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Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 103 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 14 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-07-05, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-32 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N329RW, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 29, Above Ground: 150 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = GLENN HANSEN xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-12-23, Time: Day (09:46), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-421 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N122TJ, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Struck & Damaged Propeller, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = BONANZA A-xx TURBO LLC SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx), MOR BDR-M-xxxx/xx/xxx-xxxx
Remarks: 1 BIRD STRUCK BY RT PROP. PILOT STATED BIRD ON RWY. BIRD REMAINS WERE FOUND ON THE PROP, ENG AND ELEVATOR. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: NO REPLY TO QUESTION SENT RE EXENT OF DMG. CALLED AND RESENT QUESTION TO DIFFERENT REPORTER)
Date: 2014-08-13, Time: Day (12:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6/24, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-07-06, Time: Day (19:09), Operator: Business, Aircraft: EMB PHENOM 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 304, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = EXECUTIVE JET AVIATION (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED # STRUCK)
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-07-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER 900 (Airplane), Registration: N881QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 11, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = NETJETS
Remarks: FOUND 3 DEAD INTACT BARN SWALLOWS AND 1 CARCASS AFTER BEING REORTED BY PILOT. FOUND ON EDGE OF RWY 11 PAVEMENT. STATOR VANE DAMAGED, REMOVED ENG FOR REPAIR. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: UNKN WHAT KIND OF BIRD WAS INGESTED.)

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-06-17, Time: Night (21:22), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM V (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N345LC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 11, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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, Struck Other, Pitot Tube, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 85 h, Other Costs: $97, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR=NORTHERN AVIATION
Remarks: WHITE BIRD. NO DMG TO A/C EXCEPT FOR A SCRATCH IN THE PAINT ON AREA OF FUSELAGE ADJACENT TO PROBE. BIRD STRUCK PITOT PROBE FOR AIR DATA MODULE #3 (LOWER R PROBE)
Date: 2009-05-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 11/29, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND ONE DEAD CARCASS OF A EUROPEAN STARLING NEAR EDGELINE OF RWY 11/29.
Date: 2009-04-29, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Flexjet, Aircraft: LEARJET-45 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N609FX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 11, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STRUCK 4 PIGEONS ON L/R AT RWY 11. L ENGINE HAD DMG (COST ). LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
Date: 2009-03-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 11, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3096. REMAINS FOUND IN NORTH FORTY SECTION OF AIRFIELD. CARCASS PRESENT. A/C. NO NUMBER RPTD, ASSUME 1.

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-10-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-bellied plover, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: LANDING HAWKER REPTD CARCASS ON RWY. NO STRIKE REPTD BY PREVIOUS AIRCRAFT. DAY.
Date: 2008-10-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 6, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Black-bellied plover, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2737. 2 PLOVERS DISCOVERED NEAR CENTERLINE ON RWY 6 @ 0615L, DEAD. NIGHT.
Date: 2008-08-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6/24, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 2 CARCASSES FOUND
Date: 2008-08-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 11/29, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2008-06-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 11/29, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 11/29
Date: 2008-05-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 29, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS BARN SPARROW AND BROWN SPARROW. FOUND ON CENTERLINE OF RWY 29.
Date: 2008-05-12, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N373G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = GENERAL ELECTRIC (emailed les mcvey x/xx/xx for dmg info) SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) (UPDATED x-xx-xx WITH xxxx-x E REPT)
Remarks: TOOK OFF ON RWY 6. REPORTED BIRD ENTERED RT ENGINE INTAKE. DECLARED EMERGENCY, BROUGHT ENG TO IDLE AND LANDED AT HOME BASE (KSWF). MULTIPLE STRIKES 9 FAN BALDES WERE DAMAGED.

