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Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport: Wildlife Incidents - Airplane Bird Strikes

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Historical Wildlife Incidents - Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 110 incidents)

Total Incidents: 571

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-05-29, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Species: WESTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-05-14, Time: Day (17:05), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-04-29, Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-04-25, Time: Day (08:45), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Out Of Service: 27060 h, Other Costs: $27060, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-04-22, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Species: HORNED LARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-04-14, Time: Day (11:00), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: En Route, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck Lights, Out Of Service: 4502 h, Other Costs: $4502, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-04-11, Time: Day (08:30), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-04-02, Time: Day (11:08), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Out Of Service: 47391 h, Other Costs: $47391, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-03-26, Time: Day (17:02), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-02-12, Time: Dusk (17:57), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-02-07, Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-02-06, Time: Day (16:30), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: En Route, Species: CEDAR WAXWING, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-01-28, Time: Day (15:20), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 280 knots, Phase of Flight: En Route, Species: CHESTNUT-COLLARED LONGSPUR, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-01-09, Time: Day (12:15), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: RED-TAILED HAWK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-01-09, Time: Day (16:24), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
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2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-11-15, Time: Day (11:15), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: En Route, Species: RED-TAILED HAWK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Out Of Service: 2762 h, Other Costs: $2837, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-11-15, Time: Day (15:10), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: En Route, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-10-23, Time: Night (20:35), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: AMERICAN COOT, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-10-15, Time: Day (09:53), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 365 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Out Of Service: 28034 h, Other Costs: $28794, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-10-09, Time: Day (16:00), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-09-10, Time: Night (21:30), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Species: YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER, Out Of Service: 47988 h, Other Costs: $49289, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-09-06, Time: Dusk (18:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38C, Remains Collected: No, Species: AMERICAN KESTREL, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-09-05, Time: Dusk, Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-08-14, Time: Day (10:20), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38C, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: En Route, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-08-13, Time: Day (16:40), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Species: TURKEY VULTURE, Out Of Service: 4894 h, Other Costs: $5027, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-08-02, Time: Dusk (18:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38C, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 350 knots, Phase of Flight: En Route, Species: RED-TAILED HAWK, Out Of Service: 90107 h, Other Costs: $92551, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-07-12, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38C, Remains Collected: No, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-07-10, Time: Day (13:38), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-07-09, Time: Dusk (19:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38C, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: DICKCISSEL, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-07-09, Time: Day (12:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38C, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-07-06, Time: Day (13:06), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38C, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-07-02, Time: Day (12:40), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38C, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-06-27, Time: Day (09:35), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-06-27, Time: Day (12:20), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38C, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 360 knots, Phase of Flight: En Route, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-06-25, Time: Day (17:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38C, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: En Route, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-06-22, Time: Day (13:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38C, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-06-21, Time: Day (12:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38C, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 360 knots, Phase of Flight: En Route, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-06-12, Time: Day (11:40), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38C, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: En Route, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Out Of Service: 111545 h, Other Costs: $114570, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-06-08, Time: Day (18:14), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38C, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 84 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-06-07, Time: Day (17:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-05-30, Time: Day (09:40), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38C, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Parked, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Out Of Service: 16095 h, Other Costs: $16531, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-05-22, Time: Day (12:07), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: En Route, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-05-18, Time: Day (11:42), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38C, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-05-18, Time: Day (15:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38C, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-05-17, Time: Day (17:55), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38C, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-05-16, Time: Day (17:05), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: En Route, Species: BLACK TERN, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-05-15, Time: Day (09:05), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: En Route, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-05-15, Time: Day (11:20), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38C, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: CHIMNEY SWIFT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-05-13, Time: Day (17:03), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N40BD, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 15R, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: TURKEY VULTURE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 40000 h, Repair Costs: $7000, Other Costs: $42420, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpts Admin M Morris (2007-05-15)
Comments: OPER = NEWCASTLE CORPORATION (DENNIS SPOOR) CALLED DENNIS FOR COST, DMG AND PHOTOS.
