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Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport: Wildlife Incidents - Airplane Bird Strikes

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Historical Wildlife Incidents - Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 310 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 20 incidents)

Total Incidents: 377

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-11-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops Off S Kumm
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND APPROX xxx FT OFF THE APPROACH END OF RWY xx. xx:xx AM DAY.
Date: 2008-11-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS OF A JUVENILE LAUGHING GULL DURING AOA INSPECT. xx:xx AM DAWN.
Date: 2008-11-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: RING-BILLED GULL, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops Off S Kumm
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND DURING ROUTINE AOA INSPECT ON RWY xx NEAR INTXN WITH TWY Ax. xx:xx PM NIGHT.
Date: 2008-08-06, Time: Day (11:47), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N594SW, Flight: 4595, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: OSPREY, 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, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx * CONTACTED REPORTER FOR DMG INFO.
Remarks: THE WINGLET WAS DENTED AND CRACKED. TAPE WAS INSTALLED AND A/C WAS FERRIED OUT EMPTY FOR FURTHER REPAIRS.
Date: 2008-08-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND DURING MORNING RWY CHECK. xxxx.
Date: 2008-07-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SNOWY EGRET, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS DURING MORNING AIRFIELD INSPN. xxxx.
Date: 2008-07-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr J Sasada
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND AT xxxx.
Date: 2008-07-07, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: CITATION (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: WHITE IBIS, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr S Kumm
Remarks: ATCT REQSTD OPS DO A FOD CHECK OF RWY xx/xx BECAUSE A DEPARTING CITATION THOUGHT HE MIGHT HAVE HIT A BIRD. REMAINS OF x BIRD WAS FOUND JUST N OF TWY F INTXN. AND ANOTHER N OF TWY Ax INTXN.
Date: 2008-06-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BATS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr S Kumm
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND DURING MORNING AOA INSPN ON RWY xx BTWN TWY Ax & Ax.
Date: 2008-05-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr N Cancellieri
Remarks: DEPARTING A/C NOTIFIED ATC OF DEAD BIRD ON RWY. ADULT LAUGHING GUL WAS RETRIEVED ABOUT xxx FT FROM THRESHOLD AND xx FT NE OF CENTERLINE. TIME xxxx, DAY.
Date: 2008-05-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14/32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: OPOSSUM, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr S Kumm
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY xx/xx ON CENTERLINE NEW OF TWY Ax INTXN. TIME xxxx, DAY. DURING MORNING AOA INSPN.
Date: 2008-05-12, Time: Day (07:40), 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: N673DL, Flight: 1830, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 32, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Ops Ofcr, Fsi, & Arpt Ops M Schukraft, C Demers J Sasada
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx AND xx-xxxxxx & ARPT
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA xxxx DNA & MICRO. CREW THOUGHT THEY HIT AN EGRET. MAJORITY OF REMAINS WERE CARRIED OFF BY OTHER BIRDS. UNKN HOW MANY WERE HIT.
Date: 2008-04-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Schukraft
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS AT INTXN OF RWY xx & TWY D. xxxx, DAY.
Date: 2008-04-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: KILLDEER, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr N Cancellieri
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND DURING INSPN OF CLOSED TWY Ax. NUMEROUS REMAINS WERE SCATTERED ALONG xxx FT OF THE EDGE LINE. WEST EDGELINE OF RWY xx AT TWY Ax INTXN. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: x BIRD CHECKED, BUT COMMENTS SAY NUMEROUS REMAINS, SO ASSUME x-xx)
Date: 2008-04-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LEAST SANDPIPER, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr N Cacnellieri
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND BY OPS DURING NIGHT AIRFIELD INSPN. ON RWY xx @ ALPHA x INTXN. ABOUT xx' WEST OF CENTERLINE. TIME xxxx.
Date: 2008-03-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: NORTHERN HARRIER, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr N Cancellieri
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ABOUT xxFT W OF RWY xx CENTERLINE AT TWY Ax CONNECTOR. TIME xxxx, DAY. NO PILOT REPTD STRIKING THE BIRD.
Date: 2008-03-21, Time: Day (10:28), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-23-250 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N17AF, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GREAT BLUE HERON, Size: Large, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Schukraft
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = AZTEC AIR LLC (MATT SWLVESTER)
Remarks: DMG TO RT WING LEADING EDGE.
Date: 2008-03-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: RING-BILLED GULL, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr J Sasada
Remarks: NO STRIKES REPTD
Date: 2008-03-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: OSPREY, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr N Cancellieri
Remarks: OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY xx CENTERLINE @ TWY Cx DURING INSPN. TIME xxxx, NIGHT.
Date: 2008-02-05, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N708PS, Flight: 2281, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops S Kumm
Date: 2008-02-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMOVED FROM RWY xx AT xxxx, DAWN.
Date: 2008-01-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr J Sasada
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx, DAY. NO STRIKES REPTD
Date: 2008-01-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr N Cancellieri
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND BY ARPT OPS ON xx DISPALCED THRESHOLD AT APPROX xxx FT AND ABOUT xx FT NE OF CENTERLINE. NO BLOOD OR OTHER SIGN OF PHYSICAL ABNORMALITIES SEEN ON BIRD OR RWY.
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2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-12-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GREAT BLUE HERON, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert
Remarks: DEPARTING A/C REPTD DEAD BIRD ON RWY. NO EVIDENCE OF PROP DMG /BLOOD ON BIRD. TIME xxxx, DAY.
Date: 2007-12-13, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N928AT, Flight: 346, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Capt J Myers
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2007-11-29, Time: Day (12:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1126, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: KILLDEER, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx (UPDATED WITH CORRECT AIRLINE USA NOT UPS x/xx/xx)
Date: 2007-11-13, Time: Day (14:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N562JB, Flight: 347, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: TREE SWALLOW, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Co -Op Flt Sfty & Arpt Ops A Wardzinski & S Kumm
Remarks: REMOVED REMAINS OF x TREE SWALLOWS FROM RWY xx NEAR INTXN OF TWY Cx. BIRDS HIT RT SIDE OF F/O WINDSHLD. INSPN. NO DMG.
Date: 2007-11-13, Time: Day (14:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N565JB, Flight: 346, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: TREE SWALLOW, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Capt & Ops Supv J Sanders & R Widrick
Date: 2007-10-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN KESTREL, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert
Remarks: FOUND DRIED REMAINS DURING MORNING RWY CHECK. xxxx, DAWN.
Date: 2007-10-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LEAST SANDPIPER, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops S Kumm
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND AT INTXN OF BOTH RWY DURING MORNING AOA INSPN. xxxx, DAWN.
Date: 2007-09-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LEAST SANDPIPER, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY xx DURING ROUTINE INSPN. DAWN, xxxx L.
