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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)

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-12-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON NORTHSIDE @KK. NO REPTD STRIKE.
Date: 1997-12-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON NORTHSIDE Y-22R. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 1997-12-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON NORTHSIDE Y & 22R. FEMALE. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 1997-12-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE GULL FOUND ON EASTSIDE G&H. NO REPTD STRIKE
Date: 1997-12-15, Time: Day, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT & AIRLINE REPTS
Remarks: FLT 0017. AFTER DEPTR, PILOT REPTD POSSIBLE BIRD STRIKE TO TWR. NO BIRD WAS FOUND. UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF STRIKE TOOK PLACE ON ARPT PROPERTY OR IN AIR WHILE ON DEPTR CLIMB. TIME = 1022 LCL. NO DAMAGE FOUND.
Date: 1997-12-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 1997-12-09, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY. TIME = 1800 LCL.
Date: 1997-12-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND EAST SIDE G-H. NO STRIKE REPTD. USGS BAND # 98795754.
Date: 1997-12-01, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND: xx/xx/xx UPDATED PERSON)
Remarks: FOUND ON NORTHSIDE @ Y. NO STRIKE REPTD. IMMATURE BIRD.
Date: 1997-11-16, Time: Dusk, Operator: Trans States Airlines, Aircraft: BA-41 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N562HK, Flight: 7675, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Location: 20 NNE, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 50000 h, Other Costs: $78268, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = PACIR, ARPT REPT, DAILY OPS REPT & EMAIL
Remarks: FLT 7675 HIT A FLOCK OF GULLS ABOUT 20 MI FROM ARPT. WINDSHLD BROKE - BOTH PANES, AND CAPT'S FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS KNOCKED OUT. LARGE DENT ON TOP OF HOOD ABOUT 12-18" LONG & 12" WIDE. TIME LANDED = 1752 LCL. 11 PASSENGERS, 2 CREW. UNABLE TO RECOVER FEATHERS DUE TO LRG AMT OF INBOUND TRAFFIC ON THE RAMP
Date: 1997-11-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE GULL FOUND ON SOUTH SIDE MD-N. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 1997-11-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE FOUND NORTHSIDE KK-L. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 1997-11-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE HERRING GULL FOUND ON NORTHSIDE @ E.
Date: 1997-11-06, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: North American, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N750NA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13L, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1997-11-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON SOUTHSIDE @ N NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 1997-11-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: BIRD WAS FOUND ON APPROACH END OF RWY. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 1997-10-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American crow, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Date: 1997-10-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern harrier, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Date: 1997-10-21, Time: Night (19:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N713TW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x, AIRLINE REPT (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED WITH xND xxxx-x)
Remarks: NOS. 9-13 BLADES DAMAGED, ALSO INLET NOSE COWL AT 12 O'CLOCK A 5846 INS DAMAGED WITH A 3/4 INS AT DEEPEST. AFTER FLAP RETRACTION, 2 MED/LRG GREY/WHITE BIRDS CAME INTO VIEW OF LANDING LITES & HIT THE A/C, IN OUR OPINION, RIGHT UNDER F/O'S POSITION IN A GLANCING BLOW. POST LANDING INSPN REVEALED DAMAGE TO R ENG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: CAPT'S REPORT HAD NO DATE OF INCIDENT BUT ONLY DATE IT WAS FILLED OUT 11/9/97. ASSUME SAME EVENT AT 10/21)
Date: 1997-10-21, Time: Night, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DC-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: OPERATOR = GEMINI CARGO
Remarks: FLT 297 DEPTD AT 0233 LCL. UNKN DAMAGE, NO BIRD FOUND. PILOT REPTD TWO BIRD STRIKES ON DEPTR.
Date: 1997-10-17, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ata Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N773AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG
Remarks: FLT OPERATION & PARAMETERS ALL NORMAL. NO DAMAGE. MID FIELD. TIME = 1105 LCL.
Date: 1997-10-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Date: 1997-10-16, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N607AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (UPDATED ENG CODE x/xx/xx)
Remarks: FLT 698. TIME = 2030 LCL. CAPT STATED HE HIT THE BIRD OVER THE HOTEL. NO DAMAGE APPARENT.
Date: 1997-10-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Date: 1997-10-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: STRIKE NOT REPTD.
Date: 1997-10-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND EASTSIDE H-J. NO REPTD STRIKE.
Date: 1997-10-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern flicker, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON SOUTHSIDE @ E. NO REPTD STRIKE.
Date: 1997-10-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY. NO STRIKE REPT BY A/C.
Date: 1997-10-05, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American golden-plover, Size: Small, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG & ARPT REPT
Remarks: FLT 518. TIME = 0945. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-10-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-bellied plover, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND - SOUTH SIDE L-KK
Date: 1997-10-04, Operator: Aer Lingus, Aircraft: A-330 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: EI-CRK, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU# xxxxxx
Remarks: CORE INGESTION NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-10-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 15 ON RWY
Date: 1997-10-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND AT 31L ON ? AT L
Date: 1997-10-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 5 SWALLOWS. NO STRIKE REPTD. EASTSIDE @FA
Date: 1997-10-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 2 TREE SWALLOWS ON 22R WESTIDE @ J
Date: 1997-10-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: Over 100, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 163 TREE SWALLOWS
Date: 1997-10-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 1 ON RWY 22R WESTSIDE K12-31L
Date: 1997-10-03, Time: Day (14:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8076A, Flight: 105, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (UPDATED ENG CODE x/xx/xx)
Remarks: 3 SWALLOWS. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-10-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON SOUTH SIDE AT KK
Date: 1997-10-01, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N901TW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG & ARPT REPT
Remarks: TIME = 2026 LCL. FLT 731. STRUCK BIRD. NO DAMAGE. BLOOD SMEAR FOUND ON RT SIDE OF RADOME. HAPPENED ON SHORT FINAL.
Date: 1997-10-01, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N709TW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG & ARPT REPT
Remarks: TIME = 2055. FLT 44 STRUCK A BIRD ON APPROACH. NO DAMAGE. NO BIRDS FOUND ON RWY. NO EVIDENCE OF BIRD STRIKE.
Date: 1997-10-01, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N308AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE, 2 STRIKES JUST ABOVE PILOT'S WINDOWS.
Date: 1997-10-01, Time: Night, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: DC-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG
Remarks: FLT 20 STRUCK A BIRD ON APPROACH, NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-09-30, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N77077, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO KNOWN DAMAGE OR INJURIES.
Date: 1997-09-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: 31 TREE SWALLOWS FOUND.
Date: 1997-09-29, Time: Day (11:58), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N240SD, Flight: 4898, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: FLOCK FLEW ACROSS RWY. 31 TREE SWALLOWS WERE RECOVERED. SEVERAL BLOOD SMEARS AROUND NOSE & NOSEGEAR. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-09-28, Time: Day, Operator: Japan Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: JA8906, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: FLT 006. TIME = 1051 LCL. BIRD HIT RADOME ON L SIDE. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-09-27, Time: Night, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N618UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT 06 TIME = 0224 LCL. NO DAMAGE BUT RT INBD TRAILING EDGE FLAP & #1 ENG COWLING WERE COVERED WITH BLOOD AND FEATHERS. AT LEAST 4 GULLSS.
Date: 1997-09-27, Time: Day (11:00), 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: N323AA, Flight: 115, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: BIRDS HIT NOSE DOME OF A/C. ONLY 1 FOUND BUT MORE THAN 1 STRIKE OCCURRED.