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA xxxx. LE OF RT WING WAS STRUCK. PILOT WAS IN A LEFT TURN DOWNWIND TO BASE. PART OF BIRD WENT THRU ENG AFTER STRIKIING LE OF WING. DAMAGE WAS SUBSTANTIAL. PHOTOS. NO ENG DMG. BORESCOPED. OTHER COST WAS FOR LOSS OF USE OF A/C AND TRAVEL.
Date: 2007-05-09, Time: Day (10:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38C, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-04-30, Time: Day (17:10), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: En Route, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Out Of Service: 38 h, Other Costs: $39, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-04-17, Time: Day (12:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38C, Remains Collected: No, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-03-27, Time: Dusk (18:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: En Route, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-03-22, Time: Day (11:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: RED-SHOULDERED HAWK, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-01-23, Time: Day (08:57), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: HORNED LARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-01-11, Time: Dusk (17:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38C, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: PRAIRIE FALCON, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Lt Laura Stepko
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
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2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-10-03, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Species: GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-09-05, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Species: UPLAND SANDPIPER, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-08-25, Time: Day (08:03), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-08-25, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-08-03, Time: Day (16:25), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2800 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-08-02, Time: Dusk (20:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Species: GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-07-19, Time: Day (08:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2800 ft, Speed: 330 knots, Phase of Flight: En Route, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-07-14, Time: Day (09:13), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 165 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-07-07, Time: Day (07:51), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-07-06, Time: Day (09:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Out Of Service: 23913 h, Other Costs: $25228, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-06-22, Time: Day (10:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: SWALLOWS, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-05-24, Time: Day (14:44), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-05-18, Time: Day (10:39), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Species: SWAINSONS HAWK, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Out Of Service: 25 h, Other Costs: $26, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-05-04, Time: Day (09:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-05-01, Time: Day (17:25), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-04-25, Time: Day (10:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-04-19, Time: Day (14:25), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-04-19, Time: Day (15:40), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-04-18, Time: Dawn (07:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Out Of Service: 185000 h, Other Costs: $195170, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-04-12, Time: Day (09:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: KILLDEER, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-04-05, Time: Day (08:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 30 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-02-28, Time: Day (08:19), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-01-30, Time: Day (14:10), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: HORNED LARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-01-20, Time: Day (09:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
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2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-12-30, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N387AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt N Carlson (2006-01-03)
Date: 2005-10-26, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N391AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING
Date: 2005-07-29, Time: Day (10:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: AT-38B, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 420 knots, Phase of Flight: En Route, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-07-27, Time: Dusk (21:35), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: En Route, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-07-26, Time: Day (10:40), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-07-20, Time: Dawn (07:46), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-07-14, Time: Day (08:39), Operator: Military, Aircraft: AT-38B, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2100 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-07-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N374FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15R, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 120 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 nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND SML AMT OF BLOOD ON INSPN PANEL RT FWD FUSELAGE NEAR NOSE. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-06-28, Time: Day (11:55), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: RED-TAILED HAWK, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-06-15, Time: Day (09:40), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-06-14, Time: Day (18:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-06-14, Time: Day (09:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: WESTERN MEADOWLARK, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-06-14, Time: Day (18:02), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Out Of Service: 1371 h, Other Costs: $1486, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-06-06, Time: Dusk (19:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-06-06, Time: Dusk (19:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-05-31, Time: Day (18:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-05-19, Time: Day (08:25), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Out Of Service: 49794 h, Other Costs: $53956, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-05-18, Time: Day (11:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-05-13, Time: Day (08:28), Operator: Military, Aircraft: AT-38B, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 175 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-05-05, Time: Day (15:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: En Route, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-05-05, Time: Day (15:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: En Route, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-04-20, Time: Day (13:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1 ft, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-04-20, Time: Day (13:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1 ft, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-04-13, Time: Day (14:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 165 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: UPLAND SANDPIPER, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-04-12, Time: Day (10:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Out Of Service: 104999 h, Other Costs: $113775, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-04-04, Time: Day (09:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-03-23, Time: Day (11:12), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Out Of Service: 98218 h, Other Costs: $106428, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-03-15, Time: Day (08:26), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: KILLDEER, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-02-25, Time: Day (10:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-02-16, Time: Dusk (16:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: AT-38B, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2800 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-01-27, Time: Dusk (16:55), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
