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East Texas Regional Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - East Texas Regional Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 61 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 7 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-05-12, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2679, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herons, egrets, bitterns, 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
Remarks: HERON/EGRET. NO KNOWN DMG. PILOT CONT TO DESTINATION.
Date: 2015-04-26, Time: Night (20:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N656AE, Flight: 3071, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Miles From Airport: 12 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $10000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx,
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 12NM FROM KGGG.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-10-15, Time: Day (18:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N652RS, Flight: 3161, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Date: 2014-08-13, Time: Dawn (06:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N31LU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Speed: 55 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Pitot Tube, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITY xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT, REMOVED ENRT LOCATION)
Remarks: NO DMG. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2014-08-13, Time: Day (10:35), Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N500RL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: MOR
Comments: OPER = R LACY SERVICES LTD GGG-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: N500RL REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON RT WINDSCREEN WHILE IN LDG FLARE RWY 31. NO REPTD DMG.
Date: 2014-07-29, Time: Night (02:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N831MC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = CLEMENTS AVIATION LLC
Date: 2014-07-16, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PILATUS PC12 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N928NG, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 98 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR/OWNER = BALTORO LLC
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS MAYBE A SPARROW.
Date: 2014-06-25, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N500RL, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER/OWNER = BARRY SUTTON/ R LACY SERVICES LTD (WILMINGTON TRUST CO) xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Date: 2014-06-24, Time: Day (11:00), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-425 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N425LA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 75 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: GGG-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = KEY CON AIR LLC
Remarks: FINAL TO RWY 13 AT 75 AGL, REPTD STRIKING A SMALL BIRD. NO DMG.
Date: 2014-04-04, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Purple martin, Size: Small, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-10-04, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Ruby-throated hummingbird, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2013-07-14, Time: Day (18:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N333BD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, 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
Comments: OPER = STEBBINS AVIATION
Date: 2013-06-05, Time: Day (16:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: RKWLTRBO 690 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N29GA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Speed: 95 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = D.A. MILLER TRUSTEE

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-10-09, Time: Day (17:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N855AE, Flight: 3240, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: BIRDS WERE SEEN FLYING OFF RWY DURING FLARE. HIT RT WING LEADING EDGE.
Date: 2012-08-23, Time: Night (22:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION MUSTANG 510 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N510KZ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = KZS AIRCRAFT LLC
Remarks: DID NOT SEE BIRDS BUT FELT THE HIT ON RT WING ON FINAL APRCH TO RWY 13. LOCATION REPTD AS 3 MILES NW KGGG. A/C TIME OUT OF SERVICE REPTD AS 3 WEEKS.
Date: 2012-07-18, Time: Night (06:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N42AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = NIX PATTERSON & ROACH LLP

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-09-20, Time: Day (14:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MILITARY, Registration: N14447, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = NEPTUNE AVIATION SERVICES INC
Remarks: STRUCK L/E OF LT WING, 5 FT FROM TIP, WILL BE REPLACED. BIRD REPTD AS LARGE BUZZARD OR EAGLE. A/C MAKE/MODEL REPTD AS LOCKHEED P2V-7.
Date: 2011-03-27, Time: Night (19:55), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N101LD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 110 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
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = STEBBINS AVIATION INC / FREDONIA AIRCRAFT LLC
Remarks: LT WING L/E. NO DMG. DID NOT NOTICE UNTIL CLEANING A/C.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-07-24, Time: Day (17:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2972, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2010-05-23, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N214BL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx) OPERATOR / OWNER = BOMBARDIER FLIGHT OPERATIONS / WCA HOLDINGS I LLC
Remarks: RT WING DAMAGED 1 FT BY 1 FT IMPRESSION APPROX 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH DEEP. LOCATION REPTD AS 5 MILES FROM ARPT.

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-07-15, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CIRRUS SR 20/22 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N732CD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 100 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: OPERATOR = MARTIN PRODUCT SALES
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2009-04-10, Time: Day (07:42), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3335, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. STRIKE AT ROTATION
Date: 2009-04-08, Time: Day (10:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DIAMOND 42 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N48LU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Speed: 70 knots, 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 Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = LE TOURNEAU UNIV TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG. RT PROP STRUCK SML BIRD. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: SPEED REPTD AS 50 AND 90, TOOK AVERAGE)
Date: 2009-02-18, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N36LU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = LETOURNEAU UNIV SOURCE - TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) (UPDATED x/xx/xx WITH xND FORM xxxx-x)
Remarks: FLOCK OF SML BLACK BIRDS APPEARED TO LEFT OF A/C AS THE FLARE WAS STARTED. A/C FLEW THRU THE FLOCK DURING THE ROUND OUT TO T/D. AT LEAST 1 STRIKE ON THE TAIL WAS FELT. NO DMG. NO EVIDENCE OF BIRD REMAINS ON THE AIRFRAME.

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-07-08, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N304AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT RT INBD WING BTWN WING AND ENG NACELLE. NO DMG.

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-07-22, Time: Day (09:55), Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 255, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Daily Report
Remarks: ON LDG ROLLOUT, BIRDSTRIKE REPORTED TO NOSE. NO DMG WAS REPTD.
Date: 2007-03-10, Time: Night (19:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N35LU, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 4100 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = LE TOURNEAU UNIV xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-10-06, Time: Day (12:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-43A (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-07-26, Time: Day (06:57), Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N380AE, Flight: 256, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & DAILY REPORT
Remarks: PILOT ABORTED T/O FOR MECHANICAL REASONS THEN HAD A BIRDSTRIKE. NO DMG. FLT DEPTD ABOUT 1 HR LATER.
Date: 2004-06-09, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N371AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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
Remarks: NO DMG.

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-12-13, Time: Day (17:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 364, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & DAILY REPORT
Remarks: A/C REPTD NO DMG AND WAS CONCERNED ABOUT FOD ON RWY. BIRD WAS REMOVED. BROWN AND WHITE.
Date: 2003-11-22, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N380AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 135 knots, 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 Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2003-05-27, Time: Night (21:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-76 DUCHESS (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N650TH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 86 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 Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = LETOURNEAU UNIV
Remarks: LOUD NOISE, FELT IN CONTROLS, NO MD.G JUST A DEAD BIRD ON LE OF HORIZ STABIL.

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-10-19, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N390AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 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
Date: 2002-08-15, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130E (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-08-01, Time: Day, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: ASRS
Remarks: A FEW SECONDS AFTER T/O I SAW A LRG BLACK BIRD SPIRALING IN THE THERMAL. I TOOK EVASIVE ACTION BUT IT HIT THE STALL WARNING VANE ON THE L WING. EXACT DATE UNKN, JUST FRIDAY IN AUG 2002
Date: 2002-06-28, Time: Day, Sky: Some Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130E (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 118 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-04-12, Time: Day (16:00), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N61LU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: NTSB
Comments: OPER = LETOURNEAU UNIV NTSB FTWxxLAxxx
Remarks: WHILE ON L BASE FOR RWY 17, PILOT SAW LGR BIRD ABOUT 100 YDS AHEAD. BIRD FLEW ABOVE PLANE, PILOT LOST VISUAL CONTACT. THEN BIRD HIT RT WING. PILOT LANDED W/O INCIDENT. FAA INSPCTR FOUND LE OF RT WING WAS CRUSHED AND SEVERAL STRUCTURAL RIBS WERE DAMAGED. MAIN SPAR FOR RT WING WAS ALSO DAMAGED. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: STRIKE NOT REPTD TO FAA EVEN THOUGH FAA INSPECTOR WAS INVOLVED IN INVESTIGATION)
Date: 2002-04-01, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-76 DUCHESS (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N650TH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, 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: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPER = LETOURNEAU UNIV
Remarks: LEFT A SOFTBALL SIZE BLOODY SPLOTCH ON WINDSHLD. HIT AT BASE OF WINDSHLD. MAY HAVE BEEN A BAT, NO SIGN OF FEATHERS.
Date: 2002-03-26, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130E (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-10-27, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N62LU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx OPER = LETOURNEAU UNIV
Date: 2001-10-25, Time: Day (16:39), Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AC INCIDENT REPT
Remarks: FLT 714 HAD A BIRD STRIKE ON FINAL ROLLOUT. FLOCK REPTD, ASSUME 2-10.
Date: 2001-10-24, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N390AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 3803. BIRD OR BIRDS STRUCK ENG INTAKE. REMAINS FOUND IN "BIRD CATCHER", OIL COOLER AREA & INSIDE OPENING OF INTAKE. NO NOTICABLE ENG CHANGES. BLOOD FOUND ON OTBD SIDE OF #1 NACELLE.

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-11-02, Time: Day (07:12), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N359SB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x & AC INCIDENT REPT
Remarks: FLT 364 RETD TO GATE. HIT 6 DOVES.
Date: 2000-03-31, Time: Night (19:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N204NE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-03-06, Time: Dusk (17:57), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-43A (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 16 h, Other Costs: $23, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: John Andrichak, xxx-xxxx john.andrichak@randolph.af.mil
Date: 2000-02-08, Time: Day (12:39), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-43A (Airplane), Registration: GATOR 7, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: reported by GGG ATCT - McCuan

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-10-02, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N911AE, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = KEYSTONE GROUP
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 1999-02-10, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Unknown, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - FAA REPORT NOT MUCH INFO, SMALL BLACK BIRD; AIRCRAFT - C - 130 - ; IMPACT - ; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1999-01-11, Time: Night (18:54), Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AC INCIDENT REPT
Remarks: FLT 160 REMAINED OVERNIGHT. NO KNOWN DAMAGE. NONE VISABLE. A/C TO BE EVALUATED BY COMPANY MAINT.
Date: 1999-01-11, Time: Day (18:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Finches, cardinals, buntings, sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Unknown, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - NO DAMAGE TO A/C, SMALL BIRDS; AIRCRAFT - C - 130 - ; IMPACT - UNK; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - F

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-11-07, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 88 knots, 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 Fuselage, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT ABOVE WINDSHLD. RWY WAS WET. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1998-10-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CHRIS COQUITT
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1998-09-08, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EAGLE AIRLINE (MIGHT BE AMERICAN EAGLE)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1998-08-24, Time: Day (06:27), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: BE-33 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Tail, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: POSSIBLE SLIGHT DENT TO HORIZ STAB.
Date: 1998-01-21, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM II (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 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, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = STEVE BUCHANAN
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-08-22, Time: Day (05:07), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: AROCK 6, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - FAA REPORT BIRD INGESTED INTO ENGINE, A/C GROUNDED; AIRCRAFT - T - 1 - A; IMPACT - ; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-10-08, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N43LC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, 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
Comments: OPERATOR = LETOURNEAU UNIV.
Date: 1996-08-03, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AC INCIDENT REPT.
Remarks: TIME = 1413Z. HIT 2 SWALLOWS. NO DAMAGE REPTD. PILOT SAID UNKN IF DAMAGE. FLT 086.

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-12-28, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 40000 h, Other Costs: $66004, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = AMERICAN EAGLE (WINGS WEST)
Remarks: CRACKED RADOME LOST $40,000 IN REVENUE.
Date: 1995-01-28, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: EMB-110 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = PACIR & xxxx-x REPT.
Remarks: FLT 943

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-03-01, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT BELIEVES NO DAMAGE. # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-05-07, Time: Day (16:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130E (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 130 - E; IMPACT - LOWER FUSELAGE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - F

1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-11-13, Time: Night (20:46), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
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