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John F Kennedy International Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - John F Kennedy International Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 3159 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 226 incidents)

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-12-31, Time: Day (11:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N566JB, Flight: 001, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4L, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x AON DAILY LOSSES, AIR SAFETY WEEK, x AIRPORT REPTS. & PACIR
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1368. ABORTED T/O AFTER INGESTING GULL IN #2 ENG. SEVERAL BLADES WERE BROKEN. CREW & PAX PUT ON ANOTHER A/C. FLT DELAYED ABOUT 2 HRS.
Date: 2005-12-31, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N554JB, Flight: 181, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Snow bunting, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) AND TWO AIRLINE REPTS
Remarks: POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE REPTD BY AIRLINE TO ATCT. OPS FOUND 2 SNOW BUNTING CARCASSES ON RWY CENTERLINE AT INTXN OF TWY H. UNKN IF DMG.
Date: 2005-12-27, Operator: British Airways, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: G-CIVY, Flight: 175, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Miles From Airport: 1,5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = NEWS ARTICLE & TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: AT APPROX 3 NM SAW BIRD ON RT SIDE FLYING TWD A/C. BTWN 1-2 NM FINAL SOLID THUD FELT & SHORTLY AFTER ACRID SMELL THRU A/C. 6 HR DELAY. NEARLY ALL PAX WERE PUT ON OTHER FLIGHTS. INSPN FOUND DMG TO SEVERAL IP COMPRESSOR BLADES BUT DMG WAS WITHIN MX MANUAL LIMITS.
Date: 2005-12-26, Time: Day (09:23), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N629JB, Flight: 708, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great blue heron, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & TWO AIRPORT REPTS (x/x/xx UPDATED # STRUCK)
Remarks: PROBABLY NOT A STRIKE BUT EFFECTED 2 FLIGHTS. PILOT REPTD POSSIBLE STRIKE TO ATCT. HE THOUGHT HE MISSED HITTING THE BIRD AS HE SAW IT GO UNDER THE RT WING BELOW THE OUTER PYLON. OPS FOUND CARCASS ON 22L ABOUT 500 FT DOWN FROM APCH END. BIRD APPARENTLY KILLED BY WAKE TURBULENCE FROM DEPARTING A/C. UNTIL THE BIRD COULD BE COLLECTED, ATCT REQUESTED THAT 2 OTHER AIRCRAFT GO AROUND.
Date: 2005-12-10, Time: Day (10:49), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Kalitta Air, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N715CK, Flight: 208, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22L, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great blue heron, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Out Of Service: 250000 h, Other Costs: $316935, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: RXN SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) AND THREE AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1334. CAPT SAW BIRD SITTING ON RWY AS A/C ROLLED OUT. THE BIRD ATTEMPTED TO FLY AS THE A/C PASSED IT. A THUMP WAS HEARD AND CAPT SHUT DOWN THE #2 ENG WHICH WAS OVERHEATING. COMPRESSOR WAS REPLACED PHOTOS TAKEN. DMG ESTIMATED BTWN $200,000 & $300.000.
Date: 2005-11-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 2ND WINTER HERG @ KB-13R
Date: 2005-11-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 100' S OF CENTERLINE @ P-13R
Date: 2005-11-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' S OF CENTERLNE @ M-L. 2ND WINTER HERG.
Date: 2005-11-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' N OF CENTERLINE AT N-MB
Date: 2005-11-18, Time: Dawn (07:33), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: C-GSKM, Flight: 905, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRLINE REPTS & xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx) OPER = SKYLINK EXPRESS
Remarks: DMG TO RT WING LE. IMMATURE HERG WAS RECOVERED FROM RWY 4R 50' E OF RWY CENTERLINE BTWN TWY Z & J.
Date: 2005-11-18, Time: Day (06:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N652DL, Flight: 2067, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 165 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Double-crested cormorant, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx, xxx-x-xxxxxx) & x ARPT REPTS OPER = DELTA SONG
Remarks: 1 PARTICAL CARCASS COLLECTED FROM SHOULDER OF RWY 4L ABOUT 110 F E OF CENTERLINE BTWN TWY G & Z. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 1324. PILOT SAW SEVERAL BLACK BIRDS FLY BY. HEARD A LOUD BANG AND COCKPIT FILLED WITH ACRID ODOR. SOME FEATHERS REMOVED FROM ENG.
Date: 2005-11-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON 31L 75' FROM CENTERLINE
Date: 2005-11-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON TWY SC AND HELIPAD
Date: 2005-10-28, Time: Night (21:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N6710E, Flight: 2006, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOUD BANG LIKE A HAMMER HITTING THE RADOME.
Date: 2005-10-17, Operator: British Airways, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: G-BYGG, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON APCH END OF RWY. (ASSUME LANDING ROLL 0' AGL)
Date: 2005-10-17, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-GBHO, Flight: 548, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON RT SIDE OF NOSE.
Date: 2005-10-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Merlin, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 105' E OF CENTERLINE @ FB-F. BIRD REPTD AS AM KESTREL, LATER CORRECTED TO MERLIN BY USDA/WS G BERNHARDT
Date: 2005-10-17, Time: Night, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 719, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: 1 CARCASS FOUND ON APCH END OF RWY. (ASSUME LANDING ROLL, 0' AGL)
Date: 2005-10-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blue jay, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND 250' N OF CENTERLINE @ PC
Date: 2005-10-17, Time: Night, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 717, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: 1 CARCASS FOUND ON ROLLOUT PORTION OF RWY.
Date: 2005-10-15, Operator: Atlas Air, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 8152, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: 4 CARCASSES FOUND.
Date: 2005-10-12, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 170, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: BLOOD WAS CLEANED OFF BY MECHANICS. STRIKE WAS OVER JAMAICA BAY.
Date: 2005-10-12, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 182, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 180 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS (UPDATED ID x/xx/xx & x/x/xx WITH FAA#)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1288. DNA SHOWS GULL. INGESTION IN #1 ENG OVER JAMAICA BAY. DAMAGED ACOUSTICAL PANEL.
Date: 2005-10-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE REPTS & MEMO FROM M HEACKER
Remarks: FOUND 75' W OF CENTERLINE @ F. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 1249
Date: 2005-10-02, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N797AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT ABOVE L FWD COCKPIT WINDOW. REMAINS ON SKIN.
Date: 2005-09-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON 31L @ L-MA
Date: 2005-09-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON 31L @ N-MA
Date: 2005-09-27, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N91050, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2005-09-23, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N332AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT CENTER OF CAPT'S FRONT WINDOW. LOG BOOK ENTRY MADE. MX INSPN DONE.
Date: 2005-09-23, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N385AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SAW A STREAK OF A SML BIRD AND HEARD IT HIT THE FUSELAGE ABOVE CAPT'S L3 WINDOW. FOUND EVIDENCE AT DESTINATION.
Date: 2005-09-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY SC, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON TWY SC @ SR, ARPT BELIEVES IT IS A STRIKE. 1ST WINTER HERG
Date: 2005-09-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND 140' N OF CENTERLINE @ KA-04L
Date: 2005-09-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ADULT HERG ON 13R 50' N OF CENTERLINE @ PC-PB
Date: 2005-09-13, Time: Day (07:02), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N971CA, Flight: 426, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31l, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWOAIRLINE REPTS & TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: DISAPTCH REPTD STRIKE TO ARPT. ADULT HERG FOUND ON RWY BTWN TWY M AND TWY MB
Date: 2005-09-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 110 FT W OF CENTELRINE @ F-FA
Date: 2005-09-09, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N510UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: CREW HEARD LOUD POP ON FINAL. MX FOUND BIRDSTRIKE EVIDENCE ON RADOME. 1 MAN HRS.
Date: 2005-09-04, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 840, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: BLOOD SMEARS ON RADOME AND WINDSHLD. NO CARCASSES FOUND. PHASE NOT REPTD, JUST "ARRIVAL", ASSUME LANDING ROLL.