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2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-12-21, Time: Day (11:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2800 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2004-10-19, Time: Day (17:20), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-17A, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-10-18, Time: Day (16:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-5A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-10-14, Time: Day (09:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: HH-60G, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: HORNED LARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-10-13, Time: Day (17:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: EC-130E, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: WESTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-10-12, Time: Day (08:33), Operator: Military, Aircraft: EC-130E, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: WESTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-10-05, Time: Day (16:55), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-5A, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-09-23, Time: Day (09:20), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16C, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: KILLDEER, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxx
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE DURING T/O ROLL OF TOUCH AND GO-ABORT-TIRE FAIL
Date: 2004-09-23, Time: Day (09:20), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-5B, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxx
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE DURING T/O ROLL OF TOUCH AND GO-ABORT-TIRE FAIL
Date: 2004-09-17, Time: Day (12:10), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-10A, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: KILLDEER, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-09-17, Time: Day (12:20), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16C, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: TURKEY VULTURE, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxx
Date: 2004-09-14, Time: Day (18:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-09-14, Time: Day (09:20), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-09-14, Time: Day (09:20), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-17A, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: ROCK PIGEON, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-09-02, Time: Day (17:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-17A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-08-18, Time: Day (15:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-17A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-08-17, Time: Day (15:40), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-17A, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-08-09, Time: Day (19:13), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16C, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-08-04, Time: Day (09:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-07-29, Time: Dusk (20:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-17A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-07-22, Time: Dusk (20:35), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-32A, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: COMMON NIGHTHAWK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-07-14, Time: Day (09:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-5A, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-07-14, Time: Day (08:38), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: PIGEONS, DOVES, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-07-11, Time: Day (15:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 10 ft, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: KILLDEER, Strikes/Damages: Struck Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-07-08, Time: Day (10:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-17A, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-06-30, Time: Day (18:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-17A, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 2800 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-06-28, Time: Day (19:10), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-5A, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-06-23, Time: Dawn (06:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-17A, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-06-23, Time: Dusk, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-17A, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Species: SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-06-21, Time: Day (07:40), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-06-21, Time: Day (15:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-17A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-06-21, Time: Day (17:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-06-17, Time: Day (10:57), Operator: Military, Aircraft: HC-130P, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 5 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-06-16, Time: Day (12:35), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Species: AMERICAN KESTREL, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-06-16, Time: Day (13:08), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-5A, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Species: TURKEY VULTURE, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx--xxxx
Date: 2004-06-10, Time: Day (13:33), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-17A, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-05-28, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-05-20, Time: Day (18:10), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-15E, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-05-20, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Aircraft: A-10A, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-05-17, Time: Day (13:35), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 506 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-05-05, Time: Day (13:25), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-9C, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: PERCHING BIRDS (y), Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-05-03, Time: Day (12:17), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-17A, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 600 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-04-28, Time: Day (14:35), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-10A, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-04-27, Time: Day (11:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-04-27, Time: Day (16:18), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16D, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 2300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BARN SWALLOW, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-04-21, Time: Day (18:55), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx--xxxx
Date: 2004-04-16, Time: Day (10:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: B-52H, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: HORNED LARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx--xxxx
Date: 2004-04-14, Time: Day (16:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-17A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx--xxxx
Date: 2004-04-13, Time: Day (18:05), Operator: Military, Aircraft: B-52H, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 20 ft, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: HORNED LARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-02-08, Time: Day (10:20), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-17A, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxx
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE/COMPRESSOR STALL-DMG COMPRESSOR SECTION
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2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-12-01, Time: Day (08:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 688080, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN ROBIN, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Porterfield (2003-12-02 12:14:43)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-11-25, Time: Day (08:25), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 68-8014, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SMITHS LONGSPUR, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Porterfield (2003-12-02 12:03:09)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-11-21, Time: Dusk (19:59), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 66-8002, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 33R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Porterfield (2003-12-02 11:40:02)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-11-20, Time: Day (09:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 8155, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: RED-TAILED HAWK, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 800 h, Other Costs: $915, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Porterfield (2003-12-02 12:37:05)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: We found the body and it looked like a Red-tailed hawk (to this amateur).
