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Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 157 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 18 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-09-09, Time: Day (18:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-55 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1855W, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 150 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx OPERATOR / OWNER = STARFISH AIR MINISTRIES, LLC
Remarks: A/C STRUCK BIRD AFTER T/O FROM RWY 9 AT KFXE, NO SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. PILOT ELECTED TO CONTINUE FLIGHT TO DESTINATION ARPT.
Date: 2015-07-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FOUND CARCASS ON RWY 9 AT TWY N.
Date: 2015-02-01, Time: Day (10:38), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MILITARY, Registration: N251MX, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = COLLINGS FOUNDATION. SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx, xxxxxx, Rx), mor fxe-m-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD SEEING BIRD AFTER T/O, STRUCK BIRD THEN ENTERED TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR LANDING W/O INCIDENT. ARPT SECURITY COLLECTED FEATHERS AND TURNED THEM OVER TO ARPT OPS FOR PROCESSING ON 2/2. MODERATE DENT ON LEADING EDGE OF LEFT WING ROOT. A/C = P-51 MUSTANG ENGINE = PACKARD MERLIN.
Date: 2015-01-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMTIHSONIAN. BIRD REMAINS WERE FOUND BEING EATEN BY A VULTURE ON RWY 13/31 AT THE INTERSECTION OF RWY 9/27 BY SECURITY. REMAINS TURNED OVER TO ARPT OPS FOR PROCESSING ON 1/20/15. WINGS, BEAK, LEGS WERE RECOVERED.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-12-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ARPT MX PERSONNEL FOUND AN INTACT DEAD GULL ON AN UNPAVED ISLAND NEAR THE TWY A/B INTERSECTION. 6:38 AM NIGHT
Date: 2014-11-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Burrowing owl, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. IT'S POSSIBLE BIRD WAS CAPTURED BY A COYOTE BEFORE BEING STRUCK BUT UNABLE TO KNOW FOR SURE. AIRPORT HAD NO RECORD OF ANY OTHER ANIMALS BEING STRUCK DURING FLIGHT OPS ON THIS DATE. 7:20 AM DAY
Date: 2014-10-30, Time: Day (16:22), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N714UY, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR FXE-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = TONY AIRCRAFT SERVICES INC
Remarks: REPORTED STRIKING A BIRD ON HIS BASE TURN. NO DMG. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2014-10-30, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, 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
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. STRUCK WING STRUT WHILE LANDING. DATA ENTRY NOTE: OPERATOR NOR REGISTRATION PROVIDED.
Date: 2014-10-01, Time: Day (14:06), Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N616AD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: OPER = ARCHER AIRCRAFT LLC FXE-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: LANDED AND REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE WHEN EXITING THE RWY.
Date: 2014-04-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8/26, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Burrowing owl, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS ON NUMBERS FOR RWY 8. DAWN.
Date: 2014-04-17, Time: Day (08:07), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N47TN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: MOR
Comments: SOURCE = MOR FXE-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = FLIGHT OPERATIONS AIRCRAFT LLC
Remarks: PILOT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON SHORT FINAL RWY 8. NO DMG.
Date: 2014-04-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8/26, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CARCASS FOUND ON NUMBERS FOR RWY 8. DAY.
Date: 2014-04-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FOUND CARCASS ON S SIDE OF RWY 8/26 AT TWY N. DAWN.
Date: 2014-03-14, Time: Day (18:09), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: LV-CAE, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Departure, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: MOR
Comments: SOURCE = MOR OWNER / OPERATOR = - REGISTERED IN ARGENTINA
Remarks: PILOT ADVISED BIRDSTRIKE ON DEPARTURE. LT WING. NO DMG.
Date: 2014-03-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8, 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: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. 1330 PM DAY.
Date: 2014-02-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8/26, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, 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 EDGE OF RWY 8/26 AT TWY N. SAMPLE SENT TO SI FOR ID.
Date: 2014-02-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: TWY C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Burrowing owl, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD REMAINS FOUND BY ARPT SECURITY ON TWY CHARLIE JUST S OF TWY BRAVO. CAUSE OF DEATH. SECURITY HANDED REMAINS OVER TO ARPT OPS FOR PROCESSING. 800 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-01-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gopher tortoise, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS RECVRD FROM RWY 8 NEAR JULIET AFTER ATC RECVD A REPORT OF A TORTOISE ON THE RWY. 1132 AM DAY.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-11-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS FOUND BY ARPT OPS DURING EVENING INSPN. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1715 DAY.
Date: 2013-11-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SECURITY RETRIEVED BIRD CARCASS FROM RWY 26 BTWN TWY GOLF AND NOVEMBER AFTER TOWER REPTD VULTURES ON THE RWY. 945 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-11-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 11897. BIRD CARCASS SEEN ON RWY 8 BTWN HOTEL AND JULIET TWYS. ONE WING WAS SEPERATED FROM BODY. FOUND BY SECURITY ON C/L OF RWY 8/26 AT INTXN OF TWY HOTEL. 1019 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-09-17, Time: Day (13:52), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Hop-A-Jet, Aircraft: LEARJET-60 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. PILOT REPTD NO DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ALT REPTD AS 1-100 FEET, TOOK AVG.
Date: 2013-09-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ATC INFORMED ARPT SECURITY ABOUT DEBIS ON RWY 8/26. SECURITY PICKED UP BIRD DURING THEIR SWEEP. BIRD GIVEN TO OPS FOR SAMPLE REMOVAL BIRD WAS TAGGED AU 2013 BLESS 184. 1215 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-09-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FOUND CARCASS ON C/L OF RWY 13 NEAR THE INTXN OF TWY ECHO.
Date: 2013-08-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx) (x/x/xx UPDATED SOURCE)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. 1045 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-08-28, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: REMAINS OF SEVERAL BIRDS REMOVED FROM RWY 8/26 AT ATC REQUEST BY ARPT SECURITY. BIRDS WERE OBSERVED & REPTD BY ANOTHER A/C ON DEPARTURE. SAME SPECIES TYPE AS THE ONES PROCESSED FOR ID BY OPS EARLIER THAT DAY.
Date: 2013-08-28, Time: Day (09:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, 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: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-xN (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS PICKED UP BY ARPT SECURITY AT ATC REQUEST FROM SWEEP OF RWY 13/31 AT 0920. 3 BIRDS FOUND ON 31 BTWN TWY C AND RWY THRESHOLD. SECURITY REMOVED REMAINS AND RETURNED RWY TO ATC AT 0929.
Date: 2013-08-28, Time: Day (09:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Aircraft: BE-50 TWIN BONANZA (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: A/C = BE BONANZA SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS PICKED UP BY ATC REQUEST BY ARPT SECURITY. ARPT HAD MULTIPLE STRIKES IN A SHORT TIME SAPN. NOT ALL INFORMATION WAS ABLE TO BE COLLECTED.
Date: 2013-08-28, Time: Day (08:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8881J, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FIVE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx-Rx) OPER = GDC AVIATION LLC
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DID NOT SEE SMALL BIRDS DOWNFIELD UNTIL APPROX 2500' DOWN THE RWY. PILOT REPORTS MINOR EVENT- ABORT FOR SAFETY. 12 BIRDS PICKED UP ON RWY 26 @ TWY N INTXN BY ARPT SECURITY AT REQUEST OF ATC.. ID BY OPERATIONS STAFF WITH SAMPLES MAILED TO SMITHSONIAN FOR CONFIRMATION.
Date: 2013-08-28, Time: Day (09:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N610FT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Above Ground: 55 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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-E
Comments: OPER = AMERICAN AIR ACADEMY INC (PANAM INTL FLT ACADEMY) SOURCE = FIVE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx-Rx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: AT LEAST 50 BIRDS OBSVD ON RWY, DID NOT SEE THEM UNTIL HE WAS ALMOST ON TOP OF THEM AND THEY STARTED TO SCRAMBLE. 3 CARCASSES FOUND BY ARPT SECURITY AFTER ATC REQUEST. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ALT REPTD AS 5 TO 15 AND 100: TOOK AVERAGE)
Date: 2013-08-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8/26, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx) (x/x/xx UPDATED SOURCE)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SEVERAL CARCASSES FOUND DURING AFTERNOON RWY INSPN LOCATED ON C/L OF RWY 8/26 JUST W OF TWY BRAVO. 1600 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-08-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gopher tortoise, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED SOURCE)
Remarks: SECURITY REMVD A GOPHER TORTOISE CARCASS FROM RWY 8 AT INTXN Q AFTER A PILOT REPTD TO ATCT. 1535 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-04-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eurasian collared dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. 1033 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-03-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 9632, MICRO. WHOLE FEATHER. FOUND CARCASS ON RWY 8 MIDPT DURING INSPN. HIT BY A/C. NO STRIKE REPTD. 700 AM DAWN.
Date: 2013-03-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD CARCASS FOUND BY FXE OPS PERSONNEL ON RWY 8 DURING INSPN.
Date: 2013-01-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FOUND THE CARCASS ON RWY 8 BTWN TWY Q & H. 1750 PM DUSK.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-12-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gopher tortoise, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SECURITY RETRIEVED A GOPHER TORTOISE CARCASS FROM THE C/L OF RWY 8 AT THE REQUEST OF ATCT. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1325 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-11-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13/31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ARPT OPS COLLECTED REMAINS DURING MORNING AIRFLD INSPN. 815 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-11-25, Time: Day (15:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N238SP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 30 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = EDB AIR INC
Remarks: BLOOD ON WING.
Date: 2012-11-25, Time: Day (15:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2385P, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx & xxxxxx) OPER = F.I.T. AVIATION
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG. SECURITY RECOVERED REMAINS AFTER STRIKE WAS REPTD.
Date: 2012-11-15, Time: Day (11:15), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N991BJ, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = MURPH INTERNATIONAL AIR SERVICES LLC
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 2012-11-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SECURITY RETRIEVED BIRD REMAINS FROM RWY AFTER RECEIVING FOD REPT FROM ATCT. 1100 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-11-08, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-32 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N27DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = JOHN CHAMBERLAIN
Remarks: PILOT REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2012-10-31, Time: Day (13:03), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N7220J, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 4 ft, 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 Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = MUDDY WATERS LLC
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. PILOT REPTD NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2012-10-28, Time: Day (14:16), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8270Q?, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = TERRY HUENEFELD
Remarks: NO DMG PER PILOT
Date: 2012-10-24, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N53NW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx) OPER/OWNER = CAPITAL CITY JET CENTER/FOXY AIR
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED BY FLT CREW. LRG NUMBER OF BIRDS IN THE AREA OF THE ARPT.
Date: 2012-10-23, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N228PG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $500, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = BB-xxx LEASING LLC (PLKA MANAGEMENT INC) SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x ( xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: BIRD WAS INGESTED. BLOOD ON INSIDE OF COWLING AND IN INLET. PILOT INDICATED THERE WAS NO DAMAGE. ENG HAD TO BE WASHED OUT PER MANUAL.
Date: 2012-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CARCASS FOUND ON DEPT END OF RWY 26 DURING MORNING AIRFLD INSPN.
Date: 2012-08-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8/26, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SMALL BIRD CARCASS FOUND NEAR THE MIDPT OF RWY 8/26 DURING MORNING AIRFLD INSPN.
Date: 2012-04-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8/26, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PARTIAL BIRD CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 8/26 DURING MORNING AIRFLD INSPN. 20 FT S OF RWY C/L. 730 AM DAY.

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-11-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8/26, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED NAME)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CARCASS FOUND APPROX 300 FT FROM RWY 26 THRESHOLD DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. 1000 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-11-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 0803 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-11-05, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N12336, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = RICHARDS AVIATION INC
Date: 2011-10-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 26 NEAR TWY DELTA BY OPS PERSONNEL CONDUCTING AIRFLD INSPN. CARCASS ORIGINALLY REPTD AS BURROWING OWL.
Date: 2011-10-18, Time: Day (14:35), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31-350 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N3540Z, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, 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 = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = CARRIBEAN SOUL LLC
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CARCASS RETRIEVED BY ARPT SECURITY ON RWY 8 NEAR TWY HOTEL.
Date: 2011-09-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8/26, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swainson's thrush, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 6586. WHOLE FEATHER. FOUND DECEASED BIRD ON TWY ALPHA JUST W OF TWY DELTA. ABOUT 100 FT S OF C/L OF RWY 8/26. 0752 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-08-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-55 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 100, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = FLORIDA JET SERVICE
Remarks: PILOT REPTD HE HIT A COUPLE OF BIRDS ON T/O.
Date: 2011-07-17, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N39HJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Crows, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER/OWNER = ACE AVIATION SERVICES CORP/JODA LLC
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. DENT WAS FOUND ON LEFT AVIONICS SERVICE PANEL DURING POST FLT INSPN.
Date: 2011-06-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8/26, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND DURING AM AIRFLD INSPN. CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 8/26, 20 FT N OF C/L NEAR TWY DELTA.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-08-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS PERSONNEL RESPONDED TO A REQUEST FROM TOWER TO CK RWY 8 FOR BIRD CARCASS AFTER RECEIVING A PILOT REPT OF WHAT APPEARED TO BE A BIRD ON RWY. KILLDEER CARCASS FOUND APPROX 20 FT N OF RWY 8 C/L NEAR TWY GULF. 1145.
Date: 2010-08-25, Time: Day (11:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-125-700 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N237WR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = NICK FREEMAN / RAIS GROUP INTERNATIONAL NC LLC (x/x/xxxx UPDATED ENG)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. AFTER LANDING RWY 8 STRUCK A BIRD ON L/R. PILOT REPTD NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2010-08-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8/26, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: SMALL BLACK BIRD CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 8/26 , 5 FT FROM EDGE LINE DURING ROUTINE AFTERNOON AIRFLD INSPN BY ARPT OPS PERSONNEL.
Date: 2010-08-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8/26, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Burrowing owl, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FROM A BURROWING OWL CARCASS DISCOVERED NEAR APRCH OF RWY 26, 20 FT FROM C/L DURING DAILY AIRFLD INSPN.
Date: 2010-04-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8/26, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Burrowing owl, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BURROWING OWL CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 8/26 DURING MORNING INSPN. NO STRIKE REPTD.

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-11-29, Time: Day (16:46), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-680 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N680RP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = JET SPEED / FOXY AIR (CJ-SOV-xxxx) LLC
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. PILOT REPTD NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2009-10-27, Time: Day (16:06), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N5462G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & DAILY REPT OPER = JENA xx (NORTHWEST AIRCRAFT LEASING)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON LDG. TAXIED TO RAMP. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2009-08-25, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N94945, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, 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 = ADRIAN CASEERA / AUSSIE AIR (x/x/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: BLACK BIRD. NO DMG. ATIS WARNING. ROTATION.

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-10-28, Time: Day (18:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2117X, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AIRBORN SYSTEMS (REG SHOWS ACEVEDO, CELSO M.D.)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD BIRDSTRIEK ON THE ROLL THEN DECIDED TO CONT FLT. SUBSEQUENT PHONE CALL TO TWR AFTER COMPLETION OF FLT. PILOT DID NOT SEE THE BIRD BEFORE IMPACT JUST SAW THE FLICKER OF SOMETHING THEN SAW FEATHERS ON WING. BIRD DEBRIS REMOVED FROM RWY.
Date: 2008-09-26, Time: Day (13:12), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CIRRUS SR 20/22 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N124JF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Anhinga, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Struck & Damaged nose, Struck & Damaged Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple, Injuries: 1
Comments: SOURCE =TWO xxxx-x, AON DAILY INCIDENTS, AAIPN OPER - SUNSHINE AVIATION LEASING INC (UPDATED EOF xx/xx/xx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN VIA PHOTO, FAA2 713. PROP DE-ICE BOOT ON 2 BLADES WAS DAMAGED, PAINT & POSSIBLE FIBERGLASS DAMAGE ON LWR L ENG COWL. BROKEN WINDSHLD. BIRD ENTERED COCKPIT, STRIKING PILOT'S FACE. HE RECEIVED 4 STITCHES ABOVE EYEBROW. SHEET METAL ROUND LEFT WHEEL FAIRING WAS DAMAGED. PILOT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING AT FXE.
Date: 2008-09-07, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-60 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N900KK, Flight: 3118, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turtles, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = JET CONNECTIONS CORP xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx
Remarks: SML TURTLE. NO A/C DMG.
Date: 2008-04-26, Time: Day (15:09), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N36800, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, 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 Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PROFESSIONAL FLIGHT TRAINING (REG SHOWS JMF INTNL. INC)
Remarks: NO DMG PER PILOT
Date: 2008-03-31, Time: Day (18:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N864CK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Miles From Airport: 7 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 11500 h, Repair Costs: $18000, Other Costs: $13471, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = AIRBORNE SYSTEMS (RAMZ ENTERPRISES) SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x & AON DAILY INCIDENTS
Remarks: RT WING HIT WHILE A/C WAS TURNING LEFT. LEADING EDGE DAMAGED, ALSO DMG TO 3 WING RIBS

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-08-21, Time: Day (14:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Hop-A-Jet, Aircraft: CL-601/604 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 203, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 300 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING ONLY.
Date: 2007-06-01, Time: Dusk (19:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31 NAVAJO (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N69VN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 98 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bald eagle, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, AAIPN & DAILY LOSSES OPER = AVIATOR EXPRESS INC. (NISSAN GIAT)
Remarks: DENTED VERTICAL STABILIZER WHILE OVER RWY.

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-11-21, Time: Day (15:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: LAKE LA4-200 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N84RH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, 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: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = ROBERT C HARTWIG - (REGISTRATION PENDING) (x/x/xxxx UPDATED SPEED)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD NO DMG TO A/C. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: SPEED WAS REPTD AS ZERO)
Date: 2006-09-19, Time: Day (07:52), Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N297M?, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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
Remarks: OPER ILLEGIBLE, N# ALSO ILLEGIBLE. ASSUME BUSINESS DUE TO A/C TYPE
Date: 2006-08-15, Time: Day (10:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N37TA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Speed: 100 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PERSONAL JET (RLO AVIATION)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. SML SEA BIRD.
Date: 2006-06-21, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8453Y, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PROFESSIONAL FLIGHT TRAINING (JMF INTNL)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2006-04-19, Time: Day (16:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N464ST, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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
Comments: OPER - J.M. FAMILY ENT. (AZURE AQUISITIONS INC)
Remarks: SML BLACK BIRD. NO DMG.
Date: 2006-03-01, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MISC - OTHER (Airplane), Registration: N235DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ibises, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT MFG CORP (JOHN FELLOWS)
Remarks: A/C = LANCAIR COLUMBIA 400
Date: 2006-02-18, Time: Day (11:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER-SDLY HS125 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N498RS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = WORLD JET OF DELAWARE

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-12-22, Time: Day (12:56), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM II (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N226RM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = STAR FLIGHT AVIATION (N# SHOWS AVIATION ASSOCIATES)
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS FISH DUCK. HIT ON SHORT FINAL. PILOT REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2005-10-13, Time: Day (14:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4374N, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SOUTH FLORIDA FLIGHT TRAINING INC (ALEX MARTINEZ)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. PILOT REPTD NO DMG
Date: 2005-09-27, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-60 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N826SS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 17 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 500 h, Other Costs: $634, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = PRESIDENTIAL AVTN
Remarks: L NAV LIGHT AND LENS DAMAGED. UNABLE TO COLLECT REMAINS AS STRIKE WAS ON 15-20 MILE FINAL OVER EVERGLADES.
Date: 2005-03-18, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N560PS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, 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-xx-xxxxxx) OPER = PS AVIATION LEASING (MIKE MELBEAU)
Date: 2005-02-24, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BN-2A ISLAND (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N296TA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = TROPIC AIR
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. PILOT REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2005-02-18, Time: Day (10:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-76 DUCHESS (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6011E, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = P.F.T.A VTN (N# SHOWS GPR AVTN) SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2005-01-20, Time: Night (19:42), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-35 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N3671S, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = STARR INDUSTRIES OF DELAWARE (M BARBIERI)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. PILOT REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2005-01-03, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-65 QUEEN (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N11FL, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CORE INVESTMENTS (x/xx/xx UPDATED DISTANCE)
Remarks: MULTLIPLE EGRETS DEAD ON RWY 8. BELIEVED MAY HAVE BEEN HIT BY BUS A/C. PILOT DID NOT REPT STRIKE BUT SAID HE MAY HAVE HIT SOME WHEN WE ASKED THRU MIA APCH.
Date: 2005-01-03, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Bimini Island Air, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N807MA, Flight: 807, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Speed: 15 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT SLOWED TO AVOID EGRET. SAW IT HIT THE PROP. RETD TO RAMP. NO DMG.

