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Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 1381 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 91 incidents)

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-12-31, Time: Day (08:28), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N963DL, Flight: 2239, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 126 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ON SHORT FINAL, WE SAW A STARLING-SIZE BRWN BIRD AN INSTANT BEFORE WE HEARD IT STRIKE THE A/C. WE ASSUMED IT HIT LWR FWD FUSELAGE AROUND NOSE GEAR BUT UNABLE TO FIND EVIDENCE. MX INSPN BUT UNKN IF THEY FOUND REMAINS. NO KNOW DMG AS SEEN BY CREW.
Date: 2003-11-23, Time: Dusk (17:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N935DL, Flight: 1094, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE AT UNDERSIDE OF FWD FUSELAGE. NO DMG
Date: 2003-11-10, Time: Day (08:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Netjets, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N316QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: EVENT NJA xxxx
Remarks: NO ATIS WARNING. SAW 2 BIRDS ON APCH. NONE CLOSE TO OUR FLT PATH. NEVER FELT OR HEARD STRIKE. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-10-14, Time: Day (18:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N388DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2003-10-14, Time: Night (20:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N949DL, Flight: 201, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 1050 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SOME REMAINS FOUND ON CONNECTING ROD FOR RT NOSE GEAR DOOR
Date: 2003-10-12, Time: Night (02:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N626DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: INSPN. NO DMG. BIRD HIT ABOVE CO/P'S WINDSHLD JUST AFTER DESCENDING BELOW CLOUDS.
Date: 2003-10-12, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N924AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 136 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BLOOD STREAKS. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-10-11, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N916UA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: CO/P SAW STREAK OUT RT WINDOW FOLLOWED BY A DULL THUD AGAINST THE FUSELAGE SOMEWHERE AFT OR BELOW CO/P'S SLIDING WINDOW . 7 STRIKES VISIBLE. ENG WAS BORESCOPED AND AVM DOWNLOADED. MX NOTIFIED TWR. FLT CONTD TO ORD. A/C REMOVED FROM SERVICE 24 HRS. STRIKES TO , L WING, 2 HITS INBD AND 1 HIT OTBD OF RT ENG.
Date: 2003-10-11, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N781, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: RADOME WAS DAMAGED
Date: 2003-10-10, Time: Night (06:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N254FE, Flight: 1463, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2003-10-03, Time: Day (10:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-8-63 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N819AX, Flight: 382, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 8500 ft, Speed: 250 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, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HIT UPPER WINDSHLD. NO DM.G CLEANED. WINDSHDL AND FUSELAGE.
Date: 2003-09-28, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N953AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2003-09-28, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 165 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2003-09-28, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N139DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HEARD LOUD BANG ARUND NOSE AREA. SUSPECTGED BIRD STRIKE. FOUND EVIDENCE ON RADOME. NOTIFIED MX.
Date: 2003-09-22, Time: Dusk (18:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 135 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. DATE NOT REPTD, ASSUME DATE = DATE FORM WAS FILLED OUT
Date: 2003-09-20, Time: Day (08:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 806, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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-E
Remarks: SAW BIRD, HEARD STRIKE, FOUND NO EVIDENCE.
Date: 2003-09-15, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N392DA, Flight: 893, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2003-09-09, Time: Day (14:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N944DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SHORT FINAL. HIT JUST ABOVE COCKPIT. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-09-06, Time: Day (15:52), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 1700 ft, Speed: 145 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD SPLATTERED ON WINDSHLD. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-09-05, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 134 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2003-09-05, Time: Night (22:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N736, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2003-09-04, Time: Night (17:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N533AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 8000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT RT WINDSHLD. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-09-03, Time: Day (15:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N963DL, Flight: 240, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2003-08-26, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N855AS, Flight: 585, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black vulture, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x ( xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx) & PRELIM SITU. REPT & ASRS xxxxxx (updated alt x-xx-xx)
Remarks: INGESTED BIRDS INTO #2 ENG ON T/O. RETD TO LAND W/O INCIDENT. EVENT CAUSED SEVERE DMG TO ENG. EMERGENCY DECLARED. ENG WAS SHUT DOWN.
Date: 2003-08-15, Time: Dusk (18:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N657DL, Flight: 1589, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 155 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2003-08-12, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N950U, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. 2 SML BIRDS HIT L SIDE RADOME. 1 HIT CAPT'S WINDSHLD WIPER AREA.
Date: 2003-08-08, Time: Day (19:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 670, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO VIS DMG. # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2003-07-02, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Lufthansa, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: D-ALCF, Flight: 8210, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = GERMAN BIRDSTRIKE COMMITTEE
Date: 2003-06-18, Time: Day (17:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1427A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT BIRD OUTSIDE OUTER MARKER ON APCH. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-05-23, Time: Day (13:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N961DL, Flight: 1031, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2003-04-30, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N276FE, Flight: 1263/0, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MX INSPN. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-04-30, Time: Night (22:00), Operator: Business, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 717, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CITRUS
Remarks: PILOT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON 1 1/2 MI FINAL APCH. NO OTHER DETAILS AVAILABLE.