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-08-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 6 NEAR C/L ON RWY SWEEP. BIRD REPTD AS BARN SPARROW AND BROWN SPARROW.
Date: 2007-06-24, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N200EG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 110 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 Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = VOLO AVIATION (KING AIR IV LLC)
Remarks: PILOTS REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE ON SHORT FINAL. NO REPTD DMG, NO REMAINS FOUND. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2007-06-01, Time: Day, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: ASRS
Comments: ASRS ACNxxxxxx OPER = GENERAL AVIATION (x/xx/xx UPDATED ALT AND DISTANCE)
Remarks: EXACT DATE UNKN JUST MO/YR. DEFAULT = 1ST. NOT A STRIKE BUT EFFECTED FLT. PILOT SAW 3 ADULT GEESE AND 1 OR 2 GOSLINGS ON RWY. APPLIED HEAVY BRAKING AND STOPPED 10 FT SHORT OF THEM. ADVISED TWR.
Date: 2007-04-16, Time: Dusk, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N780SP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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: OPER = RIVERSIDE AVIATION
Date: 2007-02-02, Time: Dusk (16:30), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N130JM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MILLENIUM AVIATION
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2007-01-08, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND STRUCK GULL ON RWY. A/C REPTD BIRDS IN AREA AFTER DEPTR, BUT DID NOT REPT A STRIKE. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: FORM ARRIVED WITH 2007 STRIKES BUT REPT SHOWED 2006, ASSUME ERROR) THEY ALSO SAID A/C REPTD BIRDS IN AREA AFTER DEPTR BUT DID NOT REPT A STRIKE. A/C WAS ASTRAJET. TIME DAWN.

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-11-12, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-42 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N29TF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CHEYENNE PARTNERS LLC
Remarks: NO DMG TO PROP
Date: 2006-05-19, Time: Day (06:33), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER-SDLY HS125 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N32KB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 3 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SSK HAWKER GROUP

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-05-31, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N73744, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 29, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DETOUR DAVE INC
Date: 2005-04-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 29, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CAUSE UNKN. FOUND ON ARFLD INSPN. DAWN.

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-10-09, Time: Night (10:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Flight Options, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N254CW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SUSPECT BAT. ANIMAL FLUIDS RESEMBLED THAT OF INSECTS. HAIR OR FINE FEATHERS FOUND UPON CLEANING.

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-09-26, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: IAI ASTRA JT (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1125K, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = STATE STREET CORP (HUBBELL)
Remarks: CUT RT INBD DE-ICING BOOT
Date: 2002-07-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-50 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N50MV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORP
Date: 2002-07-22, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: CIRRUS SR 20/22 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N221CD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS OPER = RICHARD BLISS
Date: 2002-04-29, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern harrier, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (UPDATED # STRUCK, # SEEN x/x/xx)
Date: 2002-04-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE NOT REPTD. FOUND CARCASS DURING DAY.

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-09-18, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-125-700 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N193RC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = BOULDER AVIATION
Date: 2001-08-15, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N107SP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = STATE OF CT DEPT OF PUBLIC SFTY
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2001-08-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 11, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND 2 DEAD STARLING ON MORNING RWYSWEEP AT 0610.
Date: 2001-07-17, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N45094, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 11, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 65 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 Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PROFESSINAL FLIGHT TRAINING

