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Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport: Wildlife Incidents - Airplane Bird StrikesBack to: Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, Airports in Newport News, VA, Newport News, VA, Virginia, Virginia forum, All US cities. Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
2008 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 2008-11-25, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: BE-300 KING (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N74, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Secy N Spivey
Comments: OPER = FAA xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx Remarks: NO DMG Date: 2008-11-18, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: IAI-1124 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FTYV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HAWKS, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Secy N Spive
Comments: OPER REPTD AS JOHN TURNER (MAY BE PILOT FOR A COMPANY) Remarks: NO DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: N# MAY NOT BE CORRECT) Date: 2008-10-16, Time: Night (22:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MBB BK117 (Helicopter), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: N117NG, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Miles From Airport: 1,00 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Pilot J Stanley (2008-10-17)
Comments: OPER = OMNIFLIGHT HELICOPTERS (N# SHOWS SENTARA HEALTHCARE) Remarks: DESCENDING FOR LDG AT ACCIDENT SCENE WHEN MED SIZED WHITE BIRD HIT GLANCING BLOW DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF PILOT. NO DMG, JUST FEATHERS AND BLOOD. LOCATION WAS x MILE NE OF KPHF. Date: 2008-09-17, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N415AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: PEREGRINE FALCON, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Secy N Spivey
Date: 2008-08-30, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N910AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: DOVES, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Secy N Spivey
Date: 2008-08-07, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N442AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - LARGE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Secy N Spivey
Date: 2008-05-15, Time: Day (07:44), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N955UW, Flight: 1779, Remains Collected: No, Runway: L27L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 154 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BLACKBIRDS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Dispatcher J Atkinson
Remarks: CREW SAW AND HIT x SML BLACK BIRD. HIT LWR L CORNER OF CAPT'S WINDSCREEN. NO DMG. Date: 2008-05-10, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4898, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Flm D O'Connell
Remarks: PILOT REPTD NO DMG. Date: 2008-04-17, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 906, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: MALLARD, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Capt & Flm A Collett & D O'Connell
Remarks: PILOT ADVISED TO CALL TWR IF DMG OCCURRED. Date: 2008-04-07, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SPARROWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Secy N Spivey
Remarks: BIRD SIZE REPTD AS SML AND MEDIUM. Date: 2008-04-07, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-2000 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N943JB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, 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 = FIRST UNION CORP Remarks: NO DMG. Date: 2008-03-20, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N980AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt C Kolisnyk (2008-03-20)
Back to topRemarks: HIT JUST ABOVE WINDSHLD ON FUSELAGE 2007 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 2007-12-04, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-414 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N37U, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CHANCELLOR-NxxU LLC (N# SHOWS A/C AS C-xxxA, REPT SHOWS C-xxx Remarks: POSSIBLE DENT Date: 2007-09-06, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: IAI GALAXY (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N321SF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Speed: 133 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SMITHFIELD FOODS (GE CORP OF TN) Remarks: ATIS WARNING. (BIRDS REPTD AS DOVES, ASSUME MOURNING DOVES FROM LOCATION) Date: 2007-09-05, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N842AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 3 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: SPARROWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = ELECTRIC BOAT CO (FRED'S AVIATION SERVICES OF NEVADA) Date: 2007-09-03, Time: Day (18:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-120/140 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N527ST, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Pilot F Gibbons (2007-09-05)
Comments: OPER = FRANCIS GIBBONS TWO xxxx-x REPTS Remarks: SML FLOCK OF BIRDS CROSSED RWY DURING INITIAL CLIMBOUT. Date: 2007-08-23, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 485, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. Date: 2007-08-22, Time: Day (18:27), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-45 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N424FX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: RED-TAILED HAWK, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Other, Ice Detector System, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Phf Control Twr Cw
Comments: TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) OPER = JET SOLUTIONS LLC Remarks: LEFT LEADING EDGE. ICE DETECTOR SYSTEM TOTALLY DAMAGED. Date: 2007-08-22, Time: Day (17:58), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N933EV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Asi & Atc Controller P Ascoli