Date: 2003-11-19, Time: Day (12:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 4741, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Porterfield (2003-12-02 11:49:17)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-10-31, Time: Day (12:35), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 664366, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Porterfield (2003-12-02 10:41:57)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-10-22, Time: Day (09:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 3463, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Porterfield (2003-12-02 10:12:18)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-10-09, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 64-3295, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2200 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Porterfield (2003-10-28 06:41:02)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-10-09, Time: Day (14:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 65-1045, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15C, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Porterfield (2003-10-28 06:34:43)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-09-22, Time: Day (13:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 3171, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 15R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SWAINSONS HAWK, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Porterfield (2003-10-06 08:35:13)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-09-18, Time: Day (17:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 4340, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 33C, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Porterfield (2003-10-06 08:28:29)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-09-04, Time: Day (08:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 66-4347, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 33C, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 165 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Porterfield (2003-09-08 07:58:26)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: No remains. Blood smear on windscreen.
Date: 2003-09-03, Time: Day (10:55), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 67-4929, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 33C, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Porterfield (2003-09-08 07:50:11)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: No remains. Blood smear on windscreen.
Date: 2003-08-26, Time: Dusk (19:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 64-3461, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15L, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Porterfield (2003-09-11 11:51:49)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-08-08, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 0110, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 60 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Species: TURKEY VULTURE, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 5000 h, Other Costs: $5716, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-08-12 09:34:12)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-08-04, Time: Day (08:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 0332, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15C, Above Ground: 1100 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Porterfield (2003-09-10 12:54:21)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: No remains
Date: 2003-07-29, Time: Day (08:58), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 0182, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: WESTERN KINGBIRD, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-09-02 08:35:42)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-07-28, Time: Day (10:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: AT-38B, Registration: 0457, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-09-02 08:13:00)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-07-17, Time: Day (08:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 7493, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: KILLDEER, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-09-02 07:43:33)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-07-15, Time: Dusk (19:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 65-1041, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-07-17 13:22:25)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-07-14, Time: Dusk (20:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 0316, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-07-18 12:29:38)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-07-10, Time: Day, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 8378, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Species: UPLAND SANDPIPER, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-07-18 08:36:03)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-06-30, Time: Dawn (08:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 3466, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 33R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-07-15 07:45:28)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-06-26, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 66-8366, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Species: VESPER SPARROW, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-06-26 11:26:44)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-06-20, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: AT-38B, Registration: 863, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-06-20 13:59:45)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-06-18, Time: Dawn (08:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 2322, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BLACKBIRDS, ORIOLES, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 500 h, Other Costs: $572, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-06-20 13:47:00)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Awaiting final costs.