Date: 2007-09-28, Time: Day (12:28), Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N918FJ, Flight: 2610, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 13000 ft, Speed: 290 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Capt J Melko
Date: 2007-09-16, Time: Night (21:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N648BR, Flight: 5560, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr J Sasada
Remarks: NO DMG. NO BIRDS FOUND. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME x)
Date: 2007-08-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr J Sasada
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND AT xxxx.
Date: 2007-08-08, Time: Day (18:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: RKWLTRBO 690 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N270DP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr N Cancellieri
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPER = COMMANDER AVIATION LLC
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKING UNKN BIRD ON DEPTR. NO REPT OF DMG OR EXACT LOCTION OF STRIKE WAS REPTD. NO REMAINS FOUND ON RWY OR ADJACENT AREAS.
Date: 2007-08-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Schukraft
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY xx AT xxxx, DAY.
Date: 2007-07-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MALLARD, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr J Sasada
Remarks: REPTD AS FOD. NO REPT OF DMG. TIME xxxx, DAY.
Date: 2007-07-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr N Cancellieri
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY xx MIDFIELD AT ABOUT xxxx'. TIME xxxx, DAY.
Date: 2007-07-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Species: MALLARD, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops S Kumm
Remarks: REMAINS OF FEMALE MALLARD RETRIEVED AFTER BEING REPORTED BY A PILOT WHO SAW THEM AND REPTD. ABOUT xxx' NW OF INTXN OF TWY Ax.
Date: 2007-07-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND DURING MORNING RWY INSPN. xxxx.
Date: 2007-07-01, Time: Day (18:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 697, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: HERRING GULL, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops S Kumm
Date: 2007-06-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr N Cancellieri
Remarks: PICKED UP BIRD AFTER ATC REPORTED IT. TIME xxxx, DAY.
Date: 2007-05-29, Time: Day (06:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME x, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2007-05-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr J Sasada
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx.
Date: 2007-04-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr S Kumm
Remarks: DEPTG AIRCRAFT REPTD SEEING CARCASS ON RWY xx TO ATCT.
Date: 2007-02-04, Time: Day (11:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N168AT, Flight: 842, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Schukraft
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG. BIRD GRAZED OFF CROWN OF COCKPIT FUSELAGE ABOVE WINDOW
Date: 2007-01-15, Time: Day (17:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-36 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1659K, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr S Kumm
Comments: OPER = DON FOWLER (NxxxxK LC) xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME x-xx, SAME AS # SEEN. NOT ENOUGH MATERIAL ON A/C FOR ID.
Date: 2007-01-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr S Kumm
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS OF x SANDPIPERS ON RWY xx. TIME xxxx, DAY. OVERCAST, RAIN.
Date: 2007-01-01, Time: Dusk (17:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6444, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops S Kumm
Remarks: REMAINS WERE COLLECTED ON RWY xx NEAR INTXN WITH TXY D.
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2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-12-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr J Sasada
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx AND xxxxxx). (DATE NOT REPTD, CONTACTED J SASADA FOR DATE REMAINS FOUND)
Remarks: NO STRIKES REPTD.
Date: 2006-12-23, Time: Night (04:08), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N256PS, Flight: 2581, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr J Sasada
Remarks: MECHANIC CHECKED A/C. NO DMG.
Date: 2006-11-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: PLOVERS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert
Remarks: FOUND x CARCASSEES ON RWY xx DURING MORNING ISNPN. DAY. xxxx.
Date: 2006-11-29, Time: Day (07:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N784AU, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: PLOVERS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ON RWY DURING MORNING INSPN.
Date: 2006-11-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Schukraft
Remarks: FOUND x CARCASSES ON RWY xx DURING EVENING AOA INSPN. TIME xxxx.
Date: 2006-11-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY x DURING MORNING AOA INSPN. TIME xxxx, DAY.
Date: 2006-09-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: COMMON NIGHTHAWK, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ON RWY xx THRESHOLD DURING AOA INSPN. DAY. xxxx.
Date: 2006-09-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BATS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY DURING MORNING INSPN. TIME xxxx, DAWN.
Date: 2006-09-18, Time: Dusk (19:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N796CA, Flight: 5635, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: COOPERS HAWK, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr J Sasada
Remarks: HIT WINDSHLD NEAR RWY xx AND Cx INTXN.
Date: 2006-09-16, Time: Night (22:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-6A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Species: AMERICAN ROBIN, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-09-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr S Kumm (2006-09-14)
Remarks: FOUND DURING AOA INSPN ON RWY xx AT xxxx, NIGHT. ABOUT xxxx FT FROM APCH END.
Date: 2006-08-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert
Remarks: FOOUND ON RWY xx DURING MORNING INSPN. TIME xxxx
Date: 2006-08-17, Time: Day (19:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Aircraft: CITATION (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: KILLDEER, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Skay Kumm (2006-08-17)
Date: 2006-07-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Spv L Guilbert
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS DURING RWY INSPN. DAWN, xxxx.
Date: 2006-07-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops S Kumm (2006-07-09)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx, DAY.
Date: 2006-07-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Schulcraft (2006-07-08)
Remarks: ATC REPTD DEAD BIRD ON RWY. FOUND AT xxxx, DAY.
Date: 2006-06-15, Time: Day (08:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 683, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: HERRING GULL, 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, Written By: Ops Ofcr J Sasada
Remarks: PILOT REPTD FLYING THRU SOME BIRDS. IT WAS UNKN TO THEM IF THEY HAD A STRIKE. x HERRING GULLS WERE FOUND NEAR RWY xx AT Ax.
Date: 2006-06-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: COMMON NIGHTHAWK, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS DURING MORNING AOA INSPN. EVIDENCE OF PROPELLER ENG STRIKE VS JET DUE TO SIZE OF REMAINS. TIME xxxx, DAWN.
Date: 2006-06-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr J Sasada
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx.
Date: 2006-05-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS DURING MORNING RWY INSPN. BIRD WAS IN EARLY STAGES OF DECOMPOSITION, LEADING TO BELIEF IT WAS STRUCK DURING THE NIGHT.
Date: 2006-03-17, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N784AU, Flight: 1293, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 700 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: OSPREY, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) ** contacted A Borio for dmg info.
Remarks: BIRD ALSO RPTD AS TURKEY VULTURE BY SOURCE. x BENT FAN BLADES, BUT ABLE TO OPERATE REVENUE FLT. BORESCOPE FOUND NO DMG. FOLLOWING DEPARTURE CANCELLED UNTIL REMAINS CLEANED UP.
Date: 2006-03-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Schukraft (2006-03-10)
Remarks: REMOVED CARCASS FROM RWY xx AT DAWN, xxxx.