Remarks: WING TIP, #x ENG PYLON BOTTOM AND INBD BOTTOM FLAP WERE STRUCK. Date: 2007-08-21, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-31 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N5NC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AIR OPERATIONS LLC (NOLAND) Date: 2007-08-02, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N994AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PART OF FORM TORN, COULD NOT TELL IS THERE WAS AN EFFECT ON FLIGHT. Date: 2007-07-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CL-RJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 783, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. Date: 2007-07-08, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N951AT, Flight: 220, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - LARGE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx updated person reporting) Date: 2007-06-08, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 211, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: VULTURES, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2007-04-12, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 13664, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2007-02-28, Time: Night (21:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N717JL, Flight: 643, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 150 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 Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt R Rostad (2007-02-28)
Back to topComments: TWO xxxx-x REPTS Remarks: BIRD HIT FWD RT NOSE LDG GEAR DOOR. THEN HIT RT TAXI LIGHT. LIGHT WAS DESTROYED AND PARTS OF BIRD WERE STUCK ON NOSE LDG GEAR. 2006 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 2006-12-25, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 13801, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. HIT xx GULLS. Date: 2006-12-18, Time: Night, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 644, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HAWKS, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Phf & Eng Manu B & J Reed
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR & ENG MANU xxxx. Remarks: A/C ABORTED T/O AFTER INGESTNG A HAWK AT ABOUT xxx FT OF ROLLOUT. NO EQUIPMENT WAS NEEDED AND A/C TAXIED BACK TO THE RAMP W/O INCIDENT. ENG MANU REPTD THERE WAS DAMAGE Date: 2006-11-09, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 649, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Atcs A Stephen (2006-11-09)
Remarks: ATIS & VERBAL WARNINGS Date: 2006-11-09, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Freedom Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N851MJ, Flight: 6005, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Atcs A Stephen (2006-11-09)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. A/C LANDED AT ATL W/O INCIDENT HOWEVER A/C IS IN DELAY STATUS DUE TO RADOME NEEDS REPLACING. Date: 2006-10-28, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N815EX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Atcs C Wells (2006-10-28)
Date: 2006-09-19, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Flight Options, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 731, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. Date: 2006-08-22, Time: Day (12:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-40B, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx Date: 2006-08-04, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 91, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = VENUS xx Remarks: HAZE. Date: 2006-08-02, Time: Night (20:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N944AT, Flight: 907, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: TWO xxxx-x REPTS Date: 2006-07-20, Time: Day (12:10), Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N906AT, Flight: 906, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EUROPEAN STARLING, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. Date: 2006-07-09, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Freedom Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N829MJ, Flight: 6072, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2006-06-14, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N349SF, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: COYOTE, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Atm B Cook (2006-06-15)
Comments: OPER = SMITHFIELD FOODS (DAVE FORREST) Remarks: NO DMG. APRT FOUND COYOTE ON RWY. Date: 2006-05-15, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N329EN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HAWKS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2006-04-25, Time: Day (06:43), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N975AT, Flight: 970, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BALD EAGLE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 4250 h, Repair Costs: $14000, Other Costs: $4641, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Ws Asst State Director & Phf Twr & Officer A Gosser & R Bowman
Comments: RXN SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x, PHOTO OF BIRD & EMAIL & ARPT INCIDENT REPT Remarks: BIRD SEEN ON RWY JUST PRIOR TO ROTATION. BIRD TOOK OFF JUST PRIOR TO A/C PASSING OVERHEAD. HIT L MAIN LDG GEAR BTWN TIRES. FLT CREW UNAWARE OF IMPACT UNTIL ARRIVAL AT DESTINATION. BIRD WAS FOUND LODGED IN LDG GEAR. FWD BRAKE LINES WERE BROKEN BY IMPACT, BUT THERE WERE NOT INDICATIONS UNTIL AFTER LANDING. (BIRD REPTD AS VULTURE BY ARPT OFFICER AND BALD EAGLE BY UNKN SOURCE, PHOTOS BOTH SHOW EAGLE) THERE MAY HAVE BEEN TWO BIRDS HIT, ONE FOUND ON RWY AND ONE FOUND IN LANDING GEAR UPON LDG). AIRLINE REPORTEDLY PAID A FINE FOR KILLING EAGLES. Date: 2006-04-15, Time: Day (15:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-35 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2173L, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 5000 h, Other Costs: $5460, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Phf, Pilot, Res Asst & Atcs R Rejzer, M Heacker & C Wells
