Millville Municipal Airport Wildlife Incidents
Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 21 incidents)
Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 5 incidents)
2015 Wildlife Incidents
Date: 2015-07-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 2 LAUGHING GULLS FOUND ON RWY 10 AT MIV. OBVIOUS BIRD STRIKE, NOT KNOWN IF REPORTED BY PILOT. 10:00 AM DAY
Remarks: 2 LAUGHING GULLS FOUND ON RWY 10 AT MIV. OBVIOUS BIRD STRIKE, NOT KNOWN IF REPORTED BY PILOT. 10:00 AM DAY
Date: 2015-03-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD WAS FOUND DEAD 50' FROM TWY B. REMAINS EXHIBITED OBVIOUS CUTS MARKS AND CUT FEATHERS. RMP ADJACENT TO REMAINS IS USED FREQUENTLY BY MEDEVAC AND POWER LINE SURVEY HELICOPTERS. NO HELICOPTERS REPORTED STRIKING A BIRD.
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD WAS FOUND DEAD 50' FROM TWY B. REMAINS EXHIBITED OBVIOUS CUTS MARKS AND CUT FEATHERS. RMP ADJACENT TO REMAINS IS USED FREQUENTLY BY MEDEVAC AND POWER LINE SURVEY HELICOPTERS. NO HELICOPTERS REPORTED STRIKING A BIRD.
2012 Wildlife Incidents
Date: 2012-09-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: IMMATURE AMERICAN KESTREL FOUND ON RWY 32 APPROX 100 YARDS N OF THRESHOLD. BIRD FOUND DURING INSPN BY OPS PERSONNEL. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1100 AM DAY.
Remarks: IMMATURE AMERICAN KESTREL FOUND ON RWY 32 APPROX 100 YARDS N OF THRESHOLD. BIRD FOUND DURING INSPN BY OPS PERSONNEL. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1100 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-08-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SINGLE BIRD CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 28 ON N SIDE TD MARKINGS, INTXN OF RWY 28 AND TWY G. REMAINS NOT RPESENT AT 8 AM INSPN. NUMEROUS FIXED WING AND ROTORCRAFT UTILIZED RWY BTWN TIME OF INITIAL FOD INSPN AND TIME REMAINS WERE FOUND. NO STRIKE REPTD. YEARLY PURPLE MARTIN MIGRATION, SE OF KMIV ALONG MAURICE RIVER REPTD. 1130 AM DAY.
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SINGLE BIRD CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 28 ON N SIDE TD MARKINGS, INTXN OF RWY 28 AND TWY G. REMAINS NOT RPESENT AT 8 AM INSPN. NUMEROUS FIXED WING AND ROTORCRAFT UTILIZED RWY BTWN TIME OF INITIAL FOD INSPN AND TIME REMAINS WERE FOUND. NO STRIKE REPTD. YEARLY PURPLE MARTIN MIGRATION, SE OF KMIV ALONG MAURICE RIVER REPTD. 1130 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-02-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BTWN 1245Z AND 1630Z A/C STRUCK A RED-TAILED HAWK 100 FT DOWN RWY 10. BIRD WAS NOT PRESENT DURING ARPT OPS SPEC MORNING INSPN AT APPROX 1245Z. OPS SPEC OVERHEARD OVER THE CTAF, A DEPARTING A/C ASK A FELLOW A/C IF THEY SAW BIRD REMAINS ON RWY. AT 1630Z, OPS SPEC PHOTOGRAPHED THE REMAINS OF THE BIRD IN-SITU, REMVD REMAINS AND POSITIVELY ID'D BIRD. RWY INSPN PERFORMED, NO A/C DEBRIS PRESENT. INQUIRY MADE TO FBO FOR ANY REPTS. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BTWN 1245Z AND 1630Z A/C STRUCK A RED-TAILED HAWK 100 FT DOWN RWY 10. BIRD WAS NOT PRESENT DURING ARPT OPS SPEC MORNING INSPN AT APPROX 1245Z. OPS SPEC OVERHEARD OVER THE CTAF, A DEPARTING A/C ASK A FELLOW A/C IF THEY SAW BIRD REMAINS ON RWY. AT 1630Z, OPS SPEC PHOTOGRAPHED THE REMAINS OF THE BIRD IN-SITU, REMVD REMAINS AND POSITIVELY ID'D BIRD. RWY INSPN PERFORMED, NO A/C DEBRIS PRESENT. INQUIRY MADE TO FBO FOR ANY REPTS. NO STRIKE REPTD.
2009 Wildlife Incidents
Date: 2009-09-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MALE AMER KESTREL. PILOTS WARNED IN ARPT FACILITY DIRECTORY ABOUT PRESENCE OF WILDLF ON AND AROUND AIRFLD. REMAINS FOUND AT APRCH END RWY 28 AT INTXN TWY A.
Remarks: MALE AMER KESTREL. PILOTS WARNED IN ARPT FACILITY DIRECTORY ABOUT PRESENCE OF WILDLF ON AND AROUND AIRFLD. REMAINS FOUND AT APRCH END RWY 28 AT INTXN TWY A.
2006 Wildlife Incidents
Date: 2006-08-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 32 @ 2100 FT DURING RWY INSPN AT DAWN.
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 32 @ 2100 FT DURING RWY INSPN AT DAWN.
Date: 2006-08-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern wood-pewee, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 14 AT 800 FT DURING RWY INSPN.
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 14 AT 800 FT DURING RWY INSPN.
Date: 2006-08-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 14 @ 2200 FT DURING RWY INSPN AT DAWN.
