Lancaster Airport Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-05-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 2 VULTURES WERE STRUCK BY A/C ON APCH TO RWY 8. 14:30 PM DAY

Date: 2014-09-11, Time: Day (06:37), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31 NAVAJO (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N225TM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 95 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, 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
Comments: OPER/OWNER = SUN AIR EXPRESS/TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx

Date: 2014-06-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8/26, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Least sandpiper, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON RWY 8/26. NO AIRCRAFT REPORT OF STRIKE. 8:20 AM DAY

Date: 2014-02-21, Time: Day (07:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: ECLIPSE 500 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx), FAA ASIAS OPER = ACMEAIR LLC
Remarks: 12 CARCASSES WERE STRUCK ON A FOGGY ZERO VISIBILITY MORNING. A FIELD CHECK WAS COMPLETED AN HOUR PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT AND NO BIRD ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED. ENG WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. OUT OF SERVICE FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS. NO COSTS AVAILABLE. ENG = PWC 610F

Date: 2013-08-18, Time: Night (20:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31-350 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N3VM, Flight: 2310, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8/26, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red bat, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $16, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = SUN AIR INTERNATIONAL, COOPER TRADING CORP
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. INGESTED INTO THE OUTBOARD SIDE OF RT ENG. NO DMG FOUND. RECVRD A WING AND PART OF A HEAD INCLUDING AN EAR AND A TOOTH.

Date: 2013-04-03, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-20 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

Date: 2011-04-19, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-20 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

Date: 2010-01-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8/26, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON RWY. NO A/C REPTD STRIKE. 1701 PM DUSK.

Date: 2009-09-29, Time: Day (09:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Cape Air, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2649Z, Flight: 1522, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Repair Costs: $100, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xx-x-xxxxxx) (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT, UPDATED x/xx/xx WITH DUPL REPT)
Remarks: ON RWY AT ROTATION. NO DMG. TWO BARN SWALLOWS FOUND.

Date: 2009-08-21, Time: Night (20:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Cape Air, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2714M, Flight: 1529, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown 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: NO DMG. ONE MILE E OF RWY 8 APRCH END.

Date: 2009-06-30, Time: Day (18:30), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

Date: 2008-08-19, Time: Day (17:45), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N725CS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Speed: 95 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Nashville warbler, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = C & S AVIATION xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG.

Date: 2004-09-30, Time: Day (12:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-20 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N620A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = ARMSTRONG WORLD
Remarks: FLOCK OF ABOUT 30 BARN SWALLOWS CAME OUT OF THE GRASS NEXT TO RWY AND FLEW IN FRONT OF A/C ON LDG ROLL. WE HAD OUR LDG LITES ON. 5 CARCASSES WERE FOUND ON RWY AFTER WE REPTD STRIKES TO TWR.

Date: 2002-08-06, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Colgan Airways, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N191CJ, Flight: 5969, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown 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
Remarks: NO DMG. REMAINS NOT FOUND. 1/2 HOUR OUT OF SERVICE.

Date: 2002-07-17, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-20 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N620A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = ARMSTRONG WORLD IND
Remarks: NO DMG. BLOOD AND FEATHERS ON FUSELAGE AND WING.

Date: 2001-04-18, Time: Day (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N651CC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Other, Repair Costs: $100, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = UNITED FOODS, INC (CHRIS HARTER)
Remarks: LRG # OF BIRDS SEEN ON RWY DURING SHORT FINAL. THEY BECAME AIRBORNE AND I ELECTED TO GO AROUND TO AVOID THEM. RT WING HIT SEVERAL OF THE BIRDS. 2ND APCH AND LDG UNEVENTFUL.

Date: 1999-07-23, Time: Dawn (07:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-141B (Airplane), Registration: 65-0411, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ON SHORT FINAL, BIRDS WERE SIGHTED AND ULTIMATELY ENTERED #1 ENGINE. NO REMAINS NOTED ON BLEED VALVE SCREEN. PERFORMED ENGINE RUN PROIR TO DEPARTURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE INDICATIONS DURING ENGINE RUN. BIRD REMAINS SUBMITTED.; AIRCRAFT - C - 141 - B; IMPACT - #1 ENGINE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - Z

Date: 1999-06-21, Time: Day (18:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Midwest, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: no dmg.

Date: 1999-04-23, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT BIRD DURING LANDING FLARE. NO DAMAGE. FLT 4407.

Date: 1997-08-04, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE REPT
Remarks: 2 VCM INLETS SCREENS BROKEN. FLT 5339. TIME = 0840. BLOOD FOUND ON LEFT WING ROOT & PROP. HIT SEVERAL SMALL BIRDS. NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM SO FLT CONTD TO DEST.

Date: 1997-05-01, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N511AB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 3500 h, Repair Costs: $10000, Other Costs: $5479, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CORPORATE AIR MGT
Remarks: HAZE. CAPT'S WINDOW HIT & HAD DEEP SCRATCHES 8-10" LONG. A/C WAS FERRIED HOME UPON INSPN.

Date: 1997-03-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-31 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N77PH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AEA BIRD STRIKE LOG OPER = GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORP
Remarks: STRUCK GULL, NO DAMAGE. HAZY.

Date: 1995-12-10, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-125-700 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N125FD, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 95 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Crows, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = FISHER AVIATION
Remarks: BIRD HIT TC-S PANEL

Date: 1995-09-06, Time: Day (11:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-9C (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 9 - C; IMPACT - BE CP WIN; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - F

Date: 1995-08-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N851MK, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = TECHNOMIC PUBL. CO.
Remarks: NO DAMAGE

Date: 1995-08-01, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Unknown, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 130 - H; IMPACT - ; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S

Date: 1994-07-11, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

Date: 1994-02-15, Time: Day (10:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-20B (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 20 - B; IMPACT - NOSE, WINDSCREEN; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - F

Date: 1994-02-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Psa Airlines, 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 Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 4250. PATCHY GROUND FOG.

Date: 1993-09-02, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: MOONEY-20J (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9932S, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ERIC LIDELL
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.

Date: 1993-05-20, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CESSNA (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 90 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
Comments: OPERATOR = ARMSTRONG INDUSTRIES A/C = CESSNA CITATION DATE = POSTMARK (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED A/C)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE

Date: 1991-08-08, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-60 600 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N369CC, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Raptors: Hawks, eagles, vultures, kites, osprey, f, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Out Of Service: 2000 h, Other Costs: $3667, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = US SPECIALTY RETAILING INC (HENRY WIBBER)
Remarks: LE RT WING DAMAGED, ESTIMATED AT $2000. BIRD REPTD AS SEA EAGLE. TIME = 1530Z

Date: 1991-04-16, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N815A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 20 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CLARCOR INC
Remarks: EXTENT OF DAMAGE UNCERTAIN. PILOT NAME AND PHONE # ON FILE AT LNS ATCT. BELOW 20'. NO INJURY.

Date: 1990-11-28, Time: Night, 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: N80RB, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Geese, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER CODE)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. A/C WAS TURNING BASE

Date: 1990-07-01, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegheny Airlines, Aircraft: FOKKER F27 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED A/C)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE