U.S. Cities - City-Data Homepage  
City-Data Forum
City-Data.com Homepage

Laredo International Airport: Wildlife Incidents - Airplane Bird Strikes

Back to: Laredo International Airport, Airports in Laredo, TX, Laredo, TX, Texas, Texas forum, All US cities.

Historical Wildlife Incidents - Laredo International Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 35 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 3 incidents)

Total Incidents: 54

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-07-19, Time: Day (07:02), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N270FE, Flight: 2559, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Flt Sfty M Johnson
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2008-07-16, Time: Day (15:00), Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N475UP, Flight: 785, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Flt Sfty D Rice
Remarks: EVENT xxxxx. NO DMG.
Date: 2008-04-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: MERLIN IV (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: XAUGJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: A/C DEPARTED AND SHORTLY AFTER T/O ADVISED THAT HE HIT A BIRD & REQD NO ASSISTANCE.
Back to top

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-09-21, Time: Day, 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: N699AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: TURKEY VULTURE, Size: Large, 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: AFTER T/O WHILE RETRACTING GEAR HEARD A STRIKE.
Date: 2007-02-25, Time: Night (22:39), Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2901, Remains Collected: No, Location: IAH-LRD, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPT
Remarks: ENCOUNTERED A BIRDSTRIKE ENROUTE FROM IAH-LRD, TX. LANDED W/O INCIDENT. DMG IS UNKN.
Back to top

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-10-27, Time: Night (06:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N223FE, Flight: 1158/27, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Assoc Flt Sfty M Johnson
Date: 2006-04-17, Time: Day (08:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ameristar Jet Charter, Aircraft: LEARJET-24 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N237TW, Flight: 603, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Dir Ops & Lrd Fct T Biondo
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & DAILY REPT
Date: 2006-01-19, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N833AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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, Written By: Capt S Brown (2006-01-19)
Remarks: A/C WAS EMB xxx
Back to top

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-10-18, Time: Day (10:00), Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N140CA, Flight: 474, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: VULTURES, Size: Large, 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: Chief Pilot W Selah
Comments: TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx) OPER = CHERRY-AIR
Date: 2005-09-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Aeronaves Tsm, Aircraft: MERLIN (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Registration: XA-EEE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HAWKS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = (SERGIO GONZALES)
Remarks: NO NOTICEABLE DMG.
Date: 2005-08-16, Time: Dawn (06:25), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-310 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N429FE, Flight: 1517, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: AC Incident Rept, Written By: Flt Sfty N Baum
Remarks: EVIDENCE FOUND ON L SIDE OF RADOME. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-08-14, Time: Day (15:35), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Back to top

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-07-20, Time: Dawn (06:30), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N272FE, Flight: 1158, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Flt Sfty N Baum
Remarks: RAN INTO A FLOCK OF SML BIRDS UPON T/D. INSPN. SEVERAL STRIKES ON NOSE JUST UNDER CAPT'S GLARESHIELD. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-04-04, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ameristar Jet Charter, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N785TW, Flight: 9825, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - LARGE, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 15000 h, Repair Costs: $25000, Other Costs: $17372, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Dir Ops P Hulsey
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx *** called company for info OPER = AMERISTAR AIR CARGO
Remarks: L WING x ' OTBD OF STALL FENCE. x LRG DENTS & SMALL CRACK IN LE. FOUND DMG ON POST FLT. CREW HAD UNAWARE OF BIRD STRIKE. BECAUSE OF LARGER FUEL CONSUMPTION, STRIKE WAS LIKELY ON CLIMBOUT OF LAREDO TX PER COMPANY EXPERT. WHOLE WING SECTION REPLACED.
Date: 2004-02-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-750 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N222CX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Above Ground: 4500 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: TURKEY VULTURE, Size: Large, 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: Atcs A Santiago (2004-02-07)
Comments: OPER = CESSNA AIRCRAFT CORP
Remarks: ON DOWNWIND DESCENT OVER BORDER (RIO GRANDE RIVER) x TURKEY BUZZARDS. UNABLE TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION. PILOT REPTD MINOR DMG AND WILL REQUIRE SOME DOWN TIME.
Back to top

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-10-29, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Martin (2003-12-09 17:53:33)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-10-23, Time: Day (21:10), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N262FE, Flight: 1108/2, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 8800 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Flt Sfty N Baum
Remarks: MX INSPN. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-10-06, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Martin (2003-12-09 11:14:52)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-10-03, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Martin (2003-12-09 17:45:16)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-04-16, Time: Night (20:35), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N257FE, Flight: 1108/1, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 300 ft, 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 (2003-04-18)
Remarks: INSPN. NO DMG.
Back to top

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-08-29, Time: Day, Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 80 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - LARGE, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2002-10-09 12:59:44)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-05-03, Time: Day (15:30), Sky: Some Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Registration: 920361, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 165 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - LARGE, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2002-05-09 09:37:44)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Crew struck a large brownish/black bird on the underside right fuselage forward of the wing. The bird flew away stunned (kinda wobbly).
Back to top

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-09-21, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, 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: 17L, Speed: 100 knots, 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: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Atcs W Boes (2001-09-21)
Remarks: A/C TAXIED TO GATE. NO VIZ DMG. FLT xxx
Date: 2001-09-04, Time: Day (15:30), Sky: Some Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Registration: 950063, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 165 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2001-10-05 08:25:46)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: NO REMAINS
Date: 2001-08-27, Time: Day (18:22), Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Report Type: AC Incident Rept
Remarks: FLT xxx REPTD POSSIBLE BIRD STRIKE ON LDG. NO DMG OR CARCASS FOUND
Date: 2001-08-21, Time: Day, Sky: Some Clouds, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2001-10-04 13:42:55)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2001-08-21, Time: Day (09:45), Sky: Some Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Registration: 93-0632, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2001-08-21 15:45:36)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Back to top