Date: 2003-04-29, Time: Night (21:31), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N102DA, Flight: 635, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2003-04-21, Time: Dusk (20:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N128DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2003-03-20, Time: Night (22:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N936DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Other, Pitot Tube, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED DMG INFO)
Remarks: BIRD CLOGGED CAPT'S PITOT TUBE AIRSPEED READINGS ON CAPT SIDE DROPPED 50 KTS. CAUSED AUTO THROTTLE SYSTEM TO DISCONNECT. F/O HAD TO FLY APCH.
Date: 2003-02-24, Time: Day (17:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N643DL, Flight: 1037, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 131 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2003-02-03, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Remarks: # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. ENG # NOT REPTD, ASSUME #1.
Date: 2003-01-02, Time: Day (13:26), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 165 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ASRS ACN xxxxxx
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE DMGD #2 ENG. HAD TO REDUCE TO IDLE AND RETURN WITH ENG AT IDLE. EMERGENCY DELCARED.

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-12-23, Time: Day (16:03), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N116DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 138 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2002-11-24, Time: Day (08:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N638DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 170 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 radome, Struck windshield, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: REVISED ENG INGESTION x/xx/xx
Remarks: NO DMG. FOUND EVIDENCE OF MULTIPLE STRIKES ON BOTH SIDES OF RADOME, F/O'S WINDSHLD AND L ENG SPINNER
Date: 2002-11-18, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N648DL, Flight: 353, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2002-11-13, Time: Night (23:29), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N994DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 8400 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CRACKED RADOME & DENTED RADAR ANTENNA
Date: 2002-11-12, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N986DL, Flight: 624, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 210 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2002-11-07, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N130DL, Flight: 1541, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 225 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx (UPDATED PHASE OF FLT xx/x/xx)
Remarks: DARK NIGHT. HEARD RATHER LOUD BANG. NO ANOMOLIES NOTED. AT DEST. NOTED IMPACT IMPRINT ON UPPER L SIDE RADOME. NO DMG. IMPRINT SIZE LOOKS SMALLER THAN A DUCK.
Date: 2002-11-07, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9016, Flight: 635, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 7500 ft, Speed: 210 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOTS HEARD A THUMP ON LWR RADOME ASSEMBLY. NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS. REPLACED RADOME.
Date: 2002-11-06, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-8-61 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N849AX, Flight: 382, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HIT CAPT'S WINDSHLD DURING LDG FLARE. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-11-06, Time: Night (22:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N207AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE AREA BELOW LWR RT CORNER OF L WINDSHLD WAS CLEANED. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-11-01, Time: Day (08:02), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N648DL, Flight: 1178, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: APPEARED TO BE A GULL. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-11-01, Time: Day (16:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N834MH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Speed: 145 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2002-10-31, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N764, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2002-10-30, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N636DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 5 MI OUT
Date: 2002-10-29, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N861AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2002-10-16, Time: Day (11:27), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 519, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE= PRELIM SITUATION REPT
Remarks: HIT A BIRD DURING T/O AND RETD DUE TO A/C VIBRATION. LANDED W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2002-10-13, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N959DL, Flight: 1060, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 175 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2002-10-06, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N942DL, Flight: 916, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BLOOD STAIN ONLY
Date: 2002-10-01, Time: Day (17:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N341US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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
Remarks: NO VIZ DMG
Date: 2002-09-30, Time: Day (16:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N946DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American crow, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: NO DMG. (BIRD REPTD AS CROW, ASSUME AMERICAN CROW FROM LOCATION)
Date: 2002-09-27, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N640AW, Flight: 616, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common yellowthroat, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS ( xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: HIT F/O SIDE RIGHT ABOVE WINDSHLD. NO DMG. REMAINS (SML AMT OF BLOOD) SENT. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 373
Date: 2002-09-25, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2002-09-24, Time: Night, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N958DL, Flight: 918, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-billed cuckoo, Size: Small, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = SOUTHERN REGN OPS CENTER PRELIM SITUATION REPT. & FAA ACCIDENT/INCID REPT
Remarks: ATL-VPS. SUFFERED BIRDSTRIKE DURING DEPTR FROM ATL. CONTD TO VPS AND LANDED SAFELY. SOME DMG TO RADOME. BIRD ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 336
Date: 2002-09-22, Time: Day (16:32), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N924DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. NOTIFIED TWR AFTER CLEARING RWY.
Date: 2002-09-17, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N998DL, Flight: 751, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 3500 ft, Speed: 180 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1 BIRD HIT CENTER WINDSCREEN. NO DMG REPTD BY MX.
Date: 2002-09-17, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N3720, Flight: 722, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 8000 ft, Speed: 140 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2002-09-16, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N611AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Miles From Airport: 6 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 6 MILES OUT. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-09-14, Time: Day (12:55), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N628DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: JUST AFTER LIFT OFF.
Date: 2002-09-12, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N831AW, Flight: 612, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2002-09-09, Time: Day (16:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N947AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT BIRD JUST BELOW PILOT'S WINDSHLD ON APCH. NO OTHER INDICATIONS. UPON LDG, MX INSPN FUND TURBINE BLADE DMG.