Back to topComments: OPER = RONALD REJZER (CO-OWNED BY JAMES LESNICK) SOURCE = PACIR & FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx &Rx & xxxxxx), AON DAILY LOSSES & LETTER FROM PILOT Remarks: HIT BIRD WHILE INBOUND (ASSUME APCH). ARFF RESPONDED. A/C TAXIED TO RAMP W/O INCIDENT. SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURAL DMG REPTD TO LE K WING, MEASURING APPROX x' BY x '. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA xxxx 2005 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 2005-12-07, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-36 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N527PA, Remains Collected: No, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Rh Le Extension, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 12000 h, Repair Costs: $11000, Other Costs: $13496, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Dir Mx O Torrealba (2005-12-08)
Comments: OPER = PHOENIX AIR GROUP Remarks: IMPACT DAMAGED THE RIGHT HAND LEADING EDGE EXTENSION. PLANE HANDLE NORMALLY SO MISSIION WAS TERMINATED. Date: 2005-10-16, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Coast Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - LARGE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: N# NOT CORRECT BELONG TO ALASKA NOT AIRLINE OF REPT Date: 2005-09-21, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N462AW, Flight: 3750, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. Date: 2005-09-01, Time: Day (07:12), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 4425, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: x DOVES. NO DMG. Date: 2005-08-26, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MU2 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N316PR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FLYING CLOUD LLC (STEVE HODGES) Date: 2005-08-21, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N571ML, Flight: 2631, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. Date: 2005-08-20, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N952AT, Flight: 970, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. BIRD REPTD AS DOVE, ASSUME MOURNING FROM LOCATION. Date: 2005-08-07, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 908, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. Date: 2005-07-12, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-36 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N71PG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HAWKS, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PHOENIX AIR GROUP Remarks: ATIS WARNING. A/C REPTD AS LJxx N# SHOWS xx Date: 2005-07-05, Time: Day (10:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-9C, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: AMERICAN KESTREL, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx Date: 2005-05-28, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N985AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: SPARROWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Ot Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. Date: 2005-05-27, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N982AT, Flight: 192, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Cpc D Hogan (2005-05-27)
Date: 2005-05-05, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 970, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 150 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2005-03-28, Time: Dawn (07:08), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N842E, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FREDS AVIATION SVCS OF NEVADA (CHRIS SYLVIA) Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO DMG. Date: 2005-02-11, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N302CS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Back to topComments: OPER = FIVE STAR Remarks: NO DMG. 2004 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 2004-12-10, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: IAI GALAXY (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N321SF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Pilot D Craft (2004-12-10)
Comments: OPER = (N# SHOWS GENERAL ELECTRIC CREDIT CORP OF TN ) SMITHFIELD FOODS (MARK PARCELL) SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x Remarks: NOSE & L ENG WERE STRUCK AT LEAST TWICE. x/x BIRD ESTIMATED TO BE INGESTED. Date: 2004-11-13, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N852MJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2004-09-09, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N48GP, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $500, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Dir Flt Sfty T Gentry
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS OPER = L-x FLIGHT INTL. Remarks: NO DMG EXCEPT REQD CLEANING & INSPN. CREW DID NOT SEE BIRD. FOUND ON POSTFLT. WE HAVE A SERIOUS BIRD PROBLEM AT THIS AIRFIELD & ARPT MGT DOESN'T SEEM TO CARE. WE'VE HAD AT LEAST x KNOWN BIRDSTRIKES IN LAST x WEEKS! NUMEROUS BIRDS OF VARIOUS SIZED NOTED NEAR RWYS DURING T/O AND LDGS. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA xxx Date: 2004-09-03, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: CL-RJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N740EV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. x BIRD OR PART THROUGH RT ENG. NO DMG REPTD BY PILOT Date: 2004-09-01, Time: Day (07:22), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N941HA, Flight: 4271, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Cpc Pt (2004-09-01)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. xx BIRD STRIKES TO ALL PARTS OF A/C. A/C WILL BE FERRIED BACK. Date: 2004-08-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 4271, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BLACKBIRDS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT REPTD NO DMG. Date: 2004-08-26, Time: Day (09:17), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Flight Intl, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N96FN, Flight: 296, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 60000 h, Repair Costs: $35000, Other Costs: $69489, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Dir Sfty T Gentry