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-11-22, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Bimini Island Air, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N991PH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = BIMINI ISLAND AIR (x/x/xx UPDATED DISTANCE)
Date: 2004-10-29, Time: Day (12:59), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N487FW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DELTA LEASING (ALEX BERINGER)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. PILOT REPT NO DMG TO A/C.

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-12-19, Time: Night (20:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: RKWL SABRLNR (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: , Registration: N39CB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CUx LLC
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING (CONTINUOUS). PILOT REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2003-10-15, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N979RF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 15000 h, Repair Costs: $20000, Other Costs: $20046, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = JEDAMI AIR LLC (SCOTT SLINKO)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. L ENG NACELLE DAMAGED
Date: 2003-10-07, Time: Day (12:28), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N3075D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = BARON AIRCRAFT INC
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING. PHASE WAS LANDING FLARE
Date: 2003-08-17, Time: Night (20:47), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N605, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PLATINUM JET MGT
Remarks: WINDSHLD CRACKED
Date: 2003-06-22, Time: Day (11:48), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-55 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N817AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FLORIDA JET SERVICE
Remarks: PILOT REPTD NO DMG AND CONTD FLT.
Date: 2003-03-19, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Hop-A-Jet, Aircraft: LEARJET-55 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 53, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. PILOT REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2003-03-13, Time: Day (17:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N620AC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AERO TOY STORE LLC
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. PILOT REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2003-02-19, Time: Night (23:36), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-55 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N67574, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 13 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CHICAGO CRAFTS INC (TERRY KAYE)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. CRACKED WINDSHLD.
Date: 2003-02-15, Time: Dusk (22:56), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-2000 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N930SD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DABS LLC
Remarks: SLIGHT BEND ON RT WING SLAT
Date: 2003-01-15, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airnet Express, Aircraft: HAWKER-SDLY HS125 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: A/C REG LISTED AS TAG xxx
Remarks: PILOT REPTD POSSIBLE BIRD STRIKE BUT DID NOT REPT ANY DMG.

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-11-20, Time: Day (07:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N703G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 40 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Owls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = ACADEMY OF AERONAUTICS INC
Date: 2002-11-11, Time: Day (09:03), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-340 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N137DC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FALCON CORP
Date: 2002-11-09, Time: Day (11:07), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO III (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N828NB, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PRESIDENTIAL AVIATION
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO DMG. PILOT DID NOT KNOW WHERE BIRDS HIT A/C. FOUND 3 BIRDS ON RWY.
Date: 2002-11-09, Time: Day, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: GRUMAMER AA5 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N26278, Remains Collected: No, Runway: TWY B, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DAVID SIMMONDS
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. PILOT REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2002-10-11, Time: Day (15:11), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-23-250 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N362BP, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AAIPN & xxxx-x OPER = RICHARD NICOLELLA & xxxx-x
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. LEADING EDGE OF RT WING STURCK 30" FROM TIP. TOP SKIN DMGD FROM LE TO SPAR. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 412.
Date: 2002-09-28, Time: Day (11:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5213M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 70 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AIRBORN SYSTEMS
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING.
Date: 2002-07-02, 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: N26379, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CTFPIC INC (COLE HENDERSON)
Remarks: HAWK TYPE BIRD
Date: 2002-05-30, Time: Dusk (18:47), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N165ST, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SOUTHEAST TOYOTA
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2002-05-26, Time: Day (15:28), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N701G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 90 knots, 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = GULFSTREAM ACADEMY
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO DMG REPTD BY PILOT
Date: 2002-04-23, Time: Day (10:18), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N708G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = GULFSTREAM INTL AIRLINE TRAINING ACADEMY
Remarks: SML BIRD THROUGH PROP DURING ROTATION ON DEPTR. PILOT SAID NO DMG BUT MX IS GOING OVER THE AIRPLANE. BIRD VAPORIZED ON IMPACT. NO FOD ON RWY.
Date: 2002-01-19, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: LEARJET-55 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N556HJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Foxes, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD.