Date: 2006-01-10, Time: Night (18:29), 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: N374DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: LEAST SANDPIPER, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops S Kumm (2006-01-10)
Remarks: A/C WAS SCHEDULED TO DEPART AT xxxx BUT DID NOT DEPART UNTI xxxx AFTR A MECHANIC DETERMINED NO DMG TO ENG.
Date: 2006-01-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14/32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr J Sasada
Remarks: ATC SAID NO STRIKES WERE REPTD. TIME FOUND xxxx, DAY.
Date: 2006-01-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN KESTREL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert
Remarks: ATC REPTD DEAD BIRD ON RWY. PROP STRIKE. TIME xxxx, DAY.
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2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-12-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv R Widrick (2005-12-01)
Remarks: TWR REPTD CALL FROM GA PILOT OF DEAD BIRD ON RWY xx @ Ax INTXN. DAY.
Date: 2005-11-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14/32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr S Kumm (2005-11-27)
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ON RWY xx/xx NEAR INTXN OF RWY x/xx DURING MORNING AOA INSPN. TIME xxxx, DAWN.
Date: 2005-11-26, Time: Dusk (18:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N225AR, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr J Sasada
Comments: OPER = RUSSEL AVIATION LEASING. xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx A/C REPTD AS CHALLENGER xxx BUT N# SHOWS CLxxx. ENG WAS REPTD AS HONEYWELL AS-xxx BUT N# SHOWED GE CFxx
Remarks: PILOT REPTD MULTIPLE BIRDSTRIKES DURING LDG FLARE. OPS FOUND x CARCASSES. PILOT DID NOT SEE ANY DMG.
Date: 2005-11-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr S Kumm (2005-11-20)
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY DURING MORNING AOA INSPN. TIME xxxx, DAWN.
Date: 2005-11-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr S Kumm (2005-11-11)
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY DURING MORNING AOA INSPN. xxxx, DAWN
Date: 2005-10-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: PLOVERS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS DURING MORNING AOA INSPN AT xxxx.
Date: 2005-10-09, Time: Day (12:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N980AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 13000 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt K Beer (2005-10-10)
Remarks: OVER WATER ABOVE OVERCAST. WE HEARD A BANG ON FRONT OF A/C. NEITHER ONE OF US SAW THE BIRD BUT FOUND RESIDUE UPON LDG AT MDW.
Date: 2005-10-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Schucraft (2005-10-09)
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY xx DURING AM AOA INSPN. TIME xxxx
Date: 2005-08-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert
Remarks: PILOT REPTD SEEING FOD ON RWY. FOUND CARCASS OF LAUGHING GULL AT xxxx.
Date: 2005-08-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND DURING AOA INSPN AT DAWN, xxxx.
Date: 2005-07-27, Time: Day (10:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: LOCKHEED C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: C1720, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: OSPREY, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr J Sasada
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER - USCG
Remarks: PILOT REPTS NO DMG. DOING TOUCH AND GO PRACTICE
Date: 2005-07-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BATS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert (2005-07-26)
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ON RWY xx DURING AOA INSPN. NIGHT.
Date: 2005-05-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: COMMON NIGHTHAWK, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert (2005-05-23)
Remarks: FOUND DURING AOA INSPN. xxxx, DAWN. NO CLOUD.
Date: 2005-05-19, Time: Day (15:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N111XX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BLUE-WINGED TEAL, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert (2005-05-19)
Comments: OPER = ISLAND CITY FLYING SERVICE
Remarks: ATC REPTD x DUCKS STRUCK
Date: 2005-05-18, Time: Day (16:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N994AT, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops S Kumm (2005-05-18)
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND NEAR S CORNER OF RWY xx @ TWY D.
Date: 2005-04-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14/32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Schugraft (2005-04-28)
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ON RWY xx/xx AT xxxx, DAY.
Date: 2005-04-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: PLOVERS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supvs L Guilbert (2005-04-25)
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS OF JUVENILE PLOVER ON RWY xx AT xxxx, DAY.
Date: 2005-03-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: OSPREY, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv L Guilbert
Remarks: TIME= DAY xxxx. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: PHASE REPTD AS LDG ROLL, BUT NO OTHER INFO GIVEN, ASSUME CARCASS FOUND.)
Date: 2005-02-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops L Guilbert (2005-02-04)
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS OF x BIRDS DURING AOA INSPN. NIGHT.
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2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-12-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr S Kumm
Remarks: REPT OF DEAD BIRD ON RWY. FOUND AT xxxx, DAY.
Date: 2004-11-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14/32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: DUNLIN, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr S Kumm (2004-11-26)
Remarks: FOUND AT INTXN OF TWY Ax & RWY xx DURING AM AOA INSPN. TIME xxxx, DAWN.
Date: 2004-09-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2004-09-26)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx, DAWN. DURING INSPN
Date: 2004-08-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: COMMON NIGHTHAWK, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2004-08-20)
Remarks: FOUND DURING AM AOA INSPN.
Date: 2004-08-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2004-08-15)
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS DURING MORNING AOA CHECK AT xxxx, DAWN.
Date: 2004-08-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14/32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops M Stuckey (2004-08-09)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx, DAWN
Date: 2004-08-07, Time: Day (18:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N3734B, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2004-08-07)
Remarks: NO DMG. BIRD WAS INGESTED.
Date: 2004-07-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops M Stuckey (2004-07-23)
Remarks: FOUND RWY xx x Ax INTXN
Date: 2004-07-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: KILLDEER, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops M Schucraft (2004-07-09)
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON RWY xx AT xxxx, DAWN.
Date: 2004-06-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: OSPREY, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Schukraft (2004-06-24)
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON RWY APCH END AT xxxx, DAY.
Date: 2004-06-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops S Kumm (2004-06-21)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx, NIGHT NEAR CENTERLINE. NW OF TWY A-x INTXN. NO CLOUD.
Date: 2004-05-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops S Kumm (2004-05-30)
Remarks: FOUND AT DAY xxxx. NO CLOUD.
Date: 2004-05-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LITTLE BLUE HERON, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops M Schokraft (2004-05-28)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx, DAY. NO CLOUD.
Date: 2004-05-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: TURTLES, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Schucraft (2004-05-24)
Remarks: FOUND DEAD ON RWY xx. REPTD BY ATC. AT DUSK xxxx
Date: 2004-05-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2004-05-23)
Remarks: JUVENILE CARCASS FOUND ON RWY xx AT xxxx, DUSK.