Date: 2003-06-12, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Species: HORNED LARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-06-13 06:40:04)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-06-09, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 8359, Remains Collected: No, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-06-10 15:57:15)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-06-05, Time: Day (17:32), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 7976, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SWALLOWS, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-06-06 16:58:16)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-06-04, Time: Day (15:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 3452, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: PERCHING BIRDS (y), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-06-05 17:16:58)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-06-02, Time: Day, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 1898, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-06-05 11:26:14)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-05-12, Time: Day (08:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 8065, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Species: HORNED LARK, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-05-12 13:16:38)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-05-07, Time: Dusk (19:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 8004, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-05-08 13:52:08)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-05-05, Time: Day (15:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 8203, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-05-08 14:01:26)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-04-29, Time: Day (16:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 8080, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-04-30 11:03:10)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-04-28, Time: Day (13:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 0414, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-04-29 07:07:53)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-04-28, Time: Night (22:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 8389, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Species: THRASHERS,MOCKINGBIRDS, CATBIRDS, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-04-30 09:54:46)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-04-22, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 8374, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Species: AMERICAN ROBIN, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-04-28 12:28:04)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-04-22, Time: Day (14:55), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 4347, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 25000 h, Other Costs: $28579, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-04-28 12:06:53)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Pilot did not know it was a bird strike. Upon further investigation, maintenance folks found bird remains in the compressor section of the engine. A class-C investigation is on going, due to perceived ERRC costs.
Date: 2003-04-18, Time: Day (16:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 7966, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-04-22 12:02:12)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-04-17, Time: Dawn (08:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 4387, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-04-22 11:48:30)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-04-14, Time: Day (11:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 0387, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CLIFF SWALLOW, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-04-16 15:34:50)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-04-11, Time: Day (11:52), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 0414, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Species: UPLAND SANDPIPER, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-04-15 07:31:30)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-04-10, Time: Dusk (19:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 8019, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Species: BROWN-HEADED COWBIRD, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-04-16 13:30:31)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-04-09, Time: Day (10:50), Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 966, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-04-15 07:08:48)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-04-09, Time: Day (08:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 3448, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-04-14 07:32:28)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-04-07, Time: Day (11:43), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 4937, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN WOODCOCK, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-04-08 13:08:58)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-04-04, Time: Dawn (08:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: AT-38B, Registration: 0835, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Species: PERCHING BIRDS (y), Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-04-08 12:59:04)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-04-03, Time: Dawn (07:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 8380, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 2800 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-04-03 09:49:15)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-03-30, Time: Day (16:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 8367, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-04-01 09:45:48)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-03-27, Time: Day (16:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 8367, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-03-31 11:10:57)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-03-24, Time: Night (22:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 6413171, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-03-25 14:24:00)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-03-21, Time: Day (14:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 664321, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 157 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-03-25 15:47:57)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-03-21, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Species: AMERICAN KESTREL, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-03-26 09:44:00)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-03-21, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-03-26 10:08:11)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-03-20, Time: Day (12:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 0359, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-03-21 09:24:40)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-03-17, Time: Day (17:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 0824, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-03-31 10:21:39)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-03-11, Time: Day (11:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 8073, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 3 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HORNED LARK, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-03-11 15:10:41)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: RSU crew witnessed the bird strike.
Date: 2003-03-07, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 3231, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-03-11 10:04:08)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-03-03, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 15L, Species: AMERICAN PIPIT, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-03-03 14:35:13)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-02-20, Time: Dawn (08:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: AT-38B, Registration: 61-0891, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 500 h, Other Costs: $572, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-02-21 13:51:01)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-02-13, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 15L, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-02-13 13:17:38)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-02-12, Time: Day (10:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 590280, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 33R, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HORNED LARK, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-02-12 10:11:00)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-01-28, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 3466, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HORNED LARK, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-01-28 13:57:28)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-01-10, Time: Day (10:06), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: AT-38B, Registration: 61-0891, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 175 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HORNED LARK, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-01-10 13:14:32)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
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2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-12-19, Time: Day (15:20), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 8019, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Species: WESTERN MEADOWLARK, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-01-14 08:01:27)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-12-18, Time: Dusk (17:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 600181, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: EUROPEAN STARLING, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-01-14 07:55:14)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-12-12, Time: Day (14:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 590316, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: WESTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 100 h, Other Costs: $117, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2003-01-14 07:41:11)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-10-21, Time: Day (11:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: AT-38B, Registration: 0845, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-11-18 12:36:19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-10-10, Time: Night (20:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 8349, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 100 h, Other Costs: $117, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-10-15 13:14:53)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: The aircraft sruck and killed a Coyote on runway xxR at Sheppard AFB. The coyote was decapatated by the left main landing gear. Minmum damage to the aircraft.