Date: 1997-09-27, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N601UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT 14 HIT AT LEAST 3 GULLS 1 MI OUT ON FINAL APPCH. RT MAIN GEAR & RT TRAILING EDGE FLAP BOTH COVERED WITH BLOOD & FEATHERS. NO DAMAGE. TIME = 02:02
Date: 1997-09-26, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FLT 0019. BIRD HIT IN VICINITY OF COCKPIT UNDER A/C. FLAPS WERE RETRACTED NORMALLY & NO CONTROL DIFFICULTIES NOTED. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-09-26, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N90070, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: FLT 518 HAD A BIRD STRIKE ON ARRIVAL AT 1000 LCL. NO DAMAGE, NO BIRDS FOUND.
Date: 1997-09-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: 29 CARCASSES FOUND IN AN UNREPTD STRIKE.
Date: 1997-09-25, Time: Night (00:01), Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N613UA, Flight: 14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Snow goose, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD SEEING 4 GULLS. PILOT HEARD 2 KNOCKS ON FUSELAGE. DAMAGE TO L WING FAIRING, PUNCTURED AND REPLACED. FEATHERS FOUND IN #1 ENG. NO DAMAGE TO ENG.
Date: 1997-09-25, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY.
Date: 1997-09-25, Time: Day (11:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: British Airways, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: G-VIIE, Flight: 117, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE =TWO JFK REPTS
Remarks: HIT 5 SWALLOWS ON ARRIVAL. NO DAMAGE. PILOT REPTD STRIKE.
Date: 1997-09-14, Time: Night, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7076A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE =TWO AIRPORT REPTS
Remarks: NO APPARENT DAMAGE. TIME = 2138 LCL. FLT 116. NO BIRD FOUND.
Date: 1997-08-29, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N194SA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: OPERATOR = I.M.P. INC
Remarks: BIRD FLEW LT TO RT LOW OVER THE RWY. FEATHERS FOUND ON RT MAIN GEAR DOOR. NO DAMAGE. TIME = 1845LCL.
Date: 1997-08-20, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: L-1011-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N765DC, Flight: 81, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 3, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT REPT
Remarks: CAPT ADZ GRN CONTROL THAT HE SAW BIRDS PASS UNDER A/C & FELT THEY MAY HAVE HIT A FLOCK.. FOUND 25 STARLINGS. NO MARKINGS OF ANY KIND WERE SEEN ON FUSELAGE.
Date: 1997-08-14, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7062A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-08-12, Time: Day, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N352AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: BIRD HIT WINDSHDL ON T/D. NO CARCASS FOUND. TIME = 1345 LCL
Date: 1997-08-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND AT EAST SIDE @ F
Date: 1997-07-30, Operator: Air France, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: F-GISC, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU# xxxxxx
Remarks: CORE INGESTION, NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-07-07, Time: Night (21:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N654UA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. HIT A SMALL FLOCK OF BIRDS, # UNKN. FEATHERS ID BY ROXIE LAYBOURNE. NO DAMAGE, JUST BLOOD BELOW NOSE CONE. FLT 852.
Date: 1997-07-05, Time: Day, 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: N353AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ARPT REPT.
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. BIRD RECOVERED FROM RWY. TIME = 1419LCL
Date: 1997-06-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N608TW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO DAMAGE, ONLY BLOOD SMEARS. TIME = 1345 LCL.
Date: 1997-06-26, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans States Airlines, Aircraft: BA-41 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N565, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: WE HIT THE BIRD WITH THE PROP AT T/D. NO DAMAGE. TIME = 1219 LCL.
Date: 1997-06-25, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: All Nippon Airways, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: JA8094, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (UPDATED ENG CODE x/xx/xx)
Remarks: FLT 010 HAD NO DAMAGE. TIME = 1219LCL
Date: 1997-06-25, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Aer Lingus, Aircraft: A-330 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: EI-SHN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Forster's tern, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (UPDATED ENG CODE x/xx/xx)
Remarks: FLT 104. TIME = 1957. CAPT SAW A SMALL BIRD FLAP JUST PAST HIS L SIDE WINDOW & THEN HEARD A LOUD BOOM. A/C RETD AT 2042. EI MAINT DID NOT OBSERVE ANY DAMAGE. A BIRD CARCASS WAS FOUND ON THE WEST SHOULDER OF 04L JUST PRIOR TO THE TW/ KM TURN OFF. HOWEVER, THE ENG IN QUESTION WAS ON THE LEFT. ENG SHUT DOWN. A/C LANDED SAFELY. A/C DEPTD AT 0022 W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 1997-06-24, Time: Dusk, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N606TW, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: AT ROTATION LOUD POP SOUND FRON LEFT ENG. FAN BLADES DAMAGED. # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPT, ASSUME 1.
Date: 1997-06-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND WAS STIFF.
Date: 1997-06-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N606TW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: CAPT LEWIS SAW BIRD ON THE RWY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE T/D ZONE AS HE WAS ABOUT TO LAND. THE BIRDS STARTED TO MOVE BUT ONE HIT THE L SIDE OF THE A/C. NO MARKS OR DAMAGE WERE NOTICED ON A/C. ALSO THE BIRD CARCASS FOUND WAS ALREADY STIFF SO I DO NOT BELIEVE THE LAUGHING GULL WAS STRUCK BY THIS A/C.
Date: 1997-06-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = FAX
Remarks: USGS BAND # 60881915, ADULT.
Date: 1997-06-06, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Tower Air, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N609FF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Struck Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 10000 h, Other Costs: $15654, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE =xxxx-x & ARPT REPT
Remarks: FLT 024 FLEW THRU A SMALL FLOCK OF GULLS AT 0515LCL. A/C WAS SLOWING & USING REVERSE THRUST AT THE TIME. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE ENG READINGS AFTER THEY TURNED OFF RWY. BLOOD SPLATTER & FEATHERS WERE FOUND ON RT WING GEAR STRUT, BLOOD ON RT WING FLAP TRACK SLATE, #4 ENG COWLING & FEATHERS IN #4 ENG. ENG WILL BE BORESCOPED. 4 FAN BLADES NEEDED REPLACEMTN #2 ENG. 1 HYDDRAULIC LINE REPLACED, RT WING GEAR. BIRDS WERE SITTING ON THE RWY & TOOK FLY AS A/C APPCHD. BIRDS WERE MOVING ACROSS A/ PATH AT 4' ALT.
Date: 1997-06-04, Time: Day, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N39364, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (UPDATED ENG CODE x/xx/xx)
Remarks: FLT 415. TIME = 1355. NO DAMAGE REPTD, REMAINS FOUND ON MAIN GEAR STRUTS. BIRD WAS FLYING JUST ABOVE THE CENTERLINE OF RWY AS CAPT WAS ABOUT TO LAND. IMMATURE GULL.
Date: 1997-04-29, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: North American, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N750NA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 8000 h, Other Costs: $12523, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MAKING A CLIMBING LEFT OUT OF JKF, I SAW A BIRD GO PAST THE WINDSCREEN & THROUGHT WE MISSED. WE FOUND A DENT IN L INBOARD LE OF IWNG AT KORD & PART OF A WHITE FEATHERED (GULL?) BIRD LODGED BETWEEN THE #1 ENG STRUT & THE LE OF HTE WING. MX INSPCTD DENT & RELEASED A/C FOR FLT.
