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San Diego International Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - San Diego International Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 509 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 24 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-09-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Double-crested cormorant, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-09-12, Time: Night (20:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8319F, Flight: 952, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Location: 5 MILES EAST OF ARPT, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown 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
Date: 2015-09-09, Time: Day (07:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N930FD, Flight: 470, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 95 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown 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
Remarks: NO DAMAGE FOUND ON POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION
Date: 2015-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON RWY C/L NEAR TWY B7. 5:00 AM NIGHT
Date: 2015-08-15, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N859NN, Flight: 94, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9/27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. HIT BIRD ON TAKEOFF. BIRD HIT CENTER POST, NO DAMAGE TO A/C.
Date: 2015-08-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON NORTH SIDE OF RWY SAFETY AREA ABEAM TWY B7. 18:50 PM DAY
Date: 2015-07-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: 2 GULLS FOUND ON RWY 27.
Date: 2015-07-17, Time: Day (09:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N908SB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER/OWNER = ATT/FALCON xxxEX-xx LLCxxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG, JUST BLOOD SMEAR.
Date: 2015-07-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: UPON INSPECTION OF RWY 27, OBSERVED THE CARCASS OF A DOVE SOUTH OF THE RWY 27 C/L AT TWY B1. 9:36 AM DAY
Date: 2015-06-15, Time: Day (18:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N281WN, Flight: 4546, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $300, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND SMEARED ON RT SIDE OF RADOME.
Date: 2015-04-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS OF GULL WAS RETRIEVED JUST WEST OF B5 BTWN THE RWY AND TWY B.
Date: 2015-04-19, Time: Day (08:50), Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 552, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: EVENT # xxxxxx
Remarks: QXE 552 HIT SML BIRD 4 WEST OF SAN AT 1800 FT. NO DMG. CONTD TO DEST.
Date: 2015-04-12, Time: Night (21:32), Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 769, Remains Collected: No, Miles From Airport: 28 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR SCT-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: REPORTED A BIRDSTRIKE AT BARET (27 MILES E OF MZB). NO DMG. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2015-04-10, Time: Night (20:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N284WN, Flight: 788, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1700 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-03-16, Time: Night (21:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N445WN, Flight: 4550, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-02-26, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N767SW, Flight: 4992, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 12000 ft, Speed: 280 knots, Miles From Airport: 90 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown 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
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2015-02-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMNANTS OF A WESTERN GULL WERE COLLECTED BTWN B8 AND B9. REMAINS FOUND BTWN TWY B AND THE RWY.
Date: 2015-02-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING AN AIRFIELD INSPECTION A DUCK WAS FOUND ON THE WEST RAMP ISLAND. ITS ENTRAILS WERE FOUND ON TWY B8. REMAINS WERE COLLECTED AND DISCARDED. 8:10 AM DAY
Date: 2015-02-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: GULL WAS RECOVERED FROM A WN PILOT THAT REPORTED IT IN THE OVAL BY TWY B7. POSSIBLY A YELLOW-FOOTED GULL. 14:00 PM DAY
Date: 2015-02-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Pigeon guillemot, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TWR RECEIVED PIREP OF A BIRD CARCASS ON TWY B8 ADJACENT TO RWY HOLD SHORT LINE. BIRD WAS IDENTIFIED USING FIELD GUIDE.
Date: 2015-01-12, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N368NW, Flight: 2067, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = ONE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ENTRY#xxxxxx
Remarks: LANDING FLARE. CARCASS LOCATED ON RWY 27 BTWN TWY C5 AND C4. NO DMG.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-12-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Pelagic cormorant, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS LOCATED BTWN TWY C4 AND C5 NORTH OF THE RWY C/L. 8:25 AM DAY
Date: 2014-11-29, Time: Day (10:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N412WN, Flight: 8501, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: APPEARED TO BE A HAWK.
Date: 2014-11-27, Time: Day (07:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N656SW, Flight: 1729, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPT APP EVENT xxxxxx, xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: PIC REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE NEAR THE VERTICAL TAIL. ON 1/2 MILE FINAL. NO REPTD. DMG.
Date: 2014-11-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ON TWY B C/L 365' SOUTH OF RWY 27 C/L. 8:19 AM DAY
Date: 2014-10-29, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 403, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2014-10-19, Time: Day (10:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N963WN, Flight: 823, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2100 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $300, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 14661. BIRDSTRIKE TO L SIDE OF FUSELAGE AT TAT PROBE. NO DMG.
Date: 2014-10-03, Time: Night (23:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N3LG?, Flight: 1193, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: UNK.(DATA ENTRY NOTE: A/C REG REPTD AS N3LG. THIS CODE WAS NOT IN JP AIRLINE FLEETS YET.)
Date: 2014-10-02, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N299WN, Flight: 623, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, 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
Remarks: BLOOD FOUND ON L/E AND KRUEGER FLAP (RT WING) ON POSTFLT.
Date: 2014-09-29, Time: Day (11:49), Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-321 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 623, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Remarks: UAL623 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON SHORT FINAL TO RWY 27. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2014-09-25, Time: Night (19:56), Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 522, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: AT APPROX 300' ON FINAL, A MED SIZED BROWN AND WHITE BIRD STRUCK WINDSHLD. NO STRUCTURAL DMG WAS NOTICED AT THE TIME OF THIS WRITING. A/C LANDED SAFELY.
Date: 2014-08-27, Time: Day (07:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N932WN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx), DAILY REPT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON 1/2 MILE FINAL OVER PARKING GARAGE ON EAST SIDE OF ARPT NO REMAINS COLLECTED AS STRIKE OCCURRED OUTSIEE THE FENCE. LANDED W/O INCIDENT. NO DMG RETPD.
Date: 2014-05-25, Time: Night (22:50), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2367, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 750 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: SOURCE = FAA DAILY REPT APP EVENT ENTRY xxxxxx
Remarks: STRUCK A BIRD ON FINAL APRCH FOR RWY 27. A/C LANDED W/O INCIDENT AND REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2014-05-10, Time: Night (23:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD FROM AAL PILOT THAT SPOTTED THE GULL CARCASS.
Date: 2014-05-07, Time: Day (06:36), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N429UA, Flight: 476, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), DAILY REPT APP EVENT xxxxxx)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKE ON T/O RUN. (ROTATION) JUVENILE GULL CARCASS FOUND AT TWY B RWY 27 EDGELINE. NO REPTD DMG. FLT CONTD TO ORD.
Date: 2014-05-05, Time: Day (23:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1792, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), DAILY REPT APP EVENT xxxxxx
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE AT 200 AGL WHILE ON DEP FROM RY 27. TYPE OF BIRD POSSIBLY GULLS. SCT DID NOT ADVISE TWR OF ANY DMG. IT APPEARED THE A/C CONTD TO ITS DEST W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2014-05-03, Time: Day (13:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N684WN, Flight: 2746, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2014-04-10, Time: Night (20:41), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N663AW, Flight: 670, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: AFT BIRDSTRIKE AT 3PM POSITION ON RADOME. NOT IN CLOUDS RADAR VECTOR.
Date: 2014-04-03, Time: Night (23:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 892, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Other, #1 Eng Nacelle, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), DAILY REPT APP EVENT xxxxxx
Remarks: PILOT IN COMMAND REPTD A BIRD STRUCK UNDER PILOT'S WINDOW THEN BOUNCED OFF THE L ENG NACELLE ON SHORT FINAL. NO DMG KNOWN AND NO REMAINS.
Date: 2014-03-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-02-24, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N905FR, Flight: 559, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DMG UNKN, (DATA ENTRY NOTE: NO REPLY FROM FFT RE DMG)
Date: 2014-01-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE ON 1/23/14 AT 643AM WITH NO SIGNS OF WILDLF RECVRD. REMAINS OF A GULL FOUND ON 1/24/14 AT 958AM NEAR THE LOCATION N OF RWY 9 ACROSS FROM TWY B7.