Date: 2002-10-07, Time: Dawn (07:53), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: AT-38B, Registration: 0835, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: KILLDEER, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-10-08 12:18:06)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-10-07, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N268AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. SPARROW? EVIDENCE OF STRIKES FOUND ON POSTFLT. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-10-03, Time: Day (17:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 0470, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-10-08 12:45:55)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-09-24, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: AT-38B, Registration: 0472, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-10-08 14:09:09)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-09-16, Time: Day (08:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 7961, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2200 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-09-23 14:46:40)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-08-28, Time: Day (18:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 8065, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-09-23 11:56:59)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-08-15, Time: Day (08:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 3451, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-08-22 09:24:05)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-07-28, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 0459, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 82000 h, Other Costs: $96281, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-10-08 14:45:11)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Large bird ingested down left engine. Severe engine damage followed
Date: 2002-07-22, Time: Dusk (19:39), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 0387, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15L, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-07-24 09:15:11)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Remains have not been located from crew chief.
Date: 2002-07-22, Time: Day (10:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 3451, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 200 h, Other Costs: $235, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-07-24 08:41:08)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-07-15, Time: Dawn (08:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: AT-38B, Registration: 0852, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 15C, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-07-24 08:22:19)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-06-26, Time: Day (19:16), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 7967, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-07-03 08:59:26)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: RSU reported to the pilot a bird bouncing on the runway after the touch-n-go. The crew came around, landed and hit another bird. Impact points were right wing tip and the second one hit the left side of the aircraft. No remains were collected for analysis.
Date: 2002-06-19, Time: Day (18:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 8369, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15C, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-06-20 13:27:55)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-06-10, Time: Dusk (18:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 8002, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-06-19 13:44:42)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: No remains recovered.
Date: 2002-05-30, Time: Day (15:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 2248, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-06-03 10:46:12)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-05-16, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 8390, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-05-22 14:55:17)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-05-13, Time: Day (16:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 8065, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 72 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-05-13 15:51:28)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-05-10, Time: Day (12:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 3469, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-05-13 13:51:43)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-05-05, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 8379, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 15C, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: WESTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-05-06 15:10:02)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-04-23, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 7969, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: WHITE-EYED VIREO, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-05-01 12:03:37)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-04-17, Time: Day (08:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 59-0335, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 15R, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 95 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HORNED LARK, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-04-17 12:57:45)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-04-16, Time: Night (22:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 64-3171, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Speed: 178 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-04-17 13:48:53)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-03-26, Time: Day (08:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 4849, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 33C, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 175 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 15000 h, Other Costs: $17612, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-03-26 11:24:45)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: On two-mile final during a no-flap approach, the pilot saw approx. four large birds just prior to impact.