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-09-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO III (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N624BP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = ZIFF AIR SVCS
Date: 2000-09-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: BIRD FOUND DURING ROUTINE INSPN. AT LEAST 2 A/C DEPTRS SINCE LAST INSPN.
Date: 2000-09-04, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N49DC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SCOTT AIR CHARTER
Remarks: BIRD WAS FOUND ON RWY. PILOTS WERE NOT SURE IF THEY HIT THE BIRD OR NOT.
Date: 2000-08-18, Time: Day (15:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-31 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N130FX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 19249 h, Repair Costs: $4533, Other Costs: $27841, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FLEXJET
Remarks: HIT BIRDS ABOUT 3,000' DWON RWY . DMG TO L ENG NOSE GEAR DOOR. TWO HIT ON L WINDSHLD, 1 ON RT NOSE WHEEL DOOR, 1 ON L STALL VANE. 2 ON L WINGLET, AT LEAST 1 INGESTED (BYPASS DUCK I BELIEVE). NO CHANGES IN ENG DURING FLT.
Date: 2000-08-13, Time: Day (12:11), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N364G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = GENERAL ELECTRIC
Remarks: FOUND SPARROW ON RWY AFTER CAPT REPTD STRIKE
Date: 2000-08-11, Time: Day (09:26), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31 NAVAJO (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N847, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Shorebirds, Size: Medium, 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 OPER = WHITE WIND CO
Remarks: SMAL SEABIRD (PIPER) AND SPARROW REPTD ON DIFERENT FORMS. 8-9 BIRD ON RWY. 1 OR 2 VAPORISED IN PROP.
Date: 2000-08-08, Time: Day (07:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N355JS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SYRACUSE EXEC AIR SVC
Date: 2000-05-02, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Wiggins Airways, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N835FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOG.
Date: 2000-04-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: IMMAT FALCON FOUND AT INTSN OF RWY 6/24 AND 11/29. BIRD HAD MULTIPLE SLASHES ON NECK AREA. FOUND AT DAWN.
Date: 2000-04-06, Time: Day (08:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N260QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 11, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AMERICAN AIR SERVICES (EXECUTIVE JET MGT) SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x RPTS
Remarks: NO BIRDS FOUN ON RWY.
Date: 2000-01-19, Time: Day (08:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N333AX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 100, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = RICHMOND AVIATION

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-09-09, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-34 SENECA (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N19WE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CHESTER CHARTER
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ABOUT 1,000 FT FROM APCH END OF RWY 6 AFTER PILOT REPTD STRIKING IT.
Date: 1999-08-22, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N113PF, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PROFESSIONAL FLT TRAINING
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 1999-08-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MUTILATED BIRD FOUND AT DAWN ON RWY 6-24.
Date: 1999-08-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wrens, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STRIKE OCCURRED 811 OR 12 ON RWY 6-24.
Date: 1999-07-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 11, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND SEVERED CARCASS ON RWY INSPN. RWY 11-29. TIME FOUND 0708 LCL.
Date: 1999-03-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: AT 0610, FOUND 2 CARCASSES ON NUMBERS OF RWY6
Date: 1999-02-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS (NORTHERN RACE) AT MIDPOINT ON RWY 11-29. NO WOUNDS SEEN ON BIRD. FOUND AT 0911 LCL.
Date: 1999-02-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 29, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS ON TWY H. LRG GASH ON BELLY & HEAD INJURY. FOUND AT 1430.
Date: 1999-01-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 29, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS AT MIDPOINT ON RWY. DEEP GASH ON BELLY.

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-12-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 29, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: DAY, 0710 LCL, FOUND DEAD LARK AT APCH END OF RY 29. THERE WAS A LRG GASH ON BIRD'S BELLY.
Date: 1998-10-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND BIRD REMAINS ON TWY C NEAR RWY 6/24 EDGELINE. 0723, DAY.
Date: 1998-10-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American golden-plover, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND ON APCH END OF RWY 6-24. NO VISIBLE BODY DAMAGE TO BIRD. DAWN, 0725 LCL.
Date: 1998-05-22, Time: Day (19:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N122RM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 29, Above Ground: 250 ft, Speed: 110 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 Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPERATOR/OWNER = AIRCRAFT CHARTER GROUP/RSM VENTURES INC SOURCE = xxxx-x, MISC INCIDENT REPT (UPDATED ENG CODE x/x/xx)
Remarks: STRUCK BIRD ON SHORT FINAL. REPTD NO DAMAGE BY RESCUE 1. RWY WAS SCANNED FOR ASSURANCE OF CLEARANCE ENDING WITH A/C. BY THE TIME THE BIRDS WERE SEEN IT WAS TOO LATE. DID NOT INFORM A/C OF STRIKE UNTIL IT WAS OUT OF THE CRITICAL PHASE OF FLT.
Date: 1998-05-11, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N333AX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = RICHMORE AVTN
Remarks: HIT RT MAIN LDG GEAR. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1998-03-27, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N3199V, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 29, Above Ground: 10 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = PROFESSIONAL FLIGHT TRAINING
Remarks: MINOR DAMAGE TO WING
Date: 1998-03-25, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8119H, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 500 h, Other Costs: $762, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & NON-COM INCIDENT REPT
Remarks: THREE WING AVTN REPTD MINIMAL DAMAGE. A DENT THAT WAS HAMMERED OUT. HOWEVER, A/C WILL HAVE WORK DONE TO IT & BELOW FIGURES ARE ONLY ESTIMATES.

