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Homestead Arb Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Homestead Arb Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 23 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-08-17, Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2015-07-28, Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2015-06-17, Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Cave swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2015-06-12, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N807MR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 1NM SHORT FINAL. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2015-05-28, Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 15 ft, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Cave swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2015-02-11, Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Antenna Skin, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-09-19, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N808MR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2014-09-19, Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2014-09-12, Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10 ft, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2014-09-11, Operator: Military, Aircraft: E-6 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10 ft, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Cave swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2014-09-11, Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2014-09-10, Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2014-09-05, Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2014-08-28, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N807MR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 120 knots, 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-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2014-08-28, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10 ft, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2014-05-15, Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2014-03-06, Time: Night (-1:93), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N807MR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 120 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, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FINAL APRCH. SPECIES, DARK AND RAINING AND REMAINS WERE WASHED AWAY.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-09-21, Time: Night (05:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N802MR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MX INSPECTED A/C AND RELEASED A/C FOR FLT. LOCATION REPTD AS 4NM.
Date: 2013-06-18, Time: Night (23:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N807MR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, 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-E
Remarks: NO DMG TO AIRFRAME UPON INSPN BY MX. LOCATION REPTD AS 2 MILES FROM APRCH END. TIME OUT OF SERVICE REPTD AS 0.5 HRS.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-08-20, Time: Night (21:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N808MR, Flight: 8MR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 113 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-09-30, Time: Night (20:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Coast Guard, Aircraft: HU-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C2113, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 125 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, Struck Other, Flir, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. BLOOD SPATTERINGS.
Date: 2010-05-08, Time: Night (20:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N805MR, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MULTIPLE STRIKES INDICATED BY REMAINS. NO DMG.

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-08-13, Time: Day (18:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Coast Guard, Aircraft: AEROS SA365 (Helicopter), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: C6535, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED A/C AND ENG)
Remarks: SMALL SPARROW STRUCK RH SIDE, PILOTS WINDOW DURING TOUCH & GO EVOLUTION JUST AFTER T/D. ABORTED T/O. INSPECTED FOR DMG AND ENG INGESTION. NONE FOUND. ON FIRST 1500 FT OF RWY NEAR T/D ZONE. A/C REG REPTD AS CG2102.
Date: 2009-07-27, Time: Day (20:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Coast Guard, Aircraft: HU-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C2117, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 5, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: Other, Repair Costs: $18, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), USCG (x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH USCG REPT, COST)
Remarks: FOUND FEATHERS ON A/C AND TWR REPTD THEY FOUND BIRD REMAINS. HOMESTEAD IS KNOWN FOR BIRD ACTIVITY DURING DAYTIME. THIS OCCURRED AT NIGHT. 1 LABOR HOUR.

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-08-26, Time: Night (21:15), Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: C-12 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N72472, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2002-08-21, Time: Day (08:00), Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1255K, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2002-04-08, Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1200N, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-09-05, Time: Night (05:00), Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: C-12 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N1549, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2001-03-12, Time: Night (23:40), Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N4614N, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MINOR SCRATCH ON WINDSHLD.
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