Date: 2005-09-04, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 957, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: PHASE NOT REPTD, JUST "ARRIVAL", ASSUME LANDING ROLL.
Date: 2005-09-03, Time: Night (21:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N508UA, Flight: 0840, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE, xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx), AIRPORT (x/xx/xxxx ADDED ARPT REPT)
Remarks: UAL 840 REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON APCH TO 31R. APPROX 2115 LOCAL. 2 BIRDS WERE STRUCK. LEAD MECHANIC REPT NO DMG. UNABLE TO REACH SMUDGE ON RADOME. BLOOD SMEARS ON RADOME & WINDSHLD. CLEANED.
Date: 2005-09-01, Time: Day (07:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 191, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Brown-headed cowbird, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS & FAA xxxx-x xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: STRIKE REPTD TO OPS BY ATCT. 6 CARCASSES COLLECTED (2 MALE & 2 FEMALE JUVENILES & 1 FEMALE ADULT COWBIRD AND 1 BARN SWALLOW). FOUND AT 22R & Z. BARN SWALLOW ALSO FOUND.
Date: 2005-09-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON 22L 5' E OF CL @ H-J
Date: 2005-08-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND JUVENILE CARCASS ON C/L @ H
Date: 2005-08-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND) (x/xx/xx UPDATED REMARKS WITH BAND #)
Remarks: USGS BAND # 98795819. FOUND 20' E OF C/L @ F-H
Date: 2005-08-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND 90' W OF C/L @ F-H
Date: 2005-08-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND 80' N OF C/L @ PA
Date: 2005-08-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Brown-headed cowbird, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND 6 CARCASSES 90' W OF C/L @ F-H
Date: 2005-08-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hoary bat, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND 50' E OF C/L @ FB-E. ID BY G BERNHARDT, WS BIOL
Date: 2005-08-19, Time: Day (16:42), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N737MW, Flight: 4753, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & ARPT REPT
Remarks: CAPT REPTD SEEING 20-30 BIRDS (GULLS?) OVER THE APCH BUT DID NOT HEAR OR FEEL A STRIKE. A DELTA A/C ON THE GROUND AWAITING DEPRTR SAW 2-3 BIRDS FALL TO THE GROUND OVER THE MARSH IN JAMAICA BAY AS THE OTHER A/C FLEW OVER THE FLOCK. MX WIPED BLOOD SMEAR FROM MAIN LDG GEAR DOORS VERIFYING A STRIKE OCCURRED BUT PREVENTED SAMPLE FROM BEING TAKEN.
Date: 2005-08-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND 2ND WINTER JUVENILE 80' E OF C/L @ FB-E
Date: 2005-08-17, Time: Day (18:47), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Malev, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: HA-LHA, Flight: 092, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx) & ARPT REPT
Remarks: CREW OF ANOTHER FLT SAW FOD ON RWY IMMED AFTER FLT 092 LANDED. AIRLINE MX AFFIRMED STRIKE AFTER FINDING MARK ON L WING. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-08-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND @ D-W
Date: 2005-08-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND) (x/xx/xx UPDATED REMARKS WITH BAND #)
Remarks: USGS BAND # 168701135. FOUND 210' W OF C/L @ FB. JUVENILE
Date: 2005-08-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND 120' E OF C/L @ FB
Date: 2005-08-11, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 373, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO DMG. NO REMAINS OR EVIDENCE OF STRIKE FOUND
Date: 2005-08-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND 105' W OF C/L @ J-Z
Date: 2005-08-11, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 793, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: NO DMG. FOUND 1 RABBIT ON APCH END OF RWY
Date: 2005-08-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND 5' W OF C/L @ E-FB
Date: 2005-08-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 200' E OF CL @ 22R-Y
Date: 2005-08-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 11 CARCASSES 100' E & W OF CL @ FB-H
Date: 2005-08-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 3 CARCASSES 20' E OF CL @ H-J
Date: 2005-08-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Brown-headed cowbird, Size: Small, Report Type: Multiple
Remarks: FOUND 20' E OF CL @ H-J. ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1527
Date: 2005-08-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common tern, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: ADULT FOUND 70' S OF C/L @ 22R-Y
Date: 2005-08-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Brown-headed cowbird, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND 100' S OF C/L @ 13L-ZA
Date: 2005-08-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND 2'S OF C/L @ K-KA
Date: 2005-08-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND 90' OF C/L @ F-FB
Date: 2005-08-02, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 052, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: TWO AIRPORT REPTS (x/xx/xx UPDATED DISTANCE)
Remarks: 5 CARCASSES FOUND 0-100 FT E AND W OF C/L @FB-J BIRDS SPREAD OUT OVER LARGE AREA.
Date: 2005-08-02, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 740, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED DISTANCE)
Remarks: 4 CARCASSES FOUND 0-100 FT E AND W OF C/L @FB-J BIRDS SPREAD OUT OVER LARGE AREA.
Date: 2005-08-01, Time: Day (12:53), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Jamaica, Aircraft: A-340 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 6Y-JMM, Flight: 016, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: TWO AIRPORT REPTS & xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: 2 CARCASSES FOUND 90' E OF CL @ F
Date: 2005-08-01, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 001, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: TWO AIRPORT REPTS (x/xx/xx UPDATED DISTANCE)
Remarks: 1 CARCASS FOUND AT ROLLOUT END OF RWY
Date: 2005-07-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 200' W OF CL @ 31L-KB
Date: 2005-07-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 90' OF CL @ FB
Date: 2005-07-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 90' E OF CL @ H-J
Date: 2005-07-22, Time: Day (12:06), Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2051, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Departure, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: PACIR
Remarks: A/C RETD TO LAND AFTER REPORTING A BIRDSTRIKE & COMPRESSOR STALL IN #1 ENG. ARFF RESPONDED. A/C TAXIED TO RAMP W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2005-07-21, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N517UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: ASKED UAL FOR COST xx.x.xx
Remarks: SAW LRG WHITE BIRD (SEAGULL MAYBE) PASS FROM L TO R BELOW NOSE THEN FELT VIB. ENG INSTR NORMAL, EPR, N1, EGT, AND N2 SO CONTD T/O. DURING CLIMB THE VIB WAS NOTICIBLE AT HIGH POWER SETTINGS IN AT LOWER ALTITUDES. THE BIG SUBSIDES, BUT RESUMED WHEN CLIMB COMMENCED. REPLACED 7 FAN BLADES.. 35 MAN HRS.
Date: 2005-07-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' S OF CL @ PD-PC
Date: 2005-07-09, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Flight: 611, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: A/C = RJ NO DMG. REMAINS FOUND 100' S OF CL @ L
Date: 2005-07-04, Operator: Emirates, Aircraft: A-340 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 201, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT & SMITHSONIAN
Remarks: BLOOD SMEAR ON RADOME AND WINDSHLD. STRIKE ON ARRIVAL, ASSUME LANDING ROLL. ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1250.
Date: 2005-07-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American oystercatcher, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: CHANGED SPECIES CODE x/xx/xx
Remarks: FOUND 110' E OF CL @ J-Z
Date: 2005-07-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: USGS BAND # 98795840. FOUND 75' W OF CL @ FB-E
Date: 2005-06-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Double-crested cormorant, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE @ KB-31L
Date: 2005-06-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON 22L 110' N OF CL @H-J
Date: 2005-06-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Diamondback terrapin, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON 4L 10' E OF CL AT K-KB
Date: 2005-06-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Diamondback terrapin, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CL AT K-KB
Date: 2005-06-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: CARCASS REPTD BY LDG A/C. FOUND ON CENTERLINE
Date: 2005-06-11, Operator: Virgin Atlantic, Aircraft: A-340 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: G-VMEG, Flight: 45, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-winged blackbird, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS x/x/xx updated eng type fro xx-xx to xx-xx
Remarks: NO DMG. CARCASS FOUND IN TOUCH DOWN ZONE.