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) Remarks: SML DOVE-LIKE BIRD. THERE IS A BIG PROBLEM WITH BIRDS AT PHF. SEEMS TO BE NO CONCERN FROM ARPT MGR. GRASS NOT MOWED, NO AIR CANNON OR ANY OTHER PROCEDURE FOR LIMITING # OF BIRDS. WE HAVE A PROBLEM HERE. x BIRDSTRIKES IN x DAYS. #x ENG DAMAGED. x FAN BLADES AND UNKN INTERNAL DMG. I RECOMMEND WE HAVE AN ATC DESIGNATED BIRD CONDITION SUCH AS LOW/MOD/SEVERE SIMILAR TO ALL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS. Date: 2004-08-17, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Government, Aircraft: LOCKHEED C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = USCG Remarks: SML BROWN BIRD. Date: 2004-08-15, Time: Day (10:35), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 4163, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, 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
Date: 2004-08-11, Time: Day (10:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N928AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt C Fong (2004-08-11)
Remarks: NO DMG Date: 2004-07-31, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: B4702R, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Cpc Phft D Hogan (2004-07-31)
Comments: OPER = CIVIL AIR PATROL (JUSTIN PAHL) Remarks: x HIT. Date: 2004-07-24, Time: Day (11:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N906AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: TURKEY VULTURE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Cat & Cpc R Wilson & Barnum
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x Remarks: PILOT WAS ADZ OF BIRDS BEFORE T/O AND HE SAID HE SAW THEM. NO DMG. HIT RT SIDE FUSELAGE NEAR OAT PROBE. Date: 2004-06-05, Time: Dusk, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N977AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt J Heidemann (2004-06-05)
Remarks: NO DMG FOUND ON INSPN. Date: 2004-05-14, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4519L, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: POSSIBLY A SPARROW. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: N# NOT FOUND IN FAA DATABASE, REG MAY BE PENIDNG) Date: 2004-05-03, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 4271, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Phf Os B Cook (2004-05-03)
Remarks: PILOT ADZ TWR OF STRIKE. NO ASSISTANCE NEEDED. (DATE = DATE STRIKE REPTD) Date: 2004-04-15, Time: Day (18:48), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2004-01-06, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N970AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Pilot T Hunt (2004-01-07)
Back to topRemarks: HIT L SIDE UNDER NOSE CONE 2003 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 2003-10-06, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Flight Intl, Aircraft: PA-23 APACHE (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N40510, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, 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, Written By: Atc Os Rc (2003-10-06)
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD Date: 2003-08-21, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 3350, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Atm L Myers (2003-08-21)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON ROTATION AND CONTD FLT INDICATING HE WOULD CALL AT DESTINATION WITH ANY DMG INFO. Date: 2003-07-25, Time: Dusk (23:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 318, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, 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: CALLED AIRLINE TO GET AIRPORT Remarks: PILOT ADZ MAY HAVE STRUCK SOME BIRDS ON T/O. RWY SWEEP FOUND x SML DEAD BIRD. (AIRPORT NOT REPTD, GOT INFO FROM AIRLINE) Date: 2003-07-15, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SNOWY EGRET, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2003-06-22, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N965HA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD FLEW OUT OF GRASS AT RWY xx AND TWY A. ON WALK AROUND, PILOT SAW FEATHERS ON PROP. NO DMG. Date: 2003-06-16, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-31 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N574BA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = NOLAND CORP Remarks: ON DEPTR, REPTD HITTING A BIRD WITH NOSE GEAR. PILOT REPTD ""IT SHOULD NOT BE A PROBLEM"" BUT RETD TO LAND W/O INCIDENT. Date: 2003-06-13, Time: Night (21:30), Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N969AT, Flight: 908, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: WHITE-TAILED DEER, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Other, Written By: Chief Public Sfty J Reed (2003-06-17)
Comments: SOURCE = REPORT AND LETTER FROM CHIEF OF PUBLIC SFTY AT NEWPORT NEWS ARPT Remarks: JUST AFTER LDG, HIT DEER WITH NOSEWHEEL AT ABOUT xxx KTS. F/O OFFICER TRIED TO GENTLY LIFT THE NOSEWHEEL OVER THE DEER, BUT WAS UNABLE TO AVOID IT. DEER WAS xND OF TWO WHICH RAN ACROSS RWY. WE MISSED THE xST ONE. DEBRIS WAS SCATTERED FOR x,xxx'. FOUND x PIECES OF METAL FROM SPRAY DEFLECTOR ON NOSEWHEEL. A/C GROUNDED FOR REPAIRS. RWY CLOSED FOR ABOUT x HR. Date: 2003-04-11, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Flight Intl, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: n83fn, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, 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