Date: 1997-04-26, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N909AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT F/O WINDOW & BOUNCED AWAY FROM A/C.
Date: 1997-04-10, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air South, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: EI-CKL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT 784 HIT A KESTREL. NO DAMAGE. TIME = 1750 LCL. BIRD WAS IMPALED ON PILOT SIDE CONTROL CABLE OF NOSE WHEEL STEERING.
Date: 1997-04-05, Time: Day, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N609TW, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 75 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: MAINT FOUND REMAINS ON FAN BLADES AND STATORS NO DAMAGE. FLT 903. # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 1997-03-29, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Flagship Express, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N240DS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 137 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DURING LANDING FLARE, A/C ENCOUNTERED A FLOCK OF GROUND SWALLOWS. PORT AUTHORITY COUNTED 31 BIRDS ON RWY WITH SEVERAL FOUND IN ENG COOLING NACELLES ETC. NO APPARENT DAMAGE TO A/C.
Date: 1997-03-27, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3500 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FLT 0015 HAD A BIRD STRIKE ABOVE F/O'S WINDOW. CLEANED REMAINS. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-03-15, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N14061, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT 588 HIT A KESTREL ON ARRIVAL AT 1642. NO DAMAGE. CAPT STATES HE SAW A LG BLK OBJECT PASS HIS L WINDOW & HIT THE SIDE OF THE A/C .
Date: 1997-03-01, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N381AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Snow bunting, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Struck Tail, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT 956 STRUCK 3 BIRDS ON ARRIVAL. NO DAMAGE. TIME = 0632 LCL. BLOOD SMEARS ON COCKPIT ROOF & TAIL.
Date: 1997-02-14, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N945DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Snow bunting, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT 682 HIT 17 SNOW BUNTINGS. NO DAMAGE. TIME = 1240 LCL. RAIN.AS A/C WAS CROSSING THRESHOLDL, A FLOCK OF SMALL BIRDS FLEW LOW TO THE RWY IN FRONT OF THE A/C.
Date: 1997-02-07, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FLT 0003 HAD A LARGE BIRD STRIKE IN LOWER NOSE AREA. MAINT INSPCTD A/C & REPLACED RADOME.
Date: 1997-01-05, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gadwall, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = CALL & COPY OF LETTER FROM SMITHSONIAN & ARPT REPT
Remarks: FEMALE GADWALL STRUCK BY #2 ENG WHILE OVER THRESHOLD. PILOT HEARD DOUBLE THUMP. MAYBE 2 BIRDS WERE STRUCK. NO ADVERSE EFFECT ON INSTRUMENT READINGS ON ENG. A/C IS SCHEDULED TO CONTD TO PARIS. MAINT DOES NOT BELIEVE ANYTHING ENTERED THE COMPRESSOR. HEAVY FOG, TEMP = 45F, WIND CALM.

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-11-26, Operator: Korean Air, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: HL7490, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: ENGINE SHUT DOWN, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Remarks: IN FLIGHT SHUT DOWN FROM BIRD INGESTION. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. 3 BLADES DAMAGED. BROKEN BLADES.
Date: 1996-11-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7076A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Snow bunting, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (UPDATED ENG CODE x/xx/xx)
Remarks: FLT 418 HIT 12 SNOW BUNTINGS AT 0945 LCL. NO DAMAGE APPARENT.
Date: 1996-11-17, Operator: El Al, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Lights, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = INT'L BIRD STRIKE COMM. NEWSLETTER xx/xx
Remarks: ON T/O, A LARGE GULL HIT A LIGHT N THE WIND & BROKE IT. THE GLASS IS 8MM THICK. GULL WAS FOUND FROZEN UPON LDG AT BEN GURION BY BIRD HAZARD CONTROL UNIT.
Date: 1996-11-17, Operator: Alitalia, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: I-DEMC, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU # xxxxxx
Remarks: BIRD INGESTED IN CORE. INCREASED VIBRATIONS. SOME BLADE DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-11-16, Operator: El Al, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = LETTER FROM YOSSI
Remarks: BIRD BROKE THE RT WING LIGHT. BIRD WEDGED IN LIGHT CAVITY & FLEW TO ISRAEL WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED UPON LDG.
Date: 1996-11-16, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Astar Air Cargo, Aircraft: B-727-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N703DH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1996-11-14, Time: Night, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG
Remarks: FLT 18 STRUCK A BIRD ON ARRIVAL. NO DAMAGE. TIME = 0031 LCL
Date: 1996-11-14, Time: Night, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG
Remarks: FLT 645 STRUCK A BIRD ON ARRIVAL, NO DAMAGE. TIME = 0030 LCL
Date: 1996-10-29, 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: N330AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SMALL DENT IN FORWARD E & E DOOR.
Date: 1996-10-26, Time: Day, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG
Remarks: FLT 972 STRUCK BIRD ON ARRIVAL. NO DAMAGE. TIME = 0737 LCL.
Date: 1996-10-23, Time: Night, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N620UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT 8176 HIT A LARGE BIRD ON NOSE OF A/C JUST BELOW RT WINDSHLD. JUST BEFORE T/D. NO DAMAGE APPARENT. TIME = 2350
Date: 1996-10-03, Time: Day (09:37), Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N282AE, Flight: 805, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG & AIRPORT REPT
Remarks: STRUCK BIRD ON DEPTR, NO DAMAGE. BIRD WAS RETRIEVED FROM UNDER WINDSHLD WIPER BLADE.
Date: 1996-10-03, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N354AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, 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: (UPDATED ENG CODE x/xx/xx)
Remarks: UNKN BIRD CRACKED RADOME ON FLT 4. AT 2015 LCL.
Date: 1996-09-25, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Brown-headed cowbird, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: TIME = 0925 LCL. FLT 970. BIRD STRIKE WAS OBSVD BY NOWAK, APPROX 10 BIRDS WERE ON RWY CENTERLINE WHEN STRIKE OCCURED. ATC WAS ADZ VIA 119.10, AND INFO WAS PASSED ONTO THE CAPT. THE A/C HAD NO ADVERSE INDICATIONS & CONTD TO LAX.
Date: 1996-09-25, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Express One Intl, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N316NE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: OPERATOR LISTED AS LONGHORN, N# SHOWS EXPRESS ONE INT'L
Remarks: LONGHORN FLT 604 HIT A GULL ON ARRIVAL. NO DAMAGE. NO BIRDS FOUND. TIME = 0510 LCL
Date: 1996-09-20, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT 913. BIRD HIT WINDSCREEN AT APPROX TWY L. PILOT SAID HE WOULD CALL AFTER HE INSPCTD A/C AT HIS DEST. IF THERE WAS ANY DAMAGE. TIME = 1725 LCL
Date: 1996-09-12, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N64315, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT #8 HIT BIRD AT 1020 LCL. BIRD HIT L SIDE OF BODY NOT NEAR ENG. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-09-03, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans States Airlines, Aircraft: BA-41 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 7692, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Double-crested cormorant, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: TWA EXPRESS 7692 SAW BIRD JUST AT LIFT OFF FROM RWY. NO APPARENT DAMAGE, MAINT TO CHECK. TIME = 1240 LCL. BIRD REPTD AS CORMORANT, ASSUME DCCO.