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 14 @ 2200 FT DURING RWY INSPN AT DAWN.
Date: 2006-07-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 28 AT 2200 FT DURING RWY INSPN AT DAWN.
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 28 AT 2200 FT DURING RWY INSPN AT DAWN.
Date: 2006-07-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern wood-pewee, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 10 AT 3200 FT DURING RWY INSPN AT DAWN.
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 10 AT 3200 FT DURING RWY INSPN AT DAWN.
2005 Wildlife Incidents
Date: 2005-12-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 28 AT 1600 FT DURING INSPN. DAY.
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 28 AT 1600 FT DURING INSPN. DAY.
Date: 2005-09-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS OF JUVENILE RED-TAILED HAWK FOUND BY ARPT PS DURING AIRFIELD INSPN. (ID MAY BE INCORRECT)
Remarks: REMAINS OF JUVENILE RED-TAILED HAWK FOUND BY ARPT PS DURING AIRFIELD INSPN. (ID MAY BE INCORRECT)
Date: 2005-09-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS SMALL. REMAINS FOUND BY ARPT OPS DURING RWY INSPN. ID BY ARPT PERSONNEL. TIME 1100, DAY
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS SMALL. REMAINS FOUND BY ARPT OPS DURING RWY INSPN. ID BY ARPT PERSONNEL. TIME 1100, DAY
2004 Wildlife Incidents
Date: 2004-04-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10/28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wild turkey, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LRG TURKEY CARCASS FOUND ON RWY AT 9AM. IT WAS CUT IN HALF. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Remarks: LRG TURKEY CARCASS FOUND ON RWY AT 9AM. IT WAS CUT IN HALF. NO STRIKE REPTD.
2003 Wildlife Incidents
Date: 2003-10-09, Time: Night (01:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO III (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N288KA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 106000 h, Repair Costs: $100000, Other Costs: $141655, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = KOOKABURRA AIR *SENT LETTER FOR COST AND DMG. RECEIVED REPLY
Remarks: LDG GEAR DOOR ON RT SIDE RIPPED CLEAR OF A/C. TE OF RT FLAP BENT AND TORN. PILOT AND GROUND CREW NOT AWARE OF DMG. ALERTED BY ARPT MX. LOST INCOME OF $100,000
Comments: OPER = KOOKABURRA AIR *SENT LETTER FOR COST AND DMG. RECEIVED REPLY
Remarks: LDG GEAR DOOR ON RT SIDE RIPPED CLEAR OF A/C. TE OF RT FLAP BENT AND TORN. PILOT AND GROUND CREW NOT AWARE OF DMG. ALERTED BY ARPT MX. LOST INCOME OF $100,000
Date: 2003-10-09, Time: Night (20:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N777JE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown terrestrial mammal, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Propeller, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CARL ROSENOW (JEBR LLC)
Remarks: SML MAMMAL BENT PROP IN TWO PLACES.
Comments: OPER = CARL ROSENOW (JEBR LLC)
Remarks: SML MAMMAL BENT PROP IN TWO PLACES.
Date: 2003-04-13, Time: Night (20:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO III (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N333LX, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 50000 h, Repair Costs: $50000, Other Costs: $66818, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = AIR CASTLE (N# SHOWS GLOBAL AVIATION LTD) SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: NO INJURIES. SMASHED AND BROKEN NOSE GEAR TAXI LIGHTS, BENT NOSE GEAR DOOR, BROKEN CLAMP L MAIN LDG GEAR, ELECTRICAL HARNESS FOR LDG LIGHTS DESTROYED. RWY WAS CLOSED FROM 2032 TO 2120.
Comments: OPER = AIR CASTLE (N# SHOWS GLOBAL AVIATION LTD) SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: NO INJURIES. SMASHED AND BROKEN NOSE GEAR TAXI LIGHTS, BENT NOSE GEAR DOOR, BROKEN CLAMP L MAIN LDG GEAR, ELECTRICAL HARNESS FOR LDG LIGHTS DESTROYED. RWY WAS CLOSED FROM 2032 TO 2120.
1999 Wildlife Incidents
Date: 1999-03-30, Time: Day (08:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-500 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N301EL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-necked pheasant, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = NAVSINIC CORP (BRIAN THROPE)
Remarks: HIT A FEW SECONDS AFTER T/D.
Comments: OPER = NAVSINIC CORP (BRIAN THROPE)
Remarks: HIT A FEW SECONDS AFTER T/D.
Date: 1999-03-20, Time: Day (13:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9493N, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = OSCAR ROBBINS
Remarks: UPPER RT SIDE OF WINDSHLD BROKEN OUT. ABOUT 8" X 14' HOLE. NO INJURIES. 3 MI NE OF ARPT OVER UNION LAKE.
Comments: OPER = OSCAR ROBBINS
Remarks: UPPER RT SIDE OF WINDSHLD BROKEN OUT. ABOUT 8" X 14' HOLE. NO INJURIES. 3 MI NE OF ARPT OVER UNION LAKE.
1996 Wildlife Incidents
Date: 1996-05-05, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N172P, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown 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: Multiple
Comments: OPERATOR = CIVIL AIR PATROLSOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: A/C CONTD TO DEST ARPT AFTER RECVG STRIKE ON T/O. DENT IN LEADING EDGE RT WING.
Comments: OPERATOR = CIVIL AIR PATROLSOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: A/C CONTD TO DEST ARPT AFTER RECVG STRIKE ON T/O. DENT IN LEADING EDGE RT WING.