Date: 2005-06-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' N OF CENTERLINE @ G-H
Date: 2005-06-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 200' N OF CENTERLINE @ PD
Date: 2005-06-09, Time: Day (05:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-8-61 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N847AX, Flight: 787, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FINAL APCH. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-06-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' E OF CL @ H-F
Date: 2005-06-07, Operator: Commercial, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Parts Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER) (x/xx/xx UPDATED DISTANCE)
Remarks: STRIKE OBSVD BY GROUND PERSONNEL BUT AIRLINE AND AIRCRAFT UNKN. 11 LAUGHING GULLS FOUND 1-80' N OF CL @ N-PA.
Date: 2005-05-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American oystercatcher, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: CHANGED SPECIES CODE x/xx/xx
Remarks: FOUND 15' E OF CL RWY 4R @ Z-J
Date: 2005-05-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great egret, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 80' E OF CL @ J-F
Date: 2005-05-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Short-eared owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 75' E OF CL @ J-F
Date: 2005-05-12, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N944AX, Flight: 538, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-xE (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & AIRPORT
Remarks: GEAR AND FLAPS EXTENDED ON APCH. NO DMG. NO CARCASS FOUND.
Date: 2005-05-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Short-eared owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 75' E OF CL @ J-F
Date: 2005-04-28, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5876, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: NO DMG. CARCASS FOUND 20' E OF CL@ J. STRIKE REPTD Y CRJ 200
Date: 2005-04-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 175' E OF CL @ Z-J
Date: 2005-04-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' N OF CL @ PC-PA. 2ND WINTER BIRD.
Date: 2005-04-24, Time: Day (14:11), Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N667US, Flight: 017, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-xE (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx) PACIR, AIRPORT, AIRLINE, EMAIL & AON DAILY LOSSES CONTACTED L FRANCOEUR FOR DETAILS
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE AT ROTATION. ENG SHUT DOWN AS PRECAUTION DUE TO VIBRATION. ARFF RESPONDED. A/C LANDED W/O INCIDENT. 13-29 FAN BLADES REPTD AS BEING DAMAGED AS WELL AS ACCOUSTIC PANEL INSIDE NOSE COWL AND FAN EXIT VANE. 18,700 LBS OF FUEL DUMPED BEFORE LANDING. 3-HR FLIGHT DELAY FOR PAX. SOME BLADES WERE REPAIRED, SOME REPLACED. ENG MANU REPT SAID HERRING GULL AS ID'D BY SMITHSONIAN BUT SEVERAL GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULLS WERE FOUND ON THE RWY. 8 PAIRS OF FAN BLADES REPLACED. (ENG MANU STRIKE DATE WAS 1 DAY LATER)
Date: 2005-04-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 200' N OF CL @ N-MB
Date: 2005-04-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 75' W OF CL@ Z-J
Date: 2005-04-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS 150' E OF CL @ MA-N
Date: 2005-03-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-crowned night-heron, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: REPORT NOT SUBMITTED BY AIRPORT. FOUND BIRD TAGGED IN FREEZER WHEN NWRC RECEIVED BIRDS. (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND ON 4L @ KB - RWY 32L 85' W OF CENTERLINE. BIRD WAS IDENTIFIED INCORECTLY AS AN AMER BITTERN. CORRECT ID BY G BERHNHARD, WS TECH AS BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON.
Date: 2005-03-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Muskrat, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 80' E OF CL @ 31L-KB
Date: 2005-03-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: UNKN GULL FOUND ON 4R @ Z-J. NO STRIKES REPTD
Date: 2005-03-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: REPORT NOT SUBMITTED BY AIRPORT. FOUND BIRD TAGGED IN FREEZER WHEN NWRC RECEIVED BIRDS.
Remarks: FOUND ON 31L @ TWY M ALSO HAD LARGE 30 CM FISH
Date: 2005-03-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: 10' S OF CL @ RWY THRESHOLD.
Date: 2005-03-24, Time: Day (15:16), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: North American, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N768NA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 30000 h, Other Costs: $38032, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx), LETTER, x AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 1041. 8 FAN BLADES DAMAGED. 3 PAIRS REPLACED, 5 BLADES WERE DRESSED.
Date: 2005-03-21, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N987US, Flight: 737, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: F/O SAW BIRDS JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT. 1 HIT ABOVE F/O SIDE WINDOW, OTHER HIT BELOW NOSE RADOME. NO DMG. FLT CONTD TO MSP. LOGBOOK ENTRY & DISPATCH CONTACTED. MX INSPN SAID BIRDS APPEARED TO HIT EITHER SIDE OF THE NOSE RADOME.
Date: 2005-03-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American bittern, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND AT RWY END - MARSH IN RAZOR WIRE FENCE.
Date: 2005-03-18, Time: Day (15:30), Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N672AW, Flight: 0625, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2005-03-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Double-crested cormorant, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 200' S OF RWY END @ 400' E OF CL
Date: 2005-03-11, Time: Night (20:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N6702, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: UNKN DMG
Date: 2005-03-06, Time: Day (09:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N914AW, Flight: 59, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Snow bunting, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx AND x-xx-xxxxxx), TWO ARPT REPTS
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKE TO ATCT. ARPT OPS FOUND 14 SNOW BUNTINGS ON RWY. AIRLINE OPS REPTD NO DMG TO A/C. FLT CONTD TO LAS.
Date: 2005-02-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 2 CARCASSES 30' E OF CENTERLINE RWY 29 @ H-J. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 2005-02-25, Time: Day (09:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N510JB, Flight: 26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Snowy owl, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) & x ARPT REPTS
Remarks: CAPT REPTD STRIKE ON APCH TO TWR. MX SUPV SAID NO DMG BUT IT WAS OUT OF SVC 4 HRS TO BORESCOPE ENG.
Date: 2005-02-25, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-601/604 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N374G, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Other, Pylon, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) & x ARPT REPTS. OPER = GENERAL ELECTRIC
Remarks: CAPT DID NOT REPT STRIKE TO TWR BUT DID REPT TO OPS. FEATHERS FOUND ON RADOME AND BLOOD ON PYLON. FEATHERS IN FREEZER. ID BY SMITHSONIAN., FAA 1042.
Date: 2005-02-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: REPORT NOT SUBMITTED BY AIRPORT. FOUND BIRD TAGGED IN FREEZER WHEN NWRC RECEIVED BIRDS.
Remarks: FOUND ON 13R @ TWY PC
Date: 2005-02-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern harrier, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: REPORT NOT SUBMITTED BY AIRPORT. FOUND BIRD TAGGED IN FREEZER WHEN NWRC RECEIVED BIRDS.
Remarks: FOUND RWY 4H (?) OVERRUN BTWN 4L AND TWY E 7' W OF CENTERLINE
Date: 2005-02-06, Time: Day (12:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N833AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) & x ARPT REPTS
Remarks: PILOT REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE. ARPT OPS FOUND NO CARCASS. PILOT FOUND EVIDENCE OF STRIKE ON NOSE CONE. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-02-01, Time: Day (15:44), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N961N, Flight: 1930, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Above Ground: 40 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x E & x ARPT REPTS (x/x/xx UPDATED SPEED)
Remarks: PARTS OF BIRD WRE SCATTERED IN A 25 SQ FT AREA OF RWY. AIRLINE MX SAID NO DMG TO RADOME.
Date: 2005-01-17, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 611, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE =x AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON DEPTR. FLT CONTD, NO DMG REPTD. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 1019.
Date: 2005-01-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: ADULT HERG FOUND IN SAFETY AREA
Date: 2005-01-07, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 1 CARCASS.