Date: 1996-09-01, Time: Dusk, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Departure, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = BIRD STRIKE LOG FOR ROC
Remarks: FLT 106 STRUCK BIRD ON DEPARTURE, NO DAMAGE. TIME = 2014 LCL
Date: 1996-09-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alitalia, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: I-DEMF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ARPT REPT, ENG MANU # xxxxxx & PRELIM A/C INCID REPT
Remarks: FLT 611. #1 ENG INGESTED A BIRD. BLOOD SPLAT ON INNER COWLING. NO OTHER DAMAGE VISIBLE. FURTHER TESTING WILL BE DONE. ARFF RESPONDED & A/C TAXIED TO RAMP W/O INCIDENT. FALCONERS STATED THEY WERE NOT ON THE FIELD DUE TO INSECT SPRAYING. TIME = 1805. A/C DEPTD AT 2300 W/O INCID. 5 HR DELAY. GE REPTS NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-08-30, Time: Day (08:08), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N612UA, Flight: 0015, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE & x AIRPORT REPTS. (BIRD STRIKE LOG, BIRD STRIKE RECOVERIES & A/C BIRD STRIKE) (x/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: HAD NO DAMAGE. HIT 5 BANDED RACING PIGEONS BETWEEN T/WS KK & L. CLEANED RADOME AND WINDSHLDS. NO DMG.
Date: 1996-08-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Forster's tern, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: STRIKE NOT REPTD.
Date: 1996-08-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Upland sandpiper, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: STRIKE NOT REPTD.
Date: 1996-08-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: STRIKE NOT REPTD.
Date: 1996-08-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 1996-08-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: HATCHING YEAR GULL. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 1996-08-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Date: 1996-08-19, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N14056, Flight: 610, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS (UPDATED ENG CODE x/xx/xx)
Remarks: SAW BIRD BUT COULD DO NOTHING. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-08-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO STRIKE REPTD
Date: 1996-08-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Date: 1996-08-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 1996-08-16, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N651UA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Departure, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x ,x AIRPORT REPTS, ENG MANU (x/x/xxxx UPDATED PHASE, REMARKS)
Remarks: FLT 9 . #1 ENG HAD COWLING & FAN BLADE DAMAGE, 1 FULL SET REPLACED .BIRD INGESTED. FLT FROM JFK-SFO. FAN BLADES WITH LEADING EDGE PIECES MISSING. PILOT REPTD STRIKE AT 1500-2000' FROM RWY END. FEATHERS WERE COLLECTED FOR TYPING. ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REPORTS HAVE CONFLICTING INFORMATION ABOUT PHAE, ALTITUDE. 1 SHOWS CLIMB AND THEY REUTNRED TO LAND. ANOTEHR SAYS 1500-2000 FT FROM LANDING THRESHOLD., ANOTHER SHOWS ON FINAL WHILE 1500-2000 FT RWY RWY END. THIS REPORT ALSO SAYS THE CAPT STATED THAT THE STRIKE TOOK PLACE WHEN THE AIRCRAF WAS STILL ON THE GROUND. ADDITIONAL NOTES SAY THE PILOT HAS GIVEN 2 LOCATIONS FOR THE AME STRIKE. FEATHERS COLLECTED FOR TYPING. RWY SWEEP & SHOULDER SEARCH CONDUCTED NO DEBRIS FOUND.
Date: 1996-08-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO REPTD STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND.
Date: 1996-08-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common tern, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO STRIKE REPTD
Date: 1996-08-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE NOT REPTD.
Date: 1996-08-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND, NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 1996-08-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-crowned night-heron, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: STRIKE NOT REPTD. CARCASS FOUND.
Date: 1996-07-30, Time: Day, Operator: Atlantic Coast Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N490UE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = x ARPT REPTS.
Remarks: FLT 515, DEPTD AT 0845. NO DAMAGE. NO BIRD FOUND. A/C INSPN FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF BIRD STRIKE.
Date: 1996-07-27, Time: Dawn, Operator: Varig, Aircraft: DC-10-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: PP-VMX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = x AIRPORT REPTS & BIRD STRIKE LOG FROM ROC
Remarks: FLT 860 TIME = 0721E. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-06-24, Time: Day, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = x AIRPORT REPTS.
Remarks: FLT #737 DEPTD AT 1335. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-06-15, Time: Day, Operator: Lufthansa, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: D-ABYW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = x AIRPORT REPTS.
Remarks: FLT 8160 ARRVD AT 0730. HIT 7 GULLS. NO DAMAGE. CREW SAW A FEW GULLS BUT ALMOST ON T/D 40-50 FLEW UP FROM RWY. THOUGHT THEY HIT 1, WERE UNAWARE OF 6 OTHERS.
Date: 1996-06-14, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: All Nippon Airways, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = x AIRPORT REPTS. THEY DISAGREE ON PHASE OF FLT.
Remarks: FLT 009 DEPTD AT 1245. NO DAMAGE. CAPT REPTD STRIKE TO TOWER.
Date: 1996-06-13, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N14077, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 250000 h, Other Costs: $401791, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, ENG MANU # xxxxxx & x AIRPORT REPTS.
Remarks: 4 BIRDS ON RWY. 3 FLEW AWAY, 1 WAS INGESTED. SLIGHT VIBRATIONS NOISE. DAMAGE TO FAN BLADES, ETC. #1 ENG REPLACED. FLT 917. TIME 0655 LCL.
Date: 1996-05-25, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 810, 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: BIRDSTRIKE ON SHORT FINAL TO UPPER RT CORNER OF CAPT RT WINDSHIELD. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-05-24, Time: Day, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-50 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FMFL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = EASTERN REGN. BIRD STRIKE LOG, JFK DUTY LOG & BIRD CNTL REPT. OPERATOR = MCCAIN FOODS
Remarks: TIME = 7:15AM. A/C DID NOT RETN TO JFK. PILOT DID NOT REPT ANY DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-05-14, Time: Night, Operator: Trans States Airlines, Aircraft: BA-41 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = EASTERN REG BIRD STRIKE LOG
Remarks: FLT 759 STRUCK BIRD, NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-05-13, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N319AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR LISTED AS AMR FLAGSHIP
Date: 1996-05-10, Time: Day, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-46 MALIBU (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N119CP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Double-crested cormorant, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRPORT REPTS.OPERATOR = AMP AIR
Remarks: A/C CONTD TO IT'S DESTN. VIS 10 MI, WIND 2008, TEMP 57. TIME = 1755 LCL.
Date: 1996-05-08, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N618AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Northern harrier, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (UPDATED ENG CODE x/xx/xx)
Remarks: 2 NORTHERN HARRIERS WERE FOUND. FEATHERS & BLOOD ON NOSE GEAR & NOSE GEAR DOORS. NO VISIBLE DAMAGE AS PER MECH. FLT 172. ARRIVED AT 2055
Date: 1996-04-22, Time: Day, Operator: South African Airways, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: ZS-SAY, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Double-crested cormorant, Size: Large, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG & ARPT REPT
Remarks: FLT 201 ARRVD AT 0710. NO DAMAGE. BIRD HIT RT SIDE OF A/C. NO VISIBLE DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-04-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American oystercatcher, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND N SIDE OF CENTERLINE @ KK
Date: 1996-04-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Brant, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON W SIDE K & KB
Date: 1996-04-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE RBGU REMAINS FOUND S SIDE @ TWY N
Date: 1996-04-03, Time: Dusk, Operator: Trans States Airlines, Aircraft: BA-41 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1996-03-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE HERG REMAINS FOUND E SIDE BTWN Z & J
Date: 1996-03-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE GBBG REMAINS FOUND W SIDE CENTERLINE K & KB
Date: 1996-03-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND N SIDE @ KA
Date: 1996-03-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American woodcock, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND PM CENTERLINE @ PD
Date: 1996-03-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND N SIDE @ PC
Date: 1996-03-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND BTWN PIER & THRESHOLD. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 1996-03-06, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Trans World Express, Aircraft: BA-41 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N557HK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT REPT.
