-24, Time: Day (12:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Republic Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N821MD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EGRETS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Station Mgr M Hunt
Remarks: MECHANIC CHECKING ENG. x.x HRS OUT OF SERVICE. COST UNKN

Date: 2006-11-10, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N81536, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 116 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
Remarks: ON APCH WE HEARD A LOUD THUMP ON THE WINDSHLD. POST FLT REVEALED BIRD BLOOD AROUND WINDSHLD.

Date: 2006-11-02, Time: Day (16:43), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N81535, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - LARGE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 4000 h, Other Costs: $4368, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt W Hermes (2006-11-02)
Remarks: UPON LDG ROLLOUT WE SAW A LRG BROWN BIRD FLYING SLOWLY FROM RT TO LEFT IN FRONT OF US. WITH MAX BRAKING AND FULL REVERSE WE WERE UNABLE TO AVOID CONTACT.

Date: 2006-10-22, Time: Day (15:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N500PX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Pilot L Mcminis (2006-10-23)
Comments: OPER = RACING PHOENIX (PHOENIX INVESTMENT SERVICES)
Remarks: WHITE BIRD. NO DMG.

Date: 2006-07-22, Time: Day (18:38), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N87551, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: DOVES, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Pilot/Arff
Remarks: BLOOD/FEATHERS SPLATTERS WHERE WING AND FUSELAGE CONNECT.

Date: 2006-07-20, Time: Day (18:38), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N270AT, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: DOVES, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

Date: 2005-10-08, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N81536, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Capt R Beyer
Remarks: x DEAD BIRDS RECOVERED BY GROUND OPS.

Date: 2005-07-11, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: BN-2A ISLAND (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N770FK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Chief Pilot A Sargent
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = FLORIDA KEYS MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT
Remarks: NO DMG. NAC - BN-xT

Date: 2005-06-14, Time: Day (11:04), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N408AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 2 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Deputy M Harbin
Remarks: BIRD FLEW UP INTO THE RADOME AS A/C WAS LANDING. BOUNCED OFF AND HIT LGD GEAR COWLING.

Date: 2005-05-30, Time: Day (13:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N16540, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: OSPREY, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.

Date: 2005-04-23, Time: Day (14:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N69549, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 115 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Pilot L Thompson
Remarks: AT ROTATION.

Date: 2005-04-12, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CL-RJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N754EV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EGRETS, 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
Comments: N# REPTD AS xxxCE, DELTA CONNECTION DOES NOT HAVE CE BUT DOES HAVE EV.
Remarks: WHITE EGRET. MX INSPN ONGOING xxxx ON RAMP. A/C LATER PLACED BACK IN SERVICE.

Date: 2004-04-25, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N529AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 130 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: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt T Johnson Jr (2004-04-25)
Remarks: NO DMG.

Date: 2004-03-17, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mountain Air Cargo, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N847FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: TURKEY VULTURE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 2000 h, Other Costs: $2316, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Security Deputy Tom Tobin (2004-03-17)
Remarks: NO PHOTOS TAKEN OF DMG

Date: 2004-01-12, Time: Day (10:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N49543, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: TURKEY VULTURE, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Pilot Robinson
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = GULFSTREAM
Remarks: NO DMG. ATIS WARNING.

Date: 2003-09-26, Time: Night (21:43), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Midwest, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N218YV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Mtc Controller R Hubbeal (2003-09-28)

Date: 2003-05-14, Time: Day (12:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Midwest, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N139ZV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Mtc Control Allensworth (2003-05-14)
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS ""BACK BIRD"". HIT L OTBD WING LE ON LDG.

Date: 2002-11-15, Time: Day (12:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HAWKS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: REPT FROM ATCT THAT BIRD HAD BEEN STRUCK BY A/C AT CHARLIE INTXN.

Date: 2002-11-15, Time: Day (11:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N448VY, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Phase of Flight: Parked, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HERONS, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: WHITE HERON WALKED UNDER NOSE WHILE ENG WAS RUNNING, TRIED TO FLY AWAY. WAS STRUCK BY PROP.

Date: 2002-09-03, Time: Day (14:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N67786, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: OSPREY, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = HYANNIS AIR SERVICE

Date: 2001-11-08, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N59BL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: TURKEY VULTURE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = BL YACHTS INC
Remarks: SAW BIRD x SECONDS BEFORE IMPACT.

Date: 2001-10-02, Time: Day (10:59), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N1263CA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $5000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS (UPDATED x/xx/xx INGESTION)
Remarks: BIRD HIT ENG AIR INTAKE AND PROP. LOSS OF REVENUE AND INSPN $xxxx+. DID NOT FIND STRIKE UNTIL PREFLIGHTING FOR DEPTR. A/C BEING FERRIED TO ORL. FLT xxxx WAS CANCELLED AS A RESULT. FERRY FLT FOR INSPN. BIRD EXITED INLET BYPASS DUCT WITH NO EVIDENCE ON IMPELLER.

Date: 2001-05-25, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Cape Air, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N67786, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 110 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Pic J Kappeyne (2001-05-25)
Remarks: NO DMG.

Date: 1999-10-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N190GA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: VULTURES, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt Cadena

Date: 1999-08-19, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4824P, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 60 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = ISLAND CITY FLYING SVC (TED BURKET)
Remarks: BIRD HIT LEFT STRUT. NO DMG.