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-03-02, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = MISC INCIDENT REPT & xxxx-x
Remarks: AIR SHUTTLE 5553 STRUCK A GOOSE WITH NOSE WHEEL ON DEPTR. PILOT ELECTED TO CONT TO DEST. TIME = 1024 EST.
Date: 1997-02-08, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Westair Commuter, Aircraft: SOCATA TB9 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2823V, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Speed: 55 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x REPTS (x/xx/xx UPDATED EFFECT ON FLIGHT)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURIES. COMING IN FOR TOUCH & GO. BIRD WAS INGESTED IN FRONT L COWL. I PULLED OFF RWY TO CHECK FOR DAMAGE. AS I TURNED OFF RWY I SAW BIRD FALL OUT OF ENG INTAKE. AFTER CHECKING THAT THE A/C WAS AIRWORTHY I TOOK OFF AND RETD TO HPN W/O FURTHER INCIDENT.
Date: 1997-02-01, Time: Day (15:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: A-10A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Ecm/Pylons, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - A - 10 - ; IMPACT - STA 1, LWR RT CANARD; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1997-01-11, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 29, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = FLORIDA GULF
Remarks: FLT 5554

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-11-13, Time: Night (00:05), Operator: Military, Aircraft: A-10A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Woodpeckers, piculets, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ALSO HIT A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER; AIRCRAFT - A - 10 - ; IMPACT - LT #2 ENG INLET RG; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) -
Date: 1996-08-26, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N200BL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 29, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Shorebirds, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = BAUSCH & LOMB INC
Remarks: PART OF A/C STRUCK NOT REPTD. BIRDS WERE VERY SMALL & DIFFICULT TO SEE. BLENDED IN WITH RWY COLOR. TIME = 1107Z.
Date: 1996-08-15, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N63858, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 45 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 300 h, Other Costs: $482, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = SHORELINE AVIATION (FVAA)
Remarks: EXTENT OF DAMAGE NOT REPTD.
Date: 1996-08-04, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-35 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N3882B, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 11, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Sandpipers, curlews, phalaropes, allies, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ROGER JANESKYENG = CONT Exxx
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURIES. A/C CLEANED OFF & DEPTS W/O INCID. 12 BIRDS HIT.
Date: 1996-07-26, Time: Day (15:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: A-10A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED BIRD CODE)
Remarks: REMARKS - POST FLIGHT INSPECTION; AIRCRAFT - A - 10 - ; IMPACT - LT MLG; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1996-06-30, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135T (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Location: Rwy 24, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: 5 seagulls struck and killed, 1 injured and destroyed, 3 strikes able to fly away. No damage to acft.
Date: 1996-05-16, Time: Dusk, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N135YV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = FLORIDA GULF AIRLINES DIVISION OF MESA AIR GROUP (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: RAIN. NUMBER OF BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME ONE. EXTENT OF DAMAGE NOT REPTD.

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-11-15, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N125YV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = FLORIDA GULF AIRLINES DIVISION OF MESA AIR GROUP (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER)
Date: 1995-11-05, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N140ZV, Flight: 5547, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 90 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 Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FLORIDA GULF AIRLINES DIVISION OF MESA AIR GROUP (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER)
Date: 1995-08-17, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N133YV, Flight: 5553, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: LITTLE BIRD, LITTLE BLOOD ON NOSE. NO DAMAGE.