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-12-21, Time: Dusk, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Flight Express, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N274CS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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
Remarks: NO DMG. FLT 803
Date: 2001-12-07, Time: Dusk (17:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N5UU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, 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
Comments: OPER = SOUTHERN A/C LEASING
Remarks: ATIS WARNING.
Date: 2001-11-25, Time: Day (12:01), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N300SC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = NxxxSC INC (GERALD MABLES)
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2001-04-05, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N225ST, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Speed: 40 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SOUTHEAST TOYOTA
Remarks: # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-03-18, Time: Day (11:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-35 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4229D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = ROBT NAFE

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-07-04, Time: Day (18:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N569GR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 95 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CAM AVIATION
Date: 2000-06-29, Time: Day (17:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N825MG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PRESIDENTIAL AVTN
Date: 2000-01-17, Time: Day (15:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N36785, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Location: 5 NW FXE, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 105 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = RICHARDS AVTN (ALEX SANDNES)

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-12-07, Time: Day (11:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N911ML, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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
Comments: OPER = FIRSLEAR LEASING INC
Date: 1999-11-29, Time: Day (13:58), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N235TS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = TOY STORE
Remarks: L WING TIP
Date: 1999-11-14, Time: Day (10:01), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: IAI ASTRA JT (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N154DD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DANKA OFFICE IMAGING
Remarks: ATIS WARNING
Date: 1999-11-13, Time: Day (11:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31 NAVAJO (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N49RB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MIAMI AVTN CO
Remarks: ON RWY.
Date: 1999-11-12, Time: Day (10:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-401 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8418F, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Speed: 35 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = TROPIC AIR CHARTER
Date: 1999-11-12, Time: Day (12:41), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-200 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N240TJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 122 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CAPITAL AVTN
Date: 1999-11-11, Time: Day (10:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED A/C AND OPER )A/C = Bxx
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: N# 24B WAS NOT CORRECT. LETTER TO OWNER FOUND HIS A/C WAS NOT INVOLVED)
Date: 1999-11-07, Time: Day (12:24), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-10 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N502BG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = COBALT AIR
Remarks: MED WHITE BIRDS. L NOSE WHEEL DOOR DMGD.
Date: 1999-10-08, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-76 DUCHESS (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N601EE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Speed: 55 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PROF FLT TRAINING
Date: 1999-06-17, Time: Dawn (07:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N65WH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DOLPHIN AVTN
Remarks: LIFEGUARD FLT, NO DMG.
Date: 1999-06-14, Time: Day (12:58), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-100 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N999EQ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 90 knots, 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
Comments: A/C = DA FALCON FANJET OPER = EAGLE AIRCRAFT SVCS LTD
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 1999-03-29, Time: Day (11:27), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-50 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N138F, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FIRST INTL AVIATION INC
Remarks: TWR ADZ PILOT OF BIRD STRIKE. CARCASS REMOVED INTACT. PILOT LATER REPTD REMOVING BIRD PARTS FROM LDG GEAR AT DESTINATION, BUT NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1999-03-17, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N37TA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 75000 h, Repair Costs: $12500, Other Costs: $111373, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS OPER = PERSONAL JET CHARTER
Remarks: 4 FAN BLADES ON #1 ENG BENT. 1 BEYOND REPAIR. COMPRESSOR INLET STATOR ASSMBLY HAD BENT BLADES & WAS REPLACED. CO PILOT REPTD GULLS.

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-02-17, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BN-2A ISLAND (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N209BN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = TROPIX EXPRESS
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO DAMAGE/INJURY.

