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Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 303 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 31 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-09-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great horned owl, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: GREAT HORNED OWL (LEGS AND ABDOMEN) RECOVERED FROM 1500' MARK ON RWY 7R. STEEL BAND WAS RECOVERED FROM BIRD. 1088-06502. 9:30AM DAWN
Date: 2015-08-24, Time: Night (02:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N763AS, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2015-08-24, Time: Night (01:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N472AS, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 2015-08-17, Time: Day (13:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N219AS, Flight: 120, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 33, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Merlin, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reported, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO KNOWN DAMAGE TO A/C, PILOT REPORTED STRIKE ONCE OFF THE GROUND AND CONTINUED TO DESTINATION. STRIKE HAPPENED ON RWY 33 BTWY TWY P AND U.
Date: 2015-07-23, Time: Night (22:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N451QX, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Merlin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $1000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FLT ARRIVED AT 2222 FROM FAIRBANKS. FOUND AT 0600 ON 10-24 DURING PRE-FLT CHECK.
Date: 2015-07-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great horned owl, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND NORTH SIDE OF RWY 7R ON EDGE OF ASPHALT ABOUT 100' WEST OF TWY G.
Date: 2015-07-14, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N475MC, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bald eagle, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Out Of Service: 1000000 h, Other Costs: $973985, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx,Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = POLAR AIR CARGO
Remarks: TWO TOGETHER END OF RWY CATCING THERMALS. LAST 200 FEET THE BIRD WAS INGESTED INTO #4 ENGINE. REPAIR ESTIMATION OF $1MILLION WAS REPORTED AS CONSERVATIVE.
Date: 2015-07-03, Time: Night (00:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N703JB, Flight: 998, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 33, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wilson's snipe, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD. STRUCK ON DEP.
Date: 2015-05-29, Time: Day (05:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N549AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD. SAMPLES AVAILABLE WERE CLEANED BEFORE ARRIVAL. BIRD WAS REPTD TO BE VERY SML & BLACK.
Date: 2015-05-23, Time: Day (10:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N79AS?, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common redpoll, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $1000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ROLLING SNARGE STRIKE ON WING FLAP, POSSIBLY 2 BIRDS JUST APPEARED TO BE 1. SMEAR APPROX 3 INCHES ACROSS FROM WING ONTO FLAP.
Date: 2015-03-25, Time: Day (10:57), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Penair, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N679PA, Flight: 259, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 150 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common redpoll, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx,Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. COMMON/HOARY REDPOLL COMPLEXT (CARDUELIS FLAMMEA/HORNEMANNI). DNA UNABLE TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THESE 2 SPECIES. POSSIBLY A HOARY REDPOLL BUTR SPENCER NELSON NOTED IN LATE MARCH WE COULD HAVE BOTH SPECIES HERE. IF I HAD TO CHOSE ONE I WOULD SAY COMMON BECAUSE OF THE EARLY BREAK UP WE HAD THIS YEAR. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ALSO DEBATES CONTINUE OVER WHETHER THE TWO SHOULD BE CONSIDERED SEPARATE SPECIES)
Date: 2015-02-13, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N793CP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = CONOCO PHILLIPS xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: SML , BLACK BIRD. NO DMG, JUST REMAINS OF BIRD.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-09-16, Time: Day (08:35), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Polar Air Cargo, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N416MC, Flight: 947, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx), MOR ANC-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD THEY STRUCK A LRG BIRD ON FINAL APRCH. TAXIED TO RAMP W/O ASSISTANCE.
Date: 2014-08-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R/25L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Green-winged teal, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FOUND ON RWY IN 3 LARGE PIECES ON AND AROUND THE LARGE PAINTED 7R. 10:00 AM DAY
Date: 2014-08-15, Time: Day (16:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 93, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR ANC-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: KESTREL STRUCK RADOME SPRAYING BLOOD ACROSS THE WINDSHLD. CARCASS WAS RECOVERED BY ARPT OPS. NO DMG, JUST 1 HOUR DELAY. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: MOR INDICATES AN INGESTION. CHECKING WITH ASA ON THIS. THEY CONFIRMED NO INGESTION AND NO DMG.)
Date: 2014-08-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R/25L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Semipalmated plover, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FOUND DURING RWY INSPECTION BY ARPT OPS OFFICER. THE FIRST WAS NEAR EDGE LINE, NORTH SIDE, OF 7R AT ROMEO. THE SECOND WAS 50' SOUTH OF THE C/L AT TWY R. THE THIRD WAS ON THE C/L OF 7R AT TWY E. 9:47 AM DAY
Date: 2014-07-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15/33, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON DRI BY AIRPORT OPS OFFICER ON 15/33. 9:30 AM DAY
Date: 2014-07-29, Time: Day (20:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: China Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: B-18723, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 20 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bald eagle, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: STRUCK ON TOUCHDOWN. NO APPARENT DMG TO A/C. PILOT THOUGHT THE BIRD STRUCK THE RT WING. LOCATION REPTD AT 9500 FOOT MARK ON RWY.
Date: 2014-07-03, Time: Day (10:15), Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 811, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR ANC-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = RAVN ALASKA
Remarks: REPTD ON GC FREQ THAT HE STRUCK A SMALL BIRD CENTER OF WINDOW AT THE INTXN OF TWY G ON RWY 7R. ARPT 10 NOTIFIED RWY 7R CLOSED. RWY 7R OPEN AT 1821Z. ROC NOTFIED.
Date: 2014-07-03, Time: Day (10:21), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Era Aviation, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N972EA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R/25L, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx,Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO WILDLIFE MATERIAL FOUND IN SAMPLE RECVD FOR ID. ONLY INSECT MATERIAL FOUND. REPTD AS LITTLE SNARGE. BIRD WAS SMALL AND FAST.
Date: 2014-06-09, Time: Day (20:21), Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1562, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: UAL1562 DEPARTED ANC & REPTD HITTING A BIRD LEAVING 0500 FT.
Date: 2014-05-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R/25L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Merlin, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ASA REPTD RUNNING OVER A BIRD CARCASS ON 7R, 500 FEET W OF HOTEL. CARCASS RECVRD BY ARPT 10. 1500 PM DAY.
Date: 2014-03-29, Time: Day (09:21), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlas Air, Aircraft: B-747-8 SERIES (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 512, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red fox, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REPTD BY CREW, ATCT, OPS. RWY C/L AT 7000 DRM. ENG = GENX