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-08-04, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N999TF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 29, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = PRIESTER (REG TO US BANCORP)
Remarks: HAZY
Date: 1994-06-24, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N433AA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 5000 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOTREPTD STRIKE NEAR BRIDGEPORT VOR BUT MISTAKENLY CALLED IT BPR INSTEAD OF BDR
Date: 1994-06-09, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8117K, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 500 h, Other Costs: $847, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Injuries: 1
Comments: OPERATOR = ANDREW POTHANSKY FOR FIRST FLIGHT INC
Remarks: BIRD WAS STRUCK ON LANDING ROLL BETWEEN TAXIWAY H AND INTERSECTING RUNWAYS. MAJOR DAMAGE TO WINDSHIELD AND RADIO ANTENNAE. USGS BAND # 86806278. PILOT RECEIVE MINOR CUT ON RIGHT THUMB.
Date: 1994-04-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern harrier, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DUSK. HAWK WAS DISCOVERED BY DEPARTING PIPER CHEYENNE, WHO STATEDTHAT HE DID NOT STRIKE THE BIRD. ALL A/C ON FREQUENCY WERE QUESTIONED WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. IT IS WHEN OR WHAT HAPPENED TO HAWK.

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-11-07, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-35 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9032Q, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 29, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 1000 h, Other Costs: $1739, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & NON-COM. INCIDENT REPT.
Remarks: DENTED NOSE COWLING. BENT BRACKET HOLDING LANDING LIGHT & BROKE FILAMENT. TIME = 1726EST
Date: 1993-10-13, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Westair Commuter, Aircraft: SOCATA TB9 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N25239, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 29, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO REPTD DAMAGE.
Date: 1993-09-22, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N374G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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: OPERATOR = GENERAL ELECTRIC
Date: 1993-08-02, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N420TX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = TEXTRON LYCOMING
Remarks: TIME = 1532Z NO DAMAGE.

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-10-30, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: FOKKER F28 MK 1000 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: NO REPTD DAMAGE TO A/C. HIT A FLOCK OF PIGEONS.
Date: 1992-08-18, Time: Day, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2571Q, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = MISC. SITUATION REPT. PILOT: JAMES C. BEALL
Remarks: A/C ABORTED T/O DUE TO HITTING APPROX 15 OUT OF 200 SMALL (SPARROW LIKE) BIRDS. NO DAMAGE. ONE BIRD IN ENGINE.
Date: 1992-07-15, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-55 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N7294R, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 11, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = GREG LIVERNOIS
Date: 1992-06-01, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-425 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N425JM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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: NO DAMAGE

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-10-16, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY
Date: 1991-09-18, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N91121H, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DENT LEFT LEADING EDGE.
Date: 1991-08-23, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, 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: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: SANDPIPER? NO DAMAGE/INJURY
Date: 1991-07-25, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = TEXTRON
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY.
Date: 1991-07-03, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 11, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Terns, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & DAILY BRIEFING OPERATOR = PENN AIR OPERATED BY US AIR (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: NO AIRCRAFT DAMAGE REPTD. TIME = 1153 EDT. FLT 3415. BIRD HIT RT WINDSHLD.
Date: 1991-06-16, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-55 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5932S, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = DEAN HAMMOND
Remarks: 2 GULLS. NO DAMAGE/INJURY. TIME = 2114Z
Date: 1991-05-31, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: UNKN IF DAMAGE. TIME = 0135Z. FLT 3428.
Date: 1991-05-10, Time: Day (11:02), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N31703, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AC INCIDENT REPT
Remarks: FLT 3441

1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-11-02, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = GENERAL ELECTRIC
Remarks: HIT 3 DUCKS, NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1990-10-10, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MERLIN III (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = TEXTRON
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY
Date: 1990-09-22, Time: Day (16:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31 NAVAJO (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N3548J, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AVIATION ENTERPRISES UNLIMITED INC
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1990-09-06, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8179G, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = x WING
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1990-08-11, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31 NAVAJO (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CHARTER OAK AVIATION
Remarks: 50-60 GEESE ROOSTING ON RWY. KILLED ABOUT 12. NO DAMAGE/INJURY. TIME = 0030LCL
Date: 1990-07-31, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business Express, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT 3. NO DAMAGE KNOWN.
Date: 1990-06-08, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT A FLOCK, ASSUME 2-10. NO DAMAGE. TIME = 2334Z
Date: 1990-05-21, Time: Day (10:29), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business Express, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N341BE, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY. USGS BAND # 80864202
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