Date: 1999-08-14, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: WACO F (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N32157, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = ISLAND AIRPLANE TOURS
Remarks: LIGHT RAIN.

Date: 1999-08-12, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N264CA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: SPARROWS, Size: Small, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUEM x-xx SAME AS # SEEN.

Date: 1999-05-19, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N198AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Mgr Flt Sfty Cf Morris
Comments: INTERNET REPT xxx

Date: 1999-01-22, Time: Day (15:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N4MR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: ENGINE SHUT DOWN, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = TIM BINDER & BOB MARTIN
Remarks: BIRD MAY HAVE BEEN INGESTED TO RT ENG. ENG SHUT DOWN BUT WAS ABLE TO TAXI TO RAMP.

Date: 1998-11-01, Time: Day (09:53), Operator: Business, Aircraft: RKWL SABRLNR (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: , Registration: N110AJ, 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: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = PRELIM. SITUATION REPT. OPER = LB xx AJ LLC (LETTER SENT ASKING FOR DETAILS) & FSDO REPT OPER = LB xx AJ LLC
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE ON T/O. INGESTED INTO x ENGINE. DIVERTED TO ST. PETERSBURG & LANDED W/O INCID. REMOVED AND REPLACE #x ENG.

Date: 1998-10-20, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: WACO F (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N32157, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 85 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 Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Pilot Ken Norton (1998-10-20)
Comments: OPER = M & M FLYING (KEN NORTON)
Remarks: SNAKE BIRD

Date: 1998-10-15, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2095Q, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: FALCONS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Atcs W L Folsom (1998-10-15)
Comments: OPER = FLIGHT SAFETY INTL
Remarks: PART STRUCK NOT REPTD.

Date: 1998-10-03, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Cape Air, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N120PC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

Date: 1998-07-13, Time: Day (12:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N205CA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 40 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CAN'T MOVE A/C UNTIL INSPCRTD BY MECH. MECH REPTS NO VIS DAMAGE. A/C NEEDS PROP TRACKING TEST COMPLETED BEFORE MOVING.

Date: 1998-06-24, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 170 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLTxxx

Date: 1998-05-21, Time: Day (12:32), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EGRETS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT REPT NO VIZ INDICATION ON PLANE OF BIRD STRIKE

Date: 1997-08-23, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N154GA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 105 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
Remarks: SMALL BLACK BIRD. NO APPARENT DAMAGE.

Date: 1996-08-03, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N259AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT xxx

Date: 1995-12-22, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 40 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BALD EAGLE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Atcs L Streit (1995-12-22)

Date: 1995-12-02, 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: N5054H, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: VULTURES, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Atcs L Streit (1995-12-02)
Comments: OPERATOR = CHRIS OLIVER
Remarks: DAMAGE NONE TO MINOR

Date: 1995-11-16, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31 NAVAJO (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: CROWS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 900 h, Other Costs: $1358, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Atcs Streit (1995-11-16)
Comments: OPERATOR = SEA COAST AIRLINES
Remarks: DAMAGE TO LE OF WING.

Date: 1995-09-02, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N235AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.

Date: 1995-08-24, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31 NAVAJO (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4502L, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LEAST TERN, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = SEA COAST AIRLINES (SCC xxx)

Date: 1994-10-11, 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: N55103, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GREAT BLUE HERON, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ICFS
Remarks: REPTD AS A GREAT WHITE HERON

Date: 1994-08-16, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 99, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLTxxx. HAZY. NO DETAILS OF PART STRUCK OR DAMAGE.

Date: 1994-07-22, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-99 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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
Comments: OPERATOR = GULF FLITE
Remarks: FLT xxx. AS TO WHAT PART STRUCK.

Date: 1994-05-21, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Cape Air, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 4 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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
Comments: OPERATOR = CAPE AIR
Remarks: FLT xxxx CALLED & WANTED US TO CHECK FOR BIRDS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN STRUCK. RAMP x CALLED OUT TO CONFIRM & REMOVED BIRDS.

Date: 1994-02-06, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: BE-36 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N36LW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

Date: 1993-02-01, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BLACK VULTURE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: S Young
Comments: OPERATOR = REFRESHMENT SERVICES, INC.
Remarks: BUZZARDS WERE CIRCLING OVER DOCKED FISHING FLEET ON FINAL TO RY xx. TOOK IN LEFT ENG. CLEANED OUT. FLEW TO MCO SERVICE CENTER. THEY PULLED FAN TO CLEAN. NO DAMAGE TO ENG.

Date: 1992-09-14, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: TURTLES, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Robert Mccown
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: TURTLE REMOVED FROM RWY

Date: 1992-09-13, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Atcs Keith Kruse
Remarks: x GULLS HIT. DAMAGE UNKN, NONE WAS REPTD. FLT xxxx.

Date: 1992-06-13, Time: Day, Operator: Nashville Eagle, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: A/C OK, BIRD DESTROYED.

Date: 1992-04-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Henson, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

Date: 1992-02-05, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Nashville Eagle, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD LISTED AS GULL/BUZZARD, SIZES MED & LARGE WERE CHECKED. DAMAGE UNKN. FLT xxxx # BIRDS STRUCK NOT RETPD, ASSUME x.