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-12-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Spruce grouse, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND BY ARPT OPS DURING RWY CHECK. NO REPORTS OF STRIKES OR DMG.
Date: 2013-11-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bohemian waxwing, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1445 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-09-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Pacific golden-plover, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS COLLECTED A PACIFIC GOLDEN-PLOVER FROM TWY HOTEL. BIRD WAS 10 FEET N OF HOLD SHORT LINE ON W END OF HOTEL INDICATING THAT A/C ON SHORT FINAL STRUCK BIRD. BIRD MISSING FEATHERS FROM BACK AND HAD BROKEN HIP JOINT. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1600 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-08-14, Time: Day (09:52), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N654AW, Flight: 560, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25L, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SMALL BIRD STRUCK SIDE WINDOW ON F/O SIDE. FLT CONT TO PHOENIX W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2013-08-05, Time: Night (02:03), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N794AS, Flight: 103, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: North American porcupine, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD HE STRUCK AN ANIMAL UPON T/D. NEAR TANGO. BELIEVES IT WAS HIT BY A PREVIOUS A/C. QUILLS WERE FOUND IN A TIRE. NO DMG.
Date: 2013-07-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common raven, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REPTD BY A PILOT TO GRND CONTROL AS A HAWK ON RWY 7R AT 7000 MARKER. BIRD STILL WARM AND LIMP. NO RIGORMORTIS. STRIKE OCCURRED BTWN 1630-1700. ONE OF TWO RAVENS, ONE SHOT/KILLED AND ONE HARRASSED AT 16:25. DAY.
Date: 2013-07-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15/33, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common raven, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: FOUND ONE RAVEN OF EDGE OF RWY 15/33 AT APPROX TANGO TWY. NO STRIKE REPTD. 900 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-07-09, Time: Day (14:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Cathay Pacific, Aircraft: B-747-8 SERIES (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: B-LJG, Flight: 090, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 33, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mew gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CPA090 DEPARTING RWY 33, REPTD TO TOWER THAT HE MAY HAVE HIT BIRD. FOUND LIVE MEW GULL OUTSIDE LIGHTS NEAR TWY U. APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN CAUGHT UP IN JET WASH. NO OBVIOUS SIGNS OF IMPACT.
Date: 2013-07-05, Time: Dusk (00:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N323AS, Flight: 731, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: North American porcupine, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: STRUCK BY LDG GEAR ON LEFT SIDE AS A/C TOUCHED DOWN. NO DMG. BUT QUILLS WERE PULLED FROM THE TIRE.
Date: 2013-06-20, Time: Day (20:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N762AS, Flight: 50, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Merlin, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MERLIN STRUCK JUST BELOW THE WINDSHIELD ON RT SIDE OF A/C. NO DMG TO A/C AND BIRD SURVIVED. PILOT DID NOT SEE THE BIRD PRIOR TO THE STRIKE. APPROACHING OVER GLIDE SLOPE.
Date: 2013-05-29, Time: Day (05:15), Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N347UP, Flight: 104, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Speed: 133 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: UPS EVENT REPORT xxxxx.
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2013-05-29, Time: Day (14:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N797AS, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT SAID BIRD HIT CO/P SIDE OF A/C BY THE DOOR. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF A STRIKE. NO DMG. FOUND CARCASS INTACT ON THE APCH OF RWY 7R. COLLECTED BIRD AND WILL SEND TO SMITHSONIAN FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES.
Date: 2013-05-22, Time: Dusk (18:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-18 SUPER CUB (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4091Z, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Parked, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Domestic dog, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Propeller, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 600 h, Other Costs: $616, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER/ OWNER = ADAM SHOLTON/RITA N SHOLTON, INC xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: PILOT HAD JUST STARTED PLANE UP WHEN A YELLOW LAB RAN IN FRONT OF HIS RT CORNER, RUNNING DIRECTLY INTO THE PROPELLER. DOG SURVIVED AND WAS TAKEN TO THE VET HOSPITAL. PROPELLER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. PILOT DID MANAGE TO SLOW DOWN PROP BRIEFLY BEFORE THE STRIKE.
Date: 2013-05-17, Time: Night (22:48), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Snow, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Short-eared owl, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO VISIBLE DMG OR SIGNS OF STRIKE.
Date: 2013-04-03, Time: Dawn (07:09), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Penair, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N665PA, Flight: 2940, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Tail, Struck Other, #2 Eng Cowling, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = x xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx Rx-Rx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UNDETERMINED SPECIES OF PASSERINE/SONGBIRD (ORDER PASSERIFORMES). INSUFFICIENT DIAGNOSTIC MATERIAL FOR MORE SPECIFIC ID. HIT A BIRD ON CLIMBOUT AND TURNED AROUND AND CAME BACK. NO DMG. IMPACTED RADOME AND SPLATTER WAS FOUND ON THE #2 ENG COWLLING AND RT SIDE OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.
Date: 2013-01-23, Time: Night (19:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N885EA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x AND FAA DAILY REPT APP EVENT ENTRY#xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = ERA AVIATION / ICE CAP LLC TRUSTEE
Remarks: RETURNED TO PANC FOR A MX INSPN. NO DMG FOUND AND A/C CLEANED. STRUCK DURING INITIAL CLIMB OUT OF PANC.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-12-09, Time: Night (12:55), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Penair, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N364PX, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 33, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. A/C ABORTED T/O AND TAXIED BACK TO PARKING. BIRD STRUCK A/C JUST BELOW WINDSHIELD. NO DMG REPTD AND WAS NOT IMMEDIATELY APPARENT. ARPT OPS FOUND BIRD ON RWY C/L IN THE VICINITY OF TWY MIKE/WHISKEY.
Date: 2012-11-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Short-eared owl, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: AIRFLD MX FOUND OWL ON RWY 7L. OWL WAS ALIVE AND TAKEN TO REHAB FACILITY. NO FEATHERS COLLECTED. PHOTOS TAKEN. 0035 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2012-10-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Short-eared owl, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FOUND BY MX JUST OUTISDE THE RWY EDGE LIGHTS ON S SIDE BTWN J AND H.
Date: 2012-10-11, Time: Day (13:24), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Polar Air Cargo, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N451PA, Flight: 998, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Geese, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: WS BIOLOGIST THINKS BIRDS MAY HAVE BEEN LESSER CANADA GEESE OR CACKLING GEESE. FLOCKS OF BOTH SPECIES HAVE BEEN MIGRATING THROUHG DURING THIS TIME FRAME.
Date: 2012-09-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Alder flycatcher, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS FOUND CARCASS ON RWY 15 HOLD LINE AT SIERRA. NO STRIKE REPORTS. WHILE WAS INTACT AND EASILY IDENTIFIABLE.
Date: 2012-09-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red fox, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOX CARCASS REPTD ON RWY BY LANDING A/C. CONFIRMED AND COLLECTED. 1910 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-08-25, Time: Night (00:06), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 800 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-08-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 33, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Lincoln's sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx, Rx) (xx/xx/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, MULTIPLE SPECIES. LINCOLN'S SPARROW AND WILSON'S WARBLER. BIRD REMAINS FOUND IN THE SAME AREA AND AT THE SAME TIME ON RWY 33. COLLECTED AND WILL BE SENT TO SI FOR ID.
Date: 2012-08-10, Time: Day (14:33), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-GAQL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: BLOOD SMEAR ON RADOME. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-08-10, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Central Express, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N113AX, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 33, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common raven, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-08-09, Time: Day (15:04), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Central Express, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 60, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15/33, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common raven, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPORTS SEEING BIRD FLY UP, BUT NO INDICATION OF STRIKE. CALLED TWR TO REPORT POSSIBLE STRIKE. ONLY EVIDENCE ON THE A/C WAS A FEATHER STUCK TO THE TAIL-LET. BIRD WAS CUT CLEANLY IN 2
Date: 2012-07-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15/33, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common raven, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS ON 15/33 AT TWY UNIFORM APPROX AT ROTATION WHEN TAKING OFF SOUTH. 1115 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-07-07, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N643FE, Flight: 14, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25L, Above Ground: 140 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DAMAGE NOTED.
Date: 2012-06-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 33, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: FOUND TREE SWALLOW CARCASS ON EDGE OF RWY 33 AT TWY UNIFORM.
Date: 2012-05-28, Time: Day (21:21), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N585AS, Flight: 67, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-04-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 33, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great gray owl, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) (xx/xx/xx ADDED Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS FOUND ON END OF RWY 33 AT 0900, DAY. STRIKE NOT REPTD. ID BY WS SPECIALIST.
Date: 2012-01-05, Time: Night (19:50), Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N115AX, Flight: 42, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 5250 h, Other Costs: $5534, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPER = ALASKA CENTRAL EXPRESS INC
Remarks: DAMAGE TO LEFT INBD FLAP

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-09-29, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Cathay Pacific, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: B-HUK, Flight: 87, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx) (xx/xx/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BLOOD ON BOTTOM OF FRONT PART OF WING JUST BACK FROM THE L/E, THEN BLOOD AND FEATHERS ON THE LANDING GEAR AND BLOOD ON THE BOTTOM OF THE WING BACK OF THE LANDING GEAR. MIGHT HAVE BEEN MORE THAN ONE BIRD BUT PROBEBLY NOT MORE THAN THREE.
Date: 2011-08-27, Time: Day (14:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N706AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKING BIRD ON THRESHOLD OF 7L. NO DMG TO A/C FOUND. ONLY TRACES OF BLOOD ON WINDSHIELD.
Date: 2011-07-27, Time: Day (21:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N693AA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red fox, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: RAN OVER RED FOX ON RWY 7L AT 1500 FT. STRUCK TIRE. NO DMG OR MARKS SEEN.
Date: 2011-07-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Semipalmated plover, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx) (xx/xx/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ARPT OPS FOUND BIRD REMAINS. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 2011-07-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14/32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Snow bunting, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: COLLECTED AT THRESHOLD OF RWY 14. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1900 PM.
Date: 2011-07-22, Time: Day (12:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N303UP, Flight: 105, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bank swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE EVENT xxxxx & THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx & x-xx-xxxxxx) (xx/xx/xx UPDATED ID & A/C MODEL)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ON SHORT FINAL TO RWY 14, AT ABOUT 75' WE HIT 1 OR POSSIBLY 2 MED SIZED BIRDS. NOTED BIRD REMAINS ON LWR LEFT SIDE OF RADOME. NOTIFIED TWR OF POSSIBLE BIRD REMAINS ON RWY. WE WERE GREETED BY FISH AND GAME TYPE OFFICIAL WHO WANTED INFO ON BIRDS SEEN AND STRUCK. LOGBOOK ENTRY MADE. DISCUSSED IT WITH MX. NO REMAINS WERE FOUND BUT THERE WERE LOTS OF SWALLOWS IN THE AREA AFTER THE STRIKE. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: COST OF $1000 WAS REPORTED AT FIRST WHEN DAMAGE WAS SUSPECTED).
Date: 2011-07-20, Time: Day (12:33), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northern Air Cargo, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N320DL, Flight: 52, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25R, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mew gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: BIRD WAS INTACT AND IDENTIFIED BY WS SPECIALIST.
Date: 2011-07-16, Time: Day (13:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N626AS, Flight: 136, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25R, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: STRUCK RT SIDE OF A/C AT ROTATION. FLT CONTD TO PDX. NO REMAINS FOUND. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: COST REPTD AS $1000 FOR DAMAGE. DID NOT ENTER THIS AS THERE WAS NO DAMAGE)
Date: 2011-07-09, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N339UP, Flight: 104, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common raven, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 100042 h, Other Costs: $108274, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) & AIRLINE REPT (x/x/xx UPDATED PHASE AND ALT)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKE TO TOWER RIGHT AFTER IT HAPPENED. FOUND FEATHERS AND VERY SMALL PIECED OF BONE ALL OVER THE RWY AT THE 6000 REM OF RWY 32. SO MANY THEY CLOSED THE RWY TO SWEEP UP ALL REMAINS, SOME FEATHERS APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN CUT LIKE THEY MIGHT LOOK LIKE BIRD WAS INGESTED. NONE OF THE REMAINS BIGGER THAN THE SAMPLES RETRIEVED. FIVE FAN BLADES REPLACED DUE TO DMG.
Date: 2011-06-26, Time: Day (17:48), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N566AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK FRONT TIRE OF A/C. NO DMG TO TIRE AND COULD NOT FIND ANY REMAINS OR ANY EVID THAT A/C STRUCK A BIRD. PILOT SAID THEY WERE ON RWY WHEN STRIKE OCCURRED. W/S EST COST AS $1000 FOR INTERNAL USE BASED ON A STANDARD FORMULA.
Date: 2011-06-11, Time: Day (07:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N853FD, Flight: 19, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 45818 h, Other Costs: $49588, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: DMG TO RADOME. REPLACED RADOME. EST COSTS FOR PARTS = $45218. EST COSTS OF LABOR = $600. TOTAL EST COSTS = $45818.
Date: 2011-06-03, Time: Day (22:43), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: China Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5384, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD THE BIRDSTRIKE AFTER EXITING THE RWY. NO REPTS OF DMG.
Date: 2011-01-06, Time: Day (12:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N565AS, Flight: 87, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern hawk-owl, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG. BIRD HIT LDG GEAR JUST BEFORE T/D. PILOT DID NOT KNOW THEY HIT A BIRD TIL THEY GOT TO THE GATE. QUINTON FISCUS CONFIRMED THAT THE BIRD WAS A NORTHERN HAWK OWL.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-08-30, Time: Night (22:12), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N650AW, Flight: 231, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx & x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG KNOWN. ENG & PRESSURIZATION W/IN LIMITS. CONTD TO DEST.
Date: 2010-07-18, Time: Night (00:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 138, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE =THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 4561. WHOLE FEATHER. DEPARTURE 32 TO THE NORTH AT 1000' ON RWY.
Date: 2010-07-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mew gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND DEAD GULL ON EDGE OF 7L. 1800 PM DAY.
Date: 2010-05-19, Time: Dusk (21:15), Operator: Cathay Pacific, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: B-KAF, Flight: 94, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: RT WING OUTBOARD AND AFT OF WING GEAR.
Date: 2010-04-20, Time: Day (08:24), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Cargolux Airlines Intl, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: LX-RCV, Flight: 658, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Miles From Airport: 7 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Geese, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx & x-xx-xxxxx) & FAA DAILY ALERT BULLETIN SUMMARY
Remarks: FINAL APRCH. LOCATION REPTD AS 7 NM WEST. SECOND REPT STATES LOCATION AS 13 MILES OUT. STRUCK 5 SPECIES OF BIRDS OUT OF A FLOCK OF 50 ON DESCENT INTO PANC. THEY WERE 13 MILES OUT FLYING AT 2500 FT 2-3 MILES LT OF RWY 7L. STRUCK BIRDS AT APPROX 220 KNOTS. DUE TO HEIGHT AND RECENT ACTIVITY IN THE AREA IT IS SUSPECTED THESE BIRDS (FLYING IN FORMATION) WERE CANADA GEESE. NO REMAINS COULD BE COLLECTED. DAMAGE UNKN.
Date: 2010-01-19, Time: Day (13:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N278UP, Flight: 71, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 165 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Common raven, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxx) & AIRLINE REPT. (x/x/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: BLOOD ON RADOME. UPS EVENT REPT 25068. DISTANCE FROM ARPT REPTD AS 0.5 MILES. APPEARED TO BE A SMALL FLOCK OF RAVENS. # OF BIRD SEEN REPTD AS 10, # OF BIRD STRUCK REPTD AS 2. (REPTD AS RAVEN, ASSUME COMMON RAVEN FROM LOCATION)