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-11-20, Time: Day, Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2001-07-31 08:34:49)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2000-11-13, Time: Day (10:32), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Registration: 93-0623, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2001-01-18 17:37:37)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Birdstrike with one hawk (rabbit in mouth) during planned touch and go. Glanced off bottom of fuselage during flare. No damage noted.
Date: 2000-11-13, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2001-07-31 08:41:58)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2000-08-14, Time: Day (10:00), Sky: Some Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Registration: 92-0350, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-08-24 13:04:54)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Bird identified as a dove. No damage to aircraft. No remains received at Smithsonian.
Date: 2000-08-01, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Registration: 93-0635, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-08-23 14:02:53)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: No Damage to Aircraft
Date: 2000-06-13, Time: Day, Sky: Some Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2001-07-17 10:39:49)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Pilot informaed that he had struck a bird and had hot brakes. Aircraft taxis off rwyxxL and shuts down on taxiway F. Aircraft towed to aerocenter. Sparrow and Larks.
Date: 2000-04-19, Time: Day, Sky: Some Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2001-07-16 13:07:53)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Bird: yellow-with black stripes
Back to top

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-11-17, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Express One Intl, Aircraft: B-727-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N300NE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 250 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt E Fisher (1999-11-18)
Remarks: STRUCK WHERE RADOME CONNECTS TO FUSELAGE, BELOW CAPT WINDOW.
Date: 1999-11-17, Time: Day, Sky: Some Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Location: Runway 17L, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2001-07-18 08:43:34)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 1999-11-05, Time: Day (14:12), 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: N393AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Above Ground: 8 ft, Speed: 100 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: Multiple, Written By: Controller A Santiago (1999-11-05)
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x & AC INCIDENT REPT
Remarks: FLT xxx. REPTS DIFFER ON TIME OF DAY, xxxx VS xxxx
Date: 1999-10-22, Time: Day, Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Location: Runway 17L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - LARGE, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2001-07-18 08:38:16)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Possible Hawk
Date: 1999-10-22, Time: Day (12:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Registration: 910076, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Tail, Out Of Service: 8 h, Other Costs: $10, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - T - x - A; IMPACT - ; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1999-10-14, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT xxxx
Date: 1999-09-14, Time: Day (18:30), Operator: Reliant Airlines, Aircraft: DA-20 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: AC Incident Rept, Written By: Lrd Atct Santiago
Remarks: BIRD INGESTED. RETD TO RAMP FLT xxx
Date: 1999-09-14, Time: Day (10:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Registration: 920354, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - xxx; AIRCRAFT - T - x - A; IMPACT - ; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - s
Date: 1999-09-13, Time: Day (09:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Registration: 910092, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 108 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - xxx; AIRCRAFT - T - x - A; IMPACT - ; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1999-09-13, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Kitty Hawk Air Cargo, Aircraft: DC-9-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N112PS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EUROPEAN STARLING, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME x. SML FLOCK x/x WAY DOWN RWY.
Back to top

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-10-28, Time: Day (17:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Registration: 920640, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - T - x - A; IMPACT - LT NOSE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1998-09-23, Time: Day (13:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 663530, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - T - xx - B; IMPACT - ; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1998-09-04, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Registration: 920357, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - T - x - A; IMPACT - #x ENGINE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1998-04-15, Operator: Privately Owned, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 0, Species: COYOTE, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Other, Written By: Ws Tx Randy Smith (1998-09-14)
Comments: SOURCE = WS NEWSLETTER & PHONE CALL DATE IS APPROXIMATE
Remarks: NOT A STRIKE BUT EFFECTED FLIGHT. PILOT OF A PRIVATE JET ABORTED LDG WHEN HE SAW COYOTE CHASING A JACKRABBIT ON THE RWY. WS CAPTURED x COYOTES AND x FERAL DOGS.
Back to top

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-05-27, Time: Day (17:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - MED BIRD, BIR COND - LOW; AIRCRAFT - T - x - ; IMPACT - TOP CNTR WIN; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1997-05-27, Time: Dusk (17:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Unknown, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - T - x - ; IMPACT - ; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1997-01-10, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: WESTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ANGEL SANTIAGO JRA/C REG = xxxxx
Remarks: BIRD LOCATED INTACT BETWEEN x,xxx-x,xxx MARKER
Back to top

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-06-09, Time: Dusk (19:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Registration: Rake37, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - FAA REPORT; AIRCRAFT - T - x - A; IMPACT - LEFT ENGINE #x AND LEFT WING; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1996-04-19, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-60 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N205FX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, 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, Out Of Service: 500 h, Other Costs: $732, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Maint Mgr G Clason (1996-04-19)
Comments: OPERATOR = BUSINESS JET SOLUTIONS
Remarks: INGESTED BIRD IN L ENG, NO INDICATIONS, NOT IDENTIFIED UNTIL POST FLT. MAINT REPTS NO DAMAGE, COMPRESSOR WASHED & REINSPCTD. ENG PARAMETERS WITHIN NORMAL LIMITS BOTH GROUND & FLT.
Date: 1996-04-09, Time: Night (20:25), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BATS, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Out Of Service: 16 h, Other Costs: $22, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - T - x - ; IMPACT - WINDSCREEN; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S

Discuss this city on our hugely popular Texas forum

Back to: Laredo International Airport, Airports in Laredo, TXLaredo, TX Aiports, Laredo, TX, Texas, All US cities.


City-data.com does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information on this site.  Use at your own risk.
Some parts © 2009 Advameg, Inc.