Date: 2002-09-09, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N642AS, Flight: 34, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 9000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2002-09-05, Time: Day (10:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N669DN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 4500 ft, Speed: 210 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: SML BIRD HIT CAPT'S WINDSHLD ON DOWNWIND. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-09-01, Time: Day (17:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N675DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 132 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2002-08-24, Time: Dusk (19:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-300 KING (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N288CB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = B&C AVIATION
Remarks: # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2002-08-11, Time: Day (18:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N948DL, Flight: 1061, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT RADOME, FEATHERS FOUND IN ENG INLET. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: SPEED REPTD AT 150 KNOTS AND ALSO 100KNOTS -TOOK THE AVERAGE)
Date: 2002-08-07, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N415UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: POSSIBLY HIT NEAR NOSE GEAR DOOR. CLEANED.
Date: 2002-07-18, Time: Day (17:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N956UA, Flight: 436, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: BIRD HIT LWR CENTER RADOME. INSPN. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-07-17, Time: Day (17:20), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Registration: 67325, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-07-12, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N605NW, Flight: 736, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: DURING LDG FLARE BIRD HIT NOSECONE. INSPN. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-07-06, Time: Day (19:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N810AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: TIME OUT OF SVC 1/2 HOUR
Date: 2002-05-20, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N635AA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Date: 2002-05-13, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2172, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2002-05-13, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N758NW, Flight: 734, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: INSPCTD RADOME AND F/O WINDSHLD AND RT ENG INTAKE. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-05-05, Time: Night (04:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N636AW, Flight: 616, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 200 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 Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ENG MANU & xxxx-x ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE TO #1 ENG OTBD NACELLE. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-05-02, Time: Night (23:10), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N199FE, Flight: 1025, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MX INSPN NO DMG.
Date: 2002-05-02, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-8-61 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N852AX, Flight: 08, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE BTWN CAPT'S CLEARVIEW & EYEBROW WINDOWS. MADE A LOUD POP SOUND IN COCKPIT, BUT NO DMG. CLEANED & INSPCTD.
Date: 2002-03-29, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N900EV, Flight: 648, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2002-03-23, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N108DL, Flight: 844, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 8000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: RADOME WAS REPLACED. ENGS INSPCTD FOR DMG.
Date: 2002-03-15, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N122DL, Flight: 2298, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: CREW SAID IT FELT LIKE THE BIRD HIT UNDER THE NOSE AREA. MX FOUND RADOME DAMAGED BEYOND LIMITS. REPLACED.
Date: 2002-03-15, Time: Night, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N526AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 600 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, AIRLINE
Remarks: HIT LRG BIRD JUST ABOVE COCKPIT. INSPN FOUND NO DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: REPORTS 1 DAY APART, ASSUME EARLIER DATE IS CORRECT)
Date: 2002-03-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N959DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2002-01-27, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N929DL, Flight: 984, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FLT CREW REPTD BIRD STRIKE ON APCH. INSPN.
Date: 2002-01-02, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 361, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-11-03, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N944DL, Flight: 2071, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: RETD TO ATL AFTER SMOKE OR ACRID SMELL IN COCKPIT. MX FOUND BIRD REMAINS IN ENG. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-11-03, Time: Dawn (18:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Location: 15 MI NW ATL, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2001-10-29, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N832MH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. FLT 271.
Date: 2001-10-17, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N258AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 324
Date: 2001-10-15, Time: Night (22:03), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1410, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 126 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 radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2001-10-13, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2001-10-09, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: HUGHES 500 (Helicopter), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: N72PD, Remains Collected: No, Location: 4 MI NW ATL, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 40 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CITY OF ATLANTA POLICE DEPT
Remarks: NO DMG. MADE PREC LDG AT HIGH SCHOOL.
Date: 2001-10-08, Time: Day (13:26), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 2800 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2001-10-07, Time: Night (21:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N669DN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: INSPN ON ARRIVAL AT BDL. NO DMG. OR EVIDENCE OF STRIKE.
Date: 2001-09-29, Time: Night (23:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $200, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT NOSE ABOVE RADOME AND BOUNCED OFF WINDSHLD ON F/O SIDE. FROM SIZE OF MARKS, LOOKS LIKE GULL. COST FOR MECHANIC CALL-OUT.
Date: 2001-09-29, Time: Night (23:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N931TW, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: INSPN FOUND BIRD STRUCK NOSE AND BOUNCED OFF THE WINDSHLD ON F/O'S SIDE. FROM SIZE OF MARKS I WOULD SAY IT WAS GULL-SIZE.
Date: 2001-09-21, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mid-Atlantic Freight, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N9454B, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2001-09-16, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N120DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 137 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2001-09-15, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N136DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, 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
Date: 2001-09-09, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N946AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. FLT253
Date: 2001-09-09, Time: Dawn (08:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N827MH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2001-09-06, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9622A, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT LWR PART OF CAPT'S WINDSHLD. CLEANED. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-09-02, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N224DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: LIGHT RAIN. NOISE WAS HEARD DURING INITIAL CLIMB BUT WER WERE UNSURE ABOUT THE SOURCE. DUIRNG POST FLT WALK AROUND A RED SMEAR WAS NOTED ON RADOME.
Date: 2001-08-30, Time: Day (17:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DL995. BIRD SEEN 5 SECONDS BEFORE IMPACT. NO EVASIVE MANEUVER DUE TO LOW ALTITUDE. BIRD HIT GLANCING BLOW OFF SIDE OF RADOME AND CO/P'S SIDE. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-08-29, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N817UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD IT RHS A/C. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-08-28, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 275 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 691
Date: 2001-08-22, Time: Dawn (07:39), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N362AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2001-08-16, Time: Dawn (06:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N67171, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT REPTD NO APPARENT DMG AND THAT MAINT WOULD FURTHER INSPCT.
Date: 2001-08-03, Time: Night (22:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 030801, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: LOUD POP HEARD ABOVE F/O'S HEAD. NOTHING SEEN. POST FLT FOUND RED SMEAR ABOVE WINDSHLD. REPTD TO MAINT. FLT 883
Date: 2001-07-28, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N803UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE IN NOSE LDG GEAR AREA. INSPN. CLEANED.
Date: 2001-07-09, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N820UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: INSPN. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-05-22, Time: Day (11:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N517DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 131 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SAW BIRD APPROACHING WINDSCREEN THEN HEARD THUMP AS IT APPARENTLY HIT THE FUSELAGE. INSPN.
Date: 2001-05-19, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7452U, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED N#)
Remarks: ON FINAL. INSPN. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-05-05, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-GARO, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FLT 568. HIT L WINDSHLD. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-04-13, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N619AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: POSSIBLE STARLINGS. 2 BIRDS WERE INGESTED INTO #1 ENG.
Date: 2001-04-09, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N504AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2001-04-04, Time: Day (09:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N883US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 330 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2001-03-22, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N231DN, Flight: 1537, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 18500 ft, Speed: 310 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRLINE REPTS
Remarks: ATL-LIT. CO/PILOT'S WINDSHLD SHATTERED. ALSO REPTD AS CRACKED WINDSCREEN. SUSPECTED BIRD STRIKE. THERE WAS A LOUD POP AND THE COPILOTS OUTER PANE R1 CRACKED. ANOTHER UNIDENTIFIED SOUND WS HEARD ABOUT 5 SECONDS LATER. REPAIRED WINDSHLD AND WINDOW HEAT CONTROLLER.
Date: 2001-02-17, Time: Day (11:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: POSSIBLE DOVE. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. PART STRUCK NOT REPTD. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: AIRLINE DATABASE HAD NOTHING ON THIS STRIKE)
Date: 2001-02-14, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CL-601/604 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: REF NO xxxxxx
Remarks: FINAL APCH. INGESTION.
Date: 2001-01-22, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-GBHY, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD HIT UNDERSIDE OF FUSELAGE. NO DMG. FLT 566

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-11-11, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N953DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-11-10, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: L-1011 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N728DA3, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-11-07, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N275CA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOG AND RAIN.
Date: 2000-10-30, Time: Night (22:22), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N932DL, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 35471 h, Other Costs: $51303, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FEATHER ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FLT 657 ATL-MCI
Date: 2000-10-29, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N182DN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-10-27, Time: Dusk (19:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N657DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ALL LIGHTS WERE ON. FLT 598.
Date: 2000-10-26, Time: Night (20:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N947AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 4500 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SOUND OF IMPACT INDICATED MED OR LRG BIRD. REMAINS VIS ON RADOME. SOME PAINT MISSING
Date: 2000-10-24, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N263AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-10-15, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N813UA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 700 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: HIT BOTTOM RT WINDSHLD. INSPN.
Date: 2000-10-07, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N689DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 4300 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-10-02, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Midway Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N590ML, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: JUST AFTER V1, BEFORE GEAR UP A SML BIRD CAUGHT BEHIND A 757'S WAKE
Date: 2000-09-27, Time: Night, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-8-63 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N812AX, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ON FINAL, BIRD HIT LHS NOSE. INSPN.
Date: 2000-09-25, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N907DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 220 knots, 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
Remarks: BIRD HIT OUTER GLARESHIELD AND SPLATTERED CO/P FWD WINDSHLD. LOG ENTRY MADE & INSPN SCHEDULED.
Date: 2000-09-22, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N674DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-09-22, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Astar Air Cargo, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N724DH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-09-16, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N985DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-09-14, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N641AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, 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: DATE = REPT DATE
Date: 2000-09-11, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N308UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 120 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-09-08, Time: Night (22:56), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = PRELIM SITUTION REPT
Remarks: FLT 2146 ATL-BAN REPTD A BIRD STRIKE. FLT CONTD W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2000-09-08, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N404DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-09-01, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N930DL, Flight: 1451, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: LANDED LONG
Date: 2000-09-01, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N830WA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND EVIDENCE OF STRIKE UNDER FWD L FUSELAGE BELOW CAPT SEAT. AWAITING MAINT INSPN. NO APPARENT DMG.