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-11-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: North American porcupine, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PORCUPINE STRUCK ON EVENEING OF 11/8/09, RWY 7R AT 2000 MARK. REMAINS SOMEWHAT FLAT INDICATING STRIKE BY A/C. 2200 PM NIGHT.
Date: 2009-10-29, Time: Night (20:40), Precipation: None, Operator: Penair, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N364PX, Flight: 297, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. PILOT REPTD BIRD APPEARED TO BE BALOON SIZED. RWY REPT AS 7R & 7L. SML AMT OF BLOOD ON RT SIDE OF FUSELAGE. PILOT SAW A FLASH IN THE LDG LIGHTS AND HEARD A THUD.
Date: 2009-10-05, Time: Night (03:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N597AS, Flight: 109, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $1130, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED COST)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3737. WHOLE FEATHER. INGESTED SPECIES OF BIRD INTO #2 ENG. REMAINS FOUND BY MX PERSONNEL AND REQ 2 HRS TO REMOVE. A/C OUT OF SERV 2 HRS, DELAYING FOLLOWING FLT. REMAINS COLLECTED. SPECIES APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN MEDIUM SIZED BUT IS UNCONFIRMED.
Date: 2009-09-26, Time: Dusk (20:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: North American, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N760NA, Flight: 990, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION = 1.5 MILES FROM PANC. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2009-09-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Muskrat, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: USDA W/S NOTIFIED BY ARPT 10 AT 10:22 ABOUT A SMALL MAMMAL HIT ON TWY GOLF. NO A/C REPTD STRIKE. MAMMAL ID TO BE A MUSKRAT WHICH WAS RAN OVER BY A/C WHEELS. MUSKRAT FOUND AT 7L SHORT HOLD LINE ON TWY GOLF AND IT WAS REMVD. 1020 AM DAY.
Date: 2009-08-26, Time: Night (00:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N652AW, Flight: 140, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: USA FLT 131 REPTD STRIKE ON APRCH RWY 7R. SMALL AMT OF BLOOD FOUND ON FUSELAGE OUTSIDE COCKPIT INDICATING STRIKE. PILOT HEARD "THUMP". NO DMG FOUND AND NO REMAINS COULD BE COLLECTED. ATIS WARNING. HEIGHT REPTD AS BOTH 50 & 100 FT. TOOK AVG. DATA ENTRY NOTE: WS ESTIMATED COST AS $1000 FOR INTERNAL USE BASED ON A STANDARD FORMULA.
Date: 2009-08-25, Time: Night (00:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N652AW, Flight: 140, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. NO INJURIES.
Date: 2009-08-18, Time: Night (00:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N755AS, Flight: 133, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: REMAINS ON WINDSHLD. NO REMAINS COULD BE COLLECTD FROM RWY OR A/C. PILOT DID NOT REPT STRIKE TO ATCT. ARPT OPS CALLED TO SAY THEIR WILDLIFE OFFICER RECEIVED A REPT FROM ASA MX ABOUT A BIRDSTRIKE ON THE WINDSHLD OF FLT ASA133.
Date: 2009-08-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Merlin, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT 10 FOUND MERLIN ON 7R. NO REPTD STRIKE. 1830 PM DAY. DATA ENTRY NOTE: WS ESTIMATED COST AS $1000 FOR INTERNAL USE BASED ON A STANDARD FORMULA.
Date: 2009-07-09, Time: Night (04:13), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N602FE, Flight: 84, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 33L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MX INSPN FOUND EVIDENCE OF STRIKE ON LOWER L SIDE OF A/C NOSE. NO DMG NOTED. A/C RELEASED FOR SERVICE.
Date: 2009-06-24, Time: Day (21:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Era Aviation, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N881AE, Flight: 898, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rough-legged hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxxx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER CODE)
Remarks: DE-ICE BOOT ON PROP DAMAGED.
Date: 2009-06-20, Time: Day (13:30), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2009-05-20, Time: Day (21:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N563AS, Flight: 131, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (UPDATED COST xx/x/xx)
Remarks: REMAINS OF SPECIES OF SMALL BIRD FOUND LODGED IN NOSE WHEEL GEAR BY ALASKA AIRLINES MX AT 22:00. ALSO EVIDENCE OF STRIKE TO LE OF R WING AND FUSELAGE BEHIND R WING. FLT 131 NOT EFFECTED OR DMGED. REMAINS, WHICH CONSISTED OF ONE LEG AND SOME FEATHERS WERE COLLECTED. DATA ENTRY NOTE: WS ESTIMATED COST AS $1000 FOR INTERNAL USE BASED ON STANDARD FORMULA.
Date: 2009-05-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD FOUND 9000 REMAINING OR RWY 7R BY ARPT OPS AT 20:00 PM DAY. REMAINS SHOWED EVIDENCE OF STRIKE.
Date: 2009-04-28, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N764AS, Flight: 153, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red fox, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: USDA WS ALERTED ON A POTENTIAL WILDLF STRIKE AT 23:32 BY THE ON-DUTY ARPT OPS MGR. FOX FOUND NEAR 7000 REMAINING ON 7R. NO DMG TO A/C GEAR, BUT FOX SHOWED DEFINATE SIGNS OF STRIKE.
Date: 2009-01-20, Time: Day (12:30), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-12-18, Time: Day (12:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N288UP, Flight: 71, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Bohemian waxwing, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 3, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) & AIRLINE (x/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES, x/xx/xx UPDATED Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3176. EVENT 21035. 100 SMALL BLACK BIRDS FLEW UP FROM THE SNOW. COLLECTED REMAINS AND WILL SEND TO SMITHSONIAN FOR ID. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: NO ID AS OF 5/1/09. WILL FOLOW UP). ON POST FLT INSPN FOUND MULTIPLE STRIKES ON FUSELAGE. DETAILED INSPN FOUND NO DMG. BOTH SAMPLES WERE SAME BIRD.
Date: 2008-11-06, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N644NW, Flight: 912, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-necked pheasant, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 55000 h, Other Costs: $64424, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) & AIRLINE
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN 2889 A & B. FEATHRS TAKEN FROM ENG. INTAKE. PILOT REPTD COMPRESSOR STALL WHIEL PASSING FL320. ROLLBACK OF N1, N2 EGT AND WF. REDUCED THE POWER SETTNG WHILE STILL IN CLIMB THEN ICNREASED POWER SLOWLY AROUND FL360. #1 ENG APPEARED TO STALL AGAIN WITH VISIBLE FLAME IN THE ENG AND AUDIBLE. A/C RETD TO ANC AND LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. ENG WAS NOT SHUT DOWN AND EGT NEVER EXCEEDED AMM LIMITS. BIRDSTRIKE WAS CONFIRMED. ALTHOUGHT IT IS RARE FOR COMPRESSOR STALL TO HAPPEN THAT MUCH AFTER A STIRKE IT IS POSSIBLE. THERE WAS HPC DAMAGE IN THE 5TH THRU 8TH STAGES, PARTICULARLY IN 5TH STAGE. ENG MAY NOT HAVE BECOME SENSITIVE TO DMG UNTIL A DIFFERENT POINT IN THE FLT ENVELOPE. ENG WAS CHANGED.
Date: 2008-11-01, Time: Dawn (09:27), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Cathay Pacific, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: B-KAI, Flight: 82, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx (x/xx/xx UPDATED N#)
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD BY PILOT
Date: 2008-09-20, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N393JW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red fox, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = GUARDIAN AIR (N# SHOWS ERIC STIRLING)
Remarks: FOX WAS HIT BY #2 ENG PROP. PILOT REPTD SEEING FOX CROSS RWY IN FRONT OF A/C. NO DMG.
Date: 2008-09-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Fox sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS OF A FOX SPARROW REMOVED FROM RWY 32. NO PILOT REPORTS OF STRIKE. 03:45 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2008-09-11, Time: Night (00:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N564AS, Flight: 117, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Fox sparrow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2693. 100% DNA MATCH. NO DMG REPTD. PILOT NOT AVAILABLE FOR QUESTIONS. TALKED TO MX.
Date: 2008-09-09, Time: Day (15:48), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N521FE, Flight: 98, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1900 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2008-09-05, Time: Night (17:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N327UP, Flight: 104, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE & xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: EVENT 19773. POSSIBLE GULL HIT ON SHORT FINAL. BIRD REMAINS ON FUSELAGE AND RT SIDE PITOT PROBES.
Date: 2008-08-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Short-eared owl, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON 7R AT 0500, DAWN.
Date: 2008-08-27, Time: Night (02:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N764AS, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swainson's thrush, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2692. NO DMG. A/C WAS ABOUT 3 MILES OUT.
Date: 2008-08-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14/32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Fox sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON 14/32 NEAR TWY Q. TIME 0638, DAWN.
Date: 2008-08-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14/32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common raven, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON 14/32 AT 0745.
Date: 2008-07-10, Time: Day (12:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N762AS, Flight: 167, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) (UPDATED xx-xx-xx WITH xND xxxx-x REPT & xx-xx WITH xRD REPT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2691. INTERVIEWED PILOT. SAW SMLL BIRD, APPEARED BLACK, COME IN FROM LEFT JUST BEFORE THE STRIKE. PHOTOGRAPHED, SMEAR, TOOK NOMINAL TISSUE SAMPLE FOR ID.
Date: 2008-07-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14/32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bank swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ON 14/32 NEAR TANGO TWY. TIME 1830, DAY.
Date: 2008-07-02, Time: Day (10:37), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 83, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. BIRD NOT FOUND BY ARPT OPS.
Date: 2008-06-20, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Central Express, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N111AX, Flight: 31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & xx-xxxxxx) (UPDATED xx-x-xx WITH ID & xx-xx-xx WITH FAA #)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 2689. NO VIABLE DNA IN SAMPLE. ID BASED ON FEATHER MICROSTRUCTURE. PERCHING/SONGBIRD. A/C REPTD STRIKE WHILE IN THE FLARE RWY 14. REQUESTED PILOT TO CALL FOR ADDITIONAL INFO BUT DID NOT RECEIVE A CALL. (AIRLINE FILED OWN REPORT)
Date: 2008-06-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mew gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS ON RWY 14 NEAR APCH. NO REPORTS OF STRIKE. TIME 0045, NIGHT.
Date: 2008-06-08, Time: Day (14:19), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N509UA, Flight: 125, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxx) & TWO AIRLINE REPTS (UPDATED xx-xx-xx WITH xND xxxx-x)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2688 100% DNA MATCH. BIRDSTRIKE OCCURRED 2000-2500 FT DOWN RWY 7R. NO REMAINS FOUND ON RWY. NO DMG.
Date: 2008-06-06, Time: Day (11:51), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 14, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: LOOKS LIKE ELECTRONIC REPORT FORMAT BUT NO CONFIRM # (x/xx/xx UPDATED A/C MODEL)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2687. MALE KESTREL.
Date: 2008-06-01, Time: Day (06:09), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N601FE, Flight: 19, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. STRIKE LOCATIONS NOT NOTED BY CREW OR MX
Date: 2008-05-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14/32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Semipalmated sandpiper, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ON 14/32. NO REPORTS OF STRIKE. TIME 1930, DAY.
Date: 2008-05-24, Time: Night (00:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N556AS, Flight: 108, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackpoll warbler, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) (UPDATED x-xx-xx WITH SPECIES & NEW REPT
Remarks: TWR REPTD FLT HAD HIT A BIRD. RECOVERED REMAINS ON W SIDE OF RWY 14.
Date: 2008-05-08, Time: Day (18:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Central Express, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N111AX, Flight: 22, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mew gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS GULL, WS BIOL SAID IT WAS PROBABLY A MEW GULL. NO DMG NOTED. BIRD WAS HIT OVER THE WATER ON APCH TO RWY 14. OVER COOK INLET.
Date: 2008-05-03, Time: Night (01:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N319AS, Flight: 108, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 200000 h, Other Costs: $234270, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx), AON DAILY INCIDENTS
Remarks: DMG TO BOTH WINGS. PILOT SAW BIRDS JUST AS THEY STRUCK THEM. RETD TO LAND. DMG TO LEADING EDGES NEAR THE LIGHTS. L WING HAD DENTS ON LEADING EDGE, MISSING RIVETS AND DAMAGE TO ONE STRINGER. RT WING HAD DENTS ON LEADNG EDGE. MOST OF COST IS FOR A/C BEING OUT OF SERVICE FOR 160 HOURS. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: THIS COST WAS INCLUDED IN THE REPAIR COST RATHER THAN OTHER COST FIELD). PHOTOS.
Date: 2008-04-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great horned owl, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMOVED CARCAS FROM 7R, NORTH OF CENTERLINE ABOUT 2 FEET S OF EDGE LIGHTS AT APCH END.
Date: 2008-02-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common raven, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMOVED REMAINS FROM RWY 32 NORTH OF TWY MIKE. SHOWS SIGNS OF STRIKE. TIME 153O, DAY.
Date: 2008-01-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common raven, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: RECOVERED RAVEN AT 6000 FT REMAINING ON RWY 32. NO PILOT REPTS OF STRIKE.
Date: 2008-01-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32`, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great horned owl, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: RECOVERED OWL FROM CENTERLINE OF RWY 33, 52 YARS N OF TWY MIKE. NO PILOT REPORTS OF STRIKE. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: VERIFIED YEAR IS CORRECT)