Date: 2014-01-23, Time: Dawn (06:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N943WN, Flight: 48, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $100, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-11-25, Time: Dusk (16:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N364NW, Flight: 2078, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 15000 h, Other Costs: $15401, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx), DAILY REPT APP EVENT xxxxxx, NEWS MEDIA (x/xx/xx UPDATED COST)
Remarks: ENG # 2 SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DMG TO BLADES. CREW REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE INTO THE #2 ENG DURING INITIAL CLIMB. FLT LEVELED OFF AT 4000 FT AND RETD TO LAND AT KSAN ABOUT 20 MINUTES AFTER DEP. PAX REPTD A LOUD BANG AND THE A/C JOLTED WHEN THE BIRD WAS INGESTED. A BURNING SMELL ENTERED THE CABIN. PILOT REPTD A ROUGH RUNNING PRIOR TO RETURNING. NO REMAINS FOUND TO SEND FOR ID. PILOTS THOUGHT THEY HIT A GULL.
Date: 2013-11-09, Time: Night (22:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N940AN, Flight: 1042, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx), DAILY REPT APP EVENT xxxxxx
Remarks: PILOT REPTD A POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE AFTER DEPARTING RWY 27. A/C DID NOT REQUEST ANY SERVICE OR INDICATE ANY DMG. FLT CONTD TO DEST. PARTIAL BIRD RECOVERED FROM RWY. BIRD WAS SMALL, STARLING OR SPARROW.
Date: 2013-10-28, Operator: Virgin America, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N525VA, Flight: 960, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED. # SRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2013-10-04, Time: Day (08:19), Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 546, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 7500 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPORT EVENT xxxxxx, MOR
Remarks: UAL 546 AT 7500 FT REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE 5 SOUTH OF MISSION BAY VORTAC. NO SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE REPTD.
Date: 2013-09-26, Time: Day (07:32), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N239WN, Flight: 4390, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), DAILY REPORT
Remarks: SWA 4390 REPORTED BIRDSTRIKE AT ROTATION. NO REPTD. DMG. FLT CONTD.
Date: 2013-09-23, Time: Night (20:35), Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1065, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 7500 ft, Miles From Airport: 25 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: SOURCE = FAA DAILY REPT APP EVENT # xxxxxx
Remarks: REPTD BIRDSTRIKE 25 E KSAN DESCENDING OUT OF 7500 FEET. NO DMG. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2013-07-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: CARCASS REPTD ON LEAD-IN LINE ON THE RWY ABEAM TWY B6. 800 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-07-03, Time: Day (07:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N558AS, Flight: 814, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), DAILY REPORT EVENT xxxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG. REMAINS WERE COLLECTED S OF RWY CENTERLINE W OF TWY C2.
Date: 2013-05-18, Operator: Virgin America, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N627VA, Flight: 964, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON CAPT WINDHIELD. VISUAL INSPN REVEALED NO DMG AT TIME OF REPT.
Date: 2013-05-11, Time: Night (21:26), Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 769, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 8000 ft, Miles From Airport: 22 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Daily Report
Remarks: ASA769 REPORTED A POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE AT 8000 FT 20 MILES EAST-NORTHEAST OF THE MISSION BAY VORTAC. A/C LANDED KSAN. BIRD HIT L-1 WINDOW. INSPN FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2013-05-02, Time: Night (21:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8308K, Flight: 2800, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 25 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Struck Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REPTD TO SWA MX FOR BIRDSTRIKE INSPN OF A/C. MX FOUND TWO BIRDSTRIKES ON POSTFLT WALKAROUND. BIRD REMAINS WERE BY LT FIXED LANDING LIGHT. NO ABNORMAL SMELLS OR ABNORMAL INDICATIONS NOTED. MX COMPLIED WITH BIRDSTRIKE INSPN AND NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2013-04-26, Time: Dawn (06:49), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N767SW, Flight: 842, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 185 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE =TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx), DAILY REPORT
Remarks: ATCT CALLED TO INFORM THAT SWA 842 REPORTED A BIRDSTRIKE ON CLIMB-OUT. A MAJORITY OF THE REMAINS WERE FOUND S OF RWY CENTERLINE. RT WING WAS COLLECTED SLIGHTLY NORHT OF RWY CENTERLINE. BOTH WERE LOCATED ON RWY 27 BTWN B6 AND B7. NO DMG.
Date: 2013-04-11, Time: Dusk (18:28), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N364SW, Flight: 2795, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPORT, xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: SWA RAMP PERSONNEL PUSHING BACK AN A/C ONTO TWY B SAW THE BIRDSTRIKE AND REPORTED IT TO ATCT. CARCASS WAS COLLECTED SLIGHTLY NORTH OF CENTERLINE BTWN TWY B7 & B8. AIRLINE HAD NOT INFORMATION IN MX LOG OF THIS. NO DMG REPORTED
Date: 2013-04-02, Time: Night (23:03), Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 494, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: SOURCE = FAA DAILY REPT APP EVENT ENTRY#xxxxxx
Remarks: STRUCK A BIRD ON THE CO-PILOT WINDSHIELD AT 1000 FEET AGL, FINAL APRCH TO RWY 27. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2013-03-25, Time: Day (16:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N936AN, Flight: 671, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 2 NM, E KSAN.
Date: 2013-02-02, Time: Night (17:37), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N792SK, Flight: 347J, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) & DAILY REPORT
Remarks: STRIKE REPORTED ON SHORT FINAL. GULL OR CROW. A/C LANDED W/O INCIDENT. NO DMG. NO BIRD REMAINS SEEN IN MOVEMENT AREA OR RECOVERED.
Date: 2013-01-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: OBSERVED A SEVERED WESTERN GULL WING IN THE SFTY AREA N OF RWY EDGE, ABEAM TWY B7. 1625 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-01-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-01-23, Time: Dusk (17:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N433LV, Flight: 328, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG. GULL CARCASS REPTD BY ARPT.
Date: 2013-01-01, Time: Day (16:30), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1445, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 800 ft, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Remarks: FLT 1445 STRUCK A BIRD AT 800 FT ON 2.5 MILE FINAL DMG UNKN. DATA ENTRY NOTE: CHECKING WITH OPER FOR FURTHER INFO)

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-12-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: RECVRD STRUCK PIGEON OFF OF TWY B NEAR B9. 615 AM DAWN.
Date: 2012-11-27, Time: Day (15:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N958WN, Flight: 2786, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. SHORT FINAL. RT NOSE GEAR DOOR.
Date: 2012-11-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 800 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-11-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 830 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-11-10, Time: Day (15:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Spirit Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 108, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPT & xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: BIRD WAS STRUCK OVER THE NUMBERS IN THE FLARE APPROX 500' W OF THE DISPLACED THRESHOLD FOR RWY 27. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-11-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Burrowing owl, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED NAME)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN VIA PHOTO. 1140 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-10-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 930 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-10-22, Time: Night (22:41), Operator: Hawaiian Air, Aircraft: A-330 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 16, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Remarks: HAL16 REPORTED STRIKING A BIRD WHILE TOUCHING DOWN ON FIRST THIRD OF RWY. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2012-09-24, Time: Night (21:50), Operator: Hawaiian Air, Aircraft: A-330 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N388HA, Flight: 16, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Miles From Airport: 6 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx) (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED WITH xND REPT)
Remarks: 6 MILES FROM RWY 27 ON FINAL APCH. HAD BIRDSTRIKE ON RT SIDE FUSELAGE BELOW COCKPIT WINDOW. INSPN FOUND NO DMG. JUST REMAINS. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: REPORTS 1 DAY APART, ASSUME EARLIER DATE IS CORRECT)
Date: 2012-09-22, Time: Day (09:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N910WN, Flight: 813, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ON CLIMB WE NOTICED A MED-SIZED GULL DIRECTLY IN OUR FLT PATH. WE LOWERED THE NOSE BUT THE BIRD DOVE INTO THE WINDSCREEN, LEAVING A MESS.
Date: 2012-09-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS SMALL BLACK BIRD. 940 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-09-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SMALL BIRD LOCATED S OF THE RWY C/L ON THE 1000 FOOT MARKING. ATCT ADVISED NO STRIKE REPTD. REMAINS APPEAR TO BE SUSTAINED FROM AN A/C STRIKE. 926 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-08-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ruddy duck, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED NAME AND TITLE)
Remarks: ID'D BY SMITHSONIAN FROM PHOTO. KSAN ATCT CONFIRMED NO STRIKE REPTD. HAVE PHOTOS.
Date: 2012-08-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 830 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-08-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: WESTERN GULL CARCASS FOUND ALONG N RWY SHOULDER ABEAM TWY B7. NO STRIKE RPTD. 1650 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-08-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-07-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DURING ROUTINE INSPN, FOUND SMALL BIRD CARCASS ADJ TO RWY EDGE AT TWY B7. 839 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-07-26, Time: Day (11:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N463WN, Flight: 321, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-07-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Least tern, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ALERTED TO BIRD CARCASS ON TWY D. FURTHER INVESTIGATION, BIRD FOUND TO BE A CA LEAST TERN LYING ON ITS SIDE ON TWY D. BIRD GIVEN TO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY FOR COLLECTION. 1125 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-07-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western sandpiper, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DURING RWY INSPN, BIRD FOUND S OF RWY C/L ABEAM B9. 800 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-07-18, Time: Night (21:33), Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N241WN, Flight: 774, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FLT DEPARTED CHICAGO MIDWAY AND STRUCK BIRD ON APRCH KSAN. SWA MX COLLECTED REMAINS FROM #2 ENG NACELLE WITH NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2012-07-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT MX REPTD GULL CARCASS APPROX 400 FEET W OF TWY "B6" INTXN ON RWY 27 C/L. 837 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-07-15, Time: Day (15:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N351SW, Flight: 246, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ENG COWLING.
Date: 2012-07-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A MEDEDIUM SIZED GULL CARCASS FOUND APPROX 10 FEET N OF RWY 27 IN THE RWY SFTY AREA ABEAM TWY B7. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 2012-06-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND GULL CARCASS ON RWY 27 NEAR TWY B1. 1600 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-06-07, Time: Day (12:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N415WN, Flight: 4101, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 134 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) & DAILY REPORT
Remarks: PILOT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON SHORT FINAL. HIT CENTER OF RT WINDSCREEN. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-06-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS INTACT. NO SEVERED PARTS OR NORMAL SIGNS OF A/C STRIKE OBSERVED. 618 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-05-23, Time: Day (14:14), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 6333, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: SOURCE = FAA DAILY REPT APP EVENT # xxxxxx
Remarks: REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE WHILE ON SHORT FINAL FOR RWY 27. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-05-16, Time: Day (10:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 709, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & DAILY REPT
Remarks: UAL 709 REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON 800 FOOT FINAL. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-05-15, Time: Day (14:39), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N717NB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = MCKENZIE BRIDGE LAND CO LLC C/O AVIATION CONSULTANTS INC
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C. SCUFF MARK ON WING WHERE STRUCK BY BIRD. SHORT FINAL. PILOT SAID BIRD POSSIBLY A PIGEON. REMAINS NOT FOUND ON ARPT.
Date: 2012-05-11, Time: Night (20:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Virgin America, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N835VA, Flight: 964, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $500, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-05-09, Time: Day (09:08), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N839UA, Flight: 302, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPT & TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) (x/x/xx UPDATED WITH xND xxxx-x)
Remarks: HIT WINDSHLD ON FINAL APCH. NO DMG. ATCT NOTIFIED OPS.
Date: 2012-05-07, Time: Night (22:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N516AE, Flight: 3692, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 9800 ft, Speed: 245 knots, Miles From Airport: 35 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DMG TO ADG DOOR, RT LOWER FRWD FUSELAGE.APPROX 35 MILES FROM FIELD.
Date: 2012-05-06, Time: Day (07:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N37253, Flight: 151, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPT & xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: UAL151 REPTD BIRDS HITTING BOTTOM OF A/C 1 MILE FROM DEPTR END OF RWY 27. CONTD TO DESTINATION. NO DMG REPTD
Date: 2012-05-04, Time: Day (12:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N360SW, Flight: 306, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-04-30, Time: Dusk (19:51), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N569AA, Flight: 1121, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD VIA GROUND CONTROL OF STRIKING A BIRD OVER THE PARKING GARAGE ON SHORT FINAL. BIRD HIT JUST BELOW RADOME. NO DMG OBSVD BY AA PERSONNEL.
Date: 2012-04-27, Time: Day (14:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N919FR, Flight: 561, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: RT WING OUTER SLAT.
Date: 2012-04-16, Time: Day (17:24), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N514SW, Flight: 511, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & FAA DAILY REPT APP
Remarks: A/C SUSTAINED NO DMG. PER PILOT BIRD STRUCK ABOVE THE RADOME. LOCATION REPD AS 1/2 MILE FINAL. POSTFLT INSPN REVEALED NO DMG.
Date: 2012-04-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ADULT GULL WITH LEFT WING MISSING FOUND ON RWY 27 NEAR TWY C6. GULL HANDED OVER TO A WILDLIFE RESCUE.
Date: 2012-04-09, Time: Night (21:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N453WN, Flight: 3486, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 4500 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown 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
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 10 E KSAN.
Date: 2012-04-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND 5 FT E OF TWY B8 ENHANCED C/L. NO STRIKE REPTD TO ATCT. 2040 PM NIGHT.
Date: 2012-04-03, Time: Night (04:16), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N743FD, Flight: 1860, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2012-03-28, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N699SW, Flight: 2587, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 8000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 18 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 18 MILES E KSAN.
Date: 2012-03-25, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N255WN, Flight: 23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Lesser scaup, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED ID WITH Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG. NOSE GEAR AND RT MAIN GEAR.
Date: 2012-03-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ON S SIDE OF RWY C/L NEAR TWY B9. 1700 PM DUSK.
Date: 2012-02-29, Time: Night (19:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N317FE, Flight: 1654, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 175 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2012-02-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARRIVING PILOT REPTD GULL CARCASS ON RWY 27, E OF TWY B8 EXIT. CARCASS REMVD AND DISPOSED. NO STRIKE REPTD.1820 PM NIGHT.
Date: 2012-02-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1830 PM NIGHT.
Date: 2012-02-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS OBSERVED AND FOUND ON RWY 27, 2-4 FT FROM S EDGE ABEAM B7. GULL IN 3 PIECES, HEAD AND FRONT HALF OF BODY, LOWER HALF OF BODY, RT WING. ALL REMAINS W/I 10 FT OF EACH OTHER.
Date: 2012-01-04, Time: Day (14:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N336NW, Flight: 1787, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 9000 ft, Miles From Airport: 30 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: WHILE DESCENDING THROUGH 9000 FT MSL INTO KSAN, A BIRD STRUCK AFT EDGE OF CAPT'S SLIDING WINDOW. LOCATION REPTD AS 30 SE KSAN.

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-12-27, Time: Day (09:12), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 704, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: REPTD BIRDSTRIKE AT ROTATION POINT (B6). SAW SEVERAL BIRDS AND MENTIONED THEY STRUCK A FEW. BIRDS APPEARED SMALL AND WHITE. NOTIFIED ARPT OPS.
Date: 2011-12-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: THREE SPARROWS. 1000 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-12-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2011-11-21, Time: Dawn (06:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1096, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 30 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American coot, 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
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. TOWER INDICATED AAL 1096 REPTD A BIRD IN VICINITY. AT APPROX 645 TOWER REPTS REMAINS OF A BIRD ON RWY.
Date: 2011-10-21, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N851NN, Flight: 1091, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown 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
Date: 2011-10-15, Time: Night (21:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Hawaiian Air, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N581HA, Flight: 16, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1900 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Other, Wiper Arm, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: BIRD WAS NOT SEEN BUT IMAPCT NOTED ON L WINDSHLD & WIPER ARM. NO DMG.
Date: 2011-09-29, Time: Day (09:46), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-321 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N520UW, Flight: 151, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2011-09-28, Time: Night (04:27), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N312UP, Flight: 922, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swainson's thrush, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $200, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & TWO AIRLINE REPTS (UPS EVENT xxxxx & xxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 6572. DNA. HIT LWR RT AFT OF RADOME. BLOOD/FEATHERS STUCK TO A/C. NO DMG. COSTS FOR LABOR REPTD AS $200.
Date: 2011-09-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ON ROUTINE INSPN OF RWY OBSERVED SEVERED BODY OF A BIRD, S OF RWY C/L IN VICINITY OF B4 NEAR THE AIMING MARKINGS. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 2011-09-12, Time: Day (08:08), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N369SW, Flight: 1131, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. STRIKE WAS VERY SLIGHT GLANCING BLOW TO UPPER PORTION OF WINDSHIELD. VERY SMALL BIRD WITH LIGHT BROWN FEATHERS.
Date: 2011-08-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 27 AT TWY B1. 0930 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-07-24, Time: Night (23:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N785SW, Flight: 757, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING POSTFLT, BLOOD SPLATTER NOTED UNDER RT WING ON FLAP AREA. L/E FLAP. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2011-06-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO REPTD STRIKE TO TOWER. DEAD BIRD FOUND ON N EDGE OF RWY, 100 FT W OF TWY C6.
Date: 2011-05-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Finches, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2011-05-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MX CREW DRIVING ALONG VEHICLE SERV RD ON N SIDE OF AIRFLD OBSERVED REMAINS OF WESTERN GULL ALONG RWY EDGE. CONTACTED ATCT REGARDING REMAINS FOUND, ATCT REPTD NO RETPD STRIKES.
Date: 2011-05-21, Time: Night (22:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N428WN, Flight: 3344, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 9500 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 30 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG OR INJURY. LOCATION REPTD AS 30NM FROM RWY.
Date: 2011-05-20, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N915WN, Flight: 241, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED ALT AND PHASE)
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2011-05-14, Time: Day (13:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-GBIK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2011-04-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: AT APPROX 745L, MX REPTD A DEAD GULL ON N SIDE OF DEPARTURE END OF RWY 27 ABEAM B10. USDA RETRIEVED THE WESTERN GULL AND THE INJURIES SUSTAINED BY THE GULL WERE CONSISTENT WITH THE BIRD BEING STRUCK BY A/C.
Date: 2011-03-16, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1122, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED DISTANCE)
Remarks: AFTER MX INSPN FOUND NO DMG. LOCATION REPTD AS 10 MILES FROM RWY.
Date: 2011-03-03, Time: Dawn (07:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N68051, Flight: 3613, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: WITNESSES INDICATE THAT THE MD-10 MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL STRUCK THE BIRD. NO DMG REPTD BY PILOT. LOCAL FDX STATION NOTIFIED. ON ARPT.
Date: 2011-01-25, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N542UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. SUSPECTED BIRDSTRIKE TO #2 ENG, T/O OUT OF SAN. CONTD TO IAD.
Date: 2011-01-09, Time: Dusk (17:26), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N728FD, Flight: 906, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 130 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, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & xxxxxx) (UPDATED x/xx/xx REMOVED DUPL REPT)
Remarks: NO DMG. NO BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON THE FIELD. PILOT REPTD STRIKING A FLOCK OF BIRD ON FINAL. BLOOD STAINS BELOW F/O WINDOW AFT RT OF RADOME.
Date: 2011-01-04, Time: Night (20:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N618WN, Flight: 207, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FIVE MILE FINAL.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-12-10, Time: Night (19:08), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N637AW, Flight: 187, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPORTS DMG TO #2 ENG. ENG WAS REPLACED. A/C OUT OF SERVICE FOR SEVERAL DAYS.
Date: 2010-12-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gull-billed tern, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DISCOVERED WING ON RWY INSPN. TIME, A/C, ETC. RWY NOT REPTD.
Date: 2010-11-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ROD REMAINS REMVD FROM RWY.
Date: 2010-10-21, Time: Day (14:48), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N426AA, Flight: 1503, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SMALL AMT OF SNARGE FOUND. NO DMG. FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2010-10-11, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N799AS, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wilson's snipe, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SNARGE WITH NO DMG. SUBMITTED FROM KSEA. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT RETPD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2010-09-28, Time: Day (18:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N657SW, Flight: 1240, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $100, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 4NM E KSAN.
Date: 2010-08-14, Time: Day (16:44), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N317WN, Flight: 1900, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: BIRD HIT NOSE GEAR IN THE FLARE TO RWY 27. NO DMG.
Date: 2010-07-31, Time: Day (08:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N636WN, Flight: 3093, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HIT 2 PIGEONS ON FINAL APCH. MX INSPN FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2010-07-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2010-06-15, Time: Day (10:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N919FR, Flight: 969, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2010-06-02, Time: Day (10:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N622AA, Flight: 1789, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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-E
Remarks: OVER RWY 27 IN LANDING FLARE. STRUCK FUSELAGE ABOVE F/O WINDSCREEN. NO DMG.
Date: 2010-05-29, Time: Day (13:28), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3282, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2010-05-17, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 533, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 533 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON L SIDE WINDSHLD. APPEARS TO BE NO DMG. STRIKE WAS ABOUT 5 MILES ON FINAL.
Date: 2010-05-03, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N286WN, Flight: 2393, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 10000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 35 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. LOCATION REPTD AS 35 NM FINAL.
Date: 2010-04-25, Time: Dawn, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N591JB, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 4263. MICRO. MOLDY. NO DNA. PERFORMED BIRDSTRIKE INSPN. NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2010-04-15, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N769SW, Flight: 236, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 144 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, 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-E
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS ENDED UP IN A SLOT IN TRAILING FLAP FAIRING. NO DMG REPTD. A/C TIME OUT OF SERV REPTD AT 0:30 HRS.
Date: 2010-04-14, Time: Night (21:45), Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 492, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = EMAIL
Remarks: DESCENDING ON DOWNWIND LEG TO SAN RWY 27 HEARD THUMP. STRUCK BIRD ON CENTERPOST OF WINDSCREEN. CAPT WINDOW PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTED. UNEVENTFUL LANDING.
Date: 2010-02-02, Time: Dusk (17:40), 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: N819AE, Flight: 3086, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ECF3086 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON DEPT CLIMBOUT. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2010-01-14, Time: Day (17:28), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Hawaiian Air, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N580HA, Flight: 15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 165 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, 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
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxx)
Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON RWY, ALIVE WITH ONLY A BROKEN WING. DON'T BELIEVE WE HIT IT, MAY HAVE BEEN CAUGHT IN WAKE TURBULENCE.
Date: 2010-01-10, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N789SW, Flight: 145, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE INSPN COMPLETED BY MX AT THE GATE AFTER LANDING. NO DELAY TO OPERATING SCHED AND NO DMG TO A/C. TWO MILE FINAL.

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-11-25, Time: Day (10:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N234WN, Flight: 5522, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: FLT CONTD TO OAK. SLIGHT BLOOD SMEAR. NO DMG. (BIRD REPTD AS SPARROW/WREN ON ONE FORM AND SPARROW ON OTHER)
Date: 2009-11-22, Time: Day (12:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 10 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, 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
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON UPWIND RWY 27 AT B6. NO REPTD DMG.
Date: 2009-11-04, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N487UA, Flight: 785, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx) & AIRLINE & DAILY REPT (UPDATED x/xx/xx WITH DAILY REPT)
Remarks: ON SHORT FINAL, LRG BIRD HIT L WING LEADING EDGE. LOTS OF BLOOD AND GUTS. INSPN BY LOCAL MX. NO OBSVD DMG.
Date: 2009-10-29, Time: Dawn (06:52), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N664AW, Flight: 590, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx) & WESTERN-PACIFIC WILDLIFE HAZARDS
Remarks: A/C DEPARTED THEN REPTD BIRDSTRIKE. PILOT CALLED AT DESTINATION. BLOOD ON #2 ENG COWLING. NO POSITIVE THAT IT STRUCK THE INTERIOR PART OF THE ENG.
Date: 2009-10-24, Time: Day (10:00), Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N925FJ, Flight: 2809, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 350 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPT AND AIRLINE REPT
Remarks: SHORT FINAL RWY 27 WHEN WE WERE STRUCK BY A SMALL BIRD ABOVE WINDSHIELD. INFORMED KSAN TOWER OF STRIKE.
Date: 2009-10-07, Time: Dawn (06:32), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1144, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: BLACK.
Date: 2009-09-29, Time: Night (21:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N758SW, Flight: 1497, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPT & THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: CAPT REPTD THAT MX DON'T THINK THERE WAS ANY DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ONE REPORT SHOWED ENG WAS STRUCK BUT TWO OTHERS, INCLUDING CAPT'S SAID NOSE)
Date: 2009-09-15, Time: Night (19:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N296WN, Flight: 2025, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2900 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. BIRD STRUCK CAPT SIDE WINDSHIELD.
Date: 2009-09-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DEAD DOVE FOUND N OF TWY B, E OF TWY D INTXN. NO PIREP OF BIRDSTRIKE. OLD, INTACT CARCASS DISPOSED. 0730 AM DAY.
Date: 2009-09-01, Time: Night (19:42), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 535, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Daily Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON DEPART ROTATION RWY 27 AND RETURNED TO LAND. NO REPTS OF DMG.
Date: 2009-08-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: APPEARS TO BE TWO DIFFERENT DECEASED BIRDS LOCATED IN THE OVAL BTWN TWY B4-B5. CAUSE OF DEATH. REMAINS COLLECTED AND DISCARDED.
Date: 2009-08-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DEAD STARLING IN S. RSA WEST OF TWY B-4. NO PIREP OF BIRDSTRIKE. 0725 AM DAY.
Date: 2009-08-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DEAD STARLING IN S. RSA W OF TWY B-4. NO PIREP OF BIRDSTRIKE. 0740 AM DAY.
Date: 2009-08-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DEAD SPARROW ON SOUTH VSR, SOUTH OF TWY B, ABEAM TWY B-5. NO PIREP OF BIRDSTRIKE. 1150 AM DAY.
Date: 2009-08-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DEAD GULL IN N. RSA ABEAM TWY B-6. NO PIREP OF BIRDSTRIKE. 0945 AM DAY.
Date: 2009-05-13, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N434WN, Flight: 2381, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2009-05-05, Time: Day (16:30), Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-321 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N176UW, Flight: 94-, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: CAPT STATED A MED SIZED BIRD HIT DIRECTLY BELOW THE COCKPIT ON CAPT'S SIDE. ALL SYSTEMS CONTD TO OPERATE NORMALLY. FLT CONTD TO PHX. INSPN FOUND NO DMG. BIRD REPTD AS POSSIBLY A SEAGULL. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: AOS II REPTD STRIKE ON ENG, BELIEVE THIS IS AN ERROR BASED ON TWO OTHER REPTS WHICH SHOW NOSE)
Date: 2009-05-01, Time: Day (07:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N258WN, Flight: 3163, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NUMEROUS SML BIRDS SEEN. NO IMPACTS NOTED. ON ARRIVAL IN OAK, FOUND MARKS WHERE 2 BIRDS HAD STRUCK. 1 THE LEFT WING ROOT AND 2, THE OTBD RT FLAP TRACK SPONSON.
Date: 2009-04-23, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 899, Remains Collected: No, Location: FOUND POSTFLT AT KSAN, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: F/O NOTICED ON POST FLT.DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2009-04-20, Time: Night (21:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 435, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT)
Remarks: NO DMG OR INJURIES REPTD. BIRD STRIKE NOT NOTICED BY PILOTS UNTIL L/R.
Date: 2009-04-20, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N435WN, Flight: 1798, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HEARD "POP" ON DOWNWIND FOR RWY 27. NEVER SAW BIRD. ASSUMING IT WAS RATHER SMALL. EVIDENCE WAS APPROX 4" X 4" OF BLOOD IN THE PLACE WHERE CAPT OVERHEAD "EYEBROW" WINDOW USED TO BE (NOW BLOCKED OUT WITH PLUG BY MX). NO EVIDENCE OF ENG INGEST, NOR SMELL IN CABIN OR COCKPIT.
Date: 2009-04-19, Time: Day (13:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N426WN, Flight: 1929, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, -Not Found, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2009-04-11, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N433LV, Flight: 3918, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2009-03-27, Time: Day (14:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N305AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 750 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: APR OPS TALKED TO CO/P WHO WAS STARTLED BY BIRDSTRIKE ON RT SIDE OF WINDSHLD. NO DMG REPTD BY A/C MECHANIC. ALT REPTD AS 700-800 FT MSL. TOOK AVERAGE. FIELD ELEVATION IS 17 FT.
Date: 2009-03-21, Time: Night (20:17), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N294WN, Flight: 3005, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 250 ft, Speed: 128 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG FOUND ON MX INSPN.
Date: 2009-03-12, Time: Night (19:24), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N689FE, Flight: 1222, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 56682 h, Repair Costs: $10499, Other Costs: $64667, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FLT CREW RETPD HEAVY ENG VIBRATION WITH NOISE AND ECAM ADIVOSRY DISPLAYED. 6 FAN BLADES WERE DAMAGED. NO FEATHERS WERE SUBMITTED FOR ID. NO CORE INGESTION.

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-12-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO PIREP OF BIRD STRIKE. DEAD GUL FOUND ON N EDGE OF RWY 27 ABEAM TWY B-6. CARCASS INTACT, COLLECTED AND DISPOSED. 1625 PM DUSK.
Date: 2008-12-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cormorants, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO PIREP OF BIRD STRIKE. PILOT REPTD DEAD BIRD ON RWY, SOUTH OF C/L AT TWY B-6. DEAD CORMORANT RECOVERED AND DISPOSED. 1650 PM NIGHT.
Date: 2008-12-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common loon, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO BIRD STRIKES REPTD. MIGRATORY BIRD NOT COMMON TO AREA, INJURED FOUL DISCOVERED IN THE RWY SAFETY AREA SOUTH OF RWY, BETWN TWY B-2 & B-3. INJURED SPECIMAN COLLECTED AND RELEASED TO PROJECT WILDLF FOR REHAB. 1545 PM DAY.
Date: 2008-10-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N665WN, Flight: 559, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO SIGNIFICANT DETAILS
Date: 2008-10-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO PIREP OF A BIRD STRIKE. DEAD BIRD FOUND ON VERY WEST DEPARTURE END OF RWY 27 ALONG C/L. PROBABLE STRIKE. 20:30 PM NIGHT.
Date: 2008-09-19, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N488WN, Flight: 1708, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2008-08-23, Time: Day (12:23), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N238WN, Flight: 2922, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 175 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xx-xxxxxx AND DAILY REPORT
Remarks: MED SIZED BIRD HIT LEFT UPPER CENTR OF CA'S WINDSCREEN ON T/O. NO SIGNIFICANT DMG WAS NOTED. REMAINDER OF FLT UNEVENTFUL. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ALT REPTD AS 800 FT BY CAPT - SEEMS TO HIGH FOR REMAINS TO BE FOUND). ATCT REPORTS BIRDSTRIKE ON RWY 27 ABEAM BRAVO 5. 1 CARCASS RETIREVED INTACT.
Date: 2008-05-10, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N416WN, Flight: 1648, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 7500 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 30 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $350, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HEARD A SHARP BIRDSTRIKE ON RADOME. PF SAID HE SAW THE BIRD SHORTLY BEFORE IMPACT . WE LET SO CAL APPROACH KNOW WE HIT A BIRD TO SHARE THE INFO WITH OTHER AVIATORS. ON POST-FLT, STRIKE WAS CONFIRMED. DISPATCH WAS NOTIFIED WHO COORDINATED MX.
Date: 2008-04-29, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N657SW, Flight: 478, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ON FINAL, JUST PRIOR TO FAF, CONFIGURED AND BIRD HIT F/O'S WINDOW.
Date: 2008-04-27, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N235WN, Flight: 3941, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON LWR PART OF RADOME ON CAPT'S SIDE. NO DMG. LOGBOOK ENTRY MADE. ENG PARAMETERS NORMAL. CONTACTED DISPATCH AND MX. HAD CONTRACT MX DO INSPN.
Date: 2008-04-26, Time: Night (00:42), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N634SW, Flight: 3518, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 8500 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2008-04-23, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N208WN, Flight: 1677, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $100, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MEDIUM BLACKBIRD, STARLING OR GRACKLE. BIRD HIT L WING LE AT WING ROOT JUST OUTBD OF FIXED LDG LIGHT COVER. NO DMG.
Date: 2008-04-20, Time: Night (23:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N507SW, Flight: 1342, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 3600 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown 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
Remarks: HEARD BIRDSTRIKE TO RADOME AT SWATT INTXN. POST FLT INDICATED A STREAK WHERE BIRD HAD HIT. NO DMG. ONLY COST WAS FOR CONTRACT MX INSPN. NO DELAY AS A/C WAS TERMINATING FOR THE NIGHT AT SAN.
Date: 2008-04-17, Time: Night (23:48), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N564SW, Flight: 5424, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 6500 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown 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-E
Remarks: DURING DESCENT NOTED A POPPING SOUND FROM L SIDE OF A/C. (OVER MT SOLEDAR, OR 320 RADIAL FROM MZB, 3.0 DME) UPON LDGL FOUND EVIDENCE OF BIRDSTRIKE ON FUSELAGE JUST AHEAD OF AND BELOW CAPT'S WINDSCREEN. NO DMG.
Date: 2008-04-14, Time: Day (09:28), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N371SW, Flight: 214, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. ENTERED IN LOGBOOK. A/C INSPCTD AND RETD TO SVC. NO DELAY.
Date: 2008-03-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: INBOUND PILOT REPTD DEAD GULL ON 27 AT TWY B-6. INTACT. POSSIBLE WAKE VORTEX VICTIM. TIME 1545, DAY.
Date: 2008-03-26, Time: Night (21:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N769SW, Flight: 2882, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 4500 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & DAILY REPORT
Remarks: REPTD BIRDSTRIKE PRIOR TO LDG. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2008-03-11, Time: Night (22:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N388SW, Flight: 957, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EVIDENCE, MARK ON CAPT WINDSHLD.
Date: 2008-03-08, Time: Day (13:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N781WN, Flight: 3115, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2200 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $250, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TIME OUT OF SERVICE 0.4 HRS.
Date: 2008-03-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American coot, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DECAPITATED REMAINS FOUND ON RWY BTWN B7 AND B8 AT 0215.
Date: 2008-02-08, Time: Day (15:47), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 564, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & DAILY REPORT
Remarks: NO DNG SEEN. ENG PARAMETERS ALL NORMAL. THOUGHT BIRD HIT FUSELAGE BUT AFTER LANDING NOTED FEATHERS IN ENG AREA. (TIME REPORTED AS 1547 AND 1630, ASSUME SAME STRIKE BUT ONE TIME WAS WRONG DUE TO SIMILAR DESCRIPTIONS)
Date: 2008-01-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common raven, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (UPDATED x/x/xx SPECIES TO COMMON RAVEN FROM RAVEN)
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 27 @ B-8. POSITION SUGGESTS STRIKE BY DEPARTING A/C. TIME 0720, DAY.

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-12-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON N EDGE OF RWY ABEAM GLIDE SLOPE ANTENNA. NIGHT.
Date: 2007-11-27, Time: Day (15:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Westair, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 8705, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT REPTD TO SCT THAT THEY HIT A FEW BIRDS CLIMBING OUT AT 500'. SCT NOTIFIED SANT AND A/C CONTD TO IPL
Date: 2007-11-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD FOUND AT B7 DURING FAR PART 139 NIGHT INSPN.
Date: 2007-11-04, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N232WN, Flight: 764, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DENTED OUTBOARD SLAT ON RT WING. 8" BY 2.5 " DEEP. MINOR.
Date: 2007-10-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS IN SAFETY AREA BY TWY B-6 DIRECTION SIGN, WEST SIDE OF TWY B-6: HEAD FOUND ON W EDGE OF TWY B-6: BIRD WAS APPARENT STRIKE VICTIM. TIME 1435, DAY
Date: 2007-10-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND AT 0710, DAY.
Date: 2007-10-10, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-318 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N803FR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG TO RT MAIN LDG GEAR
Date: 2007-09-25, Time: Day (10:22), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 5639, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Remarks: HIT A BIRD WHILE DEPARTING (ASSUME T/O RUN). LANDED SAFELY AT SFO. NO REPTD DMG.
Date: 2007-09-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND AT B4 NEAR BASE OF THE TOWER.
Date: 2007-08-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SAN ATCT REPTD FOD ON RWY AT TWY B4. BIRD REMOVED AND LOGGED. TIME 0905. DAY.
Date: 2007-07-05, Time: Day (18:53), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N244WN, Flight: 383, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HIT ABOVE CAPT'S WINDSCREEN. NO DMG.
Date: 2007-06-24, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N316SW, Flight: 968, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2007-06-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: INTACT CARCASS FOUND ON APCH END OF RWY 27 BY TWY C-1. REPTD BY ATCT. DUCK, 1850.
Date: 2007-06-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: COMMON" GULL FOUND AT DUSK.
Date: 2007-05-09, Time: Night (04:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N334UP, Flight: 922, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 6800 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRLINE REPTS & xxxx-x
Remarks: CREW REPTD BIRDSTRIKE TO FUSELAGE. EVENT 11532. PILOT REPTD STRIKE AFTER TAXIING TO PARKING AT COMMUTER RAMP. PILOT WAS ASKED TO RELAY INFO TO US BY APPROACH CONTROLLER. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2007-04-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND JUST BEYOND DEPTR END OF RWY 27. NO STRIKE REPTD. WING WAS SEVERED. TIME 1620, DAY.
Date: 2007-04-25, Time: Night (20:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N363SW, Flight: 735, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SLIGHT MOMENTARY YAW FOLLOWED BY BURNING SMELL IN CABIN. NO ENG INDICATIONS. ALL OTHER SYSTEMS NORMAL. BELIEVE STRIKE WASIN OR NEAR RT A/C INLET.
Date: 2007-04-09, Time: Day (09:41), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9618A, Flight: 1439, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: GROUND INSPN SHOWS NO DMG.
Date: 2007-03-29, Time: Night (23:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N659SW, Flight: 862, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. HIT EVIDENCE ONLY OF 1 STRIKE TO LWR L RADOME. NO DMG. (PILOT SAID HE WAS FILING THIS AS A DUPL REPT BECUASE HE DID OT COPY THE CONFIRMATION NUMBER - BUT DATA ENTRY DID NOT FIND ANOTHER REPT)
Date: 2007-03-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND DURING RWY INSPN. 0905, DAY. OVERCAST. NO PRECIP.
Date: 2007-03-16, Time: Day (08:55), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: A/C NEEDS TO BE INSPECTED
Date: 2007-03-02, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N233AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 25 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DURING DESCENT, FLEW THRU A SML FLOCK OF MED SIZED BIRDS (ABOUT 10-12). 1 HIT THE UPPER L FUSELAGE FWD OF FWD ENTRY DOOR. NO DMG.
Date: 2007-02-26, Time: Day (17:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1092, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 5500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SUSPECT GULL. BIRD DEFLECTED OFF THE #2 ENG COWLING. DENTED COWLING.

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-11-08, Time: Day (09:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1020, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 300 ft, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DMG UNKN. A/C CONTD FLT (PART OF FORM TORN COULD NOT SEE ALL COMMENTS)
Date: 2006-11-08, Time: Day (14:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 429, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 14 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown 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: TWO xxxx-x REPTS (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: LITTLE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. PILOT REPTD INFO TO DEPARTURE CONTROL WHEN HE WAS 7 MILES NW OF THE FIELD. NO REPTD DMG OR EFFECT ON FLT. NO REMAINS FOUND AT ARPT. A/C WAS MIDFIELD ON DEPTR
Date: 2006-10-21, Time: Night (20:03), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Netjets, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD NOT SEEN BY PILOT OR TWR.
Date: 2006-09-10, Time: Dusk (20:01), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N688SW, Flight: 2677, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown 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
Date: 2006-09-04, Time: Night (21:02), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N675AA, Flight: 2577, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2006-09-03, Time: Night (21:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N673AA, Flight: 1631, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown 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
Date: 2006-08-27, Time: Dusk (19:03), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-300 KING (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N405J, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = JIMSAIR AVIATION SERV (JAMES PUNKIN)
Remarks: HIT SML BIRD BTWN B2 & B3. HIT RT PROP & DISAPPEARED. NO DMG.
Date: 2006-08-18, Time: Night (05:30), Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N702AX, Flight: 814, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ON APCH, HIT LRG WHITE BIRD CAPT'S #2 WINDOW. INSPN FOUND NO DMG. APRT MGR CHECKED RWY. CLEAR.
Date: 2006-08-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON SIDE OF RWY AT 2332, NIGHT.
Date: 2006-07-28, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N216WR, Flight: 2710, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown 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
Date: 2006-07-09, Time: Day (18:15), 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: N828AE, Flight: 147, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 10 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE FROM L SIDE OF A/C ON LDG. NO REMAINS ON RWY OR IN NORTH OR SOUTH SAFETY OVALS. SMALL BIRD REMAINS FOUNDIN NOSE LDG GEAR AT GATE. INSUFFICIENT TO IDENTIFY.
Date: 2006-07-07, Time: Day (18:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 147, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 10 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SML BIRD FOUND IN NOSE GEAR
Date: 2006-05-29, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N526UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: CREW REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE #1 ENG DURING FLARE. MX FOUND NO EVIDENCE. 1 MAN HR. FOR INPSN.
Date: 2006-05-23, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-318 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N801FR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2006-05-22, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Hawaiian Air, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N587HA, Flight: 15, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Date: 2006-05-18, Time: Night (22:17), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N678AA, Flight: 2083, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 10000 ft, Speed: 260 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: WHILE IN LEVEL FLT, THE BIRD FLEW INTO THE SIDE OF THE A/C JUST FWD OF AOA VANE. NO DMG NOTED. UNEVENTFUL DLG.
Date: 2006-05-14, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N392DA, Flight: 593, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2006-05-13, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N357SW, Flight: 2411, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 11000 ft, Speed: 255 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: THREE REPORTS FILED BY SAME CAPT.
Date: 2006-05-05, Time: Night (21:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N3763D, Flight: 593, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, x-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKING A BIRD WHILE TURNING TO THE LOCALIZER OF RWY 27 AT THE SWAT INTXN, 12 MI EAST OF HTE FIELD. BIRD HIT ABOVE CAPT'S WINDOW.. STANS ON WINDSHLD BUT NO DMG.
Date: 2006-04-21, Time: Day (07:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N622PM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MNI EQUIPMENT (CLINT FARADAY)
Remarks: ENG MAY BE PT CAN JT15D. REPORT AND N# INFO DIFFER.
Date: 2006-04-03, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N652AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. HIT BELOW CAPT'S SIDE WINDOW. GREY FEATHERS.
Date: 2006-03-24, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N392AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MX CLEARED A/C. NO DMG.
Date: 2006-03-24, Time: Night (21:38), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N118US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2006-03-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx & xx-xxxxxx) ** DATE NOT REPORTED ON FIRST REPT
Remarks: GULL APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN INGESTED BY A/C ENG. OTHER THAN VERY SML PIECES OF FEATHERS, A PART OF A WING AND HEAD WERE ALL THAT REMAINED. 2 SML PIECES OF THE A/C. (3" X 12" AND 3" X 18") WERE ALSO FOUND ON THE RWY. A LOCAL A/C MECHANIC IDENTIFIED BOTH PIECES AS PART OF THE PERFORATED SOUND ATTENUATION MATERIAL IN THE INTERIOR COWLING.
Date: 2006-03-10, Time: Day (09:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N214WN, Flight: 413, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE NOT NOTICED IN-FLIGHT. DISCOVERED AFTER LDG. SUSPECT IT OCCURRED DURING APCH. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: RWY REPTD AS 29, BUT THAT IS NOT AT THIS AIRPORT)
Date: 2006-02-14, Time: Day (08:18), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1827, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, 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: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) & DAILY REPORT
Remarks: REPTS DIFFER ON ALT AND PHASE (0' AGL VS 300' AGL AND TAKE OFF VS CLIMB)
Date: 2006-01-02, Time: Day (14:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N222SW, Flight: 421, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, 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-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED BY FLT CREW OR MX.
Date: 2006-01-01, Time: Day (14:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N433UA, Flight: 762, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great blue heron, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), x AIRLINE REPTS
Remarks: RT MAIN LDG GEAR HIT BIRD ON ROTATION.. NO DMG. BIRD REPTD AS PELICAN BY PILOT. ARPT FOUND GRT BLUE HERON JUST W OF TWY B-5 IN NORTH RWY RSA.

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-11-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY 27 SAFETY OVAL, W OF TWY B-4. CARCASS INTACT. POSSIBLE JET BLAST OR VORTEX VICTIM.
Date: 2005-10-21, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N456UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: CREW REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE ON APCH, SUSPECT HIT ON NOSE RADOME AREA.
Date: 2005-10-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red fox, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: FOUND INTACT REMAINS ON RWY 27 S OF CENTERLINE AT TWY B-3. POSSIBLE JET BLAST OR VORTEX WAKE VICTIM. NO STRIKES REPTD. ASSUME RED FOX BASED ON AIRPORT LOCATION AND DUTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS.
Date: 2005-10-11, Time: Night (19:41), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PILATUS PC12 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N7ZT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = ZIA AIR LLC (STEPHANIE LANDEN)
Date: 2005-10-05, Time: Day (07:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N391SW, Flight: 479, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & xx-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: BIRD WAS FOUND INTACT AND DISCARDED. ALT REPTD AS 9' AND 0'. SPPED AS 70 AND 100 KTS - USED CAPT'S NUMBERS)
Date: 2005-09-29, Time: Dawn (06:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N390AE, Flight: 3058, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NEVER SAW THE BIRDSTRIKE. SAW 2 WHITE BIRD ABOUT 100 FT IN FRONT OF US DURING T/O ROLL. POST FLT FOUND BIRD REMAINS IN THE BIRD CATCHER. APPEARED TO BE SAME TYPE OF BIRD SO FIGURE THAT'S WHEN WE STRUCK IT.
Date: 2005-09-28, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1631, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Damaged Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 2 BIRDS. A/C RETD TO LAND. ENG CHECKED AS BEING DAMAGED BUT NOT CHECKED AS BEING STRUCK.
Date: 2005-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PIREP OF FOD ON RWY. OWL FOUND ALIVE AND INTACT. ON RWY S OF CENTERLINE AT TWY D. APPARENT WAVE VORTEX VICTIM. OWL REMOVED FOR WILDLIFE ASSIST. BIRD DOA FOR WILDLFE ASSIST PICK UP.
Date: 2005-07-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND AT DUSK, 1900.
Date: 2005-07-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND N OF RWY 27 ABOUT 1000' FROM DEPTR END. DAY. OVERCAST.
Date: 2005-07-07, Time: Day (16:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Aloha Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N743AL, Flight: 472, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FINAL APCH HIT 3 BIRDS, SML BROWN. JUST BELOW F/O'S WINDOW.
Date: 2005-06-13, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N313WA, Flight: 1035, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown 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
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2005-06-12, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Aloha Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N741AL, Flight: 475, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING A GO-AROUND DUE TO A RECENT EARTHQUAKE NEAR SAN & RWY INSPN IN PROCESS WE HIT A BIRD WITH RT WING TE FLAP.
Date: 2005-05-12, Time: Day (08:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Aloha Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N750AL, Flight: 475, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2005-04-26, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Aloha Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N748AL, Flight: 476, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: NOTICED BIRDSTRIKE RESIDUE ON #1 WINDSHLD DURING DESCENT PASSING 5000 FT. PILOT'S #1 WINDOW OBSCURED. INSPN FOUND INITIAL STRIKE JUST ABOVE RADOME ON CAPT'S SIDE.
Date: 2005-04-19, Time: Day (06:51), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N610DL, Flight: 1798, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & DAILY REPORT & WESTERN PACIFIC BIRDSTRIKE REPT
Remarks: NO DMG. FLT CONTD
Date: 2005-04-14, Time: Night (04:00), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N602AW, Flight: 732, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PHASE NOT REPTD
Date: 2005-04-14, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N961W, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE FWD OF & BELOW CAPT'S SLIDING WINDOW.
Date: 2005-04-11, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N919FR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2005-04-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx) DATE FIRST REPTD AS x/x
Remarks: OLD CARCASS IN SAFETY OVAL, S OF RWY 27 W OF TWY B-6. NO STRIKES REPTD.
Date: 2005-03-24, Time: Night (21:33), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, 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 NOTED.
Date: 2005-03-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO STRIKES REPTD. FOUND CARCASS DURING DAY.
Date: 2005-03-17, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N961AS, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED A/C MODEL)
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE JUST AFTER T/O. ADZ DISPATCH & MX. OK TO CONT TO PDX. DMG TO RADOME WAS DELAM ON INSIDE 9" X 2". REPLACED RADOME. REQS PAINT. (A/C HAD ANOTHER BIRDSTRIKE ON LDG PDX)
Date: 2005-03-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO STRIKE REPTD. FOUND AT DAWN, 0702. INTACT CARCASS.
Date: 2005-03-05, Time: Day (06:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N406AA, Flight: 522, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: FLT CONTD TO DFW. FOUND GULL 2/3 DOWN RWY.
Date: 2005-01-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND JUST N OF RWY 27 EDGELINE AT TWY C-3. CARCASS INTACT, POSSIBLE WAKE VORTEX VICTIM. TIME 1550, DAY.
Date: 2005-01-08, Time: Day (14:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N108DL, Flight: 783, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2005-01-06, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N322UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FLEW THRU A LARGE FLOCK OF GULLS IMMEDIATELY AFTER T/O (ASSUME 11-100). INSPN FOUND OKAY. (# STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1)

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-12-28, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 65, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Remarks: SHORT FINAL. NO REPTD DMG.
Date: 2004-11-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND IMMED NORTH OF APCH END OF RWY 9 IN SAFETY AREA. TIME 0740. DAWN.
Date: 2004-10-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N908AW, Flight: 182, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx RE-ENTERED x/xx/xx
Remarks: LOCATION OF STRIKE ON A/C NOT SPECIFIED.
Date: 2004-10-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: INTACT GULL FOUND ON RWY 27. TIME 0830, DAY. NO CLOUD.
Date: 2004-10-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND IN N RWY SAFETY AREA ABEAM TWY B-5 IN 2 AREAS. POSSIBLE INGESTION.
Date: 2004-10-14, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N382SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2004-10-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY N OF CENTERLINE @ TWY B-7. CARCASS INTACT. POSSIBLE WAKE VORTEX VICTIM.
Date: 2004-09-23, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Custom Air Transport, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N54354, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 10000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 5000 h, Other Costs: $6508, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DIDNT SEE ANY BIRDS IN FLT. DMG TO L WING JUST FWD OF TE FLAPS.
Date: 2004-09-17, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N661SW, Flight: 2070, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HIT JUST BELOW F/O WINDSCREEN
Date: 2004-09-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO STRIKES REPTD. CARCASS FOUND N OF RWY EDGE LINE ABEAM 2000 DRM FOR TWY 27. CARCASS IN TACT. TIME 1700
Date: 2004-08-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PARTIAL REMAINS FOUND IN N RWY 27 SAFETY OVAL W OF TWY D. 1607, DAY. SOME CLOUD.
Date: 2004-08-17, Time: Day (07:59), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N661SW, Flight: 572, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HIT TE FLAP
Date: 2004-07-14, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N407UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: HEARD LIGHT IMPACT UNDER FUSELAGE. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-07-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND AT NIGHT, 2255. NO CLOUD.
Date: 2004-07-02, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N441UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: CREW REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE ON RADOME LEAVING SAN DIEGO. MX FOUND SML BIRDSTRIKE ON NOSE TIP. CLEANED. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-06-24, Time: Day (08:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N480AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 5500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PROBABLY BIRD, NOT SEEN. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-05-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND IN N RWY SAFETY AREA BTWN TWY B5 & B6. AT LEAST 12+ HRS OLD. TIME 1650, DAY. NO CLOUD.
Date: 2004-05-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Caspian tern, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND AT DAWN 640
Date: 2004-05-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: JUVENILE REMAINS LOOK LIKE PROP STRIKE. FFOUND AT 0830, DAY. NO CLOUD
Date: 2004-05-09, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N272AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE 18" FWD OF RT AOA VANE. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-05-03, Time: Dawn (06:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N383SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2004-04-24, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N329UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON FINAL ON F/O'S SIDE UNDER NOSE. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-04-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CARCASS ON RWY N OF CENTERLINE @ TWY B-7. TWR CONFIRMED NO STRIKES REPTD.
Date: 2004-04-04, Time: Night (22:47), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N792SW, Flight: 217, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown 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
Remarks: BLOODY SMUDGE, NO DMG.
Date: 2004-04-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND AT 0855, DAY.
Date: 2004-03-10, Time: Day (10:42), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N451WN, Flight: 2546, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 125 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: PILOT OF ANOTHER AIRLINE ON THE GROUND CALLED TWR TO NOTIFY US OF THIS AIRLINE'S BIRDSTRIKE. THE OPERATOR THE THE AIRCRAFT THAT WAS STRUCK DID NOT REPT THE STRIKE. (SPEED AND ALT ARE ESTIMATES)
Date: 2004-02-19, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N344SB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUM 2-10, SAME AS # SEEN. NO VIZ DMG.
Date: 2004-02-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND AT 0845, DAY. SOME CLOUD. NO PRECIP.
Date: 2004-02-17, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N582UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE NEAR NOSE GEAR DURING T/O. NO REMAINS FOUND.
Date: 2004-01-17, Time: Day (07:37), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N119US, Flight: 88, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: ALT REPTD AS 50-75 AND 100 ON 2 FORMS.
Date: 2004-01-06, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N437UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: CREW REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE ON #2 ENG. FLUCTUATION OF N1 AND N2 WITH ASSOCIATED ODOR. ALL ENG PARAMETERS NORMAL IN CRUISE. INSPN.
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