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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)

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-12-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American coot, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND INTACT IN CENTER OF THE OVAL WEST OF B6. TIME DAY, 0800.
Date: 2003-11-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS OF BLACKBIRD ON S EDGE OF RWY @ W EDGE OF TWY B-6. ON RWY 09 AIMING MARK. NO STRIKES REPTD. TIME 1530, DAY. SOME CLOUD.
Date: 2003-09-24, Time: Dawn (06:45), Precipation: None, Operator: Astar Air Cargo, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N746DH, Flight: 408, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $45, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED COST CATEGORY: x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER CODE)
Date: 2003-09-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD FOUND JUST PAST RWY HOLD LINE ON TWY B1 BTWN TWY CENTERLINES.
Date: 2003-09-10, Time: Night (04:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N408UP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: BIRD WAS SML-MED. 1/2 MILE FINAL. NO DMG REPTD
Date: 2003-08-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND IN N RSA BTWN 3000 & 4000 DISTANCE REMAINING SIGNS. INTACT. POSSIBLE WAKE VORTEX VICTIM.
Date: 2003-08-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND AT DAWN.
Date: 2003-07-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO REPTD STRIKE. BIRD SEEN BY TAXIING A/C.
Date: 2003-07-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY 27 AT TW Y D. SOME CLOUD. NO RAIN.
Date: 2003-07-13, Time: Day, 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: N222NE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 160 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, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN
Date: 2003-07-13, Time: Day (10:29), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N273AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: A/C HIT DOVE ON LDG. ROLLOUT ON RWY 27 ABEAM B3 INTXN. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-06-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Least tern, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STRIKE NOT REPTD. REMAINS FOUND ON TWY B AND APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN SUCKED THRU A JET ENG AND EXPELLED. REMAINS REMOVED BY THE SAN DIEGO ZOOLOGICAL SOC. BIRD REPTD AS CALIFORNIA LEAST TERN.
Date: 2003-06-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND ALONG RWY 27 CENTERLINE AT 0850 ABOUT 2500' FROM DEPTR END
Date: 2003-05-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS INTACT EXCEPT HEAD MISSING. REMANS FOUND 4-5" N OF TWY B CENTERLINE 75-100' W OF B-3. TIME 0113, NIGHT.
Date: 2003-05-17, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-GKNW, Flight: 544, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE TO NOSEGEAR DURING DEPTR. SPARROW SIZE. NO DMG. (ALT NOT REPTD, ASSUME 0)
Date: 2003-05-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Least tern, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO PILOT REPORT OF STRIKE. 2 CARCASSES FOUND IN S RWY SAFETY ARA E OF TWY B-8. POSSIBLE VICTIMS OF WAKE VORTEX, CARCASSES IN TACT.. FOUND AT 1645, DAY.
Date: 2003-05-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: House finch, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND AT NIGHT
Date: 2003-04-24, Time: Night (23:00), 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: N366SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. BLOOD SMEAR ON L SIDE.
Date: 2003-04-09, Time: Day (06:33), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 545, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: SWA ON TAXI, SAW BIRD FALL FROM DEPTG A/C. ALL CONCERNED WERE NOTIFIED. ARPT OPS CLEARED THE FOD. FLT CREW WAS UNAWARE. NO REPTD DMG.
Date: 2003-04-06, 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: N700GS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 170 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
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED N#)
Remarks: BIRD HIT LWR LHS OF CAPT'S #1 WINDOW
Date: 2003-03-05, Time: Night (18:10), 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: N359SB, Flight: 3236, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: PILOT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON ROTATION. RECOVERED 1 MODO 20' S OF RWY CENTERLNE AT TWY B2. NO DMG WAS REPTD AFTER PILOT LANDED IN LAX
Date: 2003-02-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND SCATTERED REMAINS OF UNIDENTIFIED BIRD AT 1715, DAY.
Date: 2003-02-12, Time: Day (10:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Hawaiian Air, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N590HA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 165 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: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: STRUCK GULL AT ROTATION. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-02-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Domestic cat, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND ADULT CAT BENEATH TWY L-4 DIRECTION SIGN N OF RWY, W OF TWY L-4.

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-12-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = WESTERN PACIFIC WILDLIFE HAZARDS
Remarks: APPEARS TO BE A JUVENILE HAWK. INBUND A/C REPTD DEBRIS ON RWY BTWN B3 & B4.
Date: 2002-12-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = WESTERN PACIFIC WILDLIFE HAZARDS
Remarks: FOUND AT INTXN ON RWY 27 AND TWY B6
Date: 2002-11-26, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N933UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD HIT CAPT'S L1 WINDOW. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-11-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND INTACT 10' N OF RWY 27 EDGE LINE. ABOUT 3,500' FROM THE RWY END. TIME 1030, DAY. SOME CLOUD.
Date: 2002-10-22, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N821UA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: HIT NOSE AREA RT SIDE. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-10-06, Time: Night, 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: N523SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 180 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: NO DMG. LDG LIGHTS AND RADAR WERE ON
Date: 2002-09-25, 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, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2002-09-23, Time: Day (12:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N572AA, Flight: 1450, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 14000 ft, Speed: 320 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Northern pintail, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Other, Nose Ldg Gear Wheel Well Bulkhead, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 4389 h, Other Costs: $6022, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = SEVEN xxxx-x REPORTS, ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, & Rx, xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx, x DAILY REPORTS AND FAA PRELIM ACCID/INCID DATA & WESTERN PACIFIC WILDLIFE HAZARDS
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 325 & FAA 327. SAN-ORD HIT A FLOCK OF BIRDS & WAS DIVERTED TO LAX WHERE WS BIOL EXAMINED DMG AND COLLECTED. . PENETRATED RADOME (HOLE 8" X 10") AND FIREWALL ENDING UP IN THE BACK OF THE LANDING GEAR COMPARTMENT. LEADING EDGE OF SLAT ON RT WING HAD A 6" HOLE. ANTI-ICE DUCT ALSO DAMAGED.
Date: 2002-09-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & WESTERN PACIFIC WILDLIFE HAZARDS (x/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: FOUND 2 INTACT PIGEONS ON S EDGE OF RWY 27 @ TWY B2. TIME 1320. POSSIBLE WAKE VORTEX VICTIMS. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: BIRD REPTD AS PIGEONS, ASSUME ROCK PIGEONS FROM LOCATION)
Date: 2002-08-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: REAR PORTION OF MODO MISSING. FOUND AT B4 INTRSN AT 0730, DAWN
Date: 2002-08-26, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N662SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 140 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT L SIDE RADOME AT ROTATION. FLT UNAFFECTED. INSPN IN SMF, NO DMG.
Date: 2002-08-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = WESTERN PACIFIC WILDLIFE HAZARDS
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY BTWN TWY D2 & B2.
Date: 2002-08-12, Time: Day (08:39), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N173US, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 250 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT WILL CALL BACK WITH INFO. ARPT OPS FOUND REMAINS OF YOUNG GULL BTWN B7 & B8.
Date: 2002-07-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: INJURED MODO FOUND ON TWY D @ TWY C INTRSN.
Date: 2002-07-07, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N504SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1000 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 Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: AS REPTD BY PAX. TIME OUT OF SERVICE 20 MINS.
Date: 2002-07-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sandpipers, curlews, phalaropes, allies, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND HEAD ONLY 10-15' S OF RWY 27 EDGELINE AT B-4 DURING DAY. WEATHER CLEAR.
Date: 2002-06-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND AT DAY 15' FROM S EDGE OF RWY 27 AT 1613. 200' E OF B-3
Date: 2002-05-27, 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: N399SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 132 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. SML BROWN BIRDS. GUESS TO BE ENGLISH SPARROWS
Date: 2002-05-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PIREP OF BIRD PARTS ON RWY. AT 1710, DAY.
Date: 2002-05-13, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N382UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. FOUND SMALL AREA ON RADOME. CLEANED.
Date: 2002-04-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N323AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: REPLACED RADOME
Date: 2002-04-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND HEAD AT 1537, DAY.
Date: 2002-03-31, 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: N339SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 6500 ft, Speed: 250 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, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS LEFT A STREAK DOWN L SIDE OF A/C.
Date: 2002-02-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ALMOST ON CENTERLINE IN DISPLACED THRESHOLD AREA BTWN C AND B TWYS. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: BIRD REPTD AS PIGEON, ASSUME ROCK PIGEON FROM LOCATION)
Date: 2002-02-22, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N481UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: SUSPECT BIRDSTRIKE ON T/O. INSPN.

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-12-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND AT 0800 DAY. 50' N OF RWY CL ABEAM B6. INTACT.
Date: 2001-12-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DUCK WAS FOUND 30' S OF RWY EDGE BTWN TWY B6 AND B7
Date: 2001-12-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: INTACT REMAINS FOUND ON RWY SFTY AREA N OF RWY 27. POSSIBLE WAKE VORTEX VICTIM.
Date: 2001-11-20, 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 S EDGE OF RWY 27 ABEAM TWY B6. TIME 1220 LCL. DAY.
Date: 2001-11-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: GULL WAS FOUND ON N EDGE OF RWY 27 ACROSS FROM B8 TWY. INTACT. TIME 0800, DAY.
Date: 2001-10-07, Time: Night, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N306AW, 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT RT KRUGER FLAP. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-09-25, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, 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
Remarks: HIT RHS A/C NEAR F/O'S WINDOW. NO DMG. CLEANED. FLT 304
Date: 2001-09-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 2 CARCASSES WERE FOUND INTACT ON S EDGE OF RWY NEAR TWY 33. NO STRIKES REPTD. FOUND AT 0030, NIGHT.
Date: 2001-09-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PIGEON CARCASS FOUND ONS EDGE OF RWY 17 INTACT. NO STRIKES REPTD. RECENT KILL. FOUND AT 1528, DAY.
Date: 2001-09-07, Time: Day (14:33), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N413AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 131 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: FLT 1884 3 PIGEON CARCASSES RECOVERED BTWN RWY CL AND N EDGE OF RWY ABEAM TWY B3. NOTAM ISSUED OF BIRD HAZARD. STRUCK 3 AT ROTATION.
Date: 2001-09-07, Time: Day (12:18), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N910UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: PILOT SAID 10-12 BIRDS FLEW UP FROM THE GROUND AS HE WS 5' IN THE AIR OVER THE AIM POINT DURING FINAL APCH. 1 CARCASS RECOVERED. PILOT FELT A COUPLE OF BIRDS ALSO INGESTED INTO L ENG. INSPN FOUND NO DMG. DOWNLOADED THE AVM. BORESCOPED BOOSTER, HPC AND COMBUSTOR.
Date: 2001-07-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND REMAIN ON INTRSN OF TWY B4 AND RWY 27.
Date: 2001-07-05, Time: Day (18:02), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-90-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N910DN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 90 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS (x/x/xx UPDATED AIRCRAFT)
Remarks: FLT 1440 PILOT REPTD BIRD STRIKE AT CENTER OF COCKPIT WINDSCREEN ON DEPTR. MIDFIELD. BIRD REMAINS FOUND INTACT ABOUT 5' N OF S EDGE OF RWY 27 AT B-4
Date: 2001-06-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DEAD BIRD FOUND AT TWY B-5
Date: 2001-06-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND AT 1545 ON W SIDE OF TWY B-3 IN SAFETY AREA BY RWY HOLD SIGN
Date: 2001-06-09, Time: Day (08:58), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7533A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 100 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: BIRD GUTS ON RADOME. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-06-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AWP WILDLIFE HAZARD DATA FILE
Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON RWY AT DAWN. INTACT. ABEAM 3000 FT REMAINING MARKER.
Date: 2001-06-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AWP WILDLIFE HAZARDS
Remarks: GULLS FOUND ON RWY 27 CENTERLINE ABEAM TWY B6
Date: 2001-05-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND AT 1436, DAY. ON TWY B4 10 N OF RWY HOLDLINE.
Date: 2001-05-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: OLD REMAINS OF GULL BEHIND RWY 27 BLAST FENCE ON APCH END. N OF CENTERLINE. WING ONLY REMAINING.
Date: 2001-05-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND AT 1722, DAY. ABEAM APCH END OF RWY BEHND BLAST FENCE ALONG VEHICLE SERVICE ROAD. NO STRIKES REPTD.
Date: 2001-05-09, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N569AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 200 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
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE AFTER LEAVING OVERCAST.
Date: 2001-05-08, 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, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2001-05-03, Time: Day (07:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N736US, Flight: 86, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Western gull, 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: 124832 h, Other Costs: $175852, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x & DAILY REPORT & ASRS
Remarks: BELIEVED TO BE WESTERN GULLS. ENG RAN ROUGH AFTER INGESTION. VIBRATION & EXCESSIVE NOISE. EMERGENCY DECLARED. 4 BENT FAN BLADES. 8 FAN BLADES REPLACED. LANDING UNEVENTFUL.
Date: 2001-04-25, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N381UA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 7500 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: SUSPECT BIRDSTRIKE ON CENTERLINE OF WINDSHLD. LOUD. INSPN FOUND BLOOD ON TOP FRAME AND SIDE OF #1 PILOTS SIDE WINDOW. NO DMG. CLEANED.
Date: 2001-04-24, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N438AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2100 ft, Speed: 160 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.
Date: 2001-04-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD FOUND 3' N OF RWY 27 EDGE. PART OF TORSO MISSING. NO STRIKES REPTD.
Date: 2001-03-26, Time: Day, 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: N361SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (UPDATED x/xx/xx REMOVED PROP STRUCK)
Remarks: BIRD HIT ENG COWL. 4" DENT IN COWLING. PART OF BIRD WENT THRU FAN SECTION (FEATHERS FOUND IN ENG.) ENG INDICATIONS WERE ALL NORMAL. INGESTION.
Date: 2001-03-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American avocet, Size: Small, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = AWP WILDLIFE HAZARDS (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND ON TWY B CENTERLINE BTWN B7 AND B8. BODY AND NECK DAMAGED, POSSIBLY EATEN BY PREDATOR. BODY INTACT. FOUND AT 0900 PST
Date: 2001-02-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD FOUND INTACT AT 1235PM. IT DID APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY AN AC.
Date: 2001-02-04, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD WAS RUN OVER BY TIRE. SWA REPTD BIRD ON RWY. NO A/C REPTD DMG BIRD STILL IN TACT.
Date: 2001-01-27, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N626AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HOLE IN NOSE COWL

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-10-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FALCON FOUND AT 1425 N SIDE RWY.
Date: 2000-09-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: OWL WAS FOUND AT 0205, NIGHT INTACT. ON S EDGE OF RWY 27 NEAR TWY B5
Date: 2000-09-21, Time: Night, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-8-61 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N848AX, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE AFTER T/O. INSPN FOUND NO DEFECTS
Date: 2000-09-10, Time: Day (08:25), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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
Remarks: NO CARCASS FOUND ON RWY
Date: 2000-08-19, Time: Day (14:49), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N438AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: BIRD HIT RADOME AND SPREAD OVER WINDSCREENS. FLT 784.
Date: 2000-08-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: RT WING INJURED. TURNED OVER TO WILDIFE ASSIST. FOUND AT 1600, DAY.
Date: 2000-08-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great blue heron, Size: Large, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE= AWP WILDLIFE HAZARDS & xxxx-x REPT
Remarks: DAY AT 0755 LCL. TWR ADZ OF POSSIBLE BIRD STRIKE AND BIRD STILL ON RWY. OPS FOUND INJURED BIRD WITHIN RWY. AT 8000' REMAINING SIGN. 10' FROM EDGE OF RWY. A/C OPS CONTD AND WERE NOT IMPACTED. BIRD MAY HAVE BEEN HIT BY JETBLAST.
Date: 2000-08-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD WAS PICKED UP AT DAWN FROM 3000' MARKER. BIRD WAS FOUND AFTER A SERIES OF LANDINGS. NO STRIKES REPTD.
Date: 2000-08-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD PICKED UP AT 1605 BY WILDLIFE ASSIST.
Date: 2000-07-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON TWY B CENTERLINE AT 0140, NIGHT.
Date: 2000-06-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD CARCASS FOUND ON TWY C-3
Date: 2000-05-11, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N338SB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, DAILY REPORT APPLIC. & AWP BIRD HAZARD REPT
Remarks: DURING ROTATION. FLT 102. FLT CONTD TO LAX.
Date: 2000-04-26, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N647AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 140 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-04-26, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N375UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE & DAILY REPORT APPLIC
Remarks: FLT 2140. CREW REPTD 2 BIRDS HIT ON T/O. 1 HIT #1 RT WINDSHLD OTHER HIT NEAR CAPT #5 WINDOW. INSPN.
Date: 2000-04-16, Time: Day (07:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N636AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT REPT POSSIBLE STRIKE TO TWR. FLT CONTD W/O REPTD DIFFICULTIES. FEATHER DEBRIS OBSERVED ON DELTA N OF RWY 27 AND S OF 27. NO CARCASS OR PARTS FOUND.
Date: 2000-03-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND AT 0830 INTACT 10-15' N OF RWY 27 MIDFIELD. FEATHER BITS FOUND 150-200' N OR CARCASS.
Date: 2000-03-25, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N454AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, 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
Remarks: STRIKE WAS ON DESCENT OR APPROACH.
Date: 2000-03-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: TIME FOUND 0930, DAY. PHOTO SHOWS EITHER BURROWING OR SAWHET OWL.
Date: 2000-02-27, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N332AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DUCK? DENTED RADOME
Date: 2000-02-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND S OF RWY 9/27 IN OVAL BTWN TWYS BE AND 6. AT 0800 DAY.
Date: 2000-02-21, Time: Day (08:44), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N3238, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 134300 h, Repair Costs: $22588, Other Costs: $194243, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = x xxxx-x REPTS, E-MAIL, DAILY REPORT APPLIC & AIRLINE REPT#xxx/xx/xxx
Remarks: 9 BLADES SEVERELY BENT, 36 REPLACED. BOTH ENG BORESCOPED. CANCELLED 2 FLTS, LOST 110 PAX. #2ENG DMG WITHIN LIMITS (PC TIP CURL) 1 MOURNING DOVE & 29 GULLS. RWY CLOSED 15 MINS RESULTING IN 7-8 FLTS DELAYED. FLT 286. INGESTION.
Date: 2000-01-06, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N909AW, 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-12-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: REMAINS OF POSSIBLE KESTREL FOUND AT NIGHT. 12 FT N OF CENTERLINE ABEAM TWY B-5
Date: 1999-11-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON N EDGE OF RWY 27 NEXT TO 1000' REMAINING MARKER.
Date: 1999-11-22, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans States Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N864AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Speed: 140 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
Date: 1999-11-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Burrowing owl, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE RWY 27 AT NIGHT, 0124 LCL. L EYE WAS MISSING
Date: 1999-11-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND INTACT, AT 1300 LCL, DAY
Date: 1999-11-01, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: LEFT COCKIT WINDOW. CLEANED.
Date: 1999-10-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND NEXT TO RWY 27 @ B-1 AT 0911.
Date: 1999-10-22, Time: Dawn (06:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans States Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N872AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 60 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: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: FLT 4780 SUSPECT MOURNING DOVE OR KILLDEER. NO REMAINS FOUND.
Date: 1999-10-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS IN OVAL NEXT TO TWY B-5. NO APPARENT CAUSE OF DEATH
Date: 1999-10-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND AT 0721 AT INTRSECTION OF BTWY B AND D
Date: 1999-10-14, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N312FL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1500 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
Date: 1999-10-14, Time: Night (21:45), 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: 6000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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
Remarks: INGESTED BIRD ON FINAL. SMELLED. CONFIRMED ON WALK AROUND. NO APPARENT DMG.
Date: 1999-10-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND AT 0031 4 FT S OF CENTERLINE.
Date: 1999-10-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND ON N SIDE RWY 27 LESS TAH 250 FT FROM CENTERLINE W OF TWY C4
Date: 1999-10-08, Time: Night, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N944AX, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: POSSIBLE BIRD STRIKE ABOUT 18" AFT AND 6" BELOW EXTERNAL POWER RECEPTACLE.
Date: 1999-09-29, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N354SW, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU#xxxxxx
Remarks: INGESTED A SMALL FLOCK. VIBRATON 0.5. NO FAN DAMAGE.
Date: 1999-09-25, Time: Day (08:18), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N755RA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. MIST
Date: 1999-09-10, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N638AW, 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 - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1999-08-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND DEAD BIRD AT INTSN OF TWY L & TWY D. BIRD WAS FAIRLY FRESH. FOUND AT 0825 LCL.
Date: 1999-08-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ADULT GULL FOUND AT 0135 LCL WITH L LEG MISSING. BIRD DEAD ABOUT 24 HRS. FOUND ON 0-6-S. LEG FOUND ON RWY B4.
Date: 1999-08-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: AT 0340 GREY DOVE FOUND ABOUT 1 FT OFF CENTERLINE AT RWY MARKER 379 BTWN B4 & B5 ON RWY 27. APPEARED EITHER TO HAVE BEEN DRIVER INTO THE PAVEMENT BY DONWDRAFT OR VEHICLE TRAFFIC ON RWY DURING INSPN.
Date: 1999-08-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: AT 1700 LCL FOUND L WING OF GULL ON RWY 27 AT INTSN OF TWY D. UNABLE TO LOCATE CARCASS. 10-12 GULLS ORBITED PATROL CAR.
Date: 1999-08-17, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N813UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: ROTATION. BIRD HIT NOSE - AFT OF RADOME. CLEANED. NO DMG.
Date: 1999-08-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND 3 DEAD DOVES ON S SIDE OF RWY 27. 2 @ B-4 & 1 @ B-5. BELIEVE BIRDS HAVE BEEN DEAD FOR 1-2 DAYS.
Date: 1999-08-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: GRAY DOVE FOUND NEXT TO RWY. NO REPT OF A BIRD STRIKE.
Date: 1999-07-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND NEXT TO RWY C-4, APPARENTLY SLAMMED TO PVMNT BY DOWNDRAFT FROM A/C.
Date: 1999-07-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: GULL FOUND ON TWY B @ B2. SKYWEST PILOT REPTD SEEING DEAD BIRD ON SIDE OF TWY. TIME FOUND 2310 LCL.
Date: 1999-07-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY 27 @ TWY B-2
Date: 1999-07-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STARLING FOUND ON TWY B AT TWY B-2
Date: 1999-07-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT REPTD SEEING A DEAD BIRD ON RWY. NO EXTERNAL INJURIES. SUSPECT IT WAS THROWN TO PVMNT BY DOWN WASH. TIME FOUND 1505 LCL.
Date: 1999-07-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: KESTREL FALCON OR HAWK. FOUND CARCASS 30 FT N OF RWY 27 E OF TWY C- IN OVAL. 0-6-N. ESTIMATED TIME OF STRIKE, SEVERAL HRS PRIOR TO 1520.
Date: 1999-07-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND AT 0930 OFF EDGE OF RWY AT TWY C-4
Date: 1999-06-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Report Type: Other
Comments: CAN'T FIND ORIGINAL REPORT IN BINDER (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Date: 1999-05-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND ON TWY B4 SAFETY AREA AT 0750 (DAY).
Date: 1999-05-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD FOUND AT TWY B3. AT 0745 (DAY)
Date: 1999-05-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SPARROW FOUND ON PERIMETER ROAD. 200' N OF RWY ABEAM B5 TWY. FOUND AT 0705 LCL.
Date: 1999-05-11, Time: Night (21:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans States Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Location: 4 MI, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, 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: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS & PACIR & ASRS
Remarks: FLT 4754 HAD NO DAMAGE. FLT CREW DID NOT SEE BIRD PRIOR TO IMPACT. MECH CHECKED FOR DAMAGE THEN PERMITTED A/C TO DEPT. TWR WAS CONCERNED THAT STRIKE WAS NOT REPTD UNTIL 2 HRS AFTER INCIDENT. TWR COULD HAVE WARNED OTHER A/C OF BIRDS IN AREA.
Date: 1999-05-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (UPDATED x/xx/xx CHANGED DATE FROM x TO x)
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS AT TWY B AT B-8 AT 10 AM
Date: 1999-04-18, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N451UA, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE, CLEANED & INSPCTD. PART STRUCK NOT REPTD. # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 1999-03-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: AT 0715, TWR NOTIFED OPS OF DEAD BIRD AT TWY B5
Date: 1999-03-28, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N505UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Date: 1999-02-12, Time: Night (21:24), 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: N386SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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
Remarks: NO DAMAGE NOTED BY CREW. ALT, SPEED & BIRD SIZE ALL ESTIMATES.
Date: 1999-01-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON S RWY EDGE 9/27 BTW B5 & B6. LEFT WING SEVERED. TIME FOUND 0336 LCL.
Date: 1999-01-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND DEAD BIRD ON RWY WHICH HAD BEEN RUN OVER SEVERAL TIMES. COULD NOT ID.
Date: 1999-01-12, 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: N392SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD SMELL IN CABIN JUST PRIOR TO LDG
Date: 1999-01-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: INJURED DOVE FOUND BESIDE RWY AT C2. NO REPTD BIRD STRIKES.

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-12-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAWN 0625 LCL, BIRD INTACT, CRITICAL INJURIES TO HEAD/NECK AREA. POSSIBLE WAKE/VORTEX VICTIM. BIRD WAS WARM, STRIKE W/IN LAST 10-15 MINS.
Date: 1998-12-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NIGHT, 0050 LCL. BIRD STILL INTACT WITH SEVERE INJURIES. POSSIBLY THROWN TO PVMNT BY A/C WAKE. BIRD STIFF W/ DRY BLOOD.
Date: 1998-12-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NIGHT, @ 0325 LCL, CARCASS FOUND 12' S OF NORTHERN EDGE OF RWY AND 2000' FROM WESTERN END.
Date: 1998-12-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: GREY DOVE. INITIAL STRIKE APPEARS ON APCH END OF RY 9 AT B6. FEATHERS EASTWARD TOWARD CARCASS AT EASTERN MOST POINT. FOUND AT 0610 DAWN.
Date: 1998-10-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Grebes, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY 0955 LCL. DEPTG FLT REPTD A BIRD ON DEPTR AREA THAT WOULD NOT MOVE. FOUND INJURED, IMMATURE GREBE ON N SIDE OF RWY 27 AT 8000' REMAINING MARKER.
Date: 1998-10-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY, 0850 LCL. FOUND DECOMPOSING DOVE AN TWY B-2. NO KNOWN A/C STRIKE.
Date: 1998-10-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND -DAY 0920 LCL.
Date: 1998-10-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SEVERAL PIECES OF BIRD REMAINS SCATTERED ON RWY. POSSIBLE ENG INGESTION NIGHT, 0215 LCL.
Date: 1998-10-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND RECENTLY KILLED DOVE ON RWY CENTERLINE NEAR B-5 WHILE ON FAR 139 INSPN.
Date: 1998-09-23, Time: Night (19:24), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: UNKN DAMAGE TO A/C. FOUND FRESHLY KILLED KILLDEER AT DEPTR END OF RWY.
Date: 1998-09-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY 0930 LCL. 2 DEAD DOVES FOUND ON TWY B-2, 10' S OF RWY 27 EDGE LINE; UNKN TIME OR A/C INVOLVED IN SUSPECTED STRIKE.
Date: 1998-08-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS FOUND ALONG N EDGE OF RWY ADJACENT TO TWY D
Date: 1998-08-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY 1430 LCL. BIRD FOUND ALONG RWY EDGE. NO REPTS OF ANY BIRD STRIKE.
Date: 1998-06-10, Time: Day (11:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT REPTD HITTING BIRD TO ATCT
Date: 1998-04-26, 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: N7531A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 160 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
Remarks: BIRD HIT L SIDE SLIDING GLASS COCKPIT WINDOW. NO APPARENT DAMAGE.
Date: 1998-04-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON N EDGE OF RWY 27 ABEAM C4 INTSCTN. DAY.
Date: 1998-03-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND MANGLED DEAD GULL ON RWY 27 AT TWY DELTA, APPARENTLY STRUCK BY AN A/C. TIME FOUND = 0225LCL.
Date: 1998-03-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY B, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: x/xx/xxxx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT, ALT, RWY
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ON TWY B. TIME FOUND= 1615 LCL. DAY.
Date: 1998-03-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: TIME FOUND = 0930LCL. DAY.
Date: 1998-01-15, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N624AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ENG MANU
Remarks: HONEY COMB DAMAGE. (ENG MANU REPT HAS KPIT AS ARPT AND UNK OPER)
Date: 1998-01-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND: x/xx/xxxx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT, ALT)
Remarks: REMAINS OF BIRD GAVE APPEARANCE OF HAVING BEEN INGESTED BY AN A/C ENG. RAIN.

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-11-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N197SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 100 ft, 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
Remarks: TIME = 1540 LCL.
Date: 1997-11-20, Time: Night, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: PACIR
Remarks: FLT 178 LEFT SAN DIEGO, STRUCK 4 BIRDS AND DIVERTED TO LAX. MINOR A/C DAMAGE REPTD. LANDED SAFELY. TIME = 2232 LCL.
Date: 1997-11-18, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N506AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 2' DIAMETER DENT TO RADOME ABOUT 12" DEEP. REQD REPLACEMENT. 1 OR MORE BIRDS HIT RT ENG BULLET & INLET GUIDE VANES. NO DAMAGE TO BLADES.
Date: 1997-11-07, Time: Day, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = PACIR & BOEING
Remarks: FLT 276 RETD TO KSAN AT 1533 LCL WITH RT ENG SECURED BECAUSE OF A BIRD STRIKE. NO ABNL ENG INDICATIONS DURING RETURN. MAINT CHANGED THE ENG.
Date: 1997-10-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY. BIRD FOUND ON RWY DURING INSPN. BIRD APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY AN A/C.
Date: 1997-10-12, 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: N359SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 210 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
Date: 1997-09-05, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N261AE, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU# xxxxxx,xxx
Remarks: NO ENG DAMGE. SAW A FLOCK, # NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10.
Date: 1997-09-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY. NO DAMAGE REPTD. BIRDS ORIGINALLY REPTD AS FOD BY DEPTG A/C.
Date: 1997-07-29, Time: Day, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = WEST. PACIFIC WILDLF HAZARDS
Remarks: FLT 1080 TIME = 0645 PDT. NO REPTD DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-07-21, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT SUSPECTED BIRD STRIKE ON APPCH 2-3000' DOWN RWY. OPS SUPV FOUND DEAD GULL. SUSPECT BIRD KILLED BY A/C TURBULENCE.

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-12-15, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2354, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 480 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: CAPT FORWARD WINDSHLD. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-10-21, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 56, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: SHORT FINAL. STRIKE ON F/O SLIDING WINDOW. MX INSPECTED. NO DAMAGES.
Date: 1996-09-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N566AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 160 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
Date: 1996-02-14, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 66, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 800 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: PILOT SAW SIGNS OF STRIKE ON FRONT SIDE OF AC. CAPT CALLED AND NOTIFIED SAM. WROTE UP IN MX LOG BOOK.

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-11-25, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N682SW, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 150 knots, 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: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU CASE # xxxxxx
Remarks: 1 BIRD INGESTED INTO CORE, NO ENG DAMAGE.
Date: 1995-10-12, 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, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK TIME = PM (DON'T KNOW IF DAY OR NIGHT)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1995-09-30, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2371, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: STRIKE TO #1 ENG FAN SECTION. T/O CONTD. ALL ENG PARAMETERS STABLE, EXCEPT VIBRATION MONITOR WHICH INDICATED APPROX 2.8 UNITS. VIBRATION INCREASED MOMENTARILY TO APPROX 3.2 UNITS WHEN POWER WAS REDUCED, THEN RETURNED TO 2.8. SFOLM SAM CONTROLLER AND CHICAGO DISPATCH NOTIFIED, DECISION TO CONT TO SMF. VISUAL INSPECT CONFIRMED DAMAGE LIMITED TO OUTER PORTION OF THREE FAN BLADES.
Date: 1995-06-14, 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: N691SW, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 160 knots, 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, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ENG MANU # xxxxxx
Remarks: 1 BIRD INGESTED. BENT FAN BLADES.
Date: 1995-05-18, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 935, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD HIT FLIGHT OFFICER'S FORWARD WINDOW. MX WROTE UP AND INSPECT. NO DAMAGE.

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-11-11, 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: N491AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 125 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-09-05, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N592AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE NOTED. STRUCK TOP OF FUSELAGE AFT OF COCKPIT.
Date: 1994-04-11, Time: Night, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = WEST-PACFC BIRD/WILDLF STRIKE HISTORY
Remarks: TIME = 2025PDT. DAMAGE/INJURIES UNKN.

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-12-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 468 HAD NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1993-10-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: LARGE DENT TO INLET LIP OF #2 ENG. LOSS OF REVENUE.
Date: 1993-10-09, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE FOUND
Date: 1993-10-05, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N598AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 130 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO KNOWN DAMAGE.
Date: 1993-07-18, Time: Night, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1993-06-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great blue heron, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1993-06-16, Time: Night, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-40 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N951AX, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CLEANED & INSPCTD - NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1993-06-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N604DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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
Remarks: HEARD IMPACT, FOUND REMAINS ON FUSELAGE BELOW COCKPIT WINDOW. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1993-05-19, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 241, 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: L SIDE OF FUSELAGE JUST PRIOR TO T/D. NO DMG WAS VISIBLE DURING INSPECTION.
Date: 1993-04-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N595AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 130 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 nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: TIME = 0722
Date: 1993-02-15, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N605DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ASRS
Remarks: AFTER T/O, HEARD LOUD THUMP ON RT SIDE OF A/C. CONSTANT MEDIUM PITCH OSCILLATING SOUND. ENG. INSTRUMENTS NORMAL, NO A/C VIBRATIONS OR FLT. CONTROL PROBLEMS. WE RETURNED TO KSAN. AT THE GATE, MAINT. ADVISED OF A BIRD STRIKE/INGESTION IN RT ENG. FLT. CANCELLED. ONE HALF OF BLADES DAMAGED.

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-12-12, 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, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1992-08-08, 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, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1992-06-06, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N292AA, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE NO FOD. RWY REPTD AS 12R.
Date: 1992-05-20, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N512AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 155 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, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 2 BIRDS FLASHED BY A/C. 1 PASSED BY BUT THE OTHER STRUCK LOWER NOSE OR/AND LANDING GEAR. NO DAMAGE. BLOOD ON NOSE GEAR.

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-11-15, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY.
Date: 1991-10-28, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ALT 0-2000. SPARROW?
Date: 1991-06-20, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY
Date: 1991-05-29, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 494, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE TO R FORWARD SIDE OF COCKPIT. NO SYSTEM ABNORMALITIES NOTED. NO DMG FOUND DURING INSPECTION.

1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-12-04, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 2 BIRD STRIKES ON LOWER RIGHT FLAP AREA. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1990-04-28, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: GULL? NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1990-03-25, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: DC-8-70 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N808OU, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU #xxxxxx
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CORE INGESTION, NO DAMAGE. ID BY ROXIE @ SMITHSONIAN.
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