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New Castle Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - New Castle Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 153 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 17 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-08-26, Time: Day (19:22), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N50AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = THOROUGHBRED AVIATION LTD
Remarks: PAINT MISSING FROM SITE OF IMPACT.
Date: 2015-08-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 1/19, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 10:40 AM DAY
Date: 2015-08-10, Time: Day (08:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N585D, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Northern rough-winged swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = DUPONT AVIATION
Date: 2015-08-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT INFORMED ARPT OPS THAT A JET DEPARTING RWY 1 REPORTED A HAWK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY AT TWY D. OPS STAFF RESPONDED TO THAT LOCATION AND FOUND THE DEAD RED-TAILED HAWK. 14:40 PM DAY
Date: 2015-08-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: OPS PERSONNEL INFORMED BY ATCT THAT A PILOT EXITING RWY REPORTED A HAWK ON RWY THAT LOOKED LIKE IT HAD BEEN STRUCK EARLIER. UPON INVESTIGATION, HAWK WAS FEEDING ON REMAINS OF 2 DOVES THAT HAD BEEN STRUCK EARLIER. 19:08 PM DAY
Date: 2015-08-01, Time: Dusk (20:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-337 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2244X, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 1, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = CHRISTIAN CHILDS
Remarks: NO DMG. SNARGE REMOVED BY FBO STAFF. STRUCK RT WING STRUT AND TAIL BOOM.
Date: 2015-07-30, Time: Day (17:21), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-601/604 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N44SF, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO
Remarks: JUVENILE BARN SWALLOW.
Date: 2015-07-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO NOTIFICATION TO ATCT BY ANY A/C ABOUT BIRD STRIKE- REMAINS FOUND ON RWY DURING NORMAL RWY INSPECTION. 19:45 PM DAY
Date: 2015-03-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING EARLY MORNING RWY INSPECTION BY OPS PERSONNEL, BIRD CARCASS WAS FOUND NEAR RWY C/L. 6:30 AM NIGHT

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-11-01, Time: Day (07:49), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-45 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N87SK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Left Pitot Tube, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = AERO TAXI SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: MULTIPLE SPECIES. PER PILOT, LEFT PITOT TUBE STRUCK BUT NO DMG. FLT CONTD.
Date: 2014-10-21, Time: Night (23:02), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N206FR, Flight: 1220, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, xx-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: APPROX 2 MILES S ON FINAL FOR RWY 1. SMALL BIRD. UNKN DMG. HIT ABOVE F/O R1 WINDOWN
Date: 2014-09-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO AIRCRAFT REPORTED A STRIKE. FEW FEATHERS WITH SOME SNARGE WERE FOUND ON RWY DURING INSPECTION.
Date: 2014-08-20, Time: Day (07:17), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N211FR, Flight: 1221, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Above Ground: 20 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-08-18, Time: Day (07:25), Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM V (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N582D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR ILD-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = DUPONT AVIATION (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED DMG CODE)
Remarks: NOT A STRIKE BUT ABORTED T/O. BEGAN T/O ROLL RWY 27. REPTD "BIRDS" AND ABORTED T/O. PILOT LATER SAID THEY OBSERVED A "SMALL HAWK" OR POSSIBLY A "KESTRAL FALCON" GO OVER TOP OF THE A/C SO THEY ABORTED FOR CAUTIONARY REASONS. ARPT OPS WAS NOTIFIED AND PERFORMED A THROUGH RWY INSPN WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS ON OR NEAR THE RWY.
Date: 2014-08-16, Time: Day (07:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N213FR, Flight: 1217, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown 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
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2014-08-11, Time: Day (17:00), Operator: Business, Aircraft: IAI-1124 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N576LC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptfd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: OPER = WILMINGTON AERO VENTURES INC ILG-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: HIT SPARROW ON LDG ROLL. NO DMG REPTD BY PILOT
Date: 2014-08-06, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-177 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1454C, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 80 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = DELBERT COLLER
Remarks: PILOT SAID IT WAS SOME TYPE OF SMALL-MED SIZED HAWK. DENT IN A/C LT L/E. BIRD NOT RECOVERED.
Date: 2014-08-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 27 DURING DRI. MINIMAL REMAINS WERE ADHERED TO RWY SURFACE WITH DRIED BLOOD AND FEATHERS.
Date: 2014-08-03, Time: Day (19:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N218FR, Flight: 383, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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: SAME A/C HAD ANOTHER STRIKE AT ILG DURING LDG.
Date: 2014-08-03, Time: Day (18:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N218FR, Flight: 390, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown 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-E
Remarks: SAME A/C HAD ANOTHER STRIKE ON DEP FROM ILG.
Date: 2014-07-26, Time: Day (19:47), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N206FR, Flight: 388, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-x-xxxxxx), MOR ILGM-Mxxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE APPROX 12" ABOVE WINDSHLD. FTT 388 REPTD STRIKING A BIRD WHILE LDG RWY 19 IN THE FIRST 1500 FT OF RWY. N DMG. OPS NOTIFIED.
Date: 2014-07-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPORTED TO AIRPORT OPS THAT AN AIRCRAFT LANDING ON RWY 19 SAW A DEAD BIRD CARCASS ON THE RWY. THE PILOT OF THAT AIRCRAFT REPORTEDLY DID NOT STRIKE THE BIRD. AIRPORT OPS RETRIEVED THE DEAD BIRD FROM THE RWY. CARCASS WAS NOT FRESH. 16:30 PM DAY
Date: 2014-06-20, Time: Day (15:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM 200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N819AP, Flight: 60363, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 138 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $3000, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx), MOR ILG-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPEATOR / OWNER = AVIATION ADVISOR / AOSKY CORP
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK NOSE GEAR. NO REMAINS FOUND. BLOOD STREWN UNDER BELLY OF A/C. NO DMG. REPORTED AFTER LANDING THAT A/C HAD A BIRDSTRIKE ON .5NM FINAL.
Date: 2014-05-13, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2014-03-10, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Out Of Service: 53902 h, Other Costs: $53902, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-10-01, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-37 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2013-09-20, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-32 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Red bat, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2013-09-18, Time: Night (03:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N850DP, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 1, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red fox, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = DUMONT AVIATION / ILG LOGISTICS LLC
Remarks: FOX CARCASS ON RWY 1 APPROX 1700 FEET PAST THRESHOLD.
Date: 2013-08-26, Time: Night (20:26), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 382, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG. LANDING FLARE.
Date: 2013-08-15, Time: Day (10:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N583D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = DUPONT PIONEER xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2013-08-07, Time: Day (14:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 381, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-08-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Eastern towhee, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MALE EASTERN TOWHEE AND SEASIDE SPARROW. NO A/C REPTD STRIKE. BIRDS FOUND DURING RWY INSPN. 845 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-07-03, Time: Day (07:42), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N216FR, Flight: 383, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO VISIBLE DMG
Date: 2013-05-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND DURING ROUTINE RWY INPN. NO STRIKE REPTD. 815 AM DAY.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-12-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: GULL FOUND DURING ROUTINE RWY INSPN. NO STRIKE REPTD. 830 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-12-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD FOUND DURING ROUTINE RWY INSPN. NO DMG REPTD. 700 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-12-17, Time: Day (09:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: IAI ASTRA JT (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N188AK, Flight: 1, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 1, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = SALLIE MAE INC SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2012-10-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Field sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRDS FOUND DURING ROUTINE RWY INSPN. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1100 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-10-11, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 800 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Swainson's thrush, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2012-10-05, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM 200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N86CW, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Rt Pitot Tube And Flap, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP
Date: 2012-09-29, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2012-09-27, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2012-09-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 19, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD BIRD CARCASS ON RWY 19 AT TWY C. THE PILOT WHO REPORTED THE BIRD DID NOT STRIKE IT. ARPT OPS FOUND ONE STRUCK BIRD AND BELIEVES IT IS AN EASTERN MEADOWLARK.
Date: 2012-08-26, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO III (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N200SK, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = AK TRAVEL LLC
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE REPTD TO TOWER BY PILOT. BIRD STRUCK THE A/C NOSE JUST UNDER THE WINDSHIELD AND WAS DEFLECTED. BIRD FOUND NEAR 2000 FOOT MARKER OF RWY 9. PILOT VISUALLY INSPECTED A/C AND DETERMINED NO DMG.
Date: 2012-08-21, Time: Day (11:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N583D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = DU PONT AVIATION xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx A/C = BOMBARDIER BD-xxx-xAxx
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKE TO WINDSHLD DURING LDG FLARE WITH NO DMG. RWY INSPN FOUND NO REMAINS.
Date: 2012-08-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON RWY 9 JUST BEFORE INTXN OF RWY 14/32 DURING ROUTINE RWY INSPN. 1715 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-08-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Little brown bat, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BAT FOUND 3000 FEET DOWN RWY 19 DURING ROUTINE RWY INSPN. 1926 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-08-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON RWY 19 AND TWY C DURING ROUTINE RWY INSPN. 1825 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-07-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. TWO BIRDS FOUND ABOUT 300 FEET. NO STRIKE REPTD. 730 AM DAY.

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-11-02, Time: Day (08:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N651VN, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cedar waxwing, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = VEE NEAL AVIATION / AIR EAST INC
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UPON LANDING CREW REPTD TO ATC STRIKING SMALL "SPARROW" ON APRCH TO RWY 27 ON WINDSHIELD. AFTER CREW/ARPT OPS REVIEW, BIRDSTRIKE OCCURRED ON TOP OF RADOME AND SMEARED ONTO PIC SIDE OF WINDSHIELD. NO DMG REPTD. SAMPLE COLLECTED AND SENT TO SI FOR ID.
Date: 2011-10-15, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-20 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2011-10-14, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-32 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2011-10-14, Time: Day (08:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N651VN, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 1, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, 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: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = VEE NEAL AVIATION / AIR EAST INC
Remarks: ATCT CONTACTED OPS OF BIRDSTRIKE. ARPT OPS RETRIEVED BIRD REMAINS AND FOLLOWED UP WITH AIRCREW FOR DMG ASSMT. NO DMG. BIRD STRUCK AT RT WING. RT WING OF HAWK SEPERATED.
Date: 2011-09-08, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N857DN, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $180, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = PRIOR AVIATION SERVICE INC
Remarks: ONE BIRD STRUCK OUTBOARD SECTION OF LF L/E. ONE BIRD STRUCK EXTENDED #2 FLAP ON LT WING.
Date: 2011-08-18, Time: Day (07:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-31 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N744N, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 1, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Purple martin, 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
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxxx) OPER = PRIOR AVIATION SERVICE INC.
Remarks: A FLOCK OF BIRDS TOOK OFF FORM RWY DURING LDG ROLL. I SAW 1 BIRD COME CLOSE. WHEN WE BACK-TAXIED WE SAW DEAD BIRD ON RWY. POST FLT INSPN SHOWED EVIDENCE OF STRIKE ON L WING ROOT. ARPT OPS COLLECTED REMAINS AND TOOK REPT FROM CREW.
Date: 2011-07-07, Time: Day (08:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N651VN, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Purple martin, 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
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR/OWNER = VEE NEAL AVIATION / AIR EAST INC
Remarks: NO A/C DMG REPTD. UNUSUALLY HIGH PURLE MARTIN ACTIVITY. NOTAM ISSUED AND AIRFLD MOWING STOPPED. LT WING.
Date: 2011-06-20, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N651VN, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 1 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = VEE NEAL AVIATION / AIR EAST INC
Remarks: NO DMG OR SMUDGE REPTD BY CREW. ARPT OPS RECVRD ONE STARLING ON RWY.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-10-15, Time: Day (16:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-601/604 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N60055, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Merlin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $500, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) OPER = TALON AIR/ BAM AVIATION
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN FROM PHOTO. COST WAS FOR DOWN TIME FOR INSPN. NO DMG. BIRD SEEMED TO BE INTERESTED IN SOMETHING NEAR THE CENTERLINE (FOOD PERHAPS) AND FURTHER OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE RWY BUT STILL ON THE PAVEMENT, WAS A MUCH LARGER VULTURE TYPE BIRD.
Date: 2010-03-02, Time: Day (09:08), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-60 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N869AV, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 1, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Struck & Damaged Tail, Struck & Damaged Other, Hf Antenna, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = BRENDON GROUP INC. (ASLO REPTD AS JET SELECT) SOURCE = FIVE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxx, Rx & Rx & xxxxx) & ARPT REPT (x/xx/xx UPDATED DMG CODE AND REMARKS)
Remarks: AIRSCOOP ON THE TAIL & HF ANTENNA WERE DAMAGED. HIGH OVERCAST. REMAINS OF 3 GEESE WERE REMOVED FROM RWY. PHOTOS.
Date: 2010-02-09, Time: Day (10:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N584D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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 nose, Struck Fuselage, Struck & Damaged Other, Pitot Tube, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 3000 h, Other Costs: $3334, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = E I DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
Remarks: POSSIBLE DMG TO STANDBY PITOT TUBE. PITOT TUBE REPLACED.
Date: 2010-01-21, Time: Dusk (17:10), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Fuel Tanks Fuel Tanks, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-12-08, Time: Dusk (18:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N905GP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 1700 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = GODWIN PUMPS / SUPER xxx LLC
Remarks: A/C WAS SEVERAL MILES OUT ON APRCH TO ARPT RWY 9. CREW SPOTTED BIRDS AT LAST MOMENT DUE TO NO LIGHT CONDITIONS. STRIKE WAS REPTD TO ARPT OPS PERSONNEL. BOTH ARPT OPS AND CREW PERFORMED A VISUAL INSPN OF A/C. SMUDGE FOUND ON SEVERAL LOCATION OF A/C. NO DMG REPTD. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 11-100, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2009-10-29, Time: Day (13:49), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N601AF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = AIRGAS INC
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2009-10-06, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FTRM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = SKYSERVICE BUSINESS AVIATION INC
Remarks: BIRDS REPTD AS "PURPLE MIDNIGHTS". NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2009-09-29, Time: Day (07:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N933ML, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Purple martin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = PNC FINANCIAL SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & DAILY REPT
Remarks: NO DMG. FOUND 5 B IRDS ON RWY. ONLY ONE MARK OF IMPACTED ON NOSE. NO DMG.
Date: 2009-05-07, Time: Day (16:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N56D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & DAILY REPT OPER = FL AVIATION/WHITE CLOUD (BAL COPRORATE AVIATION LLC)
Remarks: BIRD JUST GLANCED OFF WINDSCREEN. INSIGNIFICANT STRIKE.

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-12-12, Time: Night (18:02), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-45 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N71NF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 205 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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
Comments: OPER = NFI EAGLE LEASING A/C = LEARJET xx XR
Remarks: APPEARED TO BE GULLS BY SIZE, COLOR AND FLOCK CHARACTERISTICS (SWARM). IN LEVEL FLT AT 3000 FT AGL. TWO THUMPS FELT AND HEARD. SAW MULTIPLE WHITE BIRD SHAPES ILLUMINATD BY RECOGNITION LIGHTS (ON STEADY) FLY BY TO THE LEFT. NO ABNORMAL INDICTIONS. POST FLT INSPN FUND 2 STRIKE WITH GRAY AND WHITE FEATHERS, BLOOD AND FLESH ON LE OF LEFT WING. NO DMG. WEATHER RADAR ON AND ACTIVE DURING FLT.
Date: 2008-11-07, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-45 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N71NF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Above Ground: 5900 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = NFI EAGLE LEASING
Remarks: 2' AFT OF NOSE, SNALL DENT .030" IN DEPTH JUST IN FRONT OF ROSEMOUT PROBE.
Date: 2008-08-19, Time: Night (21:15), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 111 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-05-23, Time: Day (11:08), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-2000 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N11HZ, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 1, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = HERTZ CORP
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON RWY IN PIECES. PILOT FOUND NO SIGN OF STRIKE ON A/C.

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-10-15, Time: Day (08:27), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FCDE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EXECIRE AIR (SKYSERVICE BUSINESS AVIATION )
Remarks: NO DMG JUST WASHED THE PLANE.
Date: 2007-10-14, Time: Day (09:46), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-414 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N149AR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = JD OLIVER LLC (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED ENG TYPE)
Remarks: PILOT ADZ EVERYTHING IS FINE, NOTHING TO REPT
Date: 2007-10-02, Time: Dusk (18:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-125-800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N682B, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown 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-E
Comments: OPER = DUPONT
Remarks: NOSE LDG GEAR. RWY CHECK, NO BIRDS. CT/ROC NOTIFIED
Date: 2007-04-17, Time: Night (20:25), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130J (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Species: Wilson's snipe, Size: Small, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-10-20, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO III (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N707JA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, 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
Comments: OPER = AUTO PROPERTIES II
Remarks: ARPT NOT REPTD, ASSUME ILG FROM POSTMARK AND RWY MATCH.