Date: 2005-01-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: 2 ADULT HORNED LARKS FOUND ON CL @ Y-YA

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-12-27, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N229UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: CREW REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON DEPTR AROUND L NOSE AREA. INSPN. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-12-17, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Flight: 6111, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: STRIKE NOT REPTD UNTIL x/ xxxx WHEN REMAINS WERE SENT FROM JFK TO NWRC SANDUSKY
Date: 2004-12-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND @ MB. AHY
Date: 2004-11-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HATCHING YEAR BIRD. FOUND 80' N OF CL @ 13R/31L MANDATORY SIGN
Date: 2004-11-24, Time: Day (12:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N524JB, Flight: 27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Snow bunting, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x E & AIRPORT
Remarks: A FLOCK OF 50-100 SNOW BUNTINGS WAS SEEN. 4 WERE HIT. NO DMG OR DELAYS.
Date: 2004-11-11, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N620UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE, TWO AIRPORT REPTS, xxxx-x E
Remarks: CREW UNAWARE OF STRIKE. ENG SHOWS EVIDENCE OF A BIRDSTRIKE. BORESCOPED. NO DMG. FEATHERS IDENTIFIED AS A MALLARD AND A MOURNING DOVE BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 945. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT 2 DIFFERENT BIRD WERE STRUCK AT 2 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. A/C WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE TO EXAMINE THE ENGINE. RWY AT JFK WAS SWEPT IMMEDIATELY AFTER STRIKE NOTIFICATION. FEATHERS FROM ENG AND RWY WERE PUT INTO THE SAME BAG AND SENT FOR ANALYSIS.
Date: 2004-11-08, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N833AW, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 1012
Date: 2004-11-06, Time: Night, Operator: Lufthansa, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: D-ABVM, Flight: 0404, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = GERMAN BIRDSTRIKE COMMITTEE
Date: 2004-11-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 70' W OF CL @ KB-31L. IMMATURE.
Date: 2004-11-04, Time: Day (10:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlas Air, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N524MC, Flight: 9900, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: ATLAS AIR WAS FLYING FOR EMIRATES AIRLINES SOURCE = xxxx-x E & AIRPORT
Remarks: CAPT REPTD STRIKE TO ATCT. CARCASS FOUND IN RWY SAFETY AREA.
Date: 2004-11-01, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N612AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: POSSIBLY A SEAGULL. NO DMG. INSPN BY CREW & MX.
Date: 2004-10-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American woodcock, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 200' S OF CL @ Y.
Date: 2004-10-25, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FZUG, Flight: 320, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: HIT RADOME ON APCH PRIOR TO GLIDE PATH INTERCEPT. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-10-25, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 748, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: 1 CARCASS RECOVERED. HIT ON ARRIVAL, ASSUME LDG ROLL.
Date: 2004-10-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 20' E OF CL @ Z-J
Date: 2004-10-19, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N613UA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 165 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: HIT L FWD WINDSHLD. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-10-14, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO CARCASS FOUND. (STRIKE WAS ON DEPTR, ASSUME TAKE OFF.)
Date: 2004-10-12, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-GBHM, Flight: 320, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE BELOW CAPT'S WINDOW. FINAL APCH. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-10-11, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N650UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2004-10-05, Time: Day (07:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N584JB, Flight: 25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx) & x AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: GULL HIT ABOVE WINDSCREEN. IT WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON RWY AND DIDN'T GET OUT OF WAY QUICK ENOUGH. ALL LIGHTS WERE ON. TWR WAS INFORMED OF STRIKE TO MIMIMIZE FOD HAZARD. CARCASS WAS RECOVERED.
Date: 2004-10-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 15' S OF CL @ Y-O4 L
Date: 2004-09-30, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31L, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = x AIRPORT REPTS CAPT CHARLES GRZEBIEN *** CALLED TODD TILBURY FOR HIS REPORT - NOT SENT WITH USUAL SEPT STRIKES
Remarks: ENGINE INGESTION AT TWY Y. 10-12 FAN BLADES DAMAGED. PAX PUT UP IN HOTEL OVER NIGHT. 1 GULL INGESTED, 1 GULL FOUND
Date: 2004-09-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON 13L 50' W OF CENTERLINE @ W
Date: 2004-09-13, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N620UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13L, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: RT SIDE COCKPIT BELOW RADOME. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-09-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND AT 31L APCH (Z)
Date: 2004-09-10, Time: Day (08:04), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N181AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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: HIT LWR EDGE CO/P'S WINDOW. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-09-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE FOUND 5' N OF CL @ 13R
Date: 2004-08-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FIVE STARLINGS WERE FOUND. IT IS UNCLEAR WHETHER THEY WERE FROM THE VIRGIN 003 OR DELTA 12L WHICH LANDED AFTER THE RWY HAD BEEN SWEPT. THE VIRGIN PILOT REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2004-08-26, Time: Day (16:40), Operator: Virgin Atlantic, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: G-VAST, Flight: 003, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & AIRPORT *** CALLED LF xx/xx. NO DAL STRIKE WAS RECEIVED AND NO FOLLOW UP ON THIS RECVD EITHER. (UPDATED x/xx/xx, SPECIES, #, COMMENTS)
Remarks: PEREGRINE FALCON WITH STARLING IN BEAK WAS SEEN FALLING AFTER A/C PASSED. FALCON LATER FLEW AWAY WITHOUT THE STARLING. 5 STARLINGS WERE LATER FOUND ON RWY 22L. IT IS UNCLEAR WHETHER THE BIRDS WERE FROM THIS FLT OR ANOTHER FLT THAT LANDED AFTER THE RWY HAD BEEN SWEPT. WILL FOLLOW UP FOR CLARIFICATION. (NO FOLLOW UP RECEIVED) ASSUME PEREGRINE FALCON WAS FROM THIS STRIKE. ENTERED STARLINGS AS CARCASES FOUND.
Date: 2004-08-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red bat, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 10' E OF CL @ D-W, ID BY G BERNHARDT, WS BIOL. (DATE OF BAT DIFFERS ON CARCASS RECORDS, SHOWS 8/24 NOT 23 AS ON ORIGINAL REPT)
Date: 2004-08-22, Time: Day (12:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N6701, Flight: 2032, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 350 ft, Speed: 133 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SAW LRG BIRD DIVE TOWARD FRONT OF A/C AND THEN TO LEFT. NO TIME TO AVOID. DID NOT FEEL OR HEAR IMPACT. NO ERRATIC ENG INDICATION. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. FOUND REMAINS IN L ENG. MX NOTIFIED & RESULTS OF THEIR INSPN UNKN AT THIS TIME.
Date: 2004-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 10' W OF CL @ D-W
Date: 2004-08-21, Time: Day (10:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N568JB, Flight: 260, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & x AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: CAPT STATED BIRDS BEGAN TO LIFT OFF RWY BUT 1 DID NOT MAKE IT IN TIME. 1 LEG AND FEATHERS RECOVERED, THE REST IS IN #1 ENG. MAYBE A GULL. ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 1018
Date: 2004-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 10' W OF CL @H-F
Date: 2004-08-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Brown-headed cowbird, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON TWY G 150' W OF CL @ 22R-B
Date: 2004-08-16, Time: Day (09:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N582JB, Flight: 260, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 750 h, Other Costs: $976, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS & xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: MX REPTD SOME DMG TO LDG GEAR. PARTS WILL COST $300, TOTAL COST ESTIMATED AS $500-1000.
Date: 2004-08-16, Time: Day (08:14), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N550JB, Flight: 181, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Speed: 40 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS & xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG. AMKE FOUND.
Date: 2004-08-15, Time: Day (15:36), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N192DN, Flight: 31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & TWO ARPT REPTS
Remarks: BIRD IT ABOVE WINDSHLD. NO DMG. PILOT REPTD STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND 31L @ CL NEAR Y.
Date: 2004-08-14, Time: Day (07:34), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N618DL, Flight: 1429, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxxx) & x JFK REPTS
Remarks: BIRD HIT UPPER RADOME BTWN WINDSHLD WIPERS. NO DMG. JUST BLOOD ON WINDSCREEN. STRIKE REPTD BY PILOT DIFFERS ON ALT AND SPEED. ENTERED PILOT DATA RATHER THAN ARPT REPT ON THESE ITEMS.
Date: 2004-08-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 200' N OF CL @ MB-N
Date: 2004-08-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 80' S OF CL@ M-MB
Date: 2004-08-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 125' E OF CL @ 31L-KB
Date: 2004-08-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 80' N OF CL @ N
Date: 2004-07-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 225' S OF CL @ D
Date: 2004-07-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 100' E OF CL @ K-KB
Date: 2004-07-28, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N548JB, Flight: 174, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LRG BIRD HIT RADOME WHILE ON APCH BELOW 100' AGL DURING LDG FLARE. RADOME CRACKED
Date: 2004-07-27, Time: Day (09:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N543JB, Flight: 34, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & TWO ARPT REPTS (x/xx/xx UPDATED REMARKS WITH BAND #)
Remarks: USGS BAND # 220636708. PILOT SAW BIRD FLY TO RT OF A/C. REPTD POSSIBLE STRIKE. FOUND CARCASS ON RWY TO RT OF CENTERLIINE. NO EVIDENCE OF A STRIKE AND NO DMG TO A/C. MAY HAVE BEEN KILLED BY JETBLAST.
Date: 2004-07-26, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 95, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: 4 GULLS FOUND. ONLY SMEAR ON L LE FLAP.
Date: 2004-07-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CL 100' W OF RWY THRESHOLD
Date: 2004-07-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED REMARKS WITH BAND #)
Remarks: USGS BAND # 98795813. FOUND 80' N OF CL @ 4L - Y
Date: 2004-07-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American crow, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 20' W OF CL @ FB
Date: 2004-07-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 30' W OF CL & 70' S OF RWY THRESHOLD
Date: 2004-07-19, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-GBIM, Flight: 321, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: SML BIRD BELOW F/O WINDOW. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-07-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 110' N OF CENTERLINE @ CB-CD
Date: 2004-07-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 200' N OF CENTERLINE @ N & PA
Date: 2004-07-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Roseate tern, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND @ 0630 245' N OF CENTERLINE @ K-KK. BIRD BANDED NEAR GREAT GULL ISLAND, NY ON 7/4/02 #1182-07280.
Date: 2004-07-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 245' S OF CENTERLINE @ K-KK
Date: 2004-07-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 115' W OF CENTERLINE @ H-F
Date: 2004-07-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 115' W OF CENTERLINE @ J-F
Date: 2004-06-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Diamondback terrapin, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 20' S OF CENTERLINE @KK
Date: 2004-06-26, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2030, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRLINE REPTS OPER = DELTA SONG
Remarks: FOUND 2 CARCASSES ON CENTERLINE & 75' S OF CENTERLINE @ N
Date: 2004-06-26, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 619, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: NO DMG. CARCASS FOUND 50' W OF CENTERLINE @ J
Date: 2004-06-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Diamondback terrapin, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE @ MB-N
Date: 2004-06-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 1-50' N OF CENTERLINE @ ZA-04L
Date: 2004-06-23, Operator: Taca Intl Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 572, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND 20'E OF CENTERLINE AT FB.
Date: 2004-06-23, Time: Dusk (20:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlas Air, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N518MC, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 146 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS, xxxx-x (x/xx/xxxx UPDATEDWITH xxxx-x)
Remarks: STRIKE ON ARRIVAL, ASSUME LANDING ROLL. STRUCK RADOME AND RT WING TE. 2 LAGU FOUND 3000' NW OF RWY THRESHOLD. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: REPORTS 1 DAY APART, ASSUME EARLIER DATE IS CORRECT)
Date: 2004-06-21, Time: Day (12:01), Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 78, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = PACIR, TWO AIRPORT REPTS & LETTER
Remarks: A/C STRUCK A FLOCK OF BIRDS. ENG #1 INGESTED A BIRD. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 773. ARFF RESPONDED. A/C TAXIED TO RAMP W/O INCIDENT. NO DMG. FEATHERS FOUND 10' OF CENTERLINE @ E-F
Date: 2004-06-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Diamondback terrapin, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE RWY 4 @ KB-K
Date: 2004-06-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 249' N OF CENTERLINE @ PD
Date: 2004-06-11, Operator: Transmeridian Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO CARCASS FOUND. NO DMG. DEPTR. ASSUME TAKE OFF RUN
Date: 2004-06-02, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 647, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT RETD FOR ENG VIBRATION. NO DMG FOUND. NO CARCASS FOUND. PHASE REPTD AS DEPTR (ASSUME CLIMB).
Date: 2004-05-19, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N662UA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON FINAL. INSPN. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-05-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wood duck, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE - JFK WILDLIFE RECOVERIES & LETTER
Remarks: FOUND BADLY MANGLED CARCASS. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 731
Date: 2004-05-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE FA-FB
Date: 2004-05-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 75' N OF CENTERLINE P-PA
Date: 2004-05-13, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N618UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON SHORT FINAL CLOSE TO RT SIDE OF FUSELAGE, SUSPECT NEAR GEAR. INSPN. NO FOD DMG.
Date: 2004-05-12, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 24, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: CARCASS NOT FOUND. PHASE REPTD AS ARRIVAL, ASSUME LANDING ROLL.
Date: 2004-05-11, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N536JB, Flight: 210, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gray catbird, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT OPS LOG, WILDLF RECOVERIES, WILDLF CONTROL REPT & LETTER
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 730. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INGESTION DURING POST FLT INSPN. STRIKE OCCURRED WHILE A/C ENRT FROM LONG BEACH NY TO JFK DURING APCH.
Date: 2004-05-10, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 117, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON ARRIVAL. NO CARCASS FOUND. (ASSUME LANDING ROLL)
Date: 2004-05-10, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FZUG, Flight: 320, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: HIT CAPT'S WINDOW. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-05-09, Operator: El Al, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 001, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Rept, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND 50' N OF CENTERLINE L-M
Date: 2004-05-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4R/22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: LEG OF RAPTOR RECOVERED FROM SAFETY AREA OF RWY. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 723.
Date: 2004-05-03, Time: Day (08:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N198AA, Flight: 271, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & JFK WILDIFE CONTROL/RECOVERIES
Remarks: NO DMG. CARCASS FOUND 85' S OF CENTERLINE @ MA
Date: 2004-04-29, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N554AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. FINAL APCH
Date: 2004-04-20, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N614UA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: CREW SUSPECTED BIRDSTRIKE ON FINAL APCH UNDER NOSE AREA. INSPN. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-04-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY 13 CL @ D-W
Date: 2004-04-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' W OF CL @ FB
Date: 2004-04-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 500' IN RWY 4R OVER RUN
Date: 2004-03-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 2 CARCASSES 7' S OF CENTELRINE @ U-C
Date: 2004-03-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Long-eared owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE - AIRPORT & BIRD ID CONFIRMATION
Remarks: FOUND 160' S OF CENTERLINE @ 4L-Y. BIRD REPTD AS SHORT-EARED OWL BUT LATER CORRECTED TO LONG-EARED BY G BERNHARDT, WS BIOL.
Date: 2004-03-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 200' N OF CENTERLINE @ KK-L
Date: 2004-03-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: ADULT FEMALE MALLARD FOUND 175' N OF CENTERLINE @ KK-L
Date: 2004-03-20, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N505JB, Flight: 11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx), ARPT REPT & NOTE ON CORRECTED ID BY G BERNHARDT
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA699. MALLARD/BLACK DUCK HYBRID. HOLE IN FLAP 6 IN INBD & OTBD AND APPROX 8" CHORD WISE. DMG JUST OTBD OF #3 CANOE.
Date: 2004-03-14, Time: Day (07:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N810AW, Flight: 58, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & TWO ARPT REPTS
Remarks: NO DMG. NO CARCASS FOUND. POSSIBLY A SPARROW.
Date: 2004-03-14, Time: Dawn (06:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Lufthansa, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N537MC, Flight: 8202, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, TWO ARPT REPTS & EMAIL CALLED LAURA F x/xx FOR COST (x/x/xx UPDATED SPEED & OPER)
Remarks: PILOT FELT VIBRATIONS AT 4,000' AND A SUDDEN VIBRATION AT 16,000' BEFORE RETURNING TO ARPT. BLOOD WAS FOUND ON WINGS NEAR #2 AND #3 ENGS. DMG TO #1 ACM ACCESS DOOR, 3 WING-TO BODY FAIRING PANELS. A/C OUT OF SVC AT LEAST 48 HRS.
Date: 2004-03-11, Time: Night (23:10), Operator: Business, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 257, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck & Damaged nose, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPT REPTS & EMAIL
Remarks: PILOT REPTD SEEING 4 LGR BIRDS. (MAY BE MIGRATING WATERFOWL - NO CARCASSES FOUND). DMG TO RADOME AND NOSE.
Date: 2004-03-09, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 65, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO ARPT REPTS
Remarks: NO DMG. CARCASS FOUND ON 13R @ LA
Date: 2004-03-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS 50'E OF CENTERLINE @ KB-K 1,000' DTG
Date: 2004-03-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Short-eared owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND 175' S OF CENTERLINE @ Y. BIRD FIRST REPTD AS BARN-OWL, LATER CORRECTED BY WS BIOL, GLEN BERNHARDT
Date: 2004-02-17, Time: Day (08:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N562JB, Flight: 73, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & AIRPORT & ENG MANU RR xxxx
Remarks: MX SAID ENG DID NOT APPEAR TO BE DAMAGED BUT IT WOULD HAVE TO BE BORESCOPED. ID BY WILDLF BIOL. 9 CARCASSES FOUND. NO DMG ACCORDING TO ENG MANU.
Date: 2004-02-15, Time: Night (20:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: El Al, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 002, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO DMG NO CARCASS FOUND. REPTD BY ATCT
Date: 2004-02-10, Time: Dusk (18:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N184DN, Flight: 1970, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: ADDITIONAL INFO FROM L FRANCOEUR BY PHONE
Remarks: NO DMG. NO CARCASS OR BLOOD FOUND.
Date: 2004-02-07, Time: Day (12:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Lufthansa, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: D-ALCB, Flight: 8283, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: x-x CALLED LAURA FOR A/C & PART STRUCK INFO SOURCE = ARPT REPT & GERMAN BIRD STRIKE COMMITTEE
Remarks: NO DMG. CARCASS FOUND. STRIKE REPTD BY ATCT. PARTS STRUCK DIFFER BETWN REPTS
Date: 2004-01-29, Time: Day (08:00), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N68051, Flight: 869, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 450 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & x ARPT REPTS
Remarks: NO DMG. PILOT REPTD STRIKE TO ATCT. 1 CARCASS FOUND. 75' N OF CENTERLINE @ L-M FLT # REPTD BY ARPT DIFFERS FRON THAT REPTD BY AIRLINE 869 VS 867.
Date: 2004-01-20, Time: Night (18:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N184DN, Flight: 1970, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: CAPT HEARD STRIKE. NO EVIDENCE FOUND ON A/C. NO DMG. NO CARCASS FOUND.
Date: 2004-01-05, Operator: Virgin Atlantic, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: G-VROC, Flight: 003, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT & AON DAILY LOSSES
Remarks: # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. 6-8 FAN BLADES DAMAGED. NO CARCASS FOUND. PHASE OF FLT WAS REPTD AS LANDING/ARRIVAL. ASSUME 0 AGL.

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-12-29, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N606UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON UPPER CAPT'S WINDOW ON APCH. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-12-24, Time: Day (13:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: British Airways, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: G-BNWH, Flight: 1503, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx) x TWO ARPT REPTS
Remarks: MECH REPTD NO DMG. TO LDG GEAR. GULLS HIT AXLE BTWN TIRES OF RT MAIN GEAR. 4 GULLS FOUND. ID BY WILDLF BIOL.
Date: 2003-12-22, Time: Day (12:44), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Japan Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: JA8913, Flight: 05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Speed: 152 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), THREE ARPT REPTS, & PACIR
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKING 2 WHITE BIRDS ON T/O. A/C CIRCLED FOR ABOUT 2 HRS TO BURN OFF FUEL AND RETD TO ARPT. REPAIR TOOK 10 HRS 46 MINS AND WAS DOWN AN ADDITIONAL 8 HRS 38 MINS FOR CREW REST. 3 FAN BLADES DAMAGED. DEPLACED 308 PAX AND GAVE EACH OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATIONS, DINNER AND 1 INTL PHONE CALL. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 654.
Date: 2003-12-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Short-eared owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 100' E OF CENTERLINE @ Z-J
Date: 2003-12-13, Time: Day (08:16), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N531JB, Flight: 129, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Snow bunting, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), PACIR AND TWO ARPT REPTS
Remarks: RHAPSODY IN BLUE" STRUCK 13 SNOW BUNTINGS AND RETD TO ARPT. NO DMG. FLT DEPT 60 INS AFTER FIRST DEPTR. 9ABOUT 30 MINS ON INSPN). SMEARS ON RADOME, NOSE AND WINDSHLD.
Date: 2003-12-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Muskrat, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 80' W OF CENTERLINE AT KB-31L
Date: 2003-11-30, Time: Day (09:07), Operator: Polar Air Cargo, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 81, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = PACIR & TWO ARPT REPTS *** CALLED PAC RE DMG x/xx/xx
Remarks: A/C RETD TO LAND DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH #4 ENG. ARFF RESPONDED. BIRDS WERE INGESTED CAUSING COWLING AND FAN BLADE DMG. CARCASS NOT FOUND.
Date: 2003-11-29, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N606UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON FINAL ABOVE CAPT'S SLIDING WINDOW. CLEANED. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-11-27, Time: Day (20:45), Precipation: None, Operator: Astar Air Cargo, Aircraft: DC-8 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N806DH, Flight: 024, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $45, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & TWO AIRPT REPTS OPER = ASTAR AIR CARGO FOR DHL (x/xx/xx UPDATED COST CATEGORY)
Remarks: DURING ROTATION, BIRD BECAME VISUAL MERGING FROM L TO RT. 1 CONTD WHILE REST OF BIRDS TURNED AWAY FROM RWY. WE HEARD THE STRIKE. NO ABNORMALITIES. INSPN FOUND FEATHERS IN TAILCONE OF #3 ENG. NO DMG. CARCASS FOUND 75' S OF CENTERLINE #13R.
Date: 2003-11-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ON CENTERLINE OF 13R @ PA-PC
Date: 2003-11-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 75' E OF CENTERLINE @ F-FB
Date: 2003-11-15, Time: Night (19:46), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N330AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. HIT BTWN WINDOW L-1 AND L-2.
Date: 2003-11-07, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Lufthansa, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: D-ALCL, Flight: 8283, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 750 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 90000 h, Other Costs: $120273, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = GERMAN BIRD STRKE COMMITTEE & xxxx-x
Remarks: SEVERAL CRACKS IN RADOME. FLT CANCELLED. GERMAN REPT SAYS NO DMG.
Date: 2003-11-02, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Lufthansa, Aircraft: A-340 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: D-AIGD, Flight: 0411, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = GERMAN BIRDSTRIKE COMMITTEE
Date: 2003-11-02, Time: Night (21:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N699DL, Flight: 2587, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 165 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO APPARENT DMG.
Date: 2003-11-02, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N646AA, Flight: 1015, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 235 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT
Remarks: NO DMG. CAPT REPTD A LARGE BLACK BIRD HITTING THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHLD. UNABLE TO RECOVER SAMPLE.
Date: 2003-10-31, Time: Night, Operator: Business, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N363DH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $45, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = ASTAR AIR CARGO (x/xx/xx UPDATED COST CATEGORY)
Date: 2003-10-31, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 195, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: STRIKE ON DEPTR (MAY HAVE BEEN CLIMB). NO DMG NO CARCASS FOUND
Date: 2003-10-30, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 195, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: A/C WAS RETURNING FOR A MECHANICAL PROBLEM. NO CARCASS FOUND.
