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Rochester International Airport: Wildlife Incidents - Airplane Bird Strikes

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Historical Wildlife Incidents - Rochester International Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 70 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 5 incidents)

Total Incidents: 93

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-11-07, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Snow, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N977AA, Flight: 7167, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 250 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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-E, Written By: Capt P Daly
Comments: OPER = AIRMED INTL. (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx)
Date: 2008-11-05, Time: Day (11:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N849AE, Flight: 3986, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Atc J Grant
Remarks: BLACK BIRD.
Date: 2008-10-31, Time: Day (08:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N669MB, Flight: 4397, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, 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 Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Atcs T Thraen
Remarks: PILOT COULD NOT FIND ANY INDICATION OF STRIKE ON A/C.
Date: 2008-08-23, Time: Day (18:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N830AE, Flight: 389, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Flm M Barger
Remarks: TIME REPT AS xxxx, MAY BE ZULU TIME AS FLIGHT AWARE SHOWS FLT LANDED AT xxxx.
Date: 2008-08-06, Time: Day (07:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N640AE, Flight: 3986, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Capt M Mainetti
Remarks: ONLY x BIRD SEEN DURING FLT. I WAS NOT AWARE WE HAD HIT THE BIRD UNTIL THE REMAINS WERE FOUND DURING POST FLT AT ORD. REMAINS WERE BLOOD AND x OR x TINY FEAHTERS. LOGBOOK ENTRY SO MX WOULD DO INSPN.
Date: 2008-08-04, Time: Day (09:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N664MS, Flight: 397, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Atct K Krear
Date: 2008-07-16, Time: Night (23:02), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N462FE, Flight: 1293, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SKUNKS, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Flt Sfty M Johnson
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2008-07-04, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N466MS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BARN SWALLOW, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Mgr B Thompson (2008-08-04)
Remarks: NO DMG.
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2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-11-23, Time: Day (14:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle (Formerly Expsairl 1), Aircraft: CRJ-440 (Airplane), Registration: N8646A, Flight: 5672, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GEESE, 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
Date: 2007-10-23, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Abx Air (Was Airborne Express), Aircraft: DC-9-40 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N970AX, Flight: 156, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Above Ground: 2300 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, 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-E, Written By: A/C Rel Anal S Utley
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON LWR RADOME. INSPN. NO DMG.
Date: 2007-08-12, Time: Day (17:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FRCI, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = SKYSERVICE AVIATION (AKA AVIATION SKYSERVICE)
Date: 2007-07-25, Time: Day (17:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N108EK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Atcs K Krear
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = ELLIOTT AVIATION (NEW HIEGHTS AVIATION)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD TRIKE ON THE LDG GEAR AND ON NOSE.
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2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-11-20, Time: Day (12:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N619AE, Flight: 985, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2006-11-09, Time: Day (10:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle (Formerly Expsairl 1), Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N824AY, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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-E
Date: 2006-11-08, Time: Day (08:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GLOBAL EXPRS (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N18TM, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 20, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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-E
Comments: OPER = HFA GLOBAL LLC
Date: 2006-11-06, Time: Day (12:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-100 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N700BA, Flight: 700, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Line Pilot J Crosier
Comments: OPER = JET LINX AVIATION (BYERLY AVIATION) xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx
Date: 2006-09-06, Time: Dusk (20:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H, Remains Collected: No, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-07-29, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N834AE, Flight: 4263, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
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2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-11-16, Time: Night (18:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: MALLARD, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-11-02, Time: Day (11:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: PERCHING BIRDS (y), Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-10-11, Time: Day (14:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Pinnacle (Formerly Expsairl 1), Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4742, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SWALLOWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: LANDING FLARE
Date: 2005-09-27, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Abx Air (Was Airborne Express), Aircraft: DC-9-40 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N953AX, Flight: 156, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 130 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-E, Written By: Ac Rel Anal S Utley
Remarks: HIT L SIDE OF NOSE.
Date: 2005-09-11, Time: Day (07:36), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 872, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: SWALLOWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HAZE, VIZ x MILES.