Date: 2006-10-05, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-60 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N614JH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER =WINNER xxxJH LLC
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO DMG REPTD. FLT CONTD TO AVL. BIRD HIT JUST ABOVE WINDSHLD.
Date: 2006-10-02, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N545CS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 10 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CAMPBELL SOUP
Remarks: A/C REPTD AS G5 BUT N# SHOWS GIV
Date: 2006-09-25, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Netjets, Aircraft: CITATION EXL (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 622, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HAWK?
Date: 2006-08-31, Time: Day (07:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N545CS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER - CAMPBELL SOUP
Remarks: NO DMG REPORT. 1 HIT WINDSHLD. ABOUT 6-8 FOUND ON RWY.
Date: 2006-08-30, Time: Day (13:57), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-07-21, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Netjets Aviation, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N699QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT ABOVE RADOME BELOW SIC WINDSHLD.
Date: 2006-05-10, Time: Night (21:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130J (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 235 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-04-25, Time: Night (22:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130J (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Plovers, lapwings, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-04-20, Time: Day (10:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-50 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N224HD, 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = HOMER LEASE CO INC
Date: 2006-01-29, Time: Day (14:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: IAI-1124 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N900VP, Flight: 19, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = VENTURE AIR LLC
Remarks: BIRD HIT ENG COWLING THEN LE OF WING. NO VISUAL DMG

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-11-13, Time: Day (10:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Flexjet, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N509FX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT STATED NO DMG BUT WANTED TO KNOW IF WHOLE BIRD WAS FOUND, POSSIBLE ENG INGESTION. ARPT OPS FOUND ENTIRE BIRD.
Date: 2005-10-19, Time: Day (10:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-37A (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Purple martin, Size: Small, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-10-18, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-10 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N101VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = xxxBC LLC (x/xx/xx UPDATED EFFECT ON FLT)
Remarks: 11 STARLINGS. A/C FLT CONTD. DMG UNKN
Date: 2005-06-03, Time: Day (16:17), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM V (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N5102, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER/OWNER = GENERAL MOTORS/SUNTRUST LEASING CORP (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO DMG.

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-11-05, Time: Dawn (06:43), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-2000 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N317M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MBNA
Date: 2004-10-27, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-32 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5244S, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = LIAM CLERKIN INC
Remarks: SML BLACKBIRDS AND DOVES. NO DMG. RWY CLOSED FOR CLEAN UP FOR 14 MINS.
Date: 2004-09-25, Time: Day (18:08), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: MOONEY M20 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: , Registration: N6849N, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 10 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Purple martin, 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
Comments: OPER = GEORGE BLUE (ACCORDING TO N#)
Remarks: BIRDS VERY SML. UNABLE TO SEE THEM THRU THE SHADES. AC. REPTD AS PA-28 BUT N# SHOWS MOONEY 20C.
Date: 2004-09-21, Time: Day (18:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1892T, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = ATLANTIC AERO CLUB
Remarks: OPS REPTD BIRD WAS LRG. PILOT CONTD FLT FOR ABOUT 10 MINS THEN CAME BACK TO LAND TO CHECK A/C.
