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Idaho Falls Regional Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Idaho Falls Regional Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 50 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 5 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-07-14, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: NORTH AMERICAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N515ZB, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = PACIFIC FIGHTERS / GARDNER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP
Remarks: THE PROP STRUCK SEVERAL AND THE LANDING GEAR STRUCK SOME OF THEM. A/C IS A NORTH AMERICAN P-51.
Date: 2015-07-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 20, Birds Struck: 1, Species: California gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: FOUND THE GULL ON THE RWY. 7:30 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-13, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 20, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND GULL ON RWY. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: FOLLOWING UP WITH REPORTER FOR MISSING DATA)
Date: 2015-07-08, Time: Day (11:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION X (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N903QS, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 2, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = NETJETS SALES INC
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2015-03-04, Time: Day (15:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ameriflight, Aircraft: SWEARINGIN (Airplane), Registration: N152AF, Flight: 624, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 2, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ONE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), MOR IDA-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. FLARE TO LAND. ARPT OPS NOTIFIED AND REMAINS OF ONE HORNED LARK RECVRD FROM RWY 2. INSPN OF A/C REVEALED BLOOD ON THE LT PROP AND FUSELAGE. NO DMG.
Date: 2015-01-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 20, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND IN TOUCH DOWN ZONE. 12:25 PM DAY

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-07-14, Time: Day (15:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 2, Speed: 40 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $200, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TWO JUVENILE HORNED LARK FOUND ON RWY.
Date: 2014-04-20, Time: Day (14:27), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4456, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 139 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO VISIBLE DMG. BIRD REMVD FROM L/G. MX INSPN REVEALED NO DMG. CLEANED A/C.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-12-24, Time: Day (10:47), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N880GA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 20, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 11-100, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2013-07-14, Time: Day (08:12), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N611SK, Flight: 4527, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UNDETERMINED SPECIES OF WHITE-HEADED GULL. INSUFFICIENT DIAGNOSTIC MATERIAL TO DISTINGUISH BTWN THESE SPECIES. LEAD MX SAID THEY SAW THE GULL ON DEPT FROM IDAHO FALLS. THEY THOUGHT THEY MISSED IT. REMAINS FOUND AFTER LANDING SALT LAKE INTERNATIONAL DURING MECHANICAL INSPN OF A/C AT GATE.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-06-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 20, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A/C REPTD BIRD ON RWY. TOOK INJURED BIRD TO FISH AND GAME. 940 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-03-09, Time: Night (19:00), Operator: Western Air Express, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N7947Q, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Other
Comments: OPER = WESTERN AIR EXPRESS SOURCE = FAA ACCIDENT/INCIDENT PRELIM DATA
Remarks: BIRD PENETRATED RT WINDSHLD. A/C RETURNED TO LAND SAFELY. NO INJURIES. PHOTOS. BIRD ID'D FROM PHOTO. WINDSHLD WAS REPLACED.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-09-12, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4854, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. LANDED RWY 20 ADVISED THERE WERE BIRDS ON RWY S OF A2 AND HE THOUGHT THEY STRUCK THEM. RWY CHECKED AND ONE BIRD FOUND. PILOT CKD A/C AND FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2010-09-11, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4450, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO ONE SAW BIRD, BUT A/C NOTIFIED TWR OF STRIKE. PILOT SAID HE POSSIBLY STRUCK A BIRD BUT WAS UNSURE AND HAD NO DMG. HAD RWY CKECHED FOR FOD AND 1 BIRD WAS FOUND NEAR A2 ON RWY 20.
Date: 2010-08-29, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4542, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-billed magpie, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. PILOT REPTD ON DEPT THEY STRUCK A BIRD ON RWY. PILOT NOT AWARE OF ANY DMG AND CONTD FLT. BIRD REPTD AS MAGPIE, ASSUME BLACK-BILLED FROM LOCATION.
Date: 2010-05-25, Time: Day (10:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N423QX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $75, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED A/C)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING.( DATA ENTRY NOTE: COST FOR REPAIRS LISTED AS $75 BUT NO PART MARKED AS BEING DAMAGED. ASSUME COST WAS FOR INSPN)

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-08-26, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ameriflight, Aircraft: SA227 AC METRO III (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N443AF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: ATIS WARNING.
Date: 2009-06-23, Time: Day (16:57), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N985FM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Speed: 133 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x OPER = MELALEUCA (OWNER IDAHO INVESTMENTS INC)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING.
Date: 2009-01-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 20, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Foxes, Size: Large, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = LETTER OF EXPLANATION AND xxxx-x (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUNT AT 1815, NIGHT. I WAS NOTIFIED BY IDAHO FALLS TWR THAT THERE WAS WILDLIFE REPTD ON RWY 20 AT THE 2,000 FT REMAINING SIGN BY A SKYWEST A/C. ON INSPN OF THAT AREA NO WILDLIFE WAS FOUND. AFTER A 2ND A/C REPTD WILDLIFE ON RWY 29 AT THE OTHER END OF THE RWY, FOUND A DEAD FOX ON CENTERLINE AT THE 7,000 FT REMAINING SIGN. I CONTACTED TWR TO SEE IF THEY KNEW WHO HAD STRUCK THE FOX. THEY WERE NOT NOTIFIED.

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-08-11, Time: Dawn (07:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N973SW, Flight: 6484, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT THE NOST. NO DMG. BIRD REPTD AS SPARROW HAWK AND PRAIR HAWK. TIME OUT OF SERVICE 1/2 HR.
Date: 2008-07-22, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N408SW, Flight: 3803, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 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, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG, BLOOD AND FEATHERS FOUND ON NOSE CONE.
Date: 2008-07-05, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-500 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N12CV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = NTSS LLC
Remarks: PILOT REPTD TO SALT LAKE CENTER APPROX 20 MINS AFTER T/O OF BIRDSTRIKE ON CLIMBOUT. SLC INFORMED TWR. I ASKED IF HE (PILOT) WAS DECLARING ANYTHING OR IF THERE WAS ANY DAMAGE AND SLC CONTROLLER SAID NEGATIVE.