Date: 2005-08-24, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N642AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE AT ROTATION. BIRD APPEARED TO HIT UNDER NOSE. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-08-11, Time: Day (09:02), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N270FE, Flight: 0600, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Speed: 120 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-E, Written By: Flt Sfty N Baum
Remarks: PILOT REPTD BIRD LOOKED LIKE A BLACK KILLDEER. EVIDENCE OF STRIKE FOUND ON LWR L FRONT FUSELAGE NEAR NOSE. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-07-19, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N620AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, 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: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt P Reifsteck (2005-07-19)
Date: 2005-05-30, Time: Day (16:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-05-23, Time: Dusk (19:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N632AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt M Larocco (2006-05-23)
Remarks: SAW x BIRD AT T/D. HIT x ON LWR RT FRONT WINDSHLD. HALF OF BIRD LODGED IN WIPER. NOTIFIED TWR. MX INSPN. NO DMG. SML-MED BROWN/BLACK BIRD REMOVED.
Date: 2005-05-18, Time: Day (07:08), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N673AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CANADA GOOSE, Size: Large, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt W Hopmeier (2005-05-18)
Comments: ** called airline (melanie) for dmg info x/xx/xx
Remarks: DENTS OVER CAPT'S WINDSCREEN ON FUSELAGE.
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2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-10-07, Time: Night (21:05), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N204FE, Flight: 0700/0, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Flt Sfty N Baum (2004-10-22)
Remarks: INSPN. NO DMG. EVIDENCE ON TOP OF F/O WINDSHLD.
Date: 2004-08-24, Time: Night (22:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Abx Air (Was Airborne Express), Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N937AX, Flight: 237, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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-E, Written By: Ac Rel Anal S Utley
Remarks: HIT LWR RT RADOME. NO DMG.
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2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-09-12, Operator: Abx Air (Was Airborne Express), Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N929AX, Flight: 238, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ac Rel Anal S Utley
Remarks: HIT TOP CENTER OF WINDSHLD IN LDG FLARE. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-08-25, Time: Day (17:04), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N810AE, Flight: 389, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SPARROWS, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT LE OF L WING. NO DMG JUST SCUFF MARK
Date: 2003-08-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N820AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt L Anderson (2003-08-24)
Remarks: NO DMG. # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME x.
Date: 2003-08-09, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N14016, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SML-MED DEERKILL (KILLDEER?) CAME RIGHT TOWARDS US FROM OFF RWY
Date: 2003-06-03, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N367PX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, 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
Remarks: NO STRUCTURAL DMG, NO INJURIES.
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2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-10-23, Time: Night (20:30), Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H, Registration: 96-1008, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HERMIT THRUSH, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2002-10-31 13:29:50)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-08-24, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N999CA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 35 ft, Speed: 125 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv B Reilly (2002-08-24)
Remarks: BIRD HIT L INBD FLAP. OUTBND FLT DELAEDY ABOUT x HR AWAITING REVIEW BY MECHANIC.
Date: 2002-08-22, Time: Day (07:30), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N278FE, Flight: 1493, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Flt Sfty N Baum (2002-08-27)
Remarks: # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME SAME AS # SEEN. INSPN ON FUSELAGE ABOVE F/O WINDSHLD. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-08-06, Time: Day (12:28), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1427A, Flight: 520, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Flt Sfty & Capt S Stennis (2002-08-06)
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: HIT ABOVE RT WINDOW
Date: 2002-07-27, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 2AH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2002-06-08, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1446A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SWALLOWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Flt Sfty T Smart
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: HIT x' ABOVE CAPT SIDE ABOVE WINDSHLD. NO DMG. IMPACT MARK WITH FEATHERS.
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2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-11-15, Time: Day (11:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1424M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, 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
Comments: SOURCE - TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: FLT xxxx. SPARROW/STARLING SIZE. TWR REPTD x DEAD BIRDS ON RWY. MX INSPN I PROGRESS. x STRIKE TO RT WINDSCREEN. NO DMG. REST TO BE DETERMINED.
Date: 2001-11-08, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: FOKKER-F27 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: D Kintzele (2003-02-17)
Remarks: ON SHORT FINAL, PILOT SAW A BIRD IN THE PATH THEN HEARD IMPACT. LANDED W/O INCIDENT. FOUND BIRD REMAINS ON L FWD FUSELAGE.
Date: 2001-10-15, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N400FT, Remains Collected: No, Location: 20 MI SE, Above Ground: 4500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 20,00 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Mgr Rst Atct J Lenz (2001-10-16)
Comments: OPER =FEATHERLITE TRAILER CO.
Remarks: PILOT SAID FWD F FUSELAG BY AVIONICS BAY WAS DMGD. #x FLT MGT SYSTEM FAILED.
