St Augustine Airport: Wildlife Incidents - Airplane Bird Strikes

Date: 2008-08-13, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-31 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N93SK, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: WHITE-TAILED DEER, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Capt L Mcintosh
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xx-xxxxxx) & AON DAILY INCIDENTS OPER = SK LOGISTICS ** emailed capt for dmg info.
Remarks: APPROX xxx LB DEER STRUCK. DMG TO RT FLAP AND RT GEAR. NTSB SAID IT WAS MINOR DMG.

Date: 2008-08-11, Time: Day (19:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-31 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N93SK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SK LOGISTICS
Remarks: ABOUT xx BIRDS.

Date: 2007-10-15, Time: Night (01:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Skybus Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N552SX, Flight: 96, Remains Collected: No, 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airline Report
Remarks: UPON T/O AT SGJ AND ALREADY AIRBORNE, SEVERL SML BIRDS FLEW FROM SIDE OF RWY INTO OUR PATH. WE WERE TOO LOW FOR EVASIVE MANEUVERS. AFTER THE SUSPECTED IMPACT, WE RAN A SWEEP OF GAUGES AND CONFIRMED NO DEFECT. CONTD FLT TO CMH AND REPORTED TO DISPATCH.

Date: 2007-10-02, Operator: Skybus Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N552SX, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Dir Sfty, Amt & Smithsonian J Hexter, A Amare & M Heacker
Comments: RXN FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx & xx-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA xxxx, xxx% DNA MATCH. UPON T/O AND ALREADY AIRBORNE, SEVERAL SML BIRDS FLEW FROM SIDE OF RWY INTO OUR PATH. TOO LOW FOR EVASIVE ACTION. AFTER THE SUSPECTED IMPACT WE RAN A SWEEP OF THE GAUGES AND CONFIRMED NO DEFECT. FLT CONTD. REPTD TO DISPATCH. BIRD REMAINS FOUND T #x AND #x ENG COWLINGS AND L/H MAIN LDG GEAR DOWNLOCK BRACE. NO DMG NOTED.

Date: 2007-07-03, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Netjets Aviation, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N863QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Pilot B Evoy (2007-07-03)
Remarks: BIRD HIT L SIDE OF NOSECONE. NO APPARENT DMG. OPERATOR'S STANDARD PROCEDURE REQUIRES AN A & P TO INSPECT FOR DAMAGE AFTER BIRDSTRIKES.

Date: 2007-02-15, Time: Day (07:42), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N200NR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SKINNER MANAGEMENT CO

Date: 2006-06-14, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N58UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - MEDIUM, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Pilot Dg (2006-06-14)
Comments: OPER = UNIVERSAL AIR SER (FLARRERY I INC)

Date: 2006-06-14, Time: Day (08:37), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Netjets Aviation, Aircraft: C-750 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N950QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt K Myhre (2006-06-14)

Date: 2005-05-05, Time: Day (08:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: G-159 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N668JT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Pic B Mears (2005-05-05)
Comments: OPER = FLIGHTWORKS INC
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. SANDPIPER OR KILDEER. STRUCK FLAPS.

Date: 2004-10-27, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N138J, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $500, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Chief Pilot C Ingraham (2004-11-01)
Comments: RXN OPER = FAIRMONT PARTNERS
Remarks: ON LDG FLARE, ABOUT xxx SML BIRDS WERE ON RWY. THEY FLEW UP CONTACTING THE A/C. LATER TWR REPTD xx BIRDS WERE PICKED UP. (SMALL BLACK BIRDS). A/C WAS INSPECTED, ENG BORESCOPED. NO DMG.

Date: 2003-11-09, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-31 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N137FX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FLEXJET
Remarks: STRIKES TO BOTH WINGS AND VERTICAL SLAT.

Date: 2003-11-03, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N37TA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PERSONAL JET AVIATION
Remarks: x SMALL MARSH HENS.

Date: 2003-09-19, Time: Night (23:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8149Q, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Other, Fuel Strainer, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Out Of Service: 200 h, Repair Costs: $100, Other Costs: $239, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Flt Instr C Johnson (2003-09-20)
Comments: ORMOND BEACH AVIATION x/xx/xx ADDED COMMENTS.
Remarks: BIRD HIT FUEL STRAINER DRAIN PROTRUDING FROM L LWR COWLING. IT BROKE THE STRAINER ENOUGH TO CAUSE FUEL PRESSURE LOSS, MASSIVE FUEL LEAK AND COMPLETE ENG FAILURE. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING.

Date: 2003-09-12, Time: Day (09:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-32 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5014S, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: KILLDEER, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Owner K Denedict (2003-09-12)
Comments: OPER = KEVIN BENEDICT

Date: 2003-03-01, Time: Day (11:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Netjets, Aircraft: C-750 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N960QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 118 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SEVERAL DIFFERENT SMALL FLOCK OF BIRDS

Date: 2003-02-04, Time: Day (12:01), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Flight Options, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N598CW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: SANDPIPERS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Pilot In Command P Delis (2003-02-04)

Date: 2002-09-22, Time: Day (10:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION X (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EXECUTIVE JET (NOW NETJETS)

Date: 2001-03-31, Time: Day (17:12), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Executive Jet Aviation, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N382QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Flt Sfty G Goh
Remarks: x BIRD HIT RT WINDSHLD AND x HIT RT WING. LANDED OVERWT. HAD TO TO OVERWT LDG AND FOD INSPNS. NO PROBLEMS FOUND.

Date: 2001-01-04, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N200EZ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CANADA GOOSE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Pilot & Asst Arpt Mgr B Cole & B Cooper (2001-01-08)
Comments: OPER = DECATUR AVTN SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: ARPT CHART WARNS OF BIRDS IN VICINITY. ARPT MGR REPTD BIRD AS GOOSE AND THAT STRIKE WAS NOT REPTD. PILOT SAID IT WAS A PELICAN. BIRD WAS BANDED. FOUND AT xxxx. STRIKE WAS REPTD AT xxxx. DATA ENTRY NOTE: ASSUME CANADA GOOSE.

Date: 2001-01-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BROWN PELICAN, Size: Large, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = BIRD BANDING LAB
Remarks: BIRD BAND xxxxxxxx

Date: 1999-09-14, Time: Day (10:24), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Execaire, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N327QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 102 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: RED-TAILED HAWK, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Capt Pl Macgilliuray (1999-09-14)
Remarks: HAWK WAS EATING A GULL WHEN WE WERE APPROACHING. HE TRIED TO FLY BUT WAS TOO TORPID FROM HIS MEAL.

Date: 1991-02-13, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: VULTURES, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Pat Mcdearman (1991-02-13)
Comments: OPERATOR = PAT MCDEARMAN
Remarks: x FT. SECTION OF HORIZONTAL STABILATOR WAS RIPPED OFF. EMERGENCY LANDING MADE ON DOWN WIND RWY.

Date: 1990-11-30, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DANIEL BULLARD
Remarks: MINOR DAMAGE TO COWLING BEHIND NOSE WHEEL. TEAL?