Date: 2000-08-31, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N815UA, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: SML BIRD HIT JUST ABOVE CAPT WINDOW ONFINAL. INSPN.
Date: 2000-08-30, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N656DL, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Remarks: ENG SURGED. SUSPECT BIRD STRIKE
Date: 2000-08-27, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N803AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-08-22, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N914DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NOTED ODOR IN COCKPIT AND CABIN SON AFTER LIFTOFF. DISSI[PATED WITHIN 2 MINS. INSPN. INGESTION.
Date: 2000-08-16, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING ONLY. THIS IS HEARD SO OFTEN IT IS OFTEN DISREGARDED DUE TO OVERUSE.
Date: 2000-08-06, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N945DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American crow, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED ID)
Date: 2000-07-28, Time: Day (16:07), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N621DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: GLANCING IMPACT JUST ABOVE UPPER PITOT TUBE LHS NOSE OF A/C.
Date: 2000-07-27, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N622DL, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: L ENG BEGAN TO SURGE DURING CLIMB. FOUND EVIDENCE OF BIRD INGESTION. DIVERTED TO RDU.
Date: 2000-07-19, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N907UP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2000-07-09, Time: Day (13:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N925DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HEARD SOUND OF BIRD HITTING NOSE GEAR OR UNDERSIDE OF A/C. FOUND NO EVIDENCE, PERHAPS IT HIT TIRES.
Date: 2000-07-04, Time: Dusk (21:17), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N6706Q, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE & PRELIM SITUATION REPT REVISED ENG INGESTION x/xx/xx
Remarks: SEVERE IMPACT AND COMPRESSOR STALL. MAINT INSPN SUGGESTED POSSIBLE BIRD STRIKE. ATL-SJU FLT 2156. BORESCOPED HPC. OVERWT FOR LDTG. USED REPLACEMENT A/C FOR CREW AND PAX TO CONT FLT
Date: 2000-07-03, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N934DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: FLT 2071. INGESTED BIRD ON TAKE-OFF CABIN FILLED WITH SMELL OF BURNED BIRD RETD TO ATL. EMERGENCY DECLARED. NO DMG HIT 2 BIRDS.
Date: 2000-06-27, Time: Day (07:08), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N933CX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 30000 h, Other Costs: $43390, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 2 BIRDS. INGESTION BENT COMPRESSOR BLADES.
Date: 2000-06-16, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FDQV, Flight: 566, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: RWY REPTD AS 28R, NOT CORRECT.
Date: 2000-06-05, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N695DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 60 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MAINT INSPCTD AT ORD. NO DAMAGE NOTED THAT I KNOW OF.
Date: 2000-06-04, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N687DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, AIRLINE & PRELIM SITUATION REPT
Remarks: FLT 2189. NO DMG FOUND ON INSPN
Date: 2000-05-11, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DL 579
Date: 2000-05-10, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N637AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-05-04, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N50HC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = BANKAIR
Date: 2000-05-01, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N344UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: HIT ON FINAL APCH. INSPN.
Date: 2000-04-30, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 9500 ft, Speed: 190 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 4 DUCKS. FLT 299. NO EVIDENT DMG.
Date: 2000-04-26, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 779
Date: 2000-04-20, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N894AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD WAS BLACK.
Date: 2000-04-20, Time: Night, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-8-63 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N825AX, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT BELOW CENTER WINDSHLD. CLEANED & INSPCTD.
Date: 2000-04-09, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N821AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 127 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-04-07, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ryan Intl Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7638U, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 7500 h, Other Costs: $10848, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: FLT538. CAUGHT A FLASH OF 2 BIRDS A SPLIT SECOND BEFORE IMPACT HEARD. RADOME DENTED. IT WAS REPLACED.
Date: 2000-03-14, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N817AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRDS HIT BOTH MAIN GEAR, L WING & LWR FUSELAGE. DEBRIS FROM L WING ENTERED #1 ENG BUT NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS NOTED.
Date: 2000-03-05, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT CENTER WINDSHLD. LIGHT THUD WAS HEARD. CALLED MAINT & DECIDED TO CONTD TO DESTINATION. (VPS) LOGBOOK ENTRY MADE.
Date: 2000-02-20, Time: Day (14:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N940AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: A/C = B xxx; "Was reported as Snow goose on xxxx-x with no supporting information or name of person reporting. Unlikely to be a flock of snow geese in Atlanta in February.
Remarks: Unknown bias reported as Snow goose on 5200-7 with no supporting information or name of person reporting. Unlikely to be a flock of snow geese in Atlanta in February.
Date: 2000-02-14, Time: Day (07:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD ID BY CARLA DOVE @ SMITHSONIAN
Date: 2000-02-09, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 588
Date: 2000-01-06, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N832AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-01-03, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N866AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, 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, Effect On Flight: ENGINE SHUT DOWN, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PREC. LDG. ENG SHUT DOWN. INGESTION. ENG VIBRATION.