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-06-21, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N799SP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = SOUTHERN PRIDE AVIATION

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-11-29, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5288E, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Location: 7 W FXE, Above Ground: 2200 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Miles From Airport: 7 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = PHOENIX CONTINENTAL CORP/HIGGINS
Remarks: # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 1996-10-20, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2203D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: A/C = PA xx-xxxOPERATOR = EUROPEAN COLLEGE OF AVIATION
Remarks: NO DAMAGE REPTD BY PILOT. BIRD WAS WHITE, CIRCLING, PREDATORY. HIT RT WING.
Date: 1996-08-08, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-100 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N6756P, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = AIRPORT RENT A CAR INC.
Date: 1996-07-26, 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: N73399, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 60 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = AMERICAN FLYING CLUB
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1996-07-10, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: HUGHES 500 (Helicopter), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: N71552, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = US GOV (N# SHOW STEEL CITY AVIATION)A/C = HUGHES xxx-HS ENG = ALLISON C xxB TURBINE
Remarks: ONLY WARNING WAS NOTAM.
Date: 1996-05-01, Time: Dusk, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N7395D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 14 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blue jay, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = RTV HOLDINGS CORP
Remarks: WING STRUT AND WING HIT. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-05-01, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-76 DUCHESS (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6011E, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sandhill crane, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = PROFESSIONAL FLIGHT TRAINING
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. BIRD REPTD AS CRANE, ASSUME SANDHILL CRANE.
Date: 1996-01-12, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N187GA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: RADOME NOT PENETRATED. A/C WENT TO BANYAN AIR SERVICES TO HAVE DAMAGE EVALUATED.

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-12-13, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N425JL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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
Comments: OPERATOR = JETLEASE FINANCE CORP
Remarks: BIRDS CAME OUT OF NOWHERE. 2 STRUCK WINDSHLD ABOUT 1/4 MI FINAL.
Date: 1995-12-04, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N175ST, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 90 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, 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
Comments: OPERATOR = SOUTH EAST TOYOTA (x/xx/xx UPDATED A/C FROM CRJxxx/xxx TO CL-xxx)
Date: 1995-11-27, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: RKWL SABRLNR (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: , Registration: N303A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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
Comments: OPERATOR = BOB JONES UNIV
Date: 1995-11-02, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-310 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N447T, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Location: 2 MI NE OF FXE, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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: OPERATOR = xxx TANGO CORP
Remarks: PILOT WAS TRYING TO AVOID OTHER BIRDS WHEN A BIRD GLANCED OFF A/C. NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.
Date: 1995-10-07, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-36 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6HP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = JEFF MARCKELL
Remarks: NO KNOWN DAMAGE. STANDING NOTAM.

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-12-06, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: C-500 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N4JS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-03-05, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-177 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1481, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = SOUTHERN VENTURES
Remarks: DAMAGE TO RT WING TIP & FUEL TANK
Date: 1994-02-09, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N351AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = FLORIDA JET SERVICE
Remarks: PILOT REPTD. NO DAMAGE TO A/C.
Date: 1994-02-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = BIRD BANDING LAB
Remarks: REPTD BY WILDLIFE CARE CENTER. USGS BAND # 149374985

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-10-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: RKWLTRBO 690 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N58WB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = SOLOMON ASSOCIATES, INC. (VON SEBASTION)
Date: 1993-10-15, 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: N98885, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Speed: 30 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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
Comments: OPERATOR = AMERICAN FLYERS
Remarks: PILOT REPTD TO TWR THAT HE HAD HIT A BIRD.
Date: 1993-04-08, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N113LB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = L. MILLER AIRGROUP, INC.
Remarks: WHT EGRET. NO DAMAGE.

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-12-16, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N114GP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = LYNX AIR
Remarks: AS THE PILOT WAS FLARING HE HIT BIRDS ON R SIDE. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-12-11, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-20 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N91CV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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
Comments: OPERATOR = ALLEGHENY & WESTERN ENERGY CORP.
Remarks: NO DAMAGE OR EFFECT ON FLT.
Date: 1992-10-12, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-55 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N74RY, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = A-OK JETS (MANAGES A/C FOR RYDER REALTY)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD BIRD STRIKE ON T/O. A/C CONTD ON COURSE W/ NO APPARENT EFFECT.
Date: 1992-09-05, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-120/140 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N7838B, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 250 ft, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Propeller, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # OF BIRDS HIT OR SEEN BLANK. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-07-09, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N21576, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Parked, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Owls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = R BARNES
Remarks: OWL FLEW INTO PROP WHILE PERFORMING ENG RUN-UP IN RWY 8 RUN UP AREA. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-06-08, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N175ST, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 175 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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 = SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURIES

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-02-21, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-310 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5248C, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 106 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, 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
Comments: OPERATOR = AMERICAN FLYERS
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURIES.
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