Date: 2002-03-26, Time: Day (17:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 3451, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: WESTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 200 h, Other Costs: $235, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-03-27 07:06:26)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-03-05, Time: Day (14:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 8040, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 15L, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-03-06 07:13:10)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-01-14, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 967, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-01-15 13:05:23)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-01-03, Time: Dusk (17:30), Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 8050, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-01-07 07:28:55)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
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2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-12-17, Time: Night (19:00), Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 4345, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 15R, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CHESTNUT-COLLARED LONGSPUR, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2002-02-20 14:33:18)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2001-12-13, Time: Dusk (17:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 7970, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Species: SANDPIPERS, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2001-12-20 09:52:52)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2001-12-10, Time: Night (18:01), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 8390, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2001-12-11 10:11:33)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Bird strike occured on the front of the front canopy
Date: 2001-11-06, Time: Dusk (18:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 66-4350, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2001-11-07 10:14:23)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS WILL STAY AT SHEPPARD AFB UNTIL ENOUGH REMAINS CAN BE COLLECTED FROM OTHER STRIKES TO SEND ONE FED EX PACKAGE TO DR. DOVE. THIS IS TO RESPECT THE CURRENT MAIL SITUATION IN WASHINGTON.
Date: 2001-11-06, Time: Dusk (17:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 66-8366, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: COMMON GRACKLE, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2001-11-07 11:20:43)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS WILL BE SENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, FOLLOWING THE NEW PROCEDURES FOR DOING SO.
Date: 2001-11-06, Time: Dawn (08:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 8393, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: PERCHING BIRDS (y), Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2001-12-11 10:35:32)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2001-10-24, Time: Day (15:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 0242, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 33R, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN PIPIT, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2001-10-29 13:59:13)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Bird struck front right side of canopy and verticcal stab.
Date: 2001-10-04, Time: Day (08:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 4344, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2001-10-17 10:09:21)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Bird hit left wing prior
Date: 2001-08-15, Time: Day (13:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: AT-38B, Registration: 3288, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: KILLDEER, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2001-10-18 09:42:13)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2001-07-12, Time: Day (08:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 0188, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15L, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2001-10-16 12:49:35)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: No remains to send.
Date: 2001-06-21, Time: Day (08:01), Operator: Military, Aircraft: AT-38B, Registration: 0891, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 175 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BARN SWALLOW, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 89181 h, Other Costs: $107553, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Smithsonian Dove (2001-07-17 11:09:40)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2001-06-14, Time: Day (12:03), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 8145, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2001-10-30 13:49:14)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2001-06-13, Time: Day (10:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 4730, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2001-10-31 12:31:37)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2001-06-12, Time: Day (13:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 3450, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2001-10-31 12:40:22)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2001-05-24, Time: Day (14:35), Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 8145, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Out Of Service: 80594 h, Other Costs: $97197, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2001-06-07 08:15:31)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Pilot noticed a blur going down the right side of the aircraft.
Date: 2001-05-01, Time: Day (17:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 3451, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: PURPLE MARTIN, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2001-06-07 10:19:45)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: No damage to aircraft
Date: 2001-04-18, Time: Day (08:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: AT-38B, Registration: 381, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: UPLAND SANDPIPER, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Smithsonian Dove (2001-07-17 09:41:17)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2001-04-16, Time: Day (09:53), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 4343, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: UPLAND SANDPIPER, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2001-06-06 11:15:08)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2001-04-11, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 8378, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2001-06-05 12:14:03)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: No remain samples were taken.
Date: 2001-04-09, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 66-8389, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2001-06-05 11:57:31)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: No remains were kept.
Date: 2001-03-20, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 64-3171, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Gienapp (2001-03-23 15:34:33)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: No remains were collected.