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-12-26, Time: Day (10:58), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N604FE, Flight: 80, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 2 STRIKES TO NOSE. CREW THOUGHT THERE MIGHT HAVE BEEN A THIRD ON THE L SIDE, BUT NO EVIDENCE WAS FOUND.
Date: 2007-12-26, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REPTD TO TWR ON ROLLOUT. PILOT DESCRIBED BIRDS AS WAXWINGS. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ARPT BIOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS AND COMMON REDPOLLS AS THE PROMINENT SPECIES AT THE AIRPORT) UNABLE TO CONFIRM SP.
Date: 2007-10-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Short-eared owl, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = x xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx x Rx AND xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx AND xxxxxx)
Remarks: ARPT OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 32 ABOUT TWY TANGO. THERE WAS GLASS FROM WHAT APPEARED TO BE A LANDING LIGHT ON RWY NEAR REMAINS. ITME FOUND 0450 NIGHT. A/C WERE DEPARTING RWY 32 AND REMAINS WERE FOUND NEAR START OF RWY, SO PHASE WAS PROBABLY TAKE OFF.
Date: 2007-10-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: North American porcupine, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND AT 1907.
Date: 2007-08-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 32, 0545 DAWN. NO PILOT REPTS
Date: 2007-07-31, Time: Night (01:28), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 792, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPORT & xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) (x-xx-xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: ONCE AIRBORNE, PILOT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON DEPTR ROLL. FLT CONTD. REMAINS REPTD AS KILLDEER WERE LATER IDENTIFIED AT SEMI-PALMATED PLOVER.
Date: 2007-07-28, Time: Day (13:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N768AS, Flight: 61, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1993. PILOT SAW A BLUR GO BY JUST PRIOR TO STRIKE.
Date: 2007-07-20, Time: Day (06:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N276UP, Flight: 62, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & AIRLINE
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1992. NO DMG. EVENT 12201
Date: 2007-07-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 32 AT 1500, DAY. NO PILOT REPTS.
Date: 2007-06-28, Time: Day (10:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Singapore Airlines Cargo, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: PV-5FB, Flight: 7890, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMOVED KESTREL FROM LDG GEAR.
Date: 2007-06-23, Time: Day (10:03), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N792AS, Flight: 153, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD SML BIRDSTRIKE TO WINDSHLD ON APCH. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2007-06-22, Time: Day (15:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N768AS, Flight: 44, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD SML BIRDSTRIKE TO WINDSHLD ON APCH. TO 7R. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2007-06-21, Time: Dusk (01:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great horned owl, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx ** ID PROVIDED BY WS
Remarks: REPORT FROM CONTROLLER.
Date: 2007-06-04, Time: Day (21:13), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N143DL, Flight: 1039, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1926 A AND B. TWO BIRDS HIT ON APC OVER THE BLUFFS OF POINT WORONZOF. SAMPLES TAKE OF EACH SMEAR. REMAINS SENT FOR ID.
Date: 2007-05-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Lapland longspur, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND 16 REMANS ON APCH RWY 32. 0830, DAY.
Date: 2007-05-02, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N607FE, Flight: 84/2, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 5500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FLEW THRU A PACK OF 15-20 LRG BIRDS. NO DMG. HIT L WING ROOT.
Date: 2007-04-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Snow bunting, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND REMANS ON RWY 32 NEAR TWY SIERRA. 1500, DAY

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-12-14, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N277UP, Flight: 64, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: CREW REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE JUST AFTER T/O ABOVE F/O WINDSHLD. MX INSPN. NO DMG.
Date: 2006-11-17, Time: Night (19:13), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: B-747-300 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: n301jd, Flight: 742, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = CARGO xxx INC (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx) x/xx/xx REVISED INGESTION CHECKMARK
Remarks: EVIDENCE OF BIRDSTRIKE ON #4 LEADING EDGE OF ENGINE NACELLE, PART OF BIRD INGESTED AND PART WAS IMPACTED OUTSIDE NACELLE. NO REMAIND COLLECTED. INSPN FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2006-10-14, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N616US, Flight: 907, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: ON NIGHT VISUAL APCH AT ABOUT 2000', CAUGHT A GLIMPSE OF A BIRD FOLLOWED BY SOUND OF IMPACT THAT APPEARED TO BE JUST BELOW CAPT'S FWD WINDOW. INSPN FOUND STRIKE 4' BELOW L3 WINDOW. NO DMG.
Date: 2006-10-14, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: World Airways, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N275WA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx (REPTD AS AIR CANADA BUT N# SHOWS WORLD AIRWAYS)
Remarks: ARPT OPS SAW STRIKE & REPTD IT TO WILDLF SERVICES. FOUND REMAINS ON 7L NEAR TWY. NO PILOT REPT. AC IS OWNED BY ONE OPERATOR AND LEASED BY ANOTHER. OPER IS SHOWN AS OWNER NOT CURRENT OPERATOR.
Date: 2006-10-12, Time: Night (17:27), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Era Aviation, Aircraft: DHC6 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N886EA, Flight: 821, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx ) (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER CODE)
Remarks: BIRDS APPEARED TO BE GULLS. FOUND REMAINS ON RT WING LE AND ON RT HORIZ STABILIZER.
Date: 2006-09-12, Time: Night (02:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: North American porcupine, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. HIT ON RWY 32 AT TWY LIMA.
Date: 2006-08-31, Time: Night (00:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N523UA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 131 knots, Miles From Airport: 3,5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Blackpoll warbler, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx), AIRLINE (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED WITH xxxx-x & AIRLINE REPTS)
Remarks: D BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1568. HIT ABOVE CAPT'S FRONT WINDOW ON FINAL APCH. 3.5 MILES OUT. FOUND 2 BLOOD STREAKS ABOVE CAPT'S WINDOW. TOOK FEATHERS FROM BLOOD STREAKS. ID THRU DNA. 99.8% MATCH. CONTRACT MX INSPN. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: REPORTS 1 DAY APART, ASSUME EARLIER DATE IS CORRECT)
Date: 2006-08-30, Time: Night (01:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N678DL, Flight: 792, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25L, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SHORTLY AFTER T/O, I HEAD A THUD AS THE LDG GEAR CAME UP. ALL SYSTEMS REMAINED NORMAL SO THE FLT CONTD. ON ARRIVAL AT SLC I SAW A SML AREA OF BIRD REMAINS ON THE SIDE OF THE NOSE ABOUT 2" BY 8". NO DMG APPARENT.
Date: 2006-08-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American golden-plover, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON CENTERLINE OF 7R ADJACENT TO TWY GULF.
Date: 2006-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MX SUPV FOUND REMAINS ON CL OF 7R @ TWY H. 1700, NIGHT.
Date: 2006-08-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: APRT PERSONNEL FOUND SPARROW ON RWY 32 AT 2000 FT REMAINING ON CENTERLINE. TIME 0925, DAY.
Date: 2006-08-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common raven, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS AT 7500 FEET REMAINING ON RWY. TIME 0950, DAY.
Date: 2006-05-24, Time: Night (01:30), Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N786AS, Flight: 242, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32`N, Above Ground: 5400 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON INITIAL CLIMBOUT ON THE FMS OUTER 2 DEPARTURE AT ANC. 5500 MSL. IMPACT POINT WAS UPPERMOST PART OF L1 FLIGHT DECK WINDOW. NO ABNORMALITIES WERE OBSERVED. PROCEEDED TO PDX.
Date: 2006-05-07, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N274UP, Flight: 0081, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON T/O (ASSUME 0' AGL). MX INSPN.

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-10-21, Time: Day (10:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Evergreen Intl Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N481EV, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American wigeon, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 20000 h, Other Costs: $25355, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND BLOOD ON ALL 4 MAIN GAR, RT WING AND FUSELAGE. DMG TO RT WING GEAR DOOR AND LEFT BODY GEAR BRAKE SENSOR PIN. BLLOD ALSO ON L WING GEAR AND DOOR TO RT BODY GEAR. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 1289
Date: 2005-10-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Greater scaup, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TWR REPTD BIRDS ON RWY. RECOVERED 3 CARCASSES TIME 0905, DAWN. NO CLOUD.
Date: 2005-09-06, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N578UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: L SIDE FUSELAGE. 1 MAN HR FOR INSPN.
Date: 2005-09-05, Time: Night (23:59), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N578UA, Flight: 700, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx) & AIRLINE
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKE TO TOWER JUST AFTER ROTATION.
Date: 2005-08-16, Time: Day (12:45), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N730AS, Flight: 144, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED # STRUCK)
Remarks: WE WERE ON TOP OF A SOLID CLOUD LAYER. BIRD HIT JUST BEHIND RADOME WITH A LOUD BANG. NO INDICATIONS OF A PROBLEM.
Date: 2005-08-10, Time: Day (12:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Central Express, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N111AX, Flight: 65, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 3500 h, Other Costs: $4437, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & EMAIL REPLY TO QUESTION
Date: 2005-07-24, Time: Day (06:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N607FE, Flight: 0087, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxxx & xx-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: INSPN. EVIDENCE FOUND ON #1 ENG COWLING & L INBD LEADING EDGE. NO DMG. PILOT REPTD STRIKING A WHITE BIRD NEAR THRESHOLD OF RY 14. NO CACASS FOUND.
Date: 2005-07-11, Time: Day (09:22), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-40 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N952AX, Flight: 1902, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 132 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CENTER WINDSCREEN. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-07-10, Time: Day (12:47), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Sun Country Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N808SY, Flight: 472, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT SAW BIRD DID NOT KNOW IF HE HIT IT. NO APPARENT DMG TO RT WING. FLT CONTD TO MSP.
Date: 2005-07-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: North American porcupine, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY AS 1215AM, NIGHT. HAD BEEN HIT BY A PLANE.
Date: 2005-06-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common raven, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: POSSIBLE STRIKE WITH COA 757 THAT DEPTD AT 2101 BUT NO CONFIRMATION. FOUND CARCASS AT 2059, DUSK
Date: 2005-06-26, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24L, Above Ground: 250 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CREW SUSPECTED BIRDTRIKE. NO CARCASS FOUND. FLT CONTD TO SEA
Date: 2005-06-04, Time: Night (01:00), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N606FE, Flight: 0013, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 400 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE EVIDENCE FOUND ON F/O'S SIDE RADOME. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-05-31, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N799AS, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: HIT WINDSHLD R1. NO DMG. CLEANED. FINAL APCH.
Date: 2005-05-17, Time: Day (13:04), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northern Air Cargo, Aircraft: DC-6 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6174C, Flight: 74, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKING GULL ON T/O CLIMB. FOUND REMAINS 500' S OF TWY S ON RWY21. ALSO FOUND 3 WHOLE HOOLIGAN (FISH) NEXT TO GULL.
Date: 2005-04-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red fox, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MX FOUND CARCASS OF FOX PUP ON RWY 32 @ TWY U.
Date: 2005-04-27, Time: Night (22:50), Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N745AS, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: HIT ABOVE WINDSCREEN. NO DMG. CLEANED.
Date: 2005-03-23, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N742AS, Flight: 37, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bald eagle, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Tail, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = EMAIL
Remarks: ON SHORT FINAL, HIT IMMATURE EAGLE. FOUND EVIDENCE ON RT INBD LE FLAP & WING LE. SPLATTER ALSO ON RT HORIZ STABIL. MX CLEANED, INSPCTD. NO DMG. (BIRD RETPD AS EAGLE, ASSUME BALD FROM LOCATION)
Date: 2005-03-06, Time: Night (04:07), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N617FE, Flight: 0023, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 800 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: INSPN FOUND STRIKE EVIDENCE ON F/O WINDSCREEN. NO DMG.

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-11-16, Time: Dawn (08:14), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Central Express, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N113AX, Flight: 66, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6L, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2004-10-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wilson's snipe, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY NEAR TWY S AT 1130.
Date: 2004-09-23, Time: Night, Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16C (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Lincoln's sparrow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-09-23, Time: Dusk, Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16C (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-09-18, Time: Night (22:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N587UA, Flight: 1048, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red fox, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, AIRLINE & AK RGNL OPS CTR INITIAL NOTIFICATION
Remarks: PILOT REPTD HITTING SML MAMMAL. FOUND FOX 10' OFF CENTERLINE OF 32 NEAR TWY U. NO DMG. RWY WAS CLOSED FROM 0169 TO 0628Z.
Date: 2004-09-01, Time: Dusk (19:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-08-02, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-07-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mew gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: GULL FOUND ON 6L NEAR C. APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN STRUCK. TIME 1905 DUSK.
Date: 2004-07-09, Time: Day (19:21), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N799AS, Flight: 70, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AK OPS CENTER, INITIAL NOTIF PRELIM INFO & AIRLINE
Remarks: HIT L1 WINDOW. NO DMG NOTICED.
Date: 2004-06-24, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Aircraft: A-10A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-06-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Violet-green swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ELECTRICIAN FOUND CARCASS ON 24 NEAR CHARLIE.
Date: 2004-06-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bank swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND INTACT ON RWY 32 @ 2000' REMAINING. TIME 0858, DAY.
Date: 2004-05-28, Time: Day (13:00), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 0080, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 4800 ft, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MX INSPN. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-05-10, Time: Day (19:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16C (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: Least sandpiper, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-05-10, Time: Day (19:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-26B (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: Least sandpiper, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-04-30, Time: Dusk (19:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-5A (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Varied thrush, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-10-22, Time: Day (15:08), Aircraft: LEARJET UNKN (Airplane), Engines: 2, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Species: Moose, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = ALASKAN ROC, INITIAL NOTIFICATION (xx/x/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT)
Remarks: NOT A STRIKE, BUT AFFECTED FLT. LEAR ON APCH HAD TO GO AROUND DUE TO MOOSE ON RWY. RWY CLOSED 4 MINS.
Date: 2003-10-20, Time: Dusk (17:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Cathay Pacific, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: B-HUP, Flight: 088, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FLAPS BEHIND ENGS 1 & 2 WERE DAMAGED. 10" X 4" DENT IN FLAP BEHIND ENG #2. NO REMAINS, JUST BLOOD SMEAR. LOCATION OF DMG INDICATED THAT STRIKE OCCURRED ON APCH.
Date: 2003-09-07, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N592NW, Flight: 846, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Side Window, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON F/O'S SIDE WINDOW ON CLIMBOUT. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-08-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sharp-shinned hawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND 2000' DOWN RWY 6R.
Date: 2003-08-22, Time: Night (04:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Central Express, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N114AX, Flight: 147, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6R, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT THOUGHT HE HAD HIT AN ANIMAL ON T/O. ARPT SECURITY VERIFIED.
Date: 2003-07-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: North American porcupine, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY AT 0700, DAY. REPTD TO WS
Date: 2003-07-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mew gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx REVISED AIRPORT)
Remarks: MX RETRIEVED CARCASS FROM 6L NEAR TWY C. NO STRIKES REPTD. TIME1720, DAY.
Date: 2003-06-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MX FOUND COYOTE PUP CARCASS ON CENTERLINE AT 0500, DAY.
Date: 2003-06-24, Time: Day (12:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N740AS, Flight: 144, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6R, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & ALASKA REGNL OPS CENTER
Remarks: NO DMG.. HIT 1 OF 3 COYOTE PUPS CROSSING THE RWY AT 6500' REMAINING MARKER.
Date: 2003-06-16, Time: Day (17:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: HC-130N (Airplane), Registration: 92-2104, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6R, Speed: 40 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: During landing roll Copilot saw bird hit right wing tip. No remains found on runway or aircraft.
Date: 2003-05-27, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Penair, Aircraft: SA227 AC METRO III (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N640PA, Flight: 4221, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6L, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Repair Costs: $500, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x REPTS ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: POSSIBLY A SMALL DUCK. PILOT REPTD A/C OUT OF SERVICE 1/2 HR., MX SUPV REPD 2 HRS.
Date: 2003-05-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: BIRD FOUND BY ARPT OPS 2000' DOWN RWY. WAS PROBABLY STRUCK BY A HEAVY 747 ON LDG ROLL. NO STRIKE REPTD TO CONTROL TWR. TIME FOUND 2100, DAY.
Date: 2003-05-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND IN SEVERAL PIECES BY ARPT OPS NEAR THE VASI ON RWY 6L. PROBABLY STRUCK ON T/O.
Date: 2003-04-22, Time: Day (12:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: China Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: B-18707, Flight: 201, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck & Damaged Engine 3, Struck & Damaged Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx &)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. PILOT REPTD SINGLE IMPACT NOISE HEARD. NO ABNORMAL ENG INDICATIONS. 2ND REPT STATES, CANADA GEESE STRUCK THE #3 AND #4 ENGINES RENDERING 1 UNSERVICEABLE WHILE THE OTHER HAD MINOR DMG. 1 SECTION OF THE FLAP WAS UNSERVICEABLE. STRIKE OCCURRED OVER THE INLET ON APCH.

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-12-22, Time: Day (12:37), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Nippon Cargo Airlines, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 320, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. NO DMG KNOWN
Date: 2002-08-25, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Penair, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N675PA, Flight: 4261, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE =TWO xxxx-x REPTS & AIRLINE MX SHEET
Remarks: NO DMG. BLOOD ON RT WINDSHLD. INSPN. NO DEFECTS. A/C OUT OF SVC FROM 0824 TO 0917.
Date: 2002-07-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: North American porcupine, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS NEAR THE 2000' REMAINING MARKER AT NIGHT. MAY HAVE BEEN A COUPLE DAYS OLD.
Date: 2002-07-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 32/14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD WING FOUND ON RWY AT 0255, NIGHT. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 296.
Date: 2002-06-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bank swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND ON W EDGE LINE OF RWY AT TWY Q.
Date: 2002-05-13, Time: Day (20:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Cathay Pacific, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: B-HUK, Flight: 083, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 14, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Snow goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 1000 h, Other Costs: $1372, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. BOTTOM SKID PLATE ON L LGD GEAR WAS DAMAGED. FEATHER ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 250.
Date: 2002-05-03, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Snow, Operator: Cathay Pacific, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: B-HUK, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Snow goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD LODGED IN LDG GEAR.
Date: 2002-05-02, Time: Day (13:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Japan Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Snow goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRDS WERE RCOVERED FROM END OF RWY 32 AT Q
Date: 2002-04-14, Time: Day (16:34), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rough-legged hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. BIRD WAS TAKEN TO REHAB CENTER. ID BY WS BIOL

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-08-29, Time: Night (02:33), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Air Transport Intl, Aircraft: DC-8-70 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N826BX, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great horned owl, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS & AIRPORT
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS GRAY HORN OWL. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: WS BIOL SAID IT SHOULD BE GREAT HORNED OWL). 2ND REPT BY WILDLF SPEC ALSO SHOWS GRT HRND OWL.
Date: 2001-08-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: North American porcupine, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY BY UNKN PLANE. FOUND LATER.
Date: 2001-07-27, Time: Day (14:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Penair, Aircraft: SA227 AC METRO III (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2001-07-11, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bank swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: ARPT 10 FOUND CARCASS 100' FROM THRESHOLD OF RWY 14. AT 0800 LCL, DAY.
Date: 2001-07-06, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Bank swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (UPDATED x/x/xx REMOVED # SEEN) (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: 2 CARCASSES FOUND BY ARPT 10, 1500 FT FROM N END OF RWY. AT 1200, DAY.
Date: 2001-06-29, Time: Dusk (20:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N624AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 123 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: IMMED AFTER MAIN GEAR TOUCHED DOWN, SAW AND HEARD 1 SML BIRD HIT LWR FUSELAGE. MAINT FOUND REMAINS. NO DMG. SOME REMAINS WERE IN HT ENG.
Date: 2001-06-21, Time: Day (20:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N18119, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 132 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Common raven, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x, & x AIRPORT
Remarks: LRG BLACK BIRDS. PROBABLY RAVENS. PHASES OF FLT DIFFERED ON 2 REPORTS.
Date: 2001-06-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bank swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND AT 1700, DAY ON Q TWY
Date: 2001-06-08, Time: Day (16:17), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Korean Air, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: HL7405, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: STRIKE WAS REPTD BY AIRLINE THEN RELAYED BY ARPT OPS. NO CARCASS FOUND.
Date: 2001-05-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY 14 BTWN N AND P.
Date: 2001-04-02, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N745AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ON INBD LE OF WING NEAR #1 ENG. CLEANED MESS.
Date: 2001-01-21, Time: Dusk (16:24), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N499MC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FTIxxx
Remarks: STRUCK AT OR JUST BELOW CAPT WINDSHLD. FLT CONT TO RKSS

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-11-10, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Polar Air Cargo, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N921FT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 250 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2000-10-18, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: North American porcupine, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-10-03, Time: Dawn (07:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Northern Air Cargo, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: COYOTE STRUCK BY ONE AIRLINE AND REPTD BY ANOTHER.
Date: 2000-09-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 6R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern pintail, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND A WING LYING NEAR 4000' REMAINING MARKER AT 0900, DAY. ID BY SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 2000-09-22, Time: Night (21:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great horned owl, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE BTWN M AND N. WAS REPTD BY AN ALASKA AIRLINES JET. TOWER SAID STRIKE WAS MOST LIKELY XXX 767 ON T/O. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: INTERNET FORM DID NOT ALLOW ALL COMMENTS TO PRINT OUT.)
Date: 2000-09-13, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: HC-130N (Airplane), Registration: 93-2105, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 1, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Varied thrush, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Remains found on copilots side swing window.
Date: 2000-09-07, Sky: Overcast, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gray-cheeked thrush, Size: Small, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FOUND AT 0345 NIGHT.
Date: 2000-08-31, Time: Night (02:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N584FE, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 6R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS & LETTER FROM CARLA DOVE
Remarks: PLANE WAS BTWN FIRE ISLAND & ARPT. BIRD ID BY SMITHSONIAN, UNIDENTIFIED PASSERINE, BUT FEATHERS COULD HAVE BEEN FROM EARLIER STRIKE AS PILOTS DESCRIBED BIRD AS GOOSE OR SWAN. NO DMG FOUND, CLEANED.
Date: 2000-08-22, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Penair, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: LRG BRWN BIRD HIT L SIDE OF WINDSHLD.
Date: 2000-08-21, Time: Night (01:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N585FE, Flight: 9978, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 6R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Semipalmated plover, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: JUST A SPOT, NOT DMG. FEATHERS COLLECTED AND SENT TO SMITHSONIAN FOR ID.
Date: 2000-07-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great horned owl, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: OWL FOUND BY MAINT CREW W OF G TWY OFF 06R AT 0440LCL. SOME CLOUD.
Date: 2000-07-06, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MAINT FOUND SML CARCASS ON RWY 32. WHEN I WENT OUT TO COLLECT IT I COULDN'T FIND IT.
Date: 2000-07-05, Time: Day (12:54), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: China Southern Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKE ON DEPTR. NO ASSISTANCE REQD. PART STRUCK NOT REPTD.
Date: 2000-06-13, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MAINT FOUND CARCASS ON 06R AT D. HAWK WAS PICKING IT UP OFF--- (DATE ENTRY NOTE: INTERNET REPT PRINTED OUT DID NOT HAVE ENTIRE COMMENTS AVAILABLE)
Date: 2000-06-11, Time: Day (14:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N774AS, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 6, Location: 7 MI OUT, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 7 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (x/xx/xx UPDATED COST, PHASE OF FLT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 023. FEATHERS WERE REMOVED FROM TOP OF NOSE OF PLANE. DISCREPANCY REGARDING ALT 1400' ON ORIGINAL REPT AND 3000' ON AIRPORT REPT. (DATA ENTRY NOTE:
Date: 2000-06-07, Time: Day (15:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Registration: 90-2103, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: call number 00-41; impact 10:00 position on nose radome.
Date: 2000-06-07, Time: Day (03:15), Sky: Some Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: HC-130N (Airplane), Registration: 90-2103, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 1000 h, Other Costs: $1446, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Struck small bird on landing flare (1500 ft. down the runway estimated). Pilot warned of birds. Swallow-like. Reported by Jeremy Brockman, Wildlife Specialist via FAA/USDA.
Date: 2000-06-07, Time: Day (15:15), Sky: Some Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: HC-130N (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6R, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2000-04-30, Time: Dawn (06:56), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlas Air, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N517MC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern harrier, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 200000 h, Other Costs: $289267, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: L INBLD FLAP DMGD. HAWK HIT LDG GEAR COVER AND BUNCED UP INTO FLAP CREATING A HOLE.
Date: 2000-04-29, Time: Day (07:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N619DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Lapland longspur, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: SOME BIRDS INGESTED IN #2 ENG.
Date: 2000-04-26, Time: Day (12:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlas Air, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N409MC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24R, Above Ground: 3500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT 3 OUT OF 20 GEESE. FELT AND SAW STRIKES. VERY MINOR DENTS IN IMPACT AREAS.
Date: 2000-01-22, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6963M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DOMINIQUE VAN NOSTRAND
Remarks: # birds struck not reptd, assume 1.
Date: 2000-01-13, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N619US, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 21000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: RE-ENTERED x/xx/xx
Remarks: IN FLIGHT ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND AIR TURN BACK. ENG SURGED. NO FAN BLADE DMG.

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-08-21, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlas Air, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N512MC, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common raven, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT
Remarks: NO APPARENT DMG.
Date: 1999-08-18, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N791AS, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU#xxxxxx
Remarks: INGESTION ON FINAL APCH.
Date: 1999-08-08, Time: Night (04:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N743AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 2 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1999-07-24, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N775AS, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU#xxxxxx
Remarks: INGESTION ON FINAL APCH.
Date: 1999-05-25, Time: Dusk (22:12), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Alaska Central Express, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N41UE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 4500 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 15000 h, Repair Costs: $5000, Other Costs: $22275, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT
Remarks: LRG FLOCK OF BIRDS SEEN 1-2 SECONDS PRIOR TO IMPACT. WE WERE TRAVELING EAST, BIRDS WERE NORTHBOUND. RT REAR STABILON LE & DEICE BOOT SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH NEW PARTS.
Date: 1999-05-25, Time: Night (00:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Era Helicopters, Aircraft: DHC6 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N72GC, Flight: 857, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 14, Location: 2 MI SW OF PANC, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common eider, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & NTSB (ANCxxLAxxx) & FAA ACC/INCID DATA (UPDATED OPER CODE xx/xx/xx)
Remarks: PILOT CALLED, NO VIZ DAMAGE NOTED. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: FOUND NTSB REPT WITH DETAILS OF WING DAMAGE. 8/29/00)DENTED LEADING EDGE AND WRINKLING OF UPPER WING SURFACE ABOUT 4' INBD FROM L WING ITP. TWO BROKEN NOSE RIBS INSIDE WING. BIRD ID BY USDA. ACC/INCID REPT SAYS SUBSTANTIAL DMG
Date: 1999-05-08, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Cathay Pacific, Aircraft: A-340 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: B-HXH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. CALLED & ADZ CONTROLLER. FLT 829
Date: 1999-02-05, Time: Day (13:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Fuel Tanks, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - 6 TOTAL BIRD SRIKES: 3 RADOME, 1 TAIL, 1 PROP AND 1 SIDE APU INTAKE. INSUFFICIENT FEATHER MATERIAL TO MAKE POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION.; AIRCRAFT - C - 130 - H; IMPACT - ; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - F
Date: 1999-01-31, Time: Day (13:42), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Snow, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 76, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKE ON RT SIDE OF A/C. CONTD FLT TO LCK.

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-12-11, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Korean Air, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: HL7408, Flight: 254, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great horned owl, Size: Large, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: ENGINE SHUT DOWN, Out Of Service: 1200000 h, Other Costs: $1829557, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ENG MANU (UPDATED ENG MAKE/MODEL x/x/xx)
Remarks: SPARKS & FLAMES SEEN AS A/C PASSED FED EX RAMP. BIRD WENT THRU CORE. LOW PRESSURE COMPRESSOR DAMAGE. VANES DISLODGED. BIRD ID BY WS BIOL COREY ROSSI. DMG ESTIMATE $1.2 MILLION.
Date: 1998-10-25, Time: Dusk (17:00), Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N618US, Flight: 901, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 5 FIRST STAGE FAN BLADES DAMAGED; INBD LEFT HAND TRAILING EDGE FLAP HAS HOLE IN LE. MALLARD HEN FOUND INBEDDED IN FLAP; LEADING EDGE FLAP, BETWEEN #1 AND #2 ENG HAS BLOOD TRAIL. LEFT MAIN GEAR DOOR SHOWS SIGNS OF BIRD STRIKE. FLAP REPLACED; ENG TO BE REPAIRED. A/C WAS OUT OF SVC FOR DAYS.
Date: 1998-10-21, Time: Day (11:54), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1998-09-15, Time: Night (00:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N33805, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 6R, Above Ground: 8000 ft, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mew gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ENG MANU
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SPECIES UNKN, FEATHERS SENT TO USDA WS PROG. 1 FAN BLADE BENT. ARPT SAFETY CASE 98-3370. BIRD ID BY ROXIE AT SMITHSONIAN (GOT INFO 1-15-99), BIRD WAS INGESTED 8 MILES OUT.
Date: 1998-09-04, Operator: Japan Airlines, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: JA8167, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Remarks: ENG VIBRATION FROM BIRD INGESTION. 4 BLADES DAMAGED. MINOR DAMAGE ACCORDING TO GE. CHANGED DATE FROM 9/5 TO 9/4 ACCORDING TO WS BIOL AT ANC
Date: 1998-07-20, Time: Day (17:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - EMAIL: TLEE@AKANC.ANG.AF.MIL; AIRCRAFT - C - 130 - H; IMPACT - FUSELAGE AT AC INTAKE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1998-05-26, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 140

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-09-19, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N730AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: LIKELY CANADA GOOSE. SHEET METAL DAMAGE ON FUSELAGE NER AFT EDGE OF RADOME ON RT SIDE.
Date: 1997-08-24, Time: Day (08:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CONVAIR 340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N569JA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6L, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 1000 h, Other Costs: $1565, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS. OPERATOR = ERA AVIATION
Remarks: 1 REPT SAID NO DAMAGE, THE OTHER YES. BIRD STRIKE ABOVE WINDSHLD OF COCKPIT.
Date: 1997-08-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Whimbrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: FOUND ON E SIDE OF RWY JUST NORTH OF N TWY. BIRD MOSTLY INTACT, BUT VERY MANGLED. DAY.
Date: 1997-08-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: FOUND BY ON RWY. BIRD WAS INTACT EXCEPT GUTTED. DAY.
Date: 1997-08-05, Time: Day (06:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DC-6 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bald eagle, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CARGO EXPRESS
Date: 1997-07-17, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FLT 1286 HAD A BIRD STRIKE ON L WINDSCREEN. MAINT FOUND NO DAMAGE. DISPATCH NOTIFIED.
Date: 1997-07-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mew gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND MEW GULL CARCASS ON RWY. DAY.
Date: 1997-07-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY. FOUND ON RWY
Date: 1997-07-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mew gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: POSSIBLE BIRD STRIKE. GULL FOUND BY ARPT OPS & BROUGHT TO WILDL CREW TO EXAMINE. GULL WAS TORN IN HALF. FOUND BETWEEN 2130 & 2210. NO STRIKES REPTD TO TWR. DUSK.
Date: 1997-07-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mew gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY. A/C REPTD DEAD BIRD ON RWY. NO OTHER EXPLANATION FOR DEATH.
Date: 1997-07-01, Time: Day (16:29), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24R, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mew gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-06-28, Time: Day (17:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mew gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $2000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED COSTS: x/xx/xx UPDATED COST)
Remarks: NO KNOWN DAMAGE, NO INJURIES. (COST REPTD BY ARPT, UNKN WHAT COST WAS FOR, ASSUME OTHER NOT REPAIR)
Date: 1997-06-28, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mew gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT
Remarks: GULL HIT ABOVE PILOT'S WINDSHLD. NO APPARENT DAMAGE. ID BY WS BIOL
Date: 1997-06-11, Time: Day (07:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Korean Air, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: HL7474, Flight: 501, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 3, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. ROC NOTIFIED. ON FINAL APCH.
Date: 1997-06-09, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Reeve Aleutian Airways, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N832RV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO APPARENT DAMAGE OR EFFECT ON SYSTEMS TIME = 2040LCL
Date: 1997-06-08, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N613FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $1000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SENT FAX ASKING FOR MORE DETAILS -THEY COULD NOT GO BACK THAT FAR IN THEIR COMPUTER SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS. (x/xx/xx UPDATED COSTS)
Remarks: FLT 72. BLOOD ON WINDSHLD. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: COST REPTD BY TWR. UNKN WHAT IS WAS FOR)
Date: 1997-06-08, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N619US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bank swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: BLOOD ON FUSELAGE, NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-05-17, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N730AS, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-crowned sparrow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE REPT & AIRPORT
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. FLT 148. TWO REPTS, 1 REPTD RADOME, OTHER WINDSHLD. TWO DIFFERENT DATES. ASSUME SAME STRIKE. ROBIN & SPARROWS REPTD. AIRLINE REPT STATES BOTH RADOME & WINDSHLD WERE STRUCK. NO DAMAGE ID BY WS BIOL.
Date: 1997-05-13, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CV-580 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N566EA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ERA AVIATION SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: RWY CHECKED FOR BIRD, NO SIGN.
Date: 1997-04-12, Time: Day (09:00), Precipation: None, Operator: Cathay Pacific, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: VR-HUK, Flight: 84, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AAIPN & INITIAL NOTIFICATION REPT & NTSB ANCxxLAxxx (UPDATED x/xx/xx WITH NTSB REPT)
Remarks: STRUCK A BIRD ON APPCH, SUBST DAMAGE TO LE OF WING. NTSB REPT SAYS CREW DID NOT NOTICE BIRD IMPACT DURING LDG APCH. AND ONLY FOUND DAMAGE AFTER PARKING. LE OF LFT WING WAS DENTED AND BUCKLED. SEVERAL RIVETS WERE BROKEN & LE SPAR WAS DAMAGED. SMALL PART OF UPPER WING COMPOSITE MATERIAL WAS MISSING. (STILL UNCLEAR HOW PHASE OF FLT WAS KNOWN IF PILOTS DID NOT REALIZE THEY HAD A STRIKE)