Back to topRemarks: NO DMG 2002 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 2002-09-18, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HELICOPTER (Helicopter), Registration: N496RT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BLACKBIRDS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Atcs Cic D Harris (2002-09-18)
Comments: OPER = AMERICAN SPORTSCOPTER INTL. Remarks: LANDING STRUT DAMAGED. A/C = ULTRASPORT xxx, ENG = ROTEX xxx Date: 2002-09-02, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N956AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: CANADA GOOSE, 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, Written By: Capt M Valletto (2002-09-04)
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS Remarks: NO DMG. BIRDS REPTD AS HAWK, GOOSE AND CANADIAN GEESE ON TWO DIFFERENT FORMS. Date: 2002-07-25, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-36 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 327, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FAIN STACY FLIGHT INTNL. Remarks: # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME x, SAME AS # SEEN. Date: 2002-07-07, Time: Day (11:49), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N94183, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 67 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER - RICK AVIATION (RONNIE MCLEROY) Remarks: BIRD HIT RT WING DURING CLIMB PHASE OF TOUCH AND GO. HAZE. FLOCK OF GULLS ON RWY NOT VIZ FROM TWR. Date: 2002-05-13, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N826AS, Flight: 252, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 146 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Back to top2001 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 2001-04-15, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: LOCKHEED C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: C1502, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 600 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EUROPEAN STARLING, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Back to topComments: OPER = USCG Remarks: NO DMG. 2000 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 2000-11-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-32, Registration: 8001, Remains Collected: No, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-12-08 10:51:55)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx Date: 2000-11-27, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-32, Registration: 9801, Remains Collected: No, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-11-29 09:46:02)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx Date: 2000-09-27, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Coast Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N484UE, Remains Collected: No, Location: 30 MIN NE PHF, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 30,00 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt J Richter (2000-09-29)
Remarks: BIRD HIT HALFWAY BTWN NOSE & MIDDLE WINDSCREEN. Date: 2000-08-03, Time: Night, Operator: Flight Intl, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N83FN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: WHITE-TAILED DEER, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Out Of Service: 100 h, Other Costs: $130, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Safety Dir & Orf Atct R Galloway
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR Remarks: DENT IN CHAFF POT UNDER RT WING. VERY MINOR DMG. Date: 2000-07-29, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: EXPERIMENTAL, Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Registration: N90JS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN ROBIN, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SKYBOLT FLYERS Remarks: HIT WING WIRE. A/C = SKYBOLT Date: 2000-07-27, Time: Day, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO BIRD FOUND Date: 2000-07-26, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-21A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2001-08-02 08:50:44)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx Date: 2000-07-24, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Commutair, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N831CA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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
Remarks: ROC ADVISED Date: 2000-04-26, Time: Day (08:50), Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: RING-BILLED GULL, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ws Biol H Glass
Remarks: PART OF FORM TORN. BIRD ID BY WS BIOL Date: 2000-04-12, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: GULFAERO III (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Back to topComments: OPER = BEAT FREYTES Remarks: A/C REG GIVEN AT VY OR VVxxx 1999 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 1999-11-02, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N1272V, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT xxxx. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: PERSON FILING REPT CHECKED DMG FOR ENG & FUSELAGE, CALL TO AIRLINE FOUND THERE WAS NO DMG.) Date: 1999-08-29, Time: Dawn (06:26), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Atcs Faa, Dh (1999-08-29)
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, PACIR & DAILY OPS REPT Remarks: FLT xxx. PILOT HEARD BANG & FELT PLANE PULL TO THE SIDE. RETD TO TERMINAL FOR INSPN. #x ENG INGESTED A BIRD(S). NO DMG FOUND. TIME LOST x.x HRS. Date: 1999-08-10, Time: Day (11:55), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-21A, Registration: 840115, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - xx - A; IMPACT - UPPER LEFT SIDE OF RADOME; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S Date: 1999-06-22, Time: Day (17:22), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-21A, Registration: 84-0114, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - xx - A; IMPACT - RIGHT REAR PORTION OF NOSE RADOME; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S Date: 1999-06-17, Time: Day (11:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-20H, Registration: 00300, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Back to topComments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx Remarks: REMARKS - FEATHER REPORT SENT. NO DAMAGE TO ENGINE.; AIRCRAFT - C - xx - H; IMPACT - ; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S 1998 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 1998-12-13, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Atlantic Coast Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N486UE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Supv Atcs M Chiasson