Date: 2001-03-13, Time: Day (08:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 66-8392, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EASTERN MEADOWLARK, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Bowman (2001-06-05 14:41:46)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2001-03-05, Time: Day (17:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 66-4348, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 1 h, Other Costs: $1, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Gienapp (2001-03-26 12:50:30)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2001-03-05, Time: Day (17:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 4350, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN ROBIN, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 1 h, Other Costs: $1, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Gienapp (2001-03-26 12:27:53)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2001-02-26, Time: Dusk (17:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 64-3462, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 1 h, Other Costs: $1, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Gienapp (2001-03-26 11:55:21)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2001-02-01, Time: Day (12:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 4346, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 2800 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: PIED-BILLED GREBE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 30718 h, Other Costs: $37046, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Gienapp (2001-02-08 10:06:02)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: LT LICCARDO , J FLIGHT, xxxx
Date: 2001-01-20, Time: Day (09:27), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 4325, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 280 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HORNED LARK, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 16 h, Other Costs: $19, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Gienapp (2001-02-01 16:40:13)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2001-01-16, Time: Dawn (07:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Military, Aircraft: AT-38B, Registration: 381, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 500 h, Other Costs: $603, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Gienapp (2001-02-01 16:25:42)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: DEFINITE IMPACTS HEARD AND FELT AROUND NOSE AND AFT CANOPY/FUSELAGE SECTIONS- NO VISIBLE DAMAGE
Date: 2001-01-16, Time: Day (07:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Military, Aircraft: AT-38B, Registration: 3632, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 15R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Species: AMERICAN ROBIN, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Out Of Service: 89726 h, Other Costs: $108210, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Gienapp (2001-02-01 16:53:26)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2001-01-08, Time: Day (09:10), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 8080, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 5000 h, Other Costs: $6030, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Gienapp (2001-02-01 16:19:51)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
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2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-12-18, Time: Day (09:31), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 64-3239, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 33L, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 16 h, Other Costs: $20, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Gienapp (2001-01-11 15:07:04)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: GLANCING BLOW OFF TOP OF FRONT CANOPY
Date: 2000-11-29, Time: Dusk (17:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 981, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 16 h, Other Costs: $20, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Gienapp (2001-01-11 15:36:24)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: DAVID J. VETTER, CAPT
Date: 2000-11-27, Time: Dusk (17:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 66-8380, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 15C, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: WHITE-EYED VIREO, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 500 h, Other Costs: $619, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Gienapp (2001-01-11 15:22:49)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: LT NICK SANDWICK, xxx-xxxx
Date: 2000-11-18, Time: Day (15:00), Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: AT-38B, Registration: 61-0848, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 16 h, Other Costs: $20, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Gienapp (2001-01-11 08:42:17)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: LT COL ERIC BOGAARDS
Date: 2000-11-06, Time: Night (21:20), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 8374, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 159 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: PERCHING BIRDS (y), Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Out Of Service: 16 h, Other Costs: $20, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Gienapp (2001-01-11 08:54:49)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: CAPT GIORGIO ANTONIO
Date: 2000-11-06, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 66-4343, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 16 h, Other Costs: $20, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Gienapp (2001-01-03 11:54:26)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: xlt eric d. pauls, xxx-xxxx
Date: 2000-11-06, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 1570, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 16 h, Other Costs: $20, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Gienapp (2001-01-02 14:08:08)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: small bird, no apparent damage to the aircraft
Date: 2000-10-06, Time: Night (19:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 58-1891, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: VESPER SPARROW, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 16 h, Other Costs: $20, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Gienapp (2001-01-11 08:36:00)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: CAPT JAMES LANGE F FLIHGT
Date: 2000-09-20, Time: Night (22:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 3171, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Species: BIRD OR BAT, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 1000 h, Other Costs: $1239, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Gienapp (2000-10-17 13:48:45)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2000-09-20, Time: Night (22:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A, Registration: 3171, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GREEN-WINGED TEAL, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 16 h, Other Costs: $20, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Gienapp (2001-01-11 08:10:30)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2000-08-29, Time: Night (20:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 66-7969, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: COMMON NIGHTHAWK, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Smithsonian Heacker-Skeans (2000-09-11 09:05:21)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Impact on nose gear in nose wheel well
Date: 2000-08-10, Time: Day (08:45), Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 64-0034, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: UPLAND SANDPIPER, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Gienapp (2000-08-17 15:13:30)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2000-08-07, Time: Dusk (20:29), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Registration: 8014, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: SCARLET TANAGER, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 16 h, Other Costs: $20, Report Type: BASH, Written By: Gienapp (2000-08-17 14:40:01)
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx

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