Date: 2004-09-21, Time: Day (14:45), 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: N6165R, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CHRIS ORLOWSKI
Remarks: BIRD INGESTED IN ENG INTAKE. PILOT REPTD SMOKE IN COCKPIT. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. 1/2 MILE OFF END OF RWY. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: NOT SURE THAT THIS TYPE OF PLANE CAN INGEST A BIRD INTO ENG)
Date: 2004-09-19, Time: Dawn (07:35), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-5A (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx--xxxx
Date: 2004-08-15, Time: Day (19:04), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MISC - OTHER (Airplane), Registration: N190DW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DAWN AVIATION SERVICES
Remarks: NO DMG. A/C = LANCAIR LC42
Date: 2004-08-13, Time: Day (18:14), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-2000 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N317M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CORPORATE AVIATION
Remarks: NO DMG. NO BIRDS SEEN UNTIL LANDING
Date: 2004-08-02, Time: Day (07:09), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N683E, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EI DUPONT & CO SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: FLT DELAYED 1.5 HRS FOR ENG INSPN AND CLEANING. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-08-01, Time: Day (18:11), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N790RM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = RADNOR MGT INC
Remarks: OPS HAD JUST SWEPT RWY
Date: 2004-07-26, Time: Night (22:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-10A (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Bats, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-06-01, Time: Dusk (21:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-17A (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-06-01, Time: Dusk (21:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-04-13, Time: Day (09:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PILATUS PC12 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N354AF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 110 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 windshield, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PLANESENSE/ALPHA FLYING (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: INITIAL IMPACT ON PROP, REMNANTS STRUCK WINDSHLD. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-03-23, Time: Night (20:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxx

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-10-18, Time: Day (14:11), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-310 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N919BF, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CYZYGY INC
Remarks: NO DMG. ARPT SAFETY FOUND BIRD INTACT.
Date: 2003-10-16, Time: Day (08:58), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER =
Remarks: NO DMG. DEPTD 915. (EFFECT NOT REPTD, BUT I THINK THEY PROBABLY ABORTED T/O SINCE THE DEPARTURE WAS 17 MINUTES AFTER THE STRIKE)
Date: 2003-10-07, Time: Day (15:26), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-125-800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9UP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = WINGS AVIATION
Remarks: GOOSE OR LRG GULL. SML PATCH OF PAINT SCRATCHED. NO STRUCTURAL DMG.
Date: 2003-10-05, Time: Day (07:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N586D, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Dark-eyed junco, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Repair Costs: $5000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx ** CALLED FAA FOR CONTACT AT ARPT TO DETERMINE IF BIRDS WERE ID'D BY ANYONE ELSE. x/xx CALLED ARPT OPS TO CONFIRM ID. (x/xx/xx UPDATED COST CATEGORY)
Remarks: PILOT ID'D SPECIES WITH PETERSON'S FIELD GUIDE AS JUNCO. OVER 200 BIRDS FLEW UP FROM RWY INTO A/C'S PATH. RETD TO LAND IMMEDIATELY. MX COUNTED OVER 28 STRIKE POINTS. AT LEAST 12 WERE INGESTED IN EACH ENG. ABOUT 85 CARCASSES WERE RECOVERED. NO DMG. A/C OUT OF SERVICE 2 DAYS. COST WAS AN ESTIMATE FOR CLEANING AND LABOR OF INSPN.
Date: 2003-09-30, Time: Day (07:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-2000 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N317M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MBNA CORP
Date: 2003-08-18, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: IAI-1124 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N38AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = TIME COMPRESSION
Date: 2003-08-17, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N108PA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: Over 100, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Struck Tail, Struck Lights, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 1200000 h, Other Costs: $1603640, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DEAD STICK LANDING
Date: 2003-05-25, Time: Day (09:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: SOCATA TBM700 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N84HS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SKYPATH INC
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS "BAY GULL
Date: 2003-05-11, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION X (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N964QS, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = NETJETS AVIATION EVENT NJA xxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED A/C FROM C-xxx)
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE IMPACT RT NOSE FWD OF RT PITOT COVER. ONE ZUES FASTENER LOOSE ON RT UPPER INBD ENG NACELLE. INSPN. NO EVIDENCE OF DMG. FROM BIRDSTRIKE. SECURED FASTENER.

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-11-21, Time: Day (14:24), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM II (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N4NR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = WILMINGTON AERO VENTURES IV INC
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2002-11-17, Time: Day (12:41), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO III (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N304TS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = TUTOR-SALIBA CORP
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2002-09-24, Time: Day (12:04), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Registration: 84-0208, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Bird seen just before impact as a blur past the copilots window.
Date: 2002-09-18, Time: Day (12:16), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-414 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2691Z, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = HUB LABELS (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED ENG TYPE)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. PILOT REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2002-09-11, Time: Dusk (17:55), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Registration: 84-0213, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Remains recovered by the Airport Authority and disposed of. Safety could not recover the remains to send in for analysis. The crew reported that it appeared to be a gull.