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-12-29, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N546DA, Flight: 1674, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = PRELIM SITUATION REPT & AIRLINE RE-ENTERED x/xx/xxxx
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE UPON DEPRT FROM ATL. (ASSUME TAKE OFF) CONTD NORMAL FLT. FOUND RADOME DMG AFTER LDG. A/C WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE.
Date: 1999-11-27, Time: Night (18:43), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N934DL, Flight: 629, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FLT 629. UPON LDG, A BIRD STRIKE WAS CONFIRMED BY GROUND CREW. REPLACED RADOME.
Date: 1999-11-17, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N916DE, Flight: 1566, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: HONEYCOMB DAMAGE IN EXHAUST AREA ALSO STRUT IN COLD STREAM.
Date: 1999-11-12, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FYKW, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FLT 560. # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 1999-11-08, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N183DN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 1350 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 10 " ABOVE WINDSHLD. FLT 67
Date: 1999-11-06, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FDST, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FLT 566. HIT NOSE WHEEL AREA ON LDG.
Date: 1999-10-23, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N124DE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ON ILS APCH, BIRD HIT FWD FUSELAGE BELOW AND LEFT OF CAPT
Date: 1999-10-16, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N938DL, Flight: 1084, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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
Date: 1999-10-16, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N995UA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: CAPT'S WINDSHLD.
Date: 1999-10-14, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N572UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE AS TURN INITIATED AT MIDDLE MARKER. HIT UNDER RADOME. INSPCTD AFTER ARIVAL AT ORD.
Date: 1999-10-14, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9-40 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N763NW, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: # xxxx & xxxx/xx/Dxx
Remarks: BIRD HIT FWD FUSELAGE, SMALL SPOT ON NOSE AND SPOT INBD OF LT EYEBROW WINDOW. CLEANED. CHECKED ENGS AND LEADING EDGES. FLT 731.
Date: 1999-10-06, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 561
Date: 1999-10-02, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N936UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 1999-09-30, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N401EA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wood duck, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: (xx/x/xx UPDATED ENG #)
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: ENG REPTD AS #3. DC-9 ONLY HAS 2 ENGINES. DEFAULT TO #1 ENG
Date: 1999-09-22, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MU2 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N1VY, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = BANKAIR INC
Date: 1999-09-18, Time: Day (15:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Speed: 140 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT 3. NO DM.G FLT 1572.
Date: 1999-09-17, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N365UA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: LHS FUSELAGE. NO DMG. CLEANED AREA JUST BELOW CAPT WINDOW.
Date: 1999-09-15, Time: Day (11:55), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N909DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 210 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CAME OUT OF OVERCAST & SML BIRD WAS DIRECTLY IN FRONT. BIRD HIT RT WINDSCREEN AT BOTTOM.
Date: 1999-09-06, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FYKW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 800 ft, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FLT 561
Date: 1999-08-25, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Ata Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N768AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ABOUT 6 BIRDS HIT AREA OF CO/P'S WINDSHLD.
Date: 1999-08-19, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N801UA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE ON FINAL ON F/O SLIDING WINDOW. NO DMG.
Date: 1999-08-19, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N379DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT CAPT'S PITOT STATIC PROBE MOUNT NO DMG. ALL SYSTEMS NORMAL.
Date: 1999-08-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT JUST AOVE CAPT'S WINDSHLD. FLT 532
Date: 1999-08-17, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N2820W, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Speed: 120 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1999-08-14, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N210DL, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU#xxxxxx
Remarks: BIRD INGESTION.
Date: 1999-08-11, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N489DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 150 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: FLT 2021. HAZY.
Date: 1999-08-10, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N629DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Speed: 100 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HAZY. FLT 1156. NO DMG.
Date: 1999-07-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N228AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sandpipers, curlews, phalaropes, allies, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: NO DMG FLT 4256
Date: 1999-07-13, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N903??, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 135 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: A/C REG COULD BE 903DE OR 903DL.
Date: 1999-07-09, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N848AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1999-07-07, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N821AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO CHANGE IN ENG. NO BURNT FEATHER SMELL. HIT TOP OF COCKPIT BETWEEN EYEBROW WINDOWS.
Date: 1999-06-30, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FLT 4256 HIT POSSIBLE SANDPIPER ON RT PROP CLOSE TO T/D. NO DMG.
Date: 1999-06-14, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N981DL, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Date: 1999-06-06, Time: Day, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 9970, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: Other
Remarks: SUSPECTED PROBLEM WITH GEAR. LANDED W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 1999-05-11, Time: Night, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-8-61 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N848AX, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE SHORTLY AFTER T/O. ON CENTER WINDSCREEN. NO VIZ DAMAGE.
Date: 1999-04-21, Time: Night, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N946AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 3500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Repair Costs: $1000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED COSTS)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. HIT RT SIDE CLEARVIEW WINDOW
Date: 1999-04-08, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1999-03-26, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N938DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SMALL, SPARROW TYPE
Date: 1999-02-28, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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
Remarks: NO DAMAGE, JUST A FEW FEATHERS STUCK ON WING. FLT 690
Date: 1999-02-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N901DE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURIES.