Date: 2001-08-20, Time: Day (11:47), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130E, Registration: 621806, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2001-08-31 12:16:18)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: No remains found. Point of impact on aircraft not determined.
Date: 2001-08-14, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1424M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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: Capt L Tysinger (2001-08-14)
Remarks: FLOCK OF SML DARK BIRDS LIFTED OFF FROM FIELDS ON BOTH SIDES OF RWY. x HIT FUSELAGE OVER F/O WINDSHLD, OTHER SOMEWHERE DOWN RT SIDE FUSELAGE. NO PROBLEMS.
Date: 2001-08-09, Time: Day (16:50), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130E, Registration: 621847, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 560 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2001-08-10 07:17:59)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Aircraft cleaned of bird strike remains prior to recovery of evidence. This was done ASAP following landing to determine if there was any damage to aircraft prior to next flight. MX has been briefed to not do this in the future.
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2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-11-08, Time: Dusk (17:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130E, Registration: 621806, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: DUCKS, GEESE, SWANS, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 14020 h, Other Costs: $17367, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-11-09 12:57:45)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2000-10-20, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1427A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt T Barton (2000-10-25)
Date: 2000-10-04, Time: Night (20:00), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H, Registration: 96-1008, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-10-18 13:27:20)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2000-09-19, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N601NW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Flt Sfty B Bachand
Remarks: BIRD HIT F/O WINDSHLD ON FINAL. INSPN. FLT xxx
Date: 2000-07-18, Time: Day (06:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N66619, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: SWALLOWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = WEST BEND AIR
Date: 2000-07-17, Time: Day, Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H, Registration: 96-0005, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-08-02 09:53:35)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Impacted left swing window
Date: 2000-06-15, Time: Day (11:35), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2001-07-20 14:20:23)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: x-Swallow x-Seagull
Date: 2000-05-31, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N167FE, Remains Collected: No, Location: 15 dme ne of rst, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Miles From Airport: 15,00 mi, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: P Teel
Date: 2000-03-06, Time: Day (15:34), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FK-28-1000 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1409B, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt S Evan (2000-03-09)
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: FLT xxxx. ABOUT xx-xx BIRDS CROSSED FLT PATH JUST AFTER ROTATION PRIOR TO GEAR RETRACT. NOTIFIED TWR OF INTENTION TO RET TO RST. NO PROBLEMS OR DMG INDICATED. A LOUD HTUMP WAS HEARD OVERHEAD ON FUSELAGE. POST FLT FOUND REMAINS ON UPPER FUSELAGE AFT OF TOP WINDSCREEN & CHARRED DEBRIS ON x PLACES IN OUTER FAN SECTION OF #x ENG. MAINT FOUND SOME OF DEBRIS TO BE PLASTIC.
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1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-09-15, Time: Night (21:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130E, Registration: 62-1848, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 140 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 - NO REMAINS FOUND, ONLY BLOODSPOT ON RADOME.; AIRCRAFT - C - xxx - E; IMPACT - ; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1999-04-03, Time: Night (16:20), Precipation: Fog, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1417D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: FLT xxxx HAD NO DAMAGE.
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1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-09-09, Time: Night (08:42), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130E, Registration: 62-1844, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - FAA REPORT. ABORTED LANDING, BIRD STRUCK A/C BELLY, NO DAMAGE REPORTED AT THIS TIME. A/C ABORTED APPROACH TO RWY xx AND RETURNED TO MSP. A/C CALL SIGN VIKINGxx, BIRD SPECIES UNK.; AIRCRAFT - C - xxx - E; IMPACT - A/C BELLY; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - F
Date: 1998-08-05, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1414D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1998-08-05, Time: Day (11:26), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 40 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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
Remarks: FOG. FLT xxx.
Date: 1998-03-24, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: 95-1001, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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 - FAA REPORT. BIRD UNK; AIRCRAFT - C - xxx - ; IMPACT - NO INFO - NO DAMAGE TO A/C; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - F
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1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-09-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-401 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N62253Q, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Atcs Faith Hein (1997-09-30)
Comments: OPERATOR = MECHANICAL REFRIGERATIONSOURCE = xxxx-x & AGL OPS PRELIM REPT
Remarks: HIT LOWER RT SIDE OF WINDSHLD, NO DAMAGE. FLT DEPTD NORMALLY. PILOT HAD ALL STROBES, LANDING LIGHTS & RADAR ON. TIME = xxxxLCL
Date: 1997-08-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1434A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EUROPEAN STARLING, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt Dm Lutz (1997-08-01)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE, STRUCK LE RT WING.