Date: 2002-08-21, Time: Day (15:15), Sky: Some Clouds, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-20B (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Above Ground: 280 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-08-02, Time: Day (15:15), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-20B (Airplane), Registration: 60204, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 280 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-05-07, Time: Dusk, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-2000 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N281QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: EVENT NJA xxxx
Remarks: BLOOD STREAKS ON INBD SIDE OF L SLAT. LOOKED LIKE SEA GULL.
Date: 2002-04-17, Time: Day (07:24), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-125-800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N60TG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 3 DEAD GULLS FOUND. RT WING GRAZED, NO DMG TO WING. PARTIAL BIRD INGESTION INTO ENG. DMG .
Date: 2002-04-08, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-125-800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N683E, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = E I DUPONT DENEMOORS & CO
Date: 2002-03-22, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N317M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MBNA
Remarks: PILOT DEPT JUST PRIOR TO TWR OPENING. HE CALLED TWR AND REPTD STRIKING A BIRD AT LIFT OFF. OPS FOUND A LARGE GULL WITH NO INIDCATIONS OF ENGINE DAMGE TO BIRD.
Date: 2002-03-21, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Registration: 840209, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wilson's snipe, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-10-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Netjets, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N394QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT MULTIPLE SML BIRDS ON LANDING. INSPN FOUND NO DEFECTS.
Date: 2001-07-11, Time: Dusk (18:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N602AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 200000 h, Repair Costs: $2000, Other Costs: $281742, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HARD BRASS BRAKE LINE ON RT MAIN GEAR CRACKED. BIRD REMAINS WEDGED THROUGHOUT MAIN GEAR COMPLEX ON RT SIDE. DAMAGE TO RT ENG INLET AND SUBSEQUENT COLLATERAL DMG TO ENG FANS AND INTERNAL PARTS. INGESTION?
Date: 2001-05-28, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Registration: 840209, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2001-05-21, Time: Dusk (19:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Registration: 840206, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 750 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: No remains were recoverable for analysis.
Date: 2001-05-07, Time: Night (19:55), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Registration: 840211, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 1, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-11-28, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: Some Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Registration: 840209, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Aircraft was inspected, no visual damage outside. Compressor was washed, inspected, and no discrepancies were noted during engine run. Aircraft was return to servive on 30 Nov 00.
Date: 2000-10-20, Time: Day (10:00), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Registration: 840212, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 240 knots, Phase of Flight: Parked, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-eyed vireo, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Feather remains found in #4 engine inlet.

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-03-22, Time: Day (10:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N802SA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SHUTTLE AMERICA
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. FLT 121.

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-11-01, Time: Day, Operator: Commercial, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: ASRS
Comments: EXACT DATE UNKN, JUST MO/YR (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: DAY. HEAVY RAIN THE NIGHT BEFORE YIELDED WET RWYS ON THE MORNING OF OUR DEPTR. 10 KTS PRIOR TO V1, WE SAW A FLOCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RWY. INITIATED AN ABORT KNOWING A COLLISION WAS IMMINENT. THE GULLS BURST INTO FLT & WE STRUCK SEVERAL OF THE. 21 BLADES ON THE #2 ENG WERE DAMAGED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. RADOME DAMAGED TOO. A/C WAS A LIGHT TRANSPORT (14,501-30,000 LBS)
Date: 1997-06-11, Time: Day (12:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 1 - H; IMPACT - ; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1997-04-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-31 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N3VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Above Ground: 8 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 700 h, Other Costs: $1096, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = BERGEN JET ILL (VICTOR MIASNIKOWICZ) PILOT RESPONDED TO LETTER ABOUT DAMAGE. ARPT IS ASSUMED FROM POSTMARK & RWY MATCH. (x/xx/xx UPDATED DMG)
Remarks: DAMAGED RH MAIN GEAR DOOR.
Date: 1997-03-26, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: SOCATA TB-20 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2507U, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 250 h, Other Costs: $391, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = MORGAN AVIATION (ANDREW DOOREY)
Remarks: TIME = 1500 LCL. MINOR DAMAGE, REPLACED PLEXIGLASS LIGHT COVER ON WING. COST 200-300. ONE WEEK OUT OF SVC WAITING FOR PART.

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-11-25, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N85M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 54970 h, Other Costs: $88346, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = MARYLAND BANK NORTH AMERICA
Remarks: LARGE DENTS ON UNDERSIDE OF BOTH WINGS & DAMAGED FLAPS
Date: 1996-05-22, Time: Day (13:17), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - GRACKLE; AIRCRAFT - C - 130 - H; IMPACT - ; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-05-19, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N44LC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, 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
Comments: OPERATOR = LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.
Remarks: 16" LONG AND 2" DEEP DENT ON LEADING EDGE OF L WING APPROX MIDWAY OUT.
Date: 1995-04-18, Time: Day (21:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 130 - H; IMPACT - CP WINDSHIELD; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-11-06, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-34 SENECA (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N29466, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Struck Other, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS. OPERATOR = STEVE SILVERMAN
Remarks: LARGEST GULL EVER SEEN. NO DAMAGE. REMAINS PUSHED OPEN L SIDE VENT WINDOW AND ENTER COCKPIT AREA.
Date: 1994-10-21, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Jamaica, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DENTJUST BEHIND RADOME.
Date: 1994-10-05, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4302T, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, 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
Comments: OPERATOR = WILLIAM EVELYN
Remarks: GULL STRUCK LEFT SIDE OF WINDSCREEN.
Date: 1994-06-13, Time: Night, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N43055, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY ALERT BULL. & AAIPN-x
Remarks: LOST RT MAIN GEAR ON DEPT. AFTER STRIKING A DEER AT SUMMIT ARPT. EMERGENCY DECLARED. ARFF RESPONDED. A/C LANDED WITH RT WING TIP COMING TO REST ON RWY. MINOR DAMAGE, NO INJURIES REPTD. DEAD DEER & GEAR FOUND AT N92.
Date: 1994-05-13, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DC-9-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N562PC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 138 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $40, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = KITTY HAWK AIR CARGO SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPORTS
Remarks: BIRD HIT LEFT SIDE OF FUSELAGE DURING APPROACH AT KILG. A/C INSPECTED BY A&P MECHANIC. FOUND NO CONTAMINATION FROM BIRD IN ENGINES.
Date: 1994-04-02, Time: Night (19:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-38 TOMAHAWK (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2542L, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Geese, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, NTSB & PACIR
Remarks: STABLE FLIGHT. COWLING RIGHT TOP DAMAGED INWARD. LT WING AFT, RT WING MID-SECTION FUEL DRIPPING FROM RT WING. ALL ELECTRICAL POWER DESTROYED. DEBRIS IN ENG AIR INLET. A/C BEGAN TO LOOSE POWER 1 MI FROM ARPT. PILOT HAD YAW CONTROL PROBLEMS & PARTIAL LOSS OF ENG POWER. HOWEVER HE CONTD TO ARPT & LANDED. BATTERY CASE & FIREWALL WERE DAMAGED..
Date: 1994-03-29, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: IAI-1124 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N317MQ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Speed: 136 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Repair Costs: $1500, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = MBNA AMERICA (x/x/xx UPDATED COSTS)
Remarks: NO ENG CHANGES JUST SMELL IN CABIN. NO DAMAGE WAS CHECKED BUT TIME OUT OF SERVICE WAS RECORDED AS 24 HRS AND COST $1500

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-03-26, 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: N111CF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Other, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = IOWA CITY FLYING SERVICE (RICHARD LANCIAL)
Remarks: STRIKE AT 1346Z. A/C RETD TO LAND RY 1. TAXIED TO ATLANTIC FBO. A/C DEPTD AGAIN AT 1410Z.

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-09-11, Time: Day (18:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 130 - H; IMPACT - PILOT'S WINDSHIELD; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1991-07-25, Time: Day (12:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - BPO; AIRCRAFT - C - 130 - H; IMPACT - RIGHT SIDE FUSELAGE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) -
Date: 1991-04-22, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: IAI-1124 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N534R, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ROLLINS PROPERTIES INC
Remarks: BROKE LEFT LANDING LIGHT ON LEFT MAIN GEAR AND PUNCTURED DEICING BOOT ON LEFT WING. STRUCK SEAGULLS BEFORE ROTATION.

1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-11-15, Time: Day (17:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 130 - H; IMPACT - RADOME; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1990-11-08, Time: Night (20:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 130 - H; IMPACT - CENTER WINDSHIELD; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
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