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-09-21, Time: Night (23:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N918SW, Flight: 6538, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2/20, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Chukar, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 7 CHUKARS FOUND DEAD ON RWY. ATCT WAS CLOSED. INSPN NEXT MORNING FOUND STRIKE ALONG WING. INSPN DELAYED FLT 20 MINS. NO DMG.
Date: 2007-08-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 20, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS SPARROW HAWK, ASSUME KESTREL. FOUND ON RWY AT 1215, DAY.
Date: 2007-06-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 20, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND DURING MORNING INSPN. AT 0500.
Date: 2007-05-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 20, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY. DATE NOT PROVIDED, ASSUME SAME AS DATE REPORT WAS FILED.
Date: 2007-04-25, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N432SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $225, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. COST FOR MECHANIC CALLOUT

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-08-13, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N10TV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER - JOE MCNIGHT SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: HIT WING STRUT.
Date: 2006-08-05, Time: Day (08:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N709BR, Flight: 4055, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Other, Repair Costs: $200, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ALSO REPTD AS SML, BLACK BIRDS.. 4 WERE HIT. MECHANIC WAS CALLED OUT AND FLT DELAYED 1/2 HR.
Date: 2006-07-29, Time: Day (09:42), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5204K, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 70 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
Comments: OPER = TETON LEASING (STACY FUNK)
Remarks: NO DMG. CHECKED RWY, NO REMAINS.
Date: 2006-07-02, Time: Day (12:23), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N452SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: BIRD HIT RT SIDE OF NOSE. NO DMG.
Date: 2006-06-22, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N407SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. BIRD HIT TOP OF RT WINDSHLD & FUSELAGE ABOVE RT WINDSHLD.
Date: 2006-04-12, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3755, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 20, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, 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
Remarks: CARCASS REMOVED FROM RWY.

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-09-09, Time: Dusk (19:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N595SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 120 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 windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS "BULLET HAWK" AND RED-TAILED HAWK. BOTH SIZES CHECKED AS SMALL. HIT WIINDSHLD WIPER AND RT WINDSHLD. OUT OF SERVICE 1.5 HRS FOR INSPN. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ALT AND SPEED DIFFERED SLIGHTLY ON THE REPORTS, I TOOK THE PILOT FIGURES)
Date: 2005-08-07, Time: Day (07:30), Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N834AY, Flight: 2931, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 02, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 135 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 radome, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 1000 h, Repair Costs: $180, Other Costs: $1268, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: NO INITIAL REPT OF DMG. RETD AFTER STRIKING SML OR MED BIRD ON NOSE CONE.( DATA ENTRY NOTE: CAPT INDICATED COST OF REPAIRS AS $1000 + BUT DID NOT MARK PART AS BEING DAMAGED. ASSUME MINOR DMG)
Date: 2005-07-07, Time: Day (16:56), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N413QX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x
Remarks: 1 WING, LEG & TAIL SECTIONS OF BIRD REMOVED. BLOOD ON BOTTOM OF #2 ENG NACELLE. BLOOD & FEATHERS ON #2 MAIN LDG GEAR. NO DMG. OUT OF SVC 0.1 HRS
Date: 2005-06-03, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Rain, Operator: Independence Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N634BR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2005-04-27, Time: Dawn (05:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 2165, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Downy woodpecker, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FEMALE DOWNY. MECHANIC WAS CALLED OUT AND CLEARED A/C. 1/2 HR OUT OF SERVICE. UNKN WAS COST FOR MECH/

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-12-31, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Snow, Operator: Flight Options, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N386CW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, 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: 2004-09-17, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N186SW, Flight: 4056, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 124 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS SPARROW AND SPARROW HAWK. NO APPARENT DMG. FLT WILL BE DELAYED ON DEPTR FOR PRE FLT INSPN. STRUCK JUST BEFORE T/D.
Date: 2004-07-26, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N466SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 100 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG.

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-08-09, Time: Day (15:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N595SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 190 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: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: HIT SEVERAL BIRDS, LANDED W/O INCIDENT (REPT FROM ?) REPT FROM CAPT SAID HE HIT 1 BIRD.

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-08-05, Time: Day (17:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Western Air Express, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N98680, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Speed: 40 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, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO APPARENT DMG OR INDICATION OF BIRD STRIKE

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-10-21, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU #xxxxxx
Remarks: BIRD INGESTED, 3 FAN BLADES DAMAGED.

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-07-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT269
Date: 1995-02-14, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-100 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N723W, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = GENE TWINER
Date: 1995-02-14, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N1101W, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = WEST ONE BANK

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-03-25, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N901K, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = WESTINGHOUSE
Remarks: PILOT REPORTED MULTIPLE HITS (5) BUT NO DAMAGE.

1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-09-06, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 160 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, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. HIT A FLOCK, ASSUME 2-10.
Date: 1990-08-05, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-24 COMANCHE (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8243P, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 175 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MOUNTAIN MOONEY INC (MARG. LUTHER)
Remarks: JUST AFTER GEAR DOWN SOMETHING STRUCK THE PASSENGER SIDE OF A/C. SINCE IT WAS DARK, WE LANDED AND THEN WITH A FLASH LIGHT COULD SEE THAT A BIRD HAD STRUCK THE RIGHT FRONT OF FUSELAGE - TEARING BOTH AIR VENTS OFF AND DAMAGING THE DOOR.
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