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-09-04, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Reno Air, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N875RA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT HEARD THUD, NO VISIBLE DAMAGE TO A/C FOUND ON POST-FLT WALK-AROUND. ATIS WARNING. # OF BIRDS HIT UNKN.
Date: 1996-08-27, Time: Night (22:40), Operator: Military, Aircraft: HC-130 (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - HC - 130 - H; IMPACT - #1 SPINNER AND INTAKE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1996-07-19, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Reeve Aleutian Airways, Aircraft: LOCKHEED 188 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N178RV, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mew gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Nose Strut, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT & xxxx-x
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. FIRST REPTD AS LANDING FLARE. LATER FOUND TO BE LANDING ROLL. NO DAMAGE. ID BY WS BIOL.

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-07-09, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Era Helicopters, Aircraft: CV-580 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (UPDATED OPER CODE xx/xx/xx)
Remarks: FLT 814. PILOT, WHILE EN ROUTE, REPORTED NO DAMAGE
Date: 1995-06-06, Time: Dusk, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N746AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 4500 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1995-05-03, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N684DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS. P&W HAD DUPL INFO
Remarks: STRONG ODOR. DAMAGE NOTED AFTER LANDING. APPEARS TO BE LIMITED TO LEFT ENG ACOUSTICAL LINING, JUST AFT OF FAN BLADES.

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-12-06, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: World Airways, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 350 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PART OF A/C STRUCK OR DAMAGED NOT REPTD.
Date: 1994-09-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air China, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6R, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 143 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT ADVISED A FLOCK OF GEESE (APPROX. 10) WERE STRUCK AT 30 FEET. SOME MINOR DAMAGE ON WINDHSIELD WAS NOTED. FLT 981.

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-09-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = BIRD BANDING LAB (x/xx/xx UPFDATED BIRD BAND #)
Remarks: SML CANADA GOOSE. USGS BAND # 400730353
Date: 1993-09-25, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N629US, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: NTSB
Remarks: A 28 OZ DUCK WAS INGESTED, BREAKING THE 10 PLY FIBERGLASS FAN SPINNER. DOWNSTREAM ENG DESTRUCTION FOLLOWED. ENG MANU & FAA AWARE OF A NUMBER OF PREVIOUS BIRD-STRIKE FAILURE WITH THIS SPINNER. NEW & STRONGER 20 PLY SPINNERS ARE BEING PHASED IN; HOWEVER, THIN SPINNERS ARE STILL IN USE ON JT9 ENGS IN COMMERCIAL SERVICE. TOTAL LOSS OF ENG POWER. NO INJURIES. ENRT TO TOKYO.
Date: 1993-07-24, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Japan Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DATE = POSTMARK
Date: 1993-06-19, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Markair, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STRUCK BIRD AT ROTATION/LIFTOFF, COULDN'T AVOID. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1993-06-10, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Reeve Aleutian Airways, Aircraft: LOCKHEED 188 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N178RV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6R, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-09-03, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N640FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck & Damaged Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: ENGINE SHUT DOWN, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ASRS
Remarks: DUMPED FUEL & LANDED. #4 ENG SEVERE DAMAGE. AS SOON AS BIRDS HIT, TEMP ON #4 ENG WENT UP. SUSPECT A GOOSE WAS INGESTED. PILOT SAW SOMEHING BLACK HIT RADOME. #4 ENG OVERTEMPED & WAS SHUT DOWN. UNEVENTFUL 3 ENG LANDING MADE. OUR TRAINING EMPHASIZED ENG FAILURES AT OR AFTER V1, WE WERE CAUGHT OFF GUARD BECAUSE WE FELT WE HAD PASSED THE CRITICAL PHASE.
Date: 1992-09-02, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: South Central, Aircraft: PA-31 NAVAJO (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: A/C = PIPER PATx
Remarks: UNKN DAMAGE/INJURIES OR PART STRUCK. FLT 06
Date: 1992-08-30, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MBB-105 (Helicopter), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: N301LG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6R, Above Ground: 150 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MDFC EQUIPMENT LEASING (TONY WALKER) A/C = EUROCOPTER TWIN JET III (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER CODE)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-07-13, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N304AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: INFORMATION NOT COMPLETE AS REPORT WAS GIVEN TO ANC ATCT BYALASKA OPERATIONS.
Remarks: INFO NOT COMPLETE AS REPT WAS GIVEN TO ANC ATCT BY AIRLINE OPS.
Date: 1992-06-23, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Korean Air, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 097. TIME = 1330Z.

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-09-17, Time: Dusk, Operator: Air France, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: F-BPVV, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKING GOOSE ON T/O, NO DAMAGE, CONTD TO JAPAN. TIME = 1907. FLT 6700. GOOSE REMOVED FROM RWY.
Date: 1991-09-08, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N629US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 350 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. FLT 902 DEPTD AT 06072. WHEN AIRBORNE PILOT ADVISED ANC LOCAL THAT HE HAD A BIRD STRIKE AT ABOUT 3 TO 400 FT NO ASSIST. REQD.
Date: 1991-08-30, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-31 NAVAJO (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N35249, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6R, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Raptors: Hawks, eagles, vultures, kites, osprey, f, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = DOUG FERGUSON
Date: 1991-08-17, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Japan Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: REVISED ENG INGESTION x/xx/xx
Remarks: NO DAMAGE NOTED AT THIS TIME. DETAILED INSPN INCLUDING BORESCOPE CHECK ON ARRIVAL AT NARITA
Date: 1991-06-09, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT48. BLOOD ON WINDSHIELD. NO DAMAGE. # BIRDS STRUCK NO REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 1991-04-23, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Japan Airlines, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRDS NOT SEEN. MAY HAVE BEEN FOUND AT PANC SINCE REPORTER DID NOT KNOW WHEN STRIKE OCCURRED.

1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-09-28, Time: Dawn (07:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Markair, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N67IMA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 15000 h, Other Costs: $28238, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x REPTS & AIRLINE REPT
Remarks: WE HEARD A LOUD REPORT SOUNDING LIKE A TIRE BLOW-OUT. REJECTED T/O & INFORMED TWR. ALL ENG INSTRUMENTS WERE IN PARAMETERS. AFTER DEPLANING PAX WE FOUND THAT WE HAD INGESTED BIRD IN #1 ENGINE, DID NOT REQUIRE SHUTDOWN. TURBINE BLADE DAMAGED. NUMEROUS 1ST STAGE FAN BLADES BENT. COMPLETE FAN ASSEMBLY WAS CHANGED.
Date: 1990-09-17, Operator: China Airlines, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 3, Struck Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = FAA TECH CENTER BIRD INGESTION REPT & ENG MANU
Remarks: # 4 ENG INGESTED GOOSE. #3 ENG INGESTED 2 YELLOW RUMPED WARBLERS. DAMAGE TO BOTH ENGS WAS MINOR, ONLY SLIGHT BENDS TO FAN BLADES AT THE TIP. EVENT #333. (INTERESTING NOTE: A/C CRASHED 12/29/90 ON DEPTR FROM TAIPAE. BOTH #3 & #4 ENGS FELL OFF IN FLIGHT. NO RELATION TO BIRD STRIKE)
Date: 1990-09-07, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N640FE, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: A/C INBOUND FROM NARITE, JAPAN TO ANCHORAGE, AK. ASSUMED BIRD IMPACTED A/C ON DESCENT/APPROACH. DISCOVERED AFTER LANDING. 8" HOLE IN LEFT INBOARD MID FLAP.
Date: 1990-08-28, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Klm Royal Dutch Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: PH-BFE, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 3, Struck Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = FAA TECH CENTER BIRD INGESTION REPT
Remarks: ICAO #90009210
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