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Essex County Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Essex County Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 45 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 14 incidents)

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-07-15, Time: Day (08:08), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PILATUS PC12 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N874AF, Flight: 2985, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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 = PLANESENSE SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-x-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx) (xx/xx/xxxx UDATED OPER CODE)
Remarks: NO DMG. AIR CREW REMARKS: ON LDG, FLOCK OF 15-25 SMALL BIRDS CROSSED IN FRONT OF THE A/C. IMPACTING THE LEFT AND RT WING LEADING EDGE AND LEFT FLAP. PILOTS ALSO SAW BIRDS FLYING THRU THE PROP BUT DID NOT APPEAR TO IMPACT IT. RWY 22 AT THE 1000 FT MARKER. POST FLT INSPN CONFIRMED STRIKES. FLT OPS CENTER AND MX CONTROL WERE CONTACTED. A/C WAS WRITTEN UP FOR INSPN. PILOTS ADVISED TWR OF STRIKE SO RWY COULD BE INSPCTD. NO REMAINS WERE FOUND PER OPS.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-08-18, Time: Dawn (06:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N82RZ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = VENTURE AIR LLC
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK CURBED PORTION OF WINDSHIELD ON RT SIDE. LEFT FEATHERS AND RESIDUE ON WINDSHIELD, WING ROOT AND SIDE OF FUSELAGE. BLOOD AND FEATHERS ON RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. SUSPECT STARLING. LOCATION REPTD AS 3SW.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-07-12, Time: Night (21:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N847NG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x AND FAA PRELIMINARY ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT NOTICE OPERATOR/ OWNER = PINNACLE AVIATION / LIS LEASING LLC S/O WILLIAM SHAIA ESQUIRE
Remarks: WHILE LANDING ROLLOUT RWY 22, 2 DEER RAN ACROSS THE RWY FROM LT TO RT. A/C STRUCK SECOND DEER RESULTING IN DMG TO LT WING L./E AND FLAP. NO INJURIES TO CREW OR PAX. A PREVIOUS ARRIVAL HAD REPTD DEER ON RWY HOWEVER NO DEER WERE OBSERVED ON OR NEAR RWY DURING APRCH AND TOWER HAD CLEARED A/C TO LAND. A/C TIME OUT OF SERVICE REPTD AS APPROX 14 DAYS.

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-12-30, Time: Day (21:53), Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-36 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2718K, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx) & FAA ACCIDENT/INCIDENT PRELIM DATA OWNER/ OPER = SABABA AVIATION / JERROLD KRIVITSKY (x/x/xx UPDATED DMG)
Remarks: LEFT FLAP DAMAGED. PILOT DID NOT SEE THE DEER. WAS ABLE TO TAXI OFF RWY.
Date: 2011-10-10, Time: Day (12:49), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N491WS, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, 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-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = WAR PLANES LTD
Remarks: RT WING APPEARS VISABLY DMGD.
Date: 2011-09-12, Time: Day (09:07), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9741F, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = AIR FLEET / GENESUS ONE INC
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD. CLSOED TRAFFIC.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-12-17, Time: Dusk (05:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N733CL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = CENTURY AIR / C F IMAGES LLC
Remarks: CESSNA MAKING RT CLOSED TRAFFIC STRUCK A BIRD IN UPWIND LEG. NO DMG REPTD. NO INJURIES REPTD. LANDED W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2010-05-20, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N150BJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 2000 h, Other Costs: $2222, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx) & FAA REGIONAL DAILY ALERT BULLETIN SUMMARY OPERATOR / OWNER = DARRYL LAXSON / ALPHA xxx AVIATION LLC (x/x/xx UPDATED WITH FAA REPT)
Remarks: DMG TO FRONT WHEEL COVER. BIRD REPTD AS GOOSE, ASSUME CANADA FROM DATE AND LOCATION. FAA REPORT INDICATES A/C RETURNED TO LAND AFTER REPORTING A BIRDSTRIKE TO FRONT WHEEL COVER. DMG UNKN.

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-10-08, Time: Night (21:02), Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-36 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N14LR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = xxLR LLC. SOURCE = DAILY REPT & FAA FORM xxxx-x AAIPN
Remarks: WHILE ON BASE LEG TO CDW HIT A BIRD. A/C LANDED W/O INCIDENT. PILOT DETERMINED THERE WAS SOME DAMAGE TO THE WNT. WE BELIEVE THE DAMAGE MAY BE MINOR BUT ARE UNABLE TO MAKE THAT DETERMINATION.
Date: 2009-09-17, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N481BR, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Speed: 45 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) OPER = BIOL-REFERENCE LABORATORIES INC (R BARTLETT)
Remarks: HIT DEER DURING ROLLOUT. INSPN FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2009-09-16, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N738QZ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & DAILY REPT OPER = SHERMAN AVIATION LLC ( PJ BRUNO)
Remarks: REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON RWY 4 WHILE EXECUTING TOUCH AND GOES. NO ASSISTANCE WAS REQSTD AND PILOT CONTD WITH TRAINING EXERCISE. NO DMG. (BIRD REPTD AS GOOSE, ASSUME CANADA GOOSE FROM DATE AND LOCATION)
Date: 2009-08-09, Time: Night (20:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-414 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N414ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 4 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) OPER = A TO Z GROUP INC (R DASILVA) (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED ENG TYPE)
Remarks: NOTICED DEER ON LDG FLARE, ADDED POWER, FLEW OVER DEER BRUSHED WITH RT MAIN GEAR. LANDED W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2009-04-14, Time: Day (11:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CIRRUS SR 20/22 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N369HB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = AIRSHARES ELITE NY LLC (R BERTOLI) SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), DAILY REPT APP (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED WITH DAILY REPT)
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE REPORTED WHILE LDG. TAXIED TO RAMP. NO DMG.

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-12-12, Time: Night (16:55), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-32 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N42SH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Speed: 35 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & DAILY REPORT OPER - ROAD WARRIER AIR LLC ACCORDING TO REG. FORM SHOWS DUBLANT, M GOMEZ AS OPERATOR.
Remarks: PILOT ADVISED TOWER OF APPROX 15 BIRDS ON FINAL (GULLS). BIRD ADVISORY WAS ON ATIS. PILOT ADVISED TWR OF DEER STRIKE UPON LDG ROLL AT APPROX 35 KTS. NO DMG NOTED BY PILOT.
Date: 2008-09-26, Time: Day (18:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: RKWLTRBO 690 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N5878K, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = GREATER MARBACH AIRLINES (CARL MARBACH)
Remarks: NO DMG AS FAR AS PILOT COULD TELL.
Date: 2008-01-08, Aircraft: PILATUS PC12 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N541PD, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = AIR SAFETY WEEK (x/xx/xx UPDATED ALT)
Remarks: NOT A STRIKE. CAME TO FULL STOP DUE TO BIRD ACTIVITY AND NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. REPTD AS MINOR DMG. CAN'T FIND OPER WITH N#

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-11-04, Time: Day (14:25), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: CIRRUS SR 20/22 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N716KP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 90 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, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = JOHN PAVESC PILOT CONTACT INFO PROVIDED
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2007-03-27, Time: Day (17:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N481BR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AON DAILY LOSSES OPER = BIO REFERENCE LABORATORIES INC

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-08-06, Time: Day (19:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N63017, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PARAMUS FLYING CLUB, INC (JACK OSSOWKSI)
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2005-07-30, Time: Day (08:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-34 SENECA (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N455D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = NxxDS LLC (PASCAL BOILLAT)
Remarks: HIT NOSE WHEEL AT ROTATION.
Date: 2005-07-19, Time: Dusk, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: RXN xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPER = E (PERSON DID NOT WANT TO BE IDENTIFIED, GAVE PHONEY PHONE AND EMAIL) (xx/x/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT)
Remarks: SIZE SML- MED AVERAGE LOCAL BIRDS FLEW STRAIGHT UP INTO US FROM THE TREES ON SHORT FINAL WITH NO WARNING. SEVERLA STRIKES. I NOTIFIED ATC AND PEOPLE SAID THEY NEVER SAW SO MANY BIRDS IN THIS AREA. DON'T KNOW TYPE BUT ITS THE KIND YOU SEE EVERYWHERE. NOT PIGEONS.

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-09-27, Time: Day (16:43), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-60 600 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N111RD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = STARFLIGHT AVIATION CORP (DINJER SHEFKI)
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2004-09-27, Time: Day (15:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N98730, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MD AERONAUTICAL CORP (DAVID LEGEROS)
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2004-09-16, Time: Day (14:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-36 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2051W, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Damaged nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = ALAN LEIWANT
Remarks: BELOW THE NOSE JUST BELOW THE LDG LIGHT. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: NOSE WAS CHECKED AS BEING DAMAGED BUT NOT STRUCK NO DETAILS PROVIDED)

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-11-25, Time: Night (22:30), Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6903J, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = JACK RYAN AVIATION CORP SOURCE = PACIR & AON DAILY LOSSES
Remarks: LOCAL AUTHORITIES RESPONDED. NO INJURY. MINOR DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2003-03-22, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N499DR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MAC DAN AVIATION
Remarks: NO DMG.

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-10-19, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N737JH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = LURIE AIRCRAFT LE ASING (ED BAPP)
Remarks: NO DMG. REPTD AS DOVE, ASSUME MOURNING.
Date: 2002-06-09, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N32435, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER - MULTI AIR SERVICE (EDWIN FLOREZ)
Remarks: NO DMG.