Date: 2004-05-09, Time: Dawn (07:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops S Kumm (2004-05-09)
Date: 2004-05-01, Time: Day (13:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops S Kumm (2004-05-01)
Date: 2004-04-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BLACK SKIMMER, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv R Widrick (2004-04-12)
Remarks: FOUND x JUST AFTER SUNRISE xxxx. OVERCAST, RAIN.
Date: 2004-03-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2004-03-12)
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS DURING AM INSPN. TIME xxxx, DAWN
Date: 2004-03-08, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ata Airlines (American Trans A, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N318TZ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt V Fredrickson (2004-03-08)
Remarks: NO DMG. STRUCK NACELLE. SIZE DETERMINED BY AMT OF RESIDUE. ASSUME FINAL APCH.
Date: 2004-02-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: KILLDEER, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Schucraft (2004-02-20)
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS AT xxxx, DAWN ON RWY DURING MORNING AOA INSPN.
Date: 2004-01-18, Time: Day (12:15), 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: N665DN, Flight: 1288, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: 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, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Schucraft (2004-01-18)
Remarks: SWISSPORT SUPV REPTD AIRLINE STRUCK BIRD AFTER LANDING. NO DMG REPTD BY MX. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: PHASE CHECKED AS DESCENT FOR STRIKE)
Date: 2004-01-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Schulcraft (2004-01-16)
Remarks: REMAINS OF x SML BIRDS FOUND ON AOA INSPN ON RWY xx. TIME DAWN, xxx. NO CLOUD OR PRECIP.
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2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-11-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LEAST SANDPIPER, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr S Kumm (2003-11-23)
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND DURING AOA INSPN ON RWY xx NEAR TWY Ax INTXN. DAWN.
Date: 2003-11-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Schukraft (2003-11-09)
Remarks: x CARCASSES FOUN ON RWY x. TWR NOTIFIED OPS. TIME xxxx, DAY. SOME CLOUD. NO PRECIP.
Date: 2003-11-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: PLOVERS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2003-11-04)
Remarks: FUND CARCASS DURING RWY INSPN AT DUSK, xxxx.
Date: 2003-11-03, Time: Night (23:35), 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: N3730B, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Oper Ofcr M Schucraft (2003-11-03)
Remarks: # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME x. PILOT INSPN REVEALED NO DMG.
Date: 2003-10-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops M Stuckey (2003-10-07)
Remarks: FOUND AT DAWN
Date: 2003-09-15, Time: Dusk (19:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ata Airlines (American Trans A, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N307TZ, Flight: 562, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Schucraft (2003-09-15)
Date: 2003-09-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14/32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: COMMON NIGHTHAWK, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Supv M Stuckey (2003-09-14)
Remarks: FOUND AT DAWN, xxxx
Date: 2003-09-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BARN OWL, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops M Schokraft (2003-09-09)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx, NIGHT AFTER PILOT REPTD SEEING CARCASS.
Date: 2003-09-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: COMMON NIGHTHAWK, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Supv M Stuckey (2003-09-08)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxxx, DAWN
Date: 2003-07-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14/32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: COMMON NIGHTHAWK, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Supv M Stuckey (2003-07-19)
Remarks: FOUND AT DAWN, xxxx. BIRD REPTD AS NIGHTHAWK, ASSUME COMMON FROM LOCATION.
Date: 2003-06-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14/32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv M Stuckey (2003-06-09)
Remarks: RWY xx/xx @ Ax INTXN
Date: 2003-04-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2003-04-25)
Remarks: FOUND BIRD REMAINS ON RWY DURING AOA INSPN AT xxxx, DAWN
Date: 2003-04-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GREAT BLUE HERON, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Supv M Stuckey (2003-04-22)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx, DAY.
Date: 2003-04-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BATS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS AT xxxx DAWN DURING MORNING AOA INSPN.
Date: 2003-03-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: WILLETT, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2003-03-29)
Remarks: ATC REPTD DEAD BIRDS ON RWY xx AFTER PIREP. TIME xxxx, DAY.
Date: 2003-03-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2003-03-29)
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS BY TWY AJ DURING MORNING AOA RWY INSPN. TIME xxxx.
Date: 2003-03-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Supv M Stuckey (2003-03-09)
Remarks: FOUND NEAR APCH END OF RWY xx DURING RWY CHECK AT DUSK xxxx.
Date: 2003-03-04, Time: Day (14:37), 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: N641DL, Flight: 1517, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GREAT EGRET, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops & Capt M Stuckey & W Coffee (2003-03-04)
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (INTERNET xxxx-x-xxxxxx) ***CALLED JIM STEPHAN AT DAL FOR INFO ABOUT DMG. NEVER GOT REPLY.
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. SAW BIRD FLYING ACROSS A/C PATH. IT WAS PAST THE NOSE WHEN IT TURNED INTO A/C CROSSING NOSE AGAIN AND ENTERING THE LEFT ENG. T/O ABORTED DUE TO BIRDSTRIKE AND LOUD THUMP. NO ENG PARAMETERS WERE EXCEEDED AND BRAKES WERE ONLY MILDLY HEATED. RETD TO GATE WHEN INSPN REVEALED BIRD HIT CENTER CONE ON ENG AND LEFT REMAINS ON STATORS. NO REMAINS ON RWY AND NONE COLLECTED FROM ENG. NOT WITHIN REACH. EXTENT OF DMG, IF ANY, UNKN. FLT CANCELLED AND A/C LEFT FOR MX INSPN.
Date: 2003-02-22, Time: Night (19:35), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Sunshine, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N402RS, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HERRING GULL, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2003-02-22)
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS A FEW MINUTES AFTER A/C LANDED.
Date: 2003-02-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Schucraft (2003-02-22)
Remarks: ATC REPTD DEAD BIRD ON RWY. REMAINS REMOVED
Date: 2003-02-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY A, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr Michael S (2003-02-14)
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON TWY AT xxxx, DAWN
Date: 2003-02-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Schukraft (2003-02-01)
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY AT xxxx, DAWN.
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2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-12-24, Time: Day (11:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N630, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Sarasota Ops Supv R Widrick (2002-12-24)
Remarks: HIT AT ROTATION. PART STRUCK OR DMG UNKN
Date: 2002-12-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv R Widrick (2002-12-18)
Remarks: CATTLE EGRET REPTD LYING ON RWY BY LANDING PILOT. TIME xxxx, DAY.
Date: 2002-12-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops S Kumm (2002-12-06)
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY DURING INSPN. AT xxxx, DAWN. OVERCAST, RAIN.