Date: 1999-02-03, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N940VV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: F/O SAW A GREY BIRD JUST BELOW CAPT'S CLEARVIEW WINDOW. BLOOD ON FUSELAGE & WINDOW. NO ABNORMAL ENG PROBLEMS.
Date: 1999-01-16, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N638DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: POSSIBLE DOVE. BELIEVE NO DAMAGE. HIT LOWER L SIDE OF NOSE. REPTD TO MECH.

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-12-16, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N117DL, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Date: 1998-11-13, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N482DA, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Date: 1998-11-03, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N849AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1998-10-30, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N119DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE NOTED, HIT UNDERSIDE, RT
Date: 1998-10-17, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N504DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: NO DAMAGE NOTED.
Date: 1998-10-13, Time: Night (00:06), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N496DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: LOUD THUD! BOTH PILOTS SAW BIRD JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT AT RT SIDE 2FT BELOW AND 2 FT IN FRONT OF F/O SLIDING WINDOW.
Date: 1998-10-10, Time: Night (02:15), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 3975 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1998-10-08, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: L-1011 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N790DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Speed: 100 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, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: SMALL BROWN BIRD. COMPRESSOR BLADE DAMAGE
Date: 1998-10-08, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N224DA, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Date: 1998-10-06, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N281AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 1998-10-06, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: L-1011 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Remarks: INGESTION. ENG # NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 1998-10-03, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: L-1011 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1998-10-03, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1998-10-02, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-8-61 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N846AX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 2 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: FLT 374. NO DAMAGE. CLEANED RADOME AREA & PITOT TUBE AS REQD.
Date: 1998-10-01, Time: Night (03:50), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1975 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1998-09-30, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: L-1011 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 175 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT A SMALL BIRD OR BAT ON RADOME RT SIDE UNDER F/O WINDOW. INITIALY UNSURE OF BIRDSTRIKE SO ATC NOT NOTIFIED. NO DAMAGE OR DETRIMENTAL EFFECT TO FLT. LOGBOOK ENTRY.
Date: 1998-09-22, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N239AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-bellied sapsucker, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PHONE CALL TO ASE
Remarks: BIRD NOT SEEN. IMPACT MADE A/C SHUDDER WHICH RESULTLED IN PREC. LDG. A/C INSPTD FOR DAMAGE, NONE FOUND. RETD TO SERVICE.
Date: 1998-09-21, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N128DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 18000 ft, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1998-09-09, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N27783, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1998-09-04, Time: Day (17:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK BETWEEN RADOME & CAPT'S WINDSHLD AT ROTATION. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1998-08-31, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N682DA, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Date: 1998-08-22, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N919DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 210 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: RADOME HAD BLOOD AT 2'OCLOCK POSITION (FACING A/C.) NO VIS. DAMAGE. AIRLINE MAINT. NOTIFIED & CONTRACT MAINT INSPCTD A/C PRIOR TO NEXT DEPTR.
Date: 1998-08-22, Time: Day, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N941DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1998-08-21, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Date: 1998-08-14, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N2810W, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 130 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 1712
Date: 1998-08-13, Time: Day (08:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N227AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1998-08-13, Time: Day (09:20), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N134FE, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: EXTENT OF DAMAGE NOT REPTD.
Date: 1998-08-11, Time: Day (18:18), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N984DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PRELIM SITU. REPT & LETTER FROM DELTA CORP SAFETY
Remarks: ON ROTATION, #1 ENG INGESTED UNKN # OF BIRDS. DAMAGE TO ENG UNKN AT TIME OF REPT. LANDED W/O INCID & TAXIED TO GATE. FLT 1289. ATL-IAH. NO ENG VIBRATION. INSTRUMENTATION OK, BUT PILOT ELECTED TO RETURN FOR INSPN. DATA ENTRY NOTE: LETTER FROM AIRLINE SAID NO DAMAGE. 1 BIRD INGESTED. INSPN TOOK 10 HRS & 10 MINS.
Date: 1998-07-30, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N540DA, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Date: 1998-07-21, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N533DA, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Date: 1998-07-19, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N578, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Date: 1998-07-07, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N662DN, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Date: 1998-07-06, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N997DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 1400 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1998-07-02, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N928DL, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Date: 1998-05-07, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N982DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1998-03-25, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1998-01-07, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N242AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PRELIM SITUATION REPT
Remarks: NO DAMAGE ON ONE REPT AND WINDSHLD DAMAGED ON OTHER.

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-12-19, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 138 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. HIT DURING VISUAL APPCH.
Date: 1997-11-19, Time: Night, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 1150, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = SRO PRELIM SITUATION REPT (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED OPER FROM DAL TO COM)
Remarks: FLT1550 ATL-BUF, RETD TO ATL W/ A STRANGE ODOR IN THE CABIN. BELIEVED TO HAVE A BIRD STRIKE ON DEPTR. LANDED SAFELY. TIME = 0250Z.
Date: 1997-11-17, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 5500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HAD WHITE FEATHERS. NO DAMAGE. TIME = 0510
Date: 1997-11-10, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N903AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: INSPCTD AREA OF IMPACT, NO DAMAGE NOTED.