Date: 2003-10-29, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: NO DMG NO CARCASS FOUND. OVER WATER.
Date: 2003-10-24, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N725AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2003-10-19, Time: Night, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N523JB, Flight: 83, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: A/C WAS RETURNING TO AIRPORT DUE TO A BIRDSTRIKE ON CLIMB WHEN IT HAD A 2ND STRIKE ON APPROACH. THE NOSE CONE WAS DENTED.
Date: 2003-10-19, Time: Night (20:36), Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N523JB, Flight: 83, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Brant, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE - PACIR, LETTER AND TWO AIRPORT REPTS*** x/xx/xx sent email re cost, time etc
Remarks: HIT SEVERAL BIRDS AT ABOUT 3000' AFTER DEPTR. INGESTED AT LEAST 1. A/C RETD AND ARFF RESPONDED. A/C TAXIED TO RAMP W.O INCIDENT. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 575. 9 BENT FAN BLADES. DEBRIS UP TO 12TH STAGE COMPRESSOR. ENG CHANGED. (A/C HAD 2ND STRIKE ON THE RETURN WHICH DENTED THE NOSECONE. THIS STRIKE IS FILED SEPARATELY) AIRLINE DOES NOT KEEP TRACK OF COSTS FROM BIRDSTRIKES
Date: 2003-10-19, Operator: Aer Lingus, Aircraft: A-330 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 111, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: GYR-BARBARY FALCON (HYBRID PEREGRINE FALCON) FOUND. THIS BIRD WAS OWNED BY FALCON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND WAS USED TO CHASE OTHER BIRDS AWAY FROM THE RUNWAYS.
Date: 2003-10-13, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2551, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: STRIKE WAS ON DEPTR. (MIGHT BE CLIMB). NO DMG. NO CARCASS FOUND.
Date: 2003-10-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE @ YA-Y. NO STRIKES REPTD
Date: 2003-10-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 200' N OF CENTERLINE @ Y.
Date: 2003-10-02, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1705, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO ARPT REPTS
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND 80' N OF CENTERLINE @ M-L. PHASE REPTD AS DEPTR. ASSUME TAKE OFF, BUT COULD BE CLIMB.
Date: 2003-09-27, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N385AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ABORTED T/O DUE TO STRANGE ENG NOISE AROUND 70 KTS. ALL OTHER INDICATIONS NORMAL.DID NOT SEE ANY BIRDS IN VICINITY.
Date: 2003-09-27, Precipation: None, Operator: Lufthansa, Aircraft: A-330 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: D-AIMC, Flight: 0401, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 165 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = GERMAN BIRDSTRIKE COMMITTEE
Date: 2003-09-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 80' N OF CENTERLINE @L-31L
Date: 2003-09-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 80' S OF CENTERLINE @ N
Date: 2003-09-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 225' N OF CENTERLINE AT MB-N
Date: 2003-09-17, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N769UA, Flight: 905, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 31000 h, Other Costs: $41427, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE & TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: FOUND BIRD REMAINS ON TWO ADJACENT FAN BLADED BY TIPS. WIRE MESH LINER SEGMENT FAN CASE DAMAGED. REPLACED PNL. BORESCOPED. 1 CARCASS FOUND.
Date: 2003-09-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 105' SE OF CENTERLINE @KB-31L
Date: 2003-09-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gadwall, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON 13R 200' W OF CENTERLINE @ PE -BSR
Date: 2003-09-03, Operator: Business, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: 2 STARLINGS FOUND. BIRDSTRIKE ON DEPTR. (ASSUME TAKE OFF RUN). NO DMG.
Date: 2003-08-30, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N223UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE ON DEPTR BELOW R1 FWD WINDSCREEN. CLEANED AREA. NO DMG. (HERRING GULL FOUND ON 13R 2' S OF CL @ N UNCERTAIN IF BIRD FOUND WAS FROM THIS REPORT)
Date: 2003-08-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 2'S OF CL @ N. (UAL REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON DEPTR, NOT SURE IF THIS IS WHAT THEY STRUCK)
Date: 2003-08-20, Time: Day (08:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N534JB, Flight: 4, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED A/C TYPE)
Remarks: CO/P SAW SML BIRD IHT UPPER RT SIDE OF WINDSHLD. NO CARCASSES FOUND. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-08-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American oystercatcher, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: CHANGED SPECIES CODE x/xx/xx
Remarks: IMMATURE AMOY FOUND ON RWY AT TWY FB. CARCASS WAS PLACED IN PIT, TOO MANY MAGGOTS.
Date: 2003-08-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: CARCASS MESSED UP. FOUND 130' N OF RWY CENTERLINE 13L @ TWY W.
Date: 2003-08-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American oystercatcher, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: CHANGED SPECIES CODE x/xx/xx
Remarks: IMMATURE AMOY FOUND ON RWY 4R BTWN TWYS F AND FB AND 125' E OF RWY CENTERLINE. PUT IN FREEZER.
Date: 2003-07-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS IN OVERRUN AREA 200' FROM THRESHOLD ON CENTERLINE
Date: 2003-07-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: FOUND 200' E OF CENTELRINE @ F-FB. BIRD WAS FULL OF MAGGOTS.
Date: 2003-07-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American oystercatcher, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS CHANGED SPECIES CODE x/xx/xx
Remarks: FOUND 80' W OF CENTERLINE @ J-H. IMMATURE BIRD.
Date: 2003-07-20, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N619UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: HIT F/O'S WINDSHLD ON T/O. NO APPARENT DMG
Date: 2003-07-19, Time: Day (18:17), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 241, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = THREE AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: PILOT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE. FOUND MOSTLY FEATHERS WITH SOME CARCASS ON THE RWY JUST PRIOR TO THE 11,000' DISTANCE TO GO MARKER. ID WS BIOL, G BERNHARDT.
Date: 2003-07-10, Time: Day (16:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N507JB, Flight: 60, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: CAPT REPTD SML BIRDD FLEW IN FRONT OF A/C. INSPN OFUND NO EVIDENCE OF CONTACT. NO CARCASS FOUND.
Date: 2003-07-10, Time: Dusk (21:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N563JB, Flight: 83, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = THREE AIRLINE REPTS
Remarks: GULL ID BY WILDLF BIOL & CONFIRMED BY G BERNHARDT, WS TECH. CARCASS WAS FOUND ON CENTERLINE AT TWY N IN SEVERAL PIECES. A LIGHT RETAINING RING & GLASS ALSO FOUND ON RWY. PILOT REPTD STRIKE.
Date: 2003-06-19, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N658UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: SHORT FINAL. GULL HIT ABOVE PILOT'S FWD WINDOW. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-06-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 20' S OF CENTERLINE ZA-13L
Date: 2003-06-15, Time: Day (16:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N229UA, Flight: 800, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE AND AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: ARPT EMPLOYEE WITNESSED STRIKE. AIRLINE CREW NOT AWARE OF STRIKE. CARCASS RECOVERED. HIT LE OF RT WING. INSPN FOUND NO DMG. ID CONFIRMED BY G BERNHARDT, WS BIOL.
Date: 2003-06-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Diamondback terrapin, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: FOUND 25' W OF CENTERLINE AT K-KB
Date: 2003-06-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 200' E OF CENTERLINE K-KB
Date: 2003-06-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE K-KB (POSSIBLY RELATED TO CARCASS FOUND 200' E OF CENTERLINE K-KB)
Date: 2003-06-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: TWR NOTIFIED OPS OF CARCASS ON RWY. NO STRIKES REPORTED. ID BY WILDLF SUPV, CONFIRMED BY G BERNHARDT, WS BIOL.