Remarks: PILOT SAID THEY DID NOT HIT ANY GULLS BUT x DEAD BIRDS WERE FOUND. FLT xxx Date: 1998-09-13, Time: Dawn (06:16), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Atcs Supv M Chiasson (1998-09-13)
Back to topComments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG Remarks: FLT xxxx. NO DAMAGE. NO BIRDS FOUND ON RWY INSPN . PILOT DID NOT CALL BACK TO CONFIRM. 1997 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 1997-10-13, Time: Day, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: WHITE-TAILED DEER, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 110000 h, Other Costs: $156469, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Phft & Pilot Mp
Comments: OPERATOR = NOLAND CO. SOURCE = PACIR & ASRSLETTER SENT ASKING FOR DETAILS. (NO RESPONSE SINCE JAN x xx) Remarks: TIME = xxxxE. A/C RETD TO LAND RWY xx AFTER STRIKING DEER. NO INJURIES. ARFF RESPONDED. TAXIED TO RAMP W/O INCID. FROM ASRS - PATCHY GROUND FOG. PRIOR TO Vx WE ENTERED AN AREA WITH LITTLE FOG. x DEER APPEARED. I PULLED HARD TO TRY TO GET OFF THE GND TO CLR THE DEER. x WAS STRUCK WITH R MAIN LDG GEAR. IT BROKE THE SQUAT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS & ITS BRACKET OFF. BROKE A LORAN ANTENNA OFF AND DID SOME SKIN DAMAGE TO DORSAL FIN. WE FLEW ABOUT x.x HRS LOCALLY WITH GEAR DOWN TO GET DOWN TO LDG WT. UNEVENTFUL LDG. WE REPLACED A TIRE THAT WAS CUT. A/C REPAIRED EXCEPT FOR PAINT IN > x DAYS. Date: 1997-08-31, Time: Night (06:01), Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-36 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N56PA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: WHITE-TAILED DEER, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: PACIR, Written By: Phf Twr Kb
Comments: PER = PHOENIX AIR GROUP Remarks: A/C REPTD STRIKING A DEER WHILE DEPARTING. NO DMG REPTD. DEER, FATALLY INJURED, WAS REMOVED FROM RWY. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: A/C MIGHT HAVE BEEN ALREADY OFF THE GROUND, ALTITUDE ASSUMED FROM COMMENT OF DEPARTING) Date: 1997-04-29, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N921HA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Asi, Tower & Roo D Brown, Mp & Thompson
Comments: SOURCE =xxxx-x, PACIR & DAILY ALERT BULL. Remarks: FLT xxxx ABTD T/O AFTER STRKING SEVERAL GULLS. ARFF RESPONDED. NO DAMAGE RETPD. A.C TAXIED BACK TO RAMP. RICHMOND FSDO WAS NOTIFIED. TIME OUT OF SVC xx MINS. PILOT DIDN'T KNOW WHERE ON A/C BIRDS STRUCK. TIME = xxxx Date: 1997-03-31, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Above Ground: 25 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Atcs Pt (1997-03-31)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. FLT xxxx. PART OF A/C STRUCK NOT REPTD. Date: 1997-03-28, Time: Night, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N936HA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: WHITE-TAILED DEER, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = PACIR & FAA ACC/INCID DATA Remarks: FLT-xx STRUCK A DEER ON T/O. A/C WAS ON FERRY FLT TO KORF WHERE IT LANDED W/O INCID. DAMGE WAS MINOR, NO INJURIES. NO PAX. LEFT GEAR DOWN FOR SHORT FLT TO ORE. FUSELAGE DENTED. Date: 1997-03-04, Time: Dusk, Operator: Business, Aircraft: IAI ASTRA JT (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N383SF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: WHITE-TAILED DEER, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Out Of Service: 8000 h, Other Costs: $11380, Report Type: PACIR, Written By: Phf Twr Ck (1997-03-04)
Back to topComments: OPERATOR = SMITHFIELD FOODS Remarks: A/C STRUCK DEER ON ROLLOUT. NO ASSISTANCE REQD & A/C TAXIED TO RAMP. MINOR DAMAGE TO RT WING FLAP. TIME = xxxxE. 1996 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 1996-05-28, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N912HA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE Date: 1996-04-07, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N19UC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Speed: 100 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Atcs P Miller (1996-04-07)
Comments: OPERATOR = UNITED COMPANY Remarks: NO DAMAGE TO A/C. x BIRD CRITICAL, x DEAD. Date: 1996-03-17, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Coast Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N477UE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Speed: 80 knots, 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: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Flt Sfty, Capt & Tower Aaron (1996-03-17)
Comments: OPERATOR ALSO LISTED AS UNITED EXPRESSSOURCE = TWO xxxx-x, PACIR & AEA BIRD STRIKE LOG & AIRLINE Remarks: INGESTION. FLT xxxx. LOUD SQUEAL COMING FROM #x. ENG FAILED. DAMAGED TWO xST STAGE COMPRESSOR BLADES. INGESTED x GULLS. ARFF RESPONDED & A/C TAXIED TO RAMP W/O INCIDENT. ENG. CHANGE. Date: 1996-03-14, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N400UP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 40 ft, Speed: 142 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = UNION PACIFIC AVIATION Remarks: NO DAMAGE Date: 1996-03-07, Time: Night, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-20 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: WHITE-TAILED DEER, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: PACIR, Written By: Gt