Date: 1997-05-21, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1460A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Rst Atct & Capt Ky & Walter Polgar
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: FLT xxxx, FROM KORD TO KRST, STRUCK A BIRD ON FINAL CAUSING DAMGE TO RT LANDING LIGHT. A/C LANDED W/O INCIDENT AT xxxxZ. POSSIBLY A DUCK. DAMAGE TO BE REPAIRED PRIOR TO SCHEDULED MORNING DEPTR.
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1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-09-28, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1994-09-27, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1425A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 185 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - LARGE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DUCK OR LARGE BIRD. NO DAMAGE AS FAR AS PILOT COULD TELL.
Date: 1994-08-22, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9853Q, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = SOUTHEASTERM MINN. FLYING CLUB
Date: 1994-08-15, Time: Day (18:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130E, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: KILLDEER, 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 - xxx - E; IMPACT - NOSE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1994-08-10, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1467A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SWALLOWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & INITIAL NOTIF.- PRELIM. INFO
Remarks: RAIN. NO DAMAGE. SEVERAL SWALLOWS FOUND ON RWY.
Date: 1994-08-10, Time: Day, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1467A, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CANADA GOOSE, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MULTIPLE BIRD STRIKES ON ROLLOUT AFTER LANDING, MAINTENANCE INSPECTED. NO DAMAGE FOUND.
Date: 1994-08-09, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2529G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SWALLOWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-08-08, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1435D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt D Shelby
Date: 1994-07-29, Time: Dusk, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: PACIR, Written By: Atct Bonczykx
Remarks: LANDED W/O FURTHER INCIDENT TAXIED TO GATE. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1994-07-19, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 10 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SWALLOWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLTxxxx. PILOT REPTD NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1994-07-19, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N633US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SWALLOWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT xxxx
Date: 1994-07-13, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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: FINCH TYPE BIRD. PILOT STATED NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE NO EFFECT ON FLIGHT.
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1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-10-06, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130E, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - xxx - E; IMPACT - FUSELAGE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1993-10-05, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Rst Satcs J Lenr (1993-10-05)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. FLT xxxx.
Date: 1993-09-28, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FK-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1453D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CANADA GOOSE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt P Gerster (1993-09-29)
Remarks: NO ABNORMAL ENG INDICATION. BIRD WAS FOUND IN COMPRESSOR BLADES ON POST-FLIGHT INSPN.
Date: 1993-08-29, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N711WR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Atct L Hjermstad (1993-08-29)
Comments: OPERATOR = SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA FLYING CLUB
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1993-07-28, Time: Day (18:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130E, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - xxx - E; IMPACT - BELOW FUSELAGE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
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1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-08-13, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 302RC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 25 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BARN SWALLOW, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES.
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURIES. FLTxxx.
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1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-09-17, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N927RC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, 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, Written By: Satcs Area Supv Lee M. Hyermatad (1991-09-17)
Comments: OPERATOR = NORTHWEST ORIENT
Date: 1991-08-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N4000X, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 118 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CROWS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Area Supv D A (1991-08-07)
Comments: OPERATOR = XEROX
Date: 1991-08-05, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N50RP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = WILLIAM MEIER
Remarks: MINOR COSMETIC & STRUCTURAL DAMAGE, OIL INTAKE VENT CLOGGED. PILOT DISCOVERED BIRD STRIKE ON PREFLIGHT FOR OUTBOUND LEG. A/C DEPTD, APPEARED NORMAL. A/C DROPPED OFF PAX & DEPTD/.
Date: 1991-06-29, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CROWS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY.
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1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-10-30, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT PILOT'S LFT FRONT WINDSHLD. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1990-09-04, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT xxxx
Date: 1990-09-04, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1308T, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MDFC EQUPT LEASING CO (DANA BILLINGSLEY)
Remarks: RIGHT AFTER T/D- VERY SMALL BIRD HIT FUSELAGE A COUPLE OF FEET AHEAD OF WINDSHIELD AND GLANCED OFF FO'S WINDOW. NO DAMAGE. FLT xxxx.
Date: 1990-08-21, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN ROBIN, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. LIGHT NE BREEZE.
Date: 1990-07-16, Time: Day (07:26), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SPARROWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Satcs Faj & S Bartlett (1990-07-16)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. FLT xxxx.

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