Date: 2003-06-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: FOUND 5'N OF CENTERLINE E-FA
Date: 2003-06-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: FOUND 5'N OF CENTERLINE E-FA
Date: 2003-05-27, Time: Day (12:31), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: All Nippon Airways, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: JA8098, Flight: 009, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x ( xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: STRIKE REPTD TO OPS. FLT CONTD TO DEST. OPS FOUND CARCASS 120' NW OF TWY N ON N SHOULDER OF RWY.
Date: 2003-05-20, Time: Day (17:28), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N379AA, Flight: 127, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT & xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) emailed flt sfty at aal but never got reply on dmg extent.
Remarks: PILTO SAW AND HIT GULL ON T/O CLIMB. RETD TO JFK. FOUND SIGNS OF BIRD INGESTION. 1 FAN BLADE DAMAGED. BLOOD SMEARS ON L PYLON & AILERON. A/C WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR REPAIRS.
Date: 2003-05-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 45' W OF CENTERLINE K-KB
Date: 2003-05-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 80' S OF CENTERLINE @PC
Date: 2003-05-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON 13L @ V
Date: 2003-05-12, Time: Day (08:25), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N658AA, Flight: 1443, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT & xxxx-x ( x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: PILOT REPORTED STRIKE TO TWR. SHORT FINAL NO DMG. NO CARCASS FOUND.
Date: 2003-05-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE @K-KB
Date: 2003-05-11, Time: Day (13:33), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N388AA, Flight: 1492, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. ID CONFIRMED BY G BERNHARDT, WS BIOL
Date: 2003-05-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE @ PA-PB
Date: 2003-05-04, Time: Day (14:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = x AIRPORT REPTS & TWO xxxx-x REPTS ( xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE. FOUND A STUNNED BIRD ON CENTERLINE. CLEARED THE RWY AND ADZ ATC THEY MAY RESUME NORMAL OPERATIONS.
Date: 2003-04-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' S OF CENTERLINE @ M-L. ID CONFIRMED BY G BERNHARDT, WS BIOL.
Date: 2003-04-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' S OF CL @ M-L
Date: 2003-04-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern flicker, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 10' W OF CENTERLINE @ PA
Date: 2003-04-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: 5' W OF CENTERLINE @KA
Date: 2003-04-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 75' S OF CENTERLINE ON 4 L
Date: 2003-04-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American crow, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 105' E OF CENTERLINE
Date: 2003-04-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 200' S OF CENTERLINE @ LA
Date: 2003-04-13, Time: Night (20:54), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Aer Lingus, Aircraft: A-330 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: EI-ORD, Flight: 112, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American black duck, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO ARPT REPTS & xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) UPDATED x/xx/xx)
Remarks: PILOT DID NOT INFORM COMPANY OF STRIKE. REP FROM AIRLINE WILL CONTACT PILOT TO SEE IF DMG. 7 CARCASSES FOUND. HARD RUBBER PART FOUND WITH DUCK CARCASSES. (CAN'T BE CERTAIN PART WAS FROM A/C)
Date: 2003-04-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' S OF CENTELRINE AT KK
Date: 2003-04-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 200' S OF CENTERLINE @ L
Date: 2003-04-01, Time: Night (04:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N503JB, Flight: 508, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS ( xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)) & AIRPORT
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKE UPON LDG. NO DMG. CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 4R BTWN TWY F AND FB ON RWY CENTERLINE
Date: 2003-03-31, Time: Day (13:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N702AE, Flight: 4843, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Double-crested cormorant, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck Other, Under Front Cabin, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx &Rx & x-x-xxxxxx), & x AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: A/C WAS TURNING L WHEN DCCO HIT RT WING. A/C RETD TO FIELD AND RWY WAS CLOSED BRIEFLY TO SEARCH FOR THE CARCASS. IT WAS FOUND ON THE SERVICE ROAD. A SAMPLE FROM THIS CARCASS AND ALSO FROM THE WING WERE SENT TO THE SMITHSONIAN FOR ID. FAA 420. DENT WAS 12" LONG BY 6" WIDE ( SIZE OF A 22 POUNDER BUTTERBAL TURKEY). BIRD WAS ALSO REPTD AS A CANADA GOOSE.
Date: 2003-03-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 200' W OF CENTERLINE KB-13R
Date: 2003-03-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 100' E OF CENTERLINE Z-J
Date: 2003-03-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/x/xxxx UPDATED WITH BIRD BAND)
Remarks: FOUND AT 13L 150' N OF CENTERLINE W-D. USGS BAND # 180763570.
Date: 2003-03-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' S OF CENTERLINE @ N
Date: 2003-03-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND TWY PD
Date: 2003-02-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ruddy duck, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND @ FB ON APCH TO RWY 31R.
Date: 2003-02-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND BY BLD 111 ON APCH PATH TO RWY 13L
Date: 2003-02-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned grebe, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 260' N OF CENTERLINE @C, CC-CD
Date: 2003-02-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: FOUND BANDED RACING PIGEON CARCASS 75' S OF CENTERLINE @ D-E
Date: 2003-02-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bufflehead, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND FEMALE 18' S OF CENTERLINE @ E-DA
Date: 2003-02-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 110' S OF CENTERLINE @ YA-04L
Date: 2003-02-06, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N681AA, Flight: 1443, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 30 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Snow bunting, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Other, Eng Pylon Root Area, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), THREE ARPT REPTS AND LETTER
Remarks: PILOT REPTD A LRG FLOCK OF SML WHITE BIRDS JUST BEFORE T/D. HE HT AT LEAST 1. INSPN FOUND 3 STRIKE AREAS, BUT NO DMG. PARTS STRUCK INCLUDE #1 SLAT ON L WING LE, #2 ENG PYLON ROOT AREA. ARPT OPS FOUND 2 CARCASSES AND TOOK FEATHER SAMPLES FROM THE CONTROL SURFACES OF THE A/C. SMITHSONIAN COULD NOT POSITIVELY ID THE BIRD BECAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT FEATHER MATERIAL. FAA 401.
Date: 2003-02-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bufflehead, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 45' NW OF CENTERLINE QG
Date: 2003-02-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern harrier, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 150' N OF CENTERLINE @ KK-L
Date: 2003-02-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 220' N OF CENTERLINE @Y-4L
Date: 2003-02-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND MALE 150' S OF CENTERLINE @ L
Date: 2003-02-03, Time: Day (12:28), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N524JB, Flight: 69, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT & xxxx-x ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: NO DMG. NO CARCASS FOUND.
Date: 2003-01-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 110' W OF CENTERLINE @KB-13R
Date: 2003-01-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 125' N OF CENTERLINE @ M-L
Date: 2003-01-13, Time: Night (06:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Snow, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N546JB, Flight: 98, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 350 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Lesser scaup, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT REPT & LETTER
Remarks: PILOT STATED THAT THEY FLEW THROUGH A FLOCK OF AT LEAST 10 GULLS ON APCH AND HIT A FEW. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 383
Date: 2003-01-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 75' S OF CENTERLINE @ Y-22R
Date: 2003-01-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: BIRD FIRST ID'D AT IMMAT STARLING. 100' S OF CENTERLINE YA-4L CORRECT ID BY G BERNHARDT, WS BIOL.
Date: 2003-01-04, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Snow, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 98, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 350 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Lesser scaup, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT REPT & xxxx-x ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: CAPT STATED HE FLEW THROUGH A FLOCK OF AT LEAST 10 GULLS ON APCH AND HIT A FEW BIRDS. FEATHERS ID BY SMITHSONIAN. 2 STRIKES ON RADOME AND BLOOD SMEARS ON L WING AND L MAIN LDG GEAR. NO CARCASSES FOUND.
Date: 2003-01-01, Time: Day (13:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 003, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Speed: 15 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-xE ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & AIRPORT REPT
Remarks: A/C ROLLED OVER A HERRING GULL CLAMMING ON THE RWY AT THE START OF ITS DEPARTURE RUN. THE NEXT A/C REPTD A CARCASS ON RWY CENTERLINE. OPS REMOVED THE BIRD.
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