Remarks: A FLOCK OF BIRDS, PROBABLY GULLS ROSE UP FROM THE SHORE JUST IN FRONT OF US, UNABLE TO AVOID HITTING AT LEAST ONE. FLT 7718. TIME = 1735LCL. LIGHT RAIN & FOG
Date: 1996-03-02, Operator: Business, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: F-GCBB, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU# xxxxxx
Remarks: SEVERAL FAN BLADES DAMAGED. 1 BIRD INGESTED IN #4 ENG.
Date: 1996-01-29, Time: Night, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = AEA BIRD STRIKE LOG
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1996-01-19, Time: Day, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = AEA BIRD STRIKE LOG
Remarks: FLT 1429, CRACKED WINDSHLD.
Date: 1996-01-06, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Royal Air Maroc, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: CN-RGA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $70000, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, ENG MANU # xxxxxx & JFK
Remarks: #3 ENG REPLACED. FLT 204. PORT AUTHORITY AT JFK WAS ADZ OF STRIKE 2 WEEKS AFTER INCIDENT. TIME = 1405 LCL STRIKE WAS AT RWY THRESHOLD.
Date: 1996-01-03, Time: Day, Operator: Business Express, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (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, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: PACIR
Remarks: ABORTED T/O DUE TO POSSIBLE BIRD STRIKE. NO ASSTNC REQD. A/C TAXIED TO GATE.

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-12-31, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 28, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: LOWER RADOME AT APPROX 300 FEET ON APPROACH TO 4R. MX NOTIFIED.
Date: 1995-12-31, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 28, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: HIT LOWER RADOME. MX NOTIFIED
Date: 1995-12-21, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans States Airlines, Aircraft: BA-41 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N552HK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: PILOT STATES, "HE FLEW RIGHT INTO HIS #1 ENG" SOME BLOOD ON #1 ENG COWLING. NO DAMAGE. TIME = 12:01 EST. A/C RETURNED ON A CALL "33" (EMERGENCY LANDING)
Date: 1995-12-18, Time: Day, Operator: Avianca, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, 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: x/xx/xx UPDATED REG AND REMARKS
Remarks: CAPT COULD NOT AVOID GULL. ABORTED T/O. GULL INGESTED, #2 ENG REPLACED. FLT 21. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: A/C REG TF-ABW IS FOR AIR ATLANTA ICELAND BUT OPER IS SHOWN AS AVIANCA.)
Date: 1995-12-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND SOUTHSIDE BTWN M & MD. NO STRIKE REPTD
Date: 1995-12-12, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N208AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 80 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern harrier, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: TIME = 14:50 EST. NO DAMAGE, CARCASS WEDGED BETWEEN LOWER SECTION OF WINDSHLD & WIPER. FLT 808
Date: 1995-12-10, Time: Night, Operator: Polar Air Cargo, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 7500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Snow goose, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Struck & Damaged Engine 3, Struck Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Out Of Service: 6000000 h, Other Costs: $9900549, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = BOEING & TRANSPORT CANADA AVIATION SAFETY LETTER x/xxCONV W/ BRUCE MCKINNON
Remarks: ON APCH TO JFK, A/C STRUCK SEVERAL GEESE AS IT BROKE THRU CLOUD CEILING. RH FUSELAGE, LH WING & LH ENGS RECVD SEVERAL HITS. #4 ENG NOSE COWL HAD A 12" LONG DENT. COWL & 4 FAN BLADES REPLACED. #3 ENG HAD CORE INGESTION & WAS REPLACED. RH WING LE BULLNOSE INBOARD OF LANDING LIGHTS HEAVILY DENTED. RH FWD WING/BODY PANEL DMGD. A/C IS AOG FOR REPAIRS. CREW SAW A FLASH OF WHITE BEFORE BEING STRUCK BY WHAT FELT LIKE SANDBAGS. ID BY SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 1995-12-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE HERG FOUND W SIDE BTWN KB & 31L
Date: 1995-11-30, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: British Airways, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: G-BPEE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLOCK OF SMALL BIRDS CROSSED IN FRONT OF A/C AT TOUCHDOWN. TIME = 13:35 EST. 2 BIRDS WERE FOUND.
Date: 1995-11-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON THRESHOLD
Date: 1995-11-23, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N180DN, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = BOEING & ENG MANU
Remarks: A/C MADE AN AIR TURNBACK DUE TO SUSPECTED BIRDSTRIKE. RT ENG VIB READING 3.5 ON CLIMBOUT. NORMAL LANDING. INSPN FOUND 3 FAN BLADES BENT. REPLACED SETS. ALSO FOUND FAN EXIT GUIDE VANE DAMAGED.
Date: 1995-11-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Long-eared owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND W SIDE BTWN E & FA
Date: 1995-11-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE HERG FOUND N SIDE BTWN KK & L
Date: 1995-11-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Long-eared owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND S SIDE BTWN M & MB
Date: 1995-11-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND FEMALE MALLARD N SIDE AT TWY N
Date: 1995-11-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND E SIDE BTWN E & FA
Date: 1995-11-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern flicker, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND W SIDE BTWN F & G
Date: 1995-11-06, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air China, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: B-2462, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Above Ground: 30 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American wigeon, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: ENGINE SHUT DOWN, Repair Costs: $500000, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ENG MANU REPT
Remarks: 3 BIRDS INGESTED. IN FLIGHT SHUT DOWN AND PREC. LDG. 4 BLADES DAMAGED. SOME WITH LEADING EDGE PIECES MISSING. # 4 ENG REMOVED & REPLACED. NOSE COWLING REPAINTED. UNCONTAINED FAILURE. FIRE, VIBRATION.
Date: 1995-10-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND W SIDE BTWN F & FA
Date: 1995-10-26, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-310 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N837AB, Remains Collected: No, 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 = BOEING SDR REPT, ENG MANU (x/xx/xxxx ADDED ENG MANU REPT, UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: FLT 80.ENG CONTD RUNNING AFTER BIRD STRIKE, 2 BIRDS INGESTED. VIBRATION 4.8. LANDED W/O INCIDENT. ENG WAS SHUT DOWN AFTER LANDING. NUMEROUS 1ST STAGE FAN BLADES DAMAGED. LEADING EDGE PIECES MISSING. INLET COWL INNER LINER DMGD. REPLACED ENG & NOSE COWL.
Date: 1995-10-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE HERG FOUND S SIDE BTWN 4L & ZB
Date: 1995-10-25, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N5DV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Location: 15 SW JFK, Above Ground: 4500 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE NOTED BY FLT CREW. BLOOD STAINS FOUND APPROX 6" DIA.
Date: 1995-10-21, Time: Day, Operator: Evergreen Intl Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N479EV, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT & ENG MANU REPTS
Remarks: CAPT SAW SEVERAL GULLS FLY IN FRONT OF A/C AT ROTATION. HEARD & FELT A THUMP. #2 ENG OVERHEATED & WAS SHUT DOWN. 3500 LBS OF FUEL WERE DUMPED ON RETURN. #2 ENG REPLACED ON 10/23/95 DUE TO REAR COMPRESSOR DAMAGE.