Date: 1997-11-02, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 4500 ft, Speed: 200 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STARTLED THE CREW. FLT 1928
Date: 1997-10-14, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1458H, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1997-10-11, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N106DA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 12000 ft, Speed: 280 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG FOUND.
Date: 1997-10-02, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 175 knots, 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
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-09-30, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FLT 1253 HAD A BIRD STRIKE ON UPPER LH CORNER OF F/O'S WINDSHLD. NO APPARENT DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-09-29, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N122DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO KNOWN DAMAGE
Date: 1997-09-18, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N468DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 125 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1997-09-09, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N966VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1997-08-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N922DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 5500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT ABOVE CO PILOT'S WINDSHLD ON UPPER FUSELAGE NOSE, NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-08-06, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE REPTD BY PILOT. FLT 896.
Date: 1997-08-04, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N906DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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
Date: 1997-05-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N519DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURIES.
Date: 1997-04-05, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N616DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 11000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO APPARENT DAMAGE. REQSTD MAINT INSPC A/C UPON ARRIVAL. HIT JUST BELOW CAPT'S FWD WINDSHLD. NORMAL ARRIVAL & APPCH.
Date: 1997-03-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT FLT 158. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-03-26, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Speed: 120 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 1960.

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-12-19, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1449D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE PERCEIVED
Date: 1996-10-14, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 267, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: NO DAMAGE FOUND DURING INSPECTION.
Date: 1996-10-10, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE ON PILOT INSPN. MAINT. NOTIFIED.
Date: 1996-10-03, Time: Night, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N905AX, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: INSPCTD CAPT'S WINDSHLD, NO DEFECTS NOTED.
Date: 1996-10-03, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT REPTD A POSSIBLE BIRD STRIKE. A/C WAS APX 10 ESE ATL-SRQ
Date: 1996-09-15, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N641DL, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Remarks: UNKN IF DAMAGE
Date: 1996-09-10, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1996-09-06, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT568
Date: 1996-08-22, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N440US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American crow, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS. (x/x/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. PILOT REPTD SEEING BIRD ON RWY PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. HIT WINDSHLD JUST ABOVE F/O.FLT 1480 (BIRD REPTD AS CROW, ASSUME AMERICAN CROW FROM LOCATION)
Date: 1996-08-13, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N301DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 10000 ft, Speed: 320 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: VERY SMALL DEPRESSION IN FUSELAGE SKIN REQUIRING NO REPAIR.
Date: 1996-08-11, Time: Day, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1491, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = PRELIMINARY SITUATION REPT & AIRLINE REPT
Remarks: INGESTED A BIRD IN 1 ENGINE. RETD TO ATLANTA. LANDED SAFELY. TIME = 1100Z. VIBRATION ON CLIMBOUT AT 2.0. DISCONNECTED AUTO THROTTLE & REDUCED PWR TO ENG. VIB INCREASE TO 2.8. 2 FAN BLADES WER BENT. A/C REMVD FROM SERVICE.
Date: 1996-07-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N669DN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STRUCK HAWK ON ILS FINAL. HAWK SUDDENLY APPEARED IN 12:30 POSITION. UNABLE TO AVOID HAWK. NO DISCERNABLE DAMAGE TO A/C. FLT 686.
Date: 1996-06-06, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N951DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1996-05-11, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N906DE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CLIMBING THRU 6000MSL, BIRD IMPACTED CAPT'S FORWARD WINDSHLD. ATC NOTIFIED OF STRIKE. NO ASSISTANCE, NO APPARENT DAMGE TO A/C EXCEPT FOR BLOODY SMEAR ON WINDSHLD. PROCEEDED TO DEST. (BHM) W/O FURTHER INCIDENT. ALL PARAMETERS NORMAL.
Date: 1996-04-23, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N123DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1996-04-23, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FWJT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED A/C & ENG)
Date: 1996-04-23, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 136 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = JOHN ATKINS (PROBABLY PILOT FOR AIRLINE)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE OBSVD AFTER INSPN BY F/O & 2 MECHANICS. N# REPTD AS 123DL, BUT COULD NOT BE FOUND MATCHING A B767.
Date: 1996-04-21, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N511DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 185 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1996-03-17, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO VISIBLE DAMAGE TO A/C. BIRDS REPTD AS GEESE, ASSUME CAGO FROM DATE AND LOCATION.
Date: 1996-03-04, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1996-03-01, Time: Night, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1527, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: POSS BIRD STRIKE IMMED AFTER GEAR RETRAC TO LOWER NOSE AREA IN FRT OF NOSE GEAR.
Date: 1996-02-22, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N962DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1996-01-15, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N519AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: SAW 1 BIRD HIT CO-PILOT'S WINDSHLD AT 1620Z. HEARD 1 OR 2 OTHERS. NO ABNML INDICATIONS ON ENGS OR AIRFRAME. POSTFLT INSPN FOUND NO OTHER DAMAGE. AIRLINE MAINT WAS CONDUCTING A THOROUGH INSPN WHEN WE LEFT A/C.
Date: 1996-01-04, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT21
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