Comments: OPERATOR = ACTIVE AERO CHARTER BTYA/AVR-xxx Remarks: A/C TAXIED TO RAMP W/O INCIDENT. NO DAMAGE REPTD TO A/C, NO INJURIES. Date: 1996-01-27, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Atlantic Coast Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N487UE, 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 Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Capt D Yankle
Back to topComments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS, AEA BIRD STRIKE LOG & PACIR Remarks: DURING T/O ROLL BIRDS WERE SEEN TO RT OF A/C FLYING AWAY FROM TAXIWAY. THEY CHANGED DIRECTION BACK OVER RWY. FLT xxx INITIATED ABORT & STRUCK x-x SMALL BIRDS. A/C TAXIED TO RAMP. NO DAMAGE FOUND DURING INSPN. 1995 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 1995-08-31, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Flight Intl, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N96FN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Satcs D Justice (1995-08-31)
Remarks: STRUCK NOSE WHEEL DOOR. Date: 1995-03-09, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Coast Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N473UE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1995-03-09, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-137, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Unknown, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - xxx - ; IMPACT - UNK; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S Date: 1995-03-07, Time: Night, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: WHITE-TAILED DEER, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: PACIR, Written By: Phft Kb
Back to topComments: OPERATOR = SENTEL Remarks: ARFF RESPONDED. NO INJURIES. DAMAGE TO NOSE GEAR. 1994 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 1994-11-21, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLTxxxx Date: 1994-11-18, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N963VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Dispatcher Joe Archer (1994-11-18)
Comments: TWO xxxx-x REPORTS (DISPATCHER & TOWER) Remarks: BIRDS ON RY, PILOT ISSUED WARNING, VEHICLE CHASED OFF BIRDS. FOUND DEAD BIRDS ON RY. Date: 1994-09-27, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-26B, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - xx - ; IMPACT - ; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S Date: 1994-09-21, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N914AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BLACKBIRDS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Satcs Darrel Justice (1994-09-21)
Comments: AIRPORT = PHFT Date: 1994-09-09, Time: Dusk (19:48), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: LOCKHEED C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: C1504, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Phf T Sj (1994-09-20)
Comments: OPER = USCG SOURCE = xxxx-x, PACIR & DAILY ALERT BULLETIN Remarks: HIT BIRDS DURING T/O AND DMG #x ENG. CONTD FLT TO ELIZABETH CITY WITH ENG SHUT DOWN AND AN EMERG WAS DECLARED EN RT. LANDED W/O INCIDENT. ARFF STANDING BY. Date: 1994-07-12, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N17813, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SPARROWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = SF RAYMER CO. (JOHN TAYLOR) Remarks: HAZE. NO DAMAGE. Date: 1994-01-03, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Pilot Atcs Patricia Miller (1994-01-03)
Back to topRemarks: TIME = xxxxLC. FLT xxxx. 1993 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 1993-12-05, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N931HA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. STRUCK xx. Date: 1993-10-02, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt Terry
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK Remarks: NO DAMAGE. FLT xxxx. TIME = xxxxZ Date: 1993-08-10, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SPARROWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. Date: 1993-05-21, Time: Day (12:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-21A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx Remarks: REMARKS - SMALL BIRD- NO FEATHERS ON A/C; AIRCRAFT - C - xx - ; IMPACT - NOSE GEAR; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S Date: 1993-05-17, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Coast Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: DUCKS, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT xxx. NO DAMAGE. Date: 1993-04-12, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: DUCKS, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Lights, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Back to topRemarks: x NOSE GEAR LANDING LIGHT BKN. HIT A FLOCK OF DUCKS. NO INJURY. TIME = xxxxZ. 1992 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 1992-11-05, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Henson, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Hs (1992-11-05)
Remarks: DAMAGE UNKN, HIT A FLOCK OF GULLS. WARNING ON ATIS. FLT xxxx. Date: 1992-10-21, Time: Dusk, Aircraft: LEARJET-31 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = FAA A/C AERONAUTICAL OCCURRENCE Remarks: A/C WAS DISPATCHED FROM WASHINGTON NATIONAL ON A TRAINING FLT TO PREPARE MR. W. FOR HIS LEARJET TYPE RATING. DURING ONE OF THE LAST T&G LANDINGS A BIRD WAS SEEN CLOSE TO RT SIDE OF A/C. THERE WAS NO SOUND OF IMPACT & NO UNUSUAL ENG. INDICATIONS OR OTHER INDICATORS OF A BIRD STRIKE. SOON, A STRANGE ODOR ENTERED THE CABIN. DURING THE FLT BACK TO WASHINGTON THE ODOR BECAME STRONGER, xST RESEMBLING BAKED CHICKEN & THEN A BURNT SMELL. POST FLT INSPN REVEALED DAMAGE & REMAINS FROM WHAT APPEARED TO BE A BIRD THAT PASSED THRU THE RT ENG. ENG, FAN HAD SEVERAL DAMAGED BLADES. INTERNAL DAMAGE IS UNKN AT THIS TIME. ENG. REP. IS COMING TO INSPECT THE ENG, ASSESS THE DAMAGE, AND MAKE REPAIR RECS. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT HE WILL BOROSCOPE THE ENG TO DETERMINE ANY INTERNAL DAMAGE & THEN RECOMMEND EITHER REMOVING & REPLACING THE DAMAGED FAN OR REMOVE THE ENTIRE ENG. FOR REPAIR. STATUS OF AIRCRAFT: OUT OF SERVICE. EXPECTED RETURN TO SERVICE: x-x DAYS Date: 1992-10-11, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Henson, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Bc