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-10-08, Time: Night (12:54), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-414 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N78DG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Struck & Damaged Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 25000 h, Repair Costs: $60000, Other Costs: $36158, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED ENG TYPE)
Remarks: CRACKED PROPELLER AND DAMAGED HUB. UNKN ENG DMG. TEARDOWN INSPN IN PROGRESS

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-11-02, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Aircraft: MU2 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N44AX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PAUL COLE
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-08-27, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N93327, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CALDWELL FLIGHT ACADEMY
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. BOTH DESCENT AND LANDING MARKED ON FORM BUT ALT WAS 0.

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-11-14, Time: Night, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N3532E, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Propeller, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: PACIR
Comments: OPERATOR = SOUTH CENTRAL FLYING SERVICE (x/xx/xx UPDATED EFFECT ON FLT)
Remarks: PROP WAS DAMAGED. A/C WAS TOWED TO THE RAMP
Date: 1996-10-10, Time: Day, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: MOONEY-20B/C (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N262JK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG
Remarks: STRUCK BIRD ON DEPARTURE, NO DAMAGE. TIME = 1352 LCL
Date: 1996-02-20, Time: Night, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N401SX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Propeller, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPERATOR = PRIMAC COURIER, INCSOURCE = PACIR & FAA ACCIDENT/INCIDENT DATA (x/xx/xx UPDATED EFFECT ON FLT)
Remarks: TRIED TO BALLOON OVER THE HERD BUT RT GEAR STRUCK 2 DEER. NO INJURIES REPTD. RT PROP DAMAGED & RT MAIN LANDING GEAR RIPPED OFF.

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-07-09, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6408, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CALDWELL FLIGHT ACADEMY
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. EFFECT ON FLIGHT = A/C REQUESTED TOUCH & GO & DID A FULL STOP.
Date: 1994-04-13, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-421 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N230MW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = MARK WEINSTEIN
Remarks: RAIN. NO DAMAGE

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-12-16, Time: Night, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N97011, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: PACIR
Comments: OPERATOR = AIRAM LEASING
Remarks: TIME = 1859LCL. PILOT REPTD NO VISIBLE DAMAGE.
Date: 1993-04-18, Time: Night, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-303 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9581T, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPERATOR = MEETA AVIATION INC SOURCE = ASIAS BRIEF REPT xxxxxxxxxxxxxxG & PACIR (x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH ASIAS REPT)
Remarks: ARFF RESPONDED. A/C TOWED TO RAMP. MINOR DAMAGE TO NOSE GEAR. TIME = 2125L

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-10-26, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-414 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1234, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 5 knots, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, 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: OPERATOR = B & B TRANSPORTATION CORP (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED ENG TYPE)
Remarks: REPTD AS DOVE, ASSUME MOURNING.
Date: 1992-09-20, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-35 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1803L, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 4 ft, Speed: 72 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern bobwhite, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ANDRE HOPF
Remarks: HIT PROP AT ROOT, NO DAMAGE OR TIME LOST
Date: 1992-09-01, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N737WG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = FORREST AVIATION CORP
Remarks: UNKN WHERE BIRD HIT A/C. PILOT REPTD BIRD STRIKE OCCURED WHILE LANDING BUT DID NOT REPT ANY DAMAGE AT TIME OF THIS REPT. STRIKE WAS NOT OBSVD BY CONTROLLERS.
Date: 1992-07-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N888HG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPERATOR = NORTH EAST AIRWAYSSOURCE = xxxx-x & GENERAL AVIATION INCIDENT REPT.
Remarks: DAMAGE UNKN AT TIME OF FILING. 3 BIRDS BELIEVED STRUCK. FLT WAS ON FINAL APCH & STRUCK 3 BIRDS AT 1715E. THERE IS MINOR DAMAGE REPTD TO RT ENG, GEAR & WING. FLT LANDED W/O FURTHER INCIDENT & TAXIED TO RAMP.
Date: 1992-04-04, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N7061G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPERATOR = DALE VENNES SOURCE = xxxx-x & GEN AVTN INCIDENT REPT
Remarks: A/C LANDED AT 1939E, TAXIED TO RAMP & REPTD 3' WIDE DENT IN L WING.

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-11-30, Time: Dusk, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N64493, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPERATOR = BURGHILL ENTERPRISES INC.SOURCE = GEN AVTN INCIDENT REPT & DAILY ALERT BUL.
Remarks: STRUCK A DEER WHILE LANDING AT 1726LCL. NO DAMAGE TO A/C. ARFF RESPONDED.
Date: 1991-10-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2321M, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = FORREST AVIATION CORP
Remarks: TIME = 1602Z. NO DAMAGE.
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