Date: 1995-10-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: All Nippon Airways, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American crow, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: CREW SAW LRG FLOCK FLYING ACROSS RWY AT 100'. BLOOD SMEARS ON L & R SIDES OF RADOME, PITOT TUBES ON R SIDE & R WING LE. 4 CARCASSES FOUND. TIME = 10:10EST
Date: 1995-10-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND MALE MALLARD N SIDE OF CENTERLINE PC & PD
Date: 1995-10-14, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N678DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ENG MANU
Remarks: BIRD INGESTED. BENT 3 FAN BLADES. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: CAPT REPTD WRONG N#, 40 AGL AND NO EFFECT ON FLIGHT, ENG MANU REPTD CORRECT N#, 0 ALT AND ABTD T/O)
Date: 1995-10-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND S SIDE OF CENTERLINE @ PA
Date: 1995-10-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE HERG FOUND N SIDE BTWN L & M
Date: 1995-10-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE HERG FOUND W SIDE BTWN E & FA
Date: 1995-10-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND W SIDE BTWN F & FA
Date: 1995-10-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON EAST SIDE BTWN J & JA. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 1995-10-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND N SIDE BTWN M & L
Date: 1995-10-07, Time: Dusk, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Royal Air Maroc, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: CN-RGA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, geese, swans, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR (DATES DON'T AGREE, xTH & xTH)
Remarks: GOOSE OR DUCK. 5 HR DELAY & CHANGE OF RADOME.
Date: 1995-10-06, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N409DL, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: PILOT DID NOT REPT STRIKE TO JFK AIRLINE MAINT. IMMATURE RB GULL. NO DAMAGE REPTD. FLT 1251.
Date: 1995-10-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND E SIDE BTWN E & FA
Date: 1995-10-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND W SIDE BTWN H & J
Date: 1995-10-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND W SIDE BTWN KB & 31L
Date: 1995-10-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = USGS BANDING RECORD (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED # STRUCK)
Remarks: USGS BAND # 180724408
Date: 1995-10-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N750GT, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: A/C REG TO FLEET CREDIT CORP
Remarks: CREW DID NOT BELIEVE THEY STRUCK ANY BIRDS BUT A/C WAS OBSERVED HITTING 2 BY SOMEONE DISPERSING THE BIRDS.
Date: 1995-09-30, Time: Day, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N384AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (UPDATED ENG CODE x/xx/xx)
Remarks: NO VISIBLE DAMAGE. 100 TREE SWALLOWS.
Date: 1995-09-29, Time: Day, Operator: Astar Air Cargo, Aircraft: DC-8 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N805DH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG & AIRPORT REPT.
Remarks: NO DAMAGE TO FLT11. BLOOD SMEARS FOUND ABOVE CAPT'S WINDSHLD, L WING ROOT & RT WING TIP. TIME =07:30
Date: 1995-09-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 178 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: N9005DL. STRUCK CAPT'S WINDOW, WENT UP & OVER A/C. NO DAMAGE
Date: 1995-09-22, Time: Day (14:10), Operator: Business Express, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 4818, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: CAPT FLEW THRU 500-1000 SMALL BIRDS. BLOOD SMEARS FOUND ON L WING, HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, SPINNER OF #1 ENG & #1 ENG INTAKE. 1 INTACT TREE SWALLOW WAS FOUND IN NOSE GEAR WELL. A/C NOT DAMAGED & NO DELAY.
Date: 1995-09-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT & USGS BANDING RECORD
Remarks: 2 IMMATURES FOUND. EAST SIDE BTWN H & J. USGS BAND # 180737411 & USGS BAND # 220605258. REPORTED TO NYS AND NATIONAL BIOL SURVEY LAB
Date: 1995-09-18, Operator: British Airways, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Remarks: INGESTION. ENG # NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 1995-09-17, Time: Day (07:37), Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N609UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRPORT AND ENG MANU REPTS
Remarks: ENG BLADES BENT & GASHED ON INSIDE COWLING.
Date: 1995-09-11, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N93108, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = CIVIL AVTN AUTHORITY - SUPPL. BIRD STRIKE FORM
Date: 1995-08-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: 6 STARLINGS FOUND ON S SIDE BTWN A & B
Date: 1995-08-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE RBGU FOUND S SIDE BTWN L & KK
Date: 1995-08-27, Time: Day, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N366AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (UPDATED ENG CODE x/xx/xx)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. TIME = 1412 EDST
Date: 1995-08-23, Time: Day, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N167AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT REPT.
Remarks: BIRD WAS BANDED #OGC2360.
Date: 1995-08-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE LAGU FOUND N SIDE BTWN PA & PC
Date: 1995-08-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE HERG FOUND ON CENTERLINE BTWN JA & J
Date: 1995-08-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE @ T/W H
Date: 1995-08-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE HERG FOUND W OF CENTERLINE BTWN 31L & KB
Date: 1995-08-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-crowned night-heron, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE BCNH FOUND N SIDE BTWN M & L
Date: 1995-08-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND W SIDE BTWN 31R & F
Date: 1995-08-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON CENTERLINE ON 22L NUMBERS. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 1995-08-10, Time: Day, Operator: Business Express, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: TIME = 1210LCL. FLT 821. PILOT REPTD POSSIBLE BIRD STRIKE. WILL CHECK AT NEXT DESTINATION.
Date: 1995-08-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND W SIDE @ TWY K
Date: 1995-08-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND S SIDE BTWN N & MB
Date: 1995-08-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE LAGU FOUND N SIDE BTWN M & L
Date: 1995-08-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND N SIDE @ TWY N
Date: 1995-06-26, Time: Day, Operator: British Airways, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: G-BPEE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER
Remarks: 20-30 GULLS SITTING ON RWY NEAR TDZ. STRUCK 10. NO DAMAGE, BLOOD SMEARS ON L WING FLAPS. TIME = 12:30 EDST.
Date: 1995-06-26, Time: Day, 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: N692AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1995-06-24, Time: Day, Operator: Astar Air Cargo, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N722DH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: BIRD WAS CROSSING RWY. TIME = 0722EDST
Date: 1995-06-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT REPTS.
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE ON RADOME CAUSED LARGE DENT. REPLACEMENT REQD. A/C CONTD TO KSFO. TIME = 1603L. FLT 17.
Date: 1995-06-17, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1759, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = FAA FORM xxxx & AIRPORT REPT.
Remarks: FLT 99. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1995-06-13, Time: Day, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO DAMAGE REPTD. IMMATURE GULL. A/C CONTD TO DEST. TIME = 0947EDST
Date: 1995-06-03, Time: Day (09:00), Operator: Air France, Aircraft: CONCORDE (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: F-BTSD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 3, Damaged Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 6000000 h, Repair Costs: $3000000, Other Costs: $9900549, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = PACIR, ARPT REPT, NY TIMES, TRANSPORT CANADA & ENG MANUSAFETY LETTER x/xx
Remarks: FLT 002, NO INJURIES, PLANE LANDED SAFELY AFTER INGESTING SEVERAL GEESE INTO ENGINES. FLAMES AND SMOKE CAME FROM #3 & #4 ENGINES UNDER RT WING. PLANE WAS TOWED TO TERMINAL FROM RY. ARFF RESPONDED BUT FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THAT TIME. BENT INLET & COMPRESSOR STATORS IN #3 ENG. #4 ENG DAMAGED FROM DEBRIS FROM #3 ENG. BOTH ENGINES TO BE REPLACED. 5 GEESE WERE HIT. TIME = 0900 EST. A/C GROUNDED FOR 5 DAYS. TOTAL COSTS OVER $9 MILLION. PORT AUTHORITY HAD $5.3 MILLION IN DAMAGES AS THE RESULT OF A LAW SUIT. UNCONTAINED FAILURE.
Date: 1995-05-22, Time: Day, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. HIT 2 ROCK DOVES.FLT 870. TIME = 1410.
Date: 1995-04-20, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1995-03-21, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N655UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: ENGINE SHUT DOWN, Repair Costs: $200, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT REPT & ENG MANU (x/x/xx UPDATED COSTS)
Remarks: TWO BIRDS INGESTED ON LANDING ROLL. ENG. SHUDDERED, STALLED AND WAS SHUT DOWN PRECAUTIONARY. BORESCOPED ENG. AND FOUND NO OBVIOUS DEFECTS. ONE TRIP CANCELLED.
Date: 1995-03-13, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1995-02-21, Time: Night, Operator: Astar Air Cargo, Aircraft: DC-8-70 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N803DH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO DAMAGE, BLOOD ON WINDSCREEN.
Date: 1995-02-16, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: SHORTS 360 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N164DD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = WM SNOW

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-12-31, Time: Day, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY OPERATIONS REPT. & JKF BIRD STRIKE REPT REVISED ENG INGESTION x/xx/xx
Remarks: RADOME HAD TO BE REPLACED, #1 ENG HAS TO BE BORESCOPED & CHECKED FOR DAMAGE. 100-150' THEY FLEW THRU A FLOCK OF BIRDS, POSSIBLY DUCKS. STRIKE WAS OVER MARSH, OFF ARPT.
Date: 1994-12-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE GBBG FOUND EASTSIDE BTWN Z & G
Date: 1994-12-14, Time: Day, Operator: Trans World Express, Aircraft: DC-9-50 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N414EA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Above Ground: 30 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Snow bunting, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Struck Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT 816. TIME = 1630. BLOOD & MATTER AROUND NOSE WHEEL'S LANDING GEAR & LIGHT. NO EVIDENCE OF ENG INVOLVEMENT. CAPT WILLIAMS STATES WHILE LANDING ABOUT 30' OFF GROUND, A SMALL GROUP OF BIRDS ROSE FROM GRASS & WERE STRUCK BY A/C.
Date: 1994-12-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND N SIDE ON TWY M
Date: 1994-11-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE HERG FOUND N SIDE BTWN KK & L
Date: 1994-11-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND E/S CENTERLINE BTWN J & F
Date: 1994-11-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON W SIDE BTWN KB & 31L
Date: 1994-11-18, Time: Night, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-8-61 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N850AX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x,ARPT UPDATE & JFK BIRD STIKE REPT.
Remarks: CAPT REPTD BIRD STRIKE AT T/D ON RADAR CONE, NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1994-11-11, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N298AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = FLAGSHIP
Date: 1994-11-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ONS.S. OF CENTERLINE BTWN Y & YA. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 1994-11-09, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FINAL APPROACH AT APPROX 300 FEET (ASSUME AGL), A/C HAD A BIRDSTRIKE.
Date: 1994-11-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE HERG. FOUND N SIDE BTWN L & M
Date: 1994-11-07, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DENT IN RADOME
Date: 1994-11-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND S SIDE BTWN L AND KK.
Date: 1994-10-27, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 900, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: SINGLE BIRD STRUCK A/C WHILE AT 100 FT ON FINAL. BIRD HIT ABOVE COCKPIT. CREW REPORTED STRIKE TO MX.
Date: 1994-10-10, Time: Day, Operator: Air Jamaica, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: TIME = 0940. FLT 2010. NO DAMAGE REPTD AT THIS TIME. A/C CONRTD TO DEST. I IMMATURE H GULL. A/C WILL BE CHECKED ON ARRIVAL, IF ANY DAMAGE FOUND THEY WILL ADVISE.
Date: 1994-10-10, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-10-02, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 131 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-10-02, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SHORTS 360 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N162DD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-09-29, Operator: Air France, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: F-GCBK, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU# xxxxxx
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. 1 BIRD INGESTED.
Date: 1994-09-29, Time: Dusk (19:25), Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N10D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: TIME =1925 EDT. FLT 864F. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1994-09-22, Time: Day (16:30), Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N39365, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: ENG MANU#xxxxxx SOURCE = ARPT REPT & ENG MANU (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED AIRCRAFT)
Remarks: FLT105. A/C OUT OF SERVICE TO EVALUATE DAMAGE TO #2 ENG. FEATHERS FOUND IN ENG. PILOT REPTD STRIKING A FLOCK OF BIRDS CROSSING RWY WHILE LANDING. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1994-09-16, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N261AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 128 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: INGESTED IN INTAKE
Date: 1994-09-15, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Above Ground: 6000 ft, 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, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT BELOW CAPT'S FRONT FWD WINDOW. NO DAMAGE, JUST NEEDED CLEANING.
Date: 1994-09-11, Time: Day, Operator: El Al, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT 811. TIME = 1000EDT. A/C DAMAGE UNKN. NO CREW STATEMENT. 8 BIRDS.
Date: 1994-09-08, Time: Dusk, Operator: Aer Lingus, Aircraft: A-330 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: EI-SHN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT 105. NO DAMAGE FOUND AS OF YET. TIME =1920EDT.
Date: 1994-09-01, Operator: Commercial, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: ASRS
Comments: EXACT DAY . A/C = WIDE BODY (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1994-08-27, Time: Day, Operator: North American, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N183NA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Other, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT XG11. BLOOD SMEARS ON L SIDE OF NOSE & L WING. ALSO MATTER ON ANGLE OF ATTACK. 8 BIRDS. A/C WAS ON RWY & TURNED OFF WHERE IT WAS MET BY ELAL MECHS. A/C WAS FOUND TO HAVE NO DAMAGE & TOOK OFF AT 1050EDT.
Date: 1994-08-21, Time: Dusk, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Icelandair, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: TF-FIH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 75 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT 615. TIME =1855EDT. CREW REPTS. NO APPARENT DAMAGE. BIRD REMAINS ON WINDSHLD BETWEEN GLASS & WIPER. HEAVY THUNDERSTORM OVER KIA AT 1900. NOTICED INCREASE IN LAUGHING GULLS, USED TAPE TO DISPERSE, NO AVAIL. 50-100'.
Date: 1994-08-19, Time: Day, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Above Ground: 150 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT 871. TIME = 1810 LCL. NO DAMAGE REPTD. BIRDS FEEDING ON INSECTS S OF RWY 13R. 50-100 LAUGHING GULLS. USED VEH. TAPE & HORN TO NO AVAIL. THEY WERE AT 100-200'.
Date: 1994-08-19, Time: Day, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Above Ground: 150 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: TIME = 1812EDT. FLT 1866. NO DAMAGE REPTD. BIRDS FEEDING ON INSECTS ON S SIDE OF TWY 13R. 50-100 LAUGHING GULLS. USED BEH. TAPE TO NO AVAIL. THEY WERE AT 100-200'.
Date: 1994-08-13, Time: Day (14:35), Operator: Northway Aviation, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: A/C DAMAGE UNKN. CAPT REPTD STRIKE, WILL CONT TO DEST. GULL WAS THIS YEAR'S HATCHING.
Date: 1994-08-11, Time: Day, Operator: Trans World Express, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY ALERT BULL, ARPT UPDATE & JFK BIRD STRIKE REPT
Remarks: ARFF WAS STANDING BY AS A/C TAXIED TO GATE W/O INCIDENT. MINOR DAMAGE TO LEFT WING. DENT IN WING ROOT, ONE POPPED RIVET. USGS BAND # 220624608
Date: 1994-08-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = USGS BANDING RECORD
Remarks: USGS BAND # 180724451
Date: 1994-08-09, Time: Day (19:20), Operator: Aer Lingus, Aircraft: A-330 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: EI-SHN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: ENG MANU# xxxxxx SOURCE = ARPT & ENG MANU REPTS
Remarks: CORE INGESTION, NO DAMAGE. FLT 105
Date: 1994-08-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N144DD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, AIRPORT UPDATE & JFK BIRD STRIKE REPT.
Remarks: 2 MOURNING DOVES HIT LEFT SPINNER. NO DAMAGE, INJURIES.
Date: 1994-05-01, Time: Night, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FLT 4983 CREW REPTD STRIKE TO TOWER SHORTLY AFTER AIRBORNE. NO DAMAGE STATED. RWY CHECK FOUND NO CARCASS.
Date: 1994-04-22, Time: Day, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: A/C = ATR, NO MODEL # GIVEN
Remarks: PILOT WAS NOT SURE OF STRIKE BUT CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 4R.
Date: 1994-04-09, Time: Day, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM II (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N257H, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: OPERATOR = HEINZ
Remarks: BIRD HIT L WING, ONLY TRACES OF BLOOD, NO DAMAGE. PILOT REQST BIRD CARCASS TO SHOW HIS COMPANY. REQUEST GRANTED.
Date: 1994-04-04, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-02-26, Time: Day, Operator: Royal Air Maroc, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: CN-RMS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Above Ground: 65 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: 2 INBOARD ENGINES & GEAR SUSTAINED HITS AT 50-80' BEFORE T/D. NO WAY TO AVOID LRG FLOCK OF SML BIRDS. A/C MUST BE BORESCOPED PER LUFTHANSA MX. EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS BIRDS BEING INGESTED INTO #2 & 3 ENGS. NO DMG. A/C DEPTD AT 2255, SCHLD TIME WAS 1930.
Date: 1994-01-31, Time: Day, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: L-1011 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N31036, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern harrier, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: TIME =1558EDT. BIRD STRUCK LOWER FUSELAGE OF A/C INSPN REVEALED NO DAMAGE.

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-11-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE HERG FOUND 4L AT KB & E OF CENTERLNE
Date: 1993-11-14, Time: Day, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Snow bunting, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: 3 SNOW BUNTINGS. DAMAGE UNKN. FLT 739. TIME = 1230LCL.
Date: 1993-11-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON 4R BTWN J & JA & EAST SIDE CENTERLINE.
Date: 1993-11-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Snowy owl, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON 4R BTWN J & JA AND EAST OF CENTERLIN
Date: 1993-11-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND IMMATURE GBBG ON S SIDE BTWN N & MB
Date: 1993-11-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND S SIDE BTWN M & L
Date: 1993-11-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND 2 KILLDEER AT THRESHOLD OF RWY 4
Date: 1993-10-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND S SIDE OF 31R BTWN Y & 22R
Date: 1993-10-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND ON 4L AT KB W OF CENTERLINE
Date: 1993-10-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: FOUND IMMATURE RBGU N SIDE OF 31R AT TWY B
Date: 1993-10-22, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: L-1011 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: TWO xxxx-x, AND AIRPORT REPT. (CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: IMMATURE BIRD. BIRD RESIDUE AT LE OF #7 SLAT. TWR NOTIFIED CREW OF BIRD STRIKE. TIME = 1320Z. FLT 15
Date: 1993-10-19, Time: Dawn, 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: N371AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x & PACIR REPTS. (UPDATED ENG CODE x/xx/xx)
Remarks: HEARD IMPACT. DAMAGE TO FRONT PITOT TUBE. PONYA REMOVED CARCASS. TIME = 0635LCL. FLT 18.
Date: 1993-10-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N545DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: FLT 156. NY GULL. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1993-10-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1700 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: INBOARD RT WING
Date: 1993-10-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N203NE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT BELOW WINDSHLD ON RT SIDE.
Date: 1993-10-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE HERG FOUND ON 22L @ H & E OF CENTERLINE.
Date: 1993-10-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON 13R BTWN M & M & S OF CENTERLINE.
Date: 1993-10-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: IMMATURE PEFA REMAINS FOUND ON 22L BTWN FA -F & EAST OF CENTERLINE
Date: 1993-09-22, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1993-09-17, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SHORTS 360 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N160DD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Semipalmated sandpiper, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT REPT
Remarks: AFTER T/D, FLEW THRU A FLOCK OF BIRDS. NO DAMAGE. TIME = 0920LCL FLT 4848. BIRD ID BY OPS.
Date: 1993-09-06, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N14060, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 210 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: APPEARED TO DO NO DAMAGE, LANDED NORMALLY.
Date: 1993-09-05, Time: Night, Operator: Emery Worldwide, Aircraft: DC-8 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: TIME = 0918UTC CCC NOTIFIED. FLT 480.
Date: 1993-08-14, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N305AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Above Ground: 11000 ft, Speed: 270 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Date: 1993-08-13, Time: Dusk, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common tern, Size: Small, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO DAMAGE REPTD AT TIME OF REPT. TIME = 2030LCL
Date: 1993-07-17, Time: Day, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N605TW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: CREW RELAYED TO TOWER THAT THEY FELT THEY HIT BIRDS ON APPROACH. RY SWEEP FOUND NO BIRDS. A/C INSPCN. FOUND NO VISIBLE DAMAGE.
Date: 1993-07-06, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: SMALL WHITE BIRD
Date: 1993-06-22, Time: Day (18:01), Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N602UA, Flight: 29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE - xxxx-x & AIRPORT REPT.
Remarks: VIBRATION IN RT ENG. EMERGENCY DECLARED. CCC ADVISED. #2 ENG HAD 1 TORN BLADE AND 2 POSSIBLY NECKED & BENT BLADES. 1 LAUGHING GULL FOUND BETWEEN TAXIWAYS L & M. FLT. 29.
Date: 1993-06-22, Time: Day, Operator: Corporate Air, Aircraft: LOCKHEED C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N285LM, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: NO APPARENT DAMAGE. FEATHERS ON TOP LEFT PITOT TUBE, BLOOD STAINS NEXT TO PITOT TUBE & #1 ENG NACELLE. PILOT SAW 4-5 BIRDS FLY ACROSS HIS LANDING PATH. 2 CARCASSES FOUND IN VICINITY OF STRIKE.
Date: 1993-06-15, Time: Day, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N80057, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT REPT (UPDATED ENG CODE x/xx/xx)
Remarks: TIME = 1953Z. BLOOD SPLATTERED UNDER RT SIDE OF NOSE OF A/C. NO OTHER DAMAGE NOTED. SMALL, WHITE BIRD (NON-GULL). FLT 678. NO BIRD FOUND