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. BIRD WAS HIT AT LIFT-OFF. FLTxxxx. Date: 1992-09-27, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Coast Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Pilot (1992-09-29)
Comments: OPERATOR = BLUE RIDGE Remarks: NO DAMAGE. Date: 1992-08-15, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 966VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS. Remarks: NO DAMAGE Date: 1992-07-20, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-23 APACHE (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: 3113P, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: VULTURES, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Pilot Micael Lundstrom (1992-07-21)
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & GEN AVTN INCIDENT REPT.OPERATOR = RICK AVIATION Remarks: x' AREA OF RT WING RIPPED & DENTED. STRUCK BIRD WHILE IN PATTERN ON CROSSWIND. A/C LANDED SAFELY AT xxxxE. Date: 1992-06-28, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Coast Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: ?, Tower & Rdo Pat Miller, Pt & Stickevers (1992-06-30)
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, AC INCIDENT REPT & DAILY ALERT BUL. Remarks: FLT xxx STRUCK A FLOCK OF BIRDS JUST AFTER DEPTG RWY x AT xxxxE. L ENG WAS SHUT DOWN & FLT RETD TO LAND RWY x AT xxxxE. ARFF WAS STANDING BY & FLT TAXIED TO RAMAP W/O INCIDENT. IMPELLER WAS DAMAGED. Date: 1992-06-25, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-35 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N653D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 45 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: VULTURES, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Pilot Charles Mann (1992-06-29)
Comments: OPERATOR = ROBERT HAHL OR CHARLES MANNSOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS. Remarks: BENT FORWARD EDGE OF LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR Date: 1992-06-12, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Coast Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: 485UE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Ja (1992-06-12)
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS. & AC INCIDENT REPT. Remarks: FLT xxx ABORTED T/O AT xxxxE DUE TO BIRD INGESTION IN RT ENG. & RETD TO GATE W/O INCIDENT. A/C UNABLE TO CONTINUE SVC. ENG WAS REPLACED. NO INJURIES. Date: 1992-05-08, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Henson, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE REPTD. Date: 1992-02-24, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Henson, Aircraft: DHC7 DASH 7 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Back to topComments: DATE = POSTMARK Remarks: NO DAMAGE 1991 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 1991-09-11, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: TIME = xxxx LCL Date: 1991-08-16, Time: Day, Operator: Henson, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. HAZE. Date: 1991-07-30, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Westair Commuter, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - LARGE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Pilot Ken Baker (1991-07-31)
Remarks: UNABLE TO TELL IF DAMAGE. ON THE RWY ""x"" FLT xxx. Date: 1991-04-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = PENN COMMUTER xxxx. Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY. Date: 1991-03-30, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N924VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Flight Dispatcher W.C. Carter (1991-03-30)
Back to topRemarks: NO DAMAGE. 1990 Wildlife IncidentsDate: 1990-11-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Westair Commuter, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 600 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME x. NO DAMAGE. Date: 1990-09-08, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6412V, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = KEVIN JOHNSON Remarks: x MI FINAL. NO DAMAGE. # BIRDS HIT NOT REPTD, ASSUME x. Date: 1990-09-04, Time: Dusk (17:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N950VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Speed: 127 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: DUCKS, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: RADOME WAS PUNCTURED Date: 1990-08-13, Time: Day (10:20), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-21A, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - xx - ; IMPACT - LEFT NOSE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S Date: 1990-08-13, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-21A, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CARDINALS,BUNTINGS,SPARROWS, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Unknown, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx Remarks: REMARKS - DEPARTURE ROLL ON T&G. BIRD SEEN PRIOR TO STRIKE; AIRCRAFT - C - xx - ; IMPACT - NO DAMAGE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S Date: 1990-08-09, Time: Day (16:18), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Robert (1990-08-09)
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK Remarks: HAZE, VIZ x MI. NO DAMAGE. Date: 1990-08-08, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Henson, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = US AIR EXPRESS Remarks: NO DAMAGE. FLT xxxx. Discuss this city on our hugely popular Virginia forum Back to: Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, Airports in Newport News, VANewport News, VA Aiports, Newport News, VA, Virginia, All US cities.
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