Date: 2002-11-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Supv M Stuckey (2002-11-27)
Remarks: FOUND AT DAWN, xxxx
Date: 2002-11-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv M Stuckey (2002-11-24)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx
Date: 2002-11-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BATS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2002-11-22)
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS DURING AOA INSPN TIME xxxx, DAWN
Date: 2002-11-20, Time: Day (15:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GRUMAMER AA5 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N211JA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 300 h, Other Costs: $368, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2002-11-20)
Comments: OPER = JONES AVIATION NEW INFO ON DMG AND COST FROM CHARLIE AT JONES AVTN
Remarks: ATC REPTD STRIKE. FOUND BIRD ON TWY Ax. MINOR DENT ON OUTER EDGE OF WING NEAR WINGTIP.
Date: 2002-11-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops K Kumm (2002-11-09)
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY xx ACROSS FROM TWY Ax AFTER A PILOT REPTD A HAWK EATING THE REMAINS. TIME xxxx, DAY.
Date: 2002-10-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Supv M Stuckey (2002-10-14)
Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON RWY xx AT TWY F INTXN AT xxxx, DAWN.
Date: 2002-10-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: PLOVERS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2002-10-12)
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS DURING AM RWY INSPN. AT xxxx, DAWN. ATC OPENED AT xxxx AND REPTD NO A/C USED RWY SINCE THEN.
Date: 2002-09-12, Time: Dusk (19:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Sunshine, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N441TT, Flight: 728, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2002-09-12)
Comments: N# SHOWS OPER AT TROPICAL INTL AIRLINES BUT WAS REPTD AS AIR SUNSHINE
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS DURING AOA EVENING INSPN AT xxxx. FLT xxx WAS ONLY ONE LDG WITHIN THE HOUR.
Date: 2002-09-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Supv M Stuckey (2002-09-08)
Date: 2002-09-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Schocraft (2002-09-03)
Remarks: FOUND AT DAWN
Date: 2002-08-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Supv M Stuckey (2002-08-26)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx, DAWN.
Date: 2002-08-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: COMMON NIGHTHAWK, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops M Stuckey (2002-08-14)
Remarks: FOUND AT DAWN
Date: 2002-07-22, Time: Day (16:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Flight Express, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9311, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2002-07-22)
Remarks: ATC REPTD BIRD STRIKE. OPS REMOVED x CARCASSES. x RED-TAILED HAWK WAS FEEDING & CARRIED OFF x BIRD.
Date: 2002-07-10, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N563, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Tail, Struck & Damaged Other, Nose Cowl, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOME INFO FROM A BORIO, MGR QUALITY/SFTY
Remarks: STRIKE WAS AT ROTATION. OVERWEIGHT LANDING AT TPA. SRQ WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE STRIKE. #x ENG HAD GOLF BALL SIZED HOLE IN SOME OF THE BLADES. x PAIRS OF BLADES REPLACED. NOSE COWL DMG. PUNCTURED IN x LOCATIONS OF ACOUSTICAL PANEL. OVERT LDG INSPN. DENT WITHIN LIMITS ON HORIZ. STABILIZER. AIRCRAFT WAS OUT OF SERVICE OVER xx HRS.
Date: 2002-06-10, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N563US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: CONTACTED AIRLINE FOR DMG DETAILS, THEY HAD NOT RECORD OF THIS STRIKE.
Date: 2002-05-11, Time: Night (23:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N976CA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: PLOVERS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2002-05-11)
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: BIRD HIT L SIDE UNDER CAPT'S SIDE WINDOW. NO DMG. BIRD REMAINS DID STREAK ALONG SIDE OF A/C. REMOVED BIRD FROM RWY.
Date: 2002-02-13, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Supv M Stuckey (2002-02-13)
Remarks: FOUND AT APCH END OF RWY AT xxxx, DAWN
Date: 2002-01-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ON RWY xx @ Ax AT xxxx DURING INSPN.
Date: 2002-01-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Gilbert (2002-01-24)
Remarks: FOUND DEAD MOURNING DOVE ON RWY DURING AOA INSPN. AT NIGHT
Date: 2002-01-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops S Kumm (2002-01-14)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx, NIGHT. OVERCAST RAIN.
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2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-12-28, Time: Night (18:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-60 DUKE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N7420D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2001-12-28)
Comments: OPER = GOLDEN EAGLE AVTN.
Remarks: ATC REPTD STRIKE TO ARPT OPS. REMAINS FOUND. DISPERSED xxx OTHERS WITH PYROTECHNICS.
Date: 2001-08-15, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ata Airlines (American Trans A, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N779AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: TURKEY VULTURE, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt C Markiewica (2001-08-15)
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: SAW BIRD FLYING L TO RT JUST BEFORE IMPACT. KNEW BIRD WOULD DIVE SO I TRIED TO LIFT RT WING. HIT RT WING x-x' FROM FUSELAGE. DENTED WING.
Date: 2001-08-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: COMMON NIGHTHAWK, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2001-08-10)
Remarks: FOUND DURING MORNING RWY INSPN @ xxxx. BIRD HIT DURING NIGHT.
Date: 2001-07-28, Time: Day (10:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2001-07-28)
Remarks: FLT xxxx. TRACES OF BIRD ON RADOME AND #x ENG. NO REMAINS FOUND ON RWY
Date: 2001-06-30, Time: Dawn (07:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N918DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops D Whipple (2001-06-30)
Date: 2001-06-24, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: MERLIN III (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Pilot S Loricco (2001-06-25)
Remarks: SML BRWN BIRD. NO DMG. REPTD TO TWR ON CLIMBOUT.
Date: 2001-06-22, Time: Day (07:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv R Widrick (2001-06-22)
Comments: OPER = AIRSUNSHINE
Remarks: PILOT REPTD SEEING BIRDS BUT NOT STRIKING ANY.
Date: 2001-06-06, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-23-250 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guibert (2001-06-06)
Comments: OPER = SEAIR, INC.
Remarks: ATC REPTD BIRD STRIKE AFTER A/C LANDED.
Date: 2001-05-31, Time: Day (13:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N295WA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 145 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 Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: EXACT DATE UNKN, POSTMARK WAS JUNE x, BUT FORM HAD MAY -- xxxx
Date: 2001-05-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr S Kumm (2001-05-17)
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND AT DAWN. DURING FAR xxx MORNING INSPN
Date: 2001-03-30, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Airline Report, Written By: Flt Sfty B Bachand
Remarks: CREW OF FLT xxxx NOTICED A POSSIBLE BIRD STRIKE TO RHS OF A/C UPON ROTATION. NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS. INSPN FOUND NOTHING.
Date: 2001-03-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: OPOSSUM, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Supv M Stuckey (2001-03-19)
Remarks: FOUND AT DAWN, xxxx LCL.
Date: 2001-02-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops L Guilbert (2001-02-02)
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY AT xxxx
Date: 2001-01-02, Operator: Executive Jet Aviation, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N779QS, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Flt Sfty G Goh
Remarks: HIT BIRD ON T/O. (# NOT REPTD ASSUME x-xx). NO DMG FOUND. BIRDS DEAD ON RWY.
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2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-12-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv R Widrick (2000-12-17)
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY INSPN AT xxxx, DAWN.
Date: 2000-12-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops L Guilbert (2000-12-16)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx, NIGHT.
Date: 2000-12-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2000-12-15)
Remarks: FOUND DURING RWY INSPN AT xxxx, DUSK
Date: 2000-11-27, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv M Stuckey (2000-11-27)
Remarks: DAWN xxxx. PHASE LISTED AT TAKE OFF, BUT NOT SURE IF TWR REPTD THIS AS A STRIKE OR CARCASS FOUND
Date: 2000-11-19, Time: Night (18:52), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2000-11-19)
Remarks: x CARCASSES REMOVED
Date: 2000-11-19, Time: Night (19:16), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2000-11-19)
Remarks: FLT xxxx. ATC REPTD BIRD STRIKE FROM CRJ OPS FOUND xx CARCASSES.
Date: 2000-11-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: FOXES, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr S Kumm (2000-11-09)
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY xx CENTERLINE NEAR TWY A-x AT xxxx, DAWN.
Date: 2000-11-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN KESTREL, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv M Stuckey (2000-11-08)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx, DAWN.
Date: 2000-10-29, Time: Dusk (18:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: CL-RJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv M Stuckey (2000-10-29)
Remarks: MODO RECOVERED FROM RWY.
Date: 2000-10-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr S Kumm (2000-10-28)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx NEAR INTXN OF xx AND TWY Cx
Date: 2000-10-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2000-10-11)
Remarks: FOUND DEAD ON RWY xx AT xxxx, DAY
Date: 2000-10-01, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv R Widmok (2000-10-01)
Remarks: FOUND DURING MORNING RWY INSPN
Date: 2000-09-17, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-10 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N707AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 119 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Pilot B Fox
Comments: OPER = FLIGHT MGT CORP INTERNET xxx
Remarks: AT ROTATION, HIT x BIRDS, TWO WERE INGESTED INTO ENG CAUSING DMG TO NUMEROUS FAN BLADES. POSSIBLE INTERNAL DMG WILL NOT BE KNOW UNTIL ENG IS BORESCOPED.
Date: 2000-07-31, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N209AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - LARGE, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt B Schauer (2000-08-02)
Remarks: BIRD HIT UPPER PART OF VERT STABIL. INSPN. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: AT xxxx, LITTLE BLUE HERON FOUND ON RWY xx - REPTD AS SEPARATE STRIKE)
Date: 2000-07-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LITTLE BLUE HERON, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv M Stuckey (2000-07-31)
Remarks: TIME FOUND xxxx, DAY
Date: 2000-07-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN KESTREL, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv R Widrick (2000-07-10)
Remarks: FOUND xxxx' FROM APCH END OF RWYxx RT OF CENTERLINE
Date: 2000-07-09, Time: Day (11:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: SA226 TC (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N271DC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv R Widrick (2000-07-09)
Comments: OPER = JAMATI AVTN A/C REPTD AS KING AIR, N# SHOWS SAxxx
Date: 2000-06-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv R Widrick (2000-06-19)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx, DAWN
Date: 2000-06-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv R Widrick (2000-06-12)
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY xx NEAR Ax CONNECTOR AT xxxx DAY.
Date: 2000-03-22, Time: Day (15:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: OSPREY, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr S Kumm (2000-03-22)
Remarks: DEPTG FLT REPTD THAT THEY HAD HIT SEVERAL BIRDS ON T/O.
Date: 2000-03-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (2000-03-18)
Remarks: FOUND AT DAWN BY TWY B
Date: 2000-03-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: KILLDEER, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr La Guilbert (2000-03-17)
Remarks: FOUND BIRD AT xxxx, DAWN, DURING AM RWY INSPN. IT WAS BY TWY Ax
Date: 2000-02-26, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MERLIN IV (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N226DD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - LARGE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DMGD L WING
Date: 2000-02-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv R Widrick (2000-02-22)
Remarks: FOUND x CATTLE EGRET ON SW SIDE OF RWY. PILOT HAD SEEN & REPTD THEM TO TWR.
Date: 2000-02-08, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv R Widrick (2000-02-08)
Remarks: FOUND x ON RWY xx NEAR RADAR SITE DURING RWY INSPN AT xxxx DAWN.
Date: 2000-02-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv R Widrick (2000-02-07)
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY INSPN AT NIGHT
Date: 2000-01-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr S Kumm (2000-01-17)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx, NIGHT ON AOA INSPN. NEAR EDGE OF RWY xx. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: POSSIBLE RESULT OF YESTERDAY'S US AIRWAYS STRIKE)
Date: 2000-01-16, Time: Day (16:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N374US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 40 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: INSPCTD IN CLT. NO DMG
Date: 2000-01-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN KESTREL, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv M Stuckey (2000-01-15)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx, DAY
Date: 2000-01-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: KILLDEER, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv M Stuckey (2000-01-14)
Remarks: FOUND AT INTSN OF RWY xx/xx AND xx/xx
Date: 2000-01-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - LARGE, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv M Stuckey (2000-01-08)
Date: 2000-01-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv M Stuckey (2000-01-07)
Remarks: FOUND x BIRDS
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1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-12-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr S Kumm (1999-12-30)
Remarks: REMAINS OF x BIRDS FOUND DURING FAR xxx AOA INSPN. ABOUT xxxx' FROM APCH END OF RWY xx. TIME xxxx, NIGHT.
Date: 1999-12-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: KILLDEER, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv M Stuckey (1999-12-28)
Remarks: x SANDPIPERS(KILLDEER)
Date: 1999-12-05, Time: Dusk (18:04), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N29TJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofc L Guilbert
Remarks: ATC REPTD BIRDSTRIKES BY LDG A/C ABOUT x,xxxFT FROM RWY THRESHOLD. x BIRDS. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: N# INFO DOES NOT MATCH A/C LISTED ON FORM)
Date: 1999-11-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN KESTREL, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv M Stuckey (1999-11-29)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx LCL. DAY.
Date: 1999-11-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: TERNS, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv M Stuckey (1999-11-22)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx, DUSK.
Date: 1999-11-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv M Stuckey (1999-11-21)
Remarks: FOUND AT DUSK, xxxx LCL.
Date: 1999-09-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Offcr La Guilbert
Remarks: ATC NOTIFIED OPS OF DEAD BIRD ON RWY xx xxx' FROM THRESHOLD AT xxxx LC.
Date: 1999-09-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: OSPREY, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv M Stuckey (1999-09-10)
Remarks: ATC REPTD LRG BIRD ON RWY. AT xxxx
Date: 1999-07-15, Time: Day (18:55), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (1999-07-15)
Remarks: ATC REPTD FLT xxx HIT BIRDS ON T/O.
Date: 1999-07-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops L Guilbert (1999-07-13)
Remarks: FOUND x DEAD BIRDS AT xxxx LCL.
Date: 1999-06-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Aprt Ops Ofcr L Guilbert (1999-06-21)
Remarks: ATCT REPTD DEAD BIRD ON RWY xx AT INTSN RWY xx
Date: 1999-06-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Smaa Ops Sp (1999-06-18)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx.
Date: 1999-06-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops S Kumm (1999-06-10)
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS ON RWY NEAR INTSN WITH TWY
Date: 1999-06-09, Time: Dusk (19:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: C-421 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N485FS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops L Guilbert (1999-06-09)
Remarks: ATC REPTD DEAD BIRD ON RWY. OPS REMOVED CARCASS. ATC REPTD PILOT UPSET BY BIRD PRESENCE AT SRQ
Date: 1999-06-07, Time: Day (18:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ata Airlines (American Trans A, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops L Guilbert (1999-07-06)
Remarks: FLT xxx. BIRDS REPTD BY PILOT AFTER T/D.
Date: 1999-06-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops L Guilbert
Remarks: AT xxxx BIRD REPTD BY ATA PILOT TO ATC WHILE A/C LANDED. A/C DID NOT HIT BIRD.
Date: 1999-06-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Supv M Stuckey (1999-06-05)
Remarks: FOUND DURING FAR xxx AIRFIELD INSPN. AT xxxx.
Date: 1999-05-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops S Packer (1999-05-14)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx. NOT SURE IF A STRIKE, BUT BIRD WAS ON RWY xx.
Date: 1999-05-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CROWS, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr S Kumm (1999-05-05)
Remarks: FOUND DUIRNG FAR xxx INSPN AT xxxx.
Date: 1999-04-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv M Stuckey (1999-04-30)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx.
Date: 1999-04-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv M Stuckey (1999-04-16)
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx DURING RWY INSPN
Date: 1999-04-12, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N291US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 90 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Ws Biol & Flt Sfty D Blasky & B Bachand
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE REPT
Remarks: STRUCK BIRDS WHILE LDG. HIT RT SIDE OF FUSELAGE xx WINDOWS BEFORE WING, THEN APPARENTLY INGESTED. NO BIRDS FOUND ON RWY A/C DELAYED xx MINS FOR INSPN. GULLS AND CATTLE EGRET IN VICINITY. ENG # NOT REPTD, ASSUME #x.
Date: 1999-03-03, Time: Day (14:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Stuckey (1999-03-03)
Remarks: CHARTER FLIGHT.
Date: 1999-02-02, Time: Day (12:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N83873, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN KESTREL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv R Widrick (1999-02-02)
Remarks: PART STRUCK NOT REPTD.
Date: 1999-01-27, Time: Dusk (17:50), 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: N690DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Ofcr S Kumm
Remarks: # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME x.
Date: 1999-01-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: KILLDEER, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr M Stuckey (1999-01-26)
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS KILLDEER SANDPIPER.
Date: 1999-01-16, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: COMMON SNIPE, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr S Kumm (1999-01-22)
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS ON RWY AT xxxx.
Date: 1999-01-06, Time: Dusk (18:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Canada 3000 Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-GVXD, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: KILLDEER, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ws D Blasky (1999-01-06)
Remarks: PILOTS FOUND DURING A/C INSPN. WAS DELAYED UNTIL MECHANICS COULD INSPECT AT xxxx PM. BIRD HIT INNER ENG COWLING & THEN WAS PUREED. NO DAMAGE. BIRD ID BY CARLA DOVE @ SMITHSONIAN.
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1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-12-28, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GREAT EGRET, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ws Biol D Blasky
Remarks: DAY xxxx LCL, FOUND IN APCH TO RWY xx. A/C HAD BEEN USING RY xx FOR PREVIOUS x HRS.
Date: 1998-11-10, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN KESTREL, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv R Widrick (1998-11-10)
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY xx NEAR Ax CONNECTOR AT DAWN, xxxx
Date: 1998-11-09, Time: Day (10:40), Operator: Government, Aircraft: LOCKHEED C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: Other, Written By: Lt Usaf Bash Team D Swaby (2000-05-19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMARKS - FAA REPORT. NO DAMAGE TO A/C; AIRCRAFT - C - xxx - ; IMPACT - NOSE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S CLASS E. (FORM xxxx-x CREATED FOR THIS STRIKE FROM BASH DATA)
Date: 1998-11-02, Precipation: Fog, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GREAT BLUE HERON, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: R Widrick
Remarks: FOUND IN SAFETY AREA ON RWY xx ON SOUTHSIDE xxx' FROM APCH END AT DAWN, xxxx
Date: 1998-09-01, Time: Dawn (07:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Supv B Sather (1998-09-02)
Remarks: x THIN MESH METAL PIECES FOUND ON RWY IN VICINITY OF BIRD STRIKE. DELIVERED TO AIRLINE.
Date: 1998-08-27, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr S Kumm
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx LCL. DAY.
Date: 1998-08-22, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY, Birds Struck: 1, Species: OPOSSUM, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr S Kumm
Remarks: FOUND ON TWY F AT xxxx LCL. DAY.
Date: 1998-07-21, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Ofcr Mark Stuckey (1998-07-21)
Remarks: FOUND ON INSPN IN PM
Date: 1998-06-19, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Roger Widrick (1998-06-19)
Remarks: NOTIFIED BY ATC AT xxxx LCL, DAY/.
Date: 1998-06-06, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ops Scott Packer (1998-06-06)
Remarks: REPTD BY ATC AT xxxx LCL, NIGHT
Date: 1998-06-05, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Mark Stuckey (1998-06-05)
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY INSPN AT xxxx LCL, DAY.
Date: 1998-06-05, Time: Day (10:10), 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, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Mark Stuckey (1998-06-05)
Remarks: NOTIFIED BY ATC, FLT xxxx
Date: 1998-05-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Ms
Remarks: TIME = xxxx LCL. DAY
Date: 1998-05-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Ms
Remarks: TIME FOUND = xxxx LCL. DAY
Date: 1998-05-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HAWKS, EAGLES, VULTURES, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Ms
Remarks: BIRD OF PREY FOUND AT xxxx LCL. DAY
Date: 1998-05-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: LAUGHING GULL, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: AT xxxxLCL, FOUND IN DITCG NEXT TO RWY xx W/ BKN WINGS. EUTHANIZED.
Date: 1998-03-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Ms
Remarks: TIME FOUND = xxxx LCL. NIGHT.
Date: 1998-03-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: IBISES, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Rcw
Remarks: TIME FOUND = xxxx LCL
Date: 1998-02-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Rcw
Remarks: DAYTIME = xxxx LCL.
Date: 1998-02-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Rcw
Remarks: TIME = xxxx LCL. DAY
Date: 1998-02-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Sp
Remarks: TIME = xxxx LCL. DAY.
Date: 1998-02-05, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N778AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: VULTURES, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Dispatcher Dian Geyer (1998-02-05)
Remarks: PILOT DESCRIBED BIRD AS BLACK, LRG, xx LBS OR MORE. TURKEY VULTURE. NO EFFECT ON FLT.
Date: 1998-01-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: KILLDEER, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Rcw
Remarks: x FOUND AT xxxx ON INSPN. NIGHT.
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1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-12-29, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9020DE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt Robert H.
Remarks: N# IS EITHER xxx DE OR xxx DE. NO DAMAGE. JUST REMAINS OF FEATHERS, ETC.
Date: 1997-12-25, Time: Day, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N140GC, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: KILLDEER, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Rcw
Remarks: TIME = xxxx LCL. NO DAMAGE. HIT x.
Date: 1997-12-24, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GREAT BLUE HERON, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Arpt Ops Ms
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT REPT & ASRS
Remarks: TIME = xxxx LCL. NO DAMAGE. FLT DELAYED FOR INSPECTION. ALSO CHECKED BRAKE TEMP.
Date: 1997-12-15, Time: Dusk, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Sk
Remarks: TIME = xxxx.
Date: 1997-12-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Rcw
Remarks: FOUND AT RWY xx. TIME = xxxx. DAWN.
Date: 1997-12-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HAWKS, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Rcw
Remarks: FOUND WITH x MOURNING DOVE. TIME = xxxx. LOCATION RWY xx. DAWN.
Date: 1997-12-01, Time: Day, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Ms
Remarks: TIME = xxxx LCL. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-11-22, Time: Day, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Ms
Remarks: TIME = xxxx LCL. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-11-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Sk
Remarks: x DOVES. TIME = xxxx LCL
Date: 1997-11-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Ms
Remarks: TIME = xxxx LCL
Date: 1997-11-12, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N780AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT REPT
Remarks: TIME = xxxx LCL. FLT xxx.
Date: 1997-11-12, Time: Night, Aircraft: BE-60 DUKE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: FOXES, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Sk
Remarks: TIME = xxxx LCL.
Date: 1997-10-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Sk
Remarks: TIME FOUND = xxxx LCL DAWN
Date: 1997-10-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Ms
Remarks: TIME = xxxx. FOUND ON TXY F. DAY.
Date: 1997-10-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Sk
Remarks: TIME FOUND = xxxx LCL. NIGHT.
Date: 1997-10-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: OSPREY, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Ms
Remarks: TIME = xxxx LCL DAY.
Date: 1997-10-04, Time: Day, Aircraft: LEARJET UNKN (Airplane), Engines: 2, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: FINCHES, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Sk
Remarks: TIME = xxxx LCL. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-09-29, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N588US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT REPT
Remarks: FLT xxx. ROBIN SIZED BIRD. TIME = xxxxZ.
Date: 1997-09-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Ms
Remarks: TIME FOUND = xxxx LCL. DAY.
Date: 1997-09-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Rcw
Remarks: TIME FOUND = xxxx LCL DAY.
Date: 1997-09-15, Time: Day, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Rcw
Remarks: TIME = xxxx LCL
Date: 1997-09-15, Time: Day, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Rcw
Remarks: HIT x. NO DAMAGE. TIME = xxxx LCL.
Date: 1997-09-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Sk
Remarks: FOUND x AT xxxx LCL. DAY.
Date: 1997-09-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Ms
Remarks: FOUND x AT xxxx LCL.
Date: 1997-09-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Arpt Ops Sk
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx LCL. DAY.
Date: 1997-09-11, Time: Day (07:16), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N337US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Dispatcher Randy Miller (1997-09-11)
Remarks: x FAN BLADES DAMAGED.
Date: 1997-09-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Sk
Remarks: FOUND x DOVES AT xxxx LCL.
Date: 1997-08-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Sk
Remarks: HIT x. FOUND ON INSPN AT xxxx LCL.
Date: 1997-08-21, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Ms
Remarks: HIT x AT xxxx LCL DAY
Date: 1997-08-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Sk
Remarks: TIME FOOUND = xxxx LCL DAY
Date: 1997-08-04, Time: Day, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-310 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N18PT, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Bs
Remarks: HIT x AT xxxx LCL. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-07-21, Time: Day, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Rcw
Remarks: TIME = xxxx LCL. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-07-20, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N406US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt Roddy Wood (1997-07-20)
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: HIT OUTER RT WING. TIME = xxxx LCL
Date: 1997-07-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Sk
Remarks: TIME = xxxx LCL.
Date: 1997-07-01, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 20 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck & Damaged Propeller, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: ASRS
Comments: EXACT DATE UNKN, JUST MO & YR
Remarks: JUST AFTER BECOMING AIRBORNE, WE SAW A BIRD PASS BENEATH THE NOSE OF A/C ALONG WITH A LIGHT THUD. NO APPARENT DAMAGE WAS DONE. WE TOLD SRQ TWR. MADE LOGBOOK ENTRY AT MCO & TOLD MX. THEY INSPCTD & FOUND BIRD HIT NOSE, R INBD WING & R PROP. A/C WAS THEN OTS FOR A PERIOD OF TIME AS A MORE DETAILED INSPN OF PROP WAS REQD. (DATA ENTRY NOTE- A/C REPTD AS EMB xxx & DHCx)
Date: 1997-06-02, Time: Day, Aircraft: PA-46 MALIBU (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Rcw
Remarks: TIME = xxxx LCL. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-05-17, Time: Day, Aircraft: CESSNA UNKN (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Sk
Remarks: TIME = xxxx LCL
Date: 1997-04-16, Time: Day, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Ms
Remarks: FLT xxxx. NO DAMAGE. TIME = xxxx LCL.
Date: 1997-02-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Sk
Remarks: TIME FOUND = xxxx LCL NIGHT
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1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-12-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EGRETS, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Rcw
Remarks: TIME FOUND = xxxx LCL.
Date: 1996-10-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Aprt Ops Rcw
Remarks: TIME = xxxx LC.
Date: 1996-10-25, Time: Day, Operator: Business, Aircraft: RKWL SABRLNR (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: , Registration: N113T, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CATTLE EGRET, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Sk
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. TIME = xxxx LCL.
Date: 1996-10-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EGRETS, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Arpt Ops Sk
Remarks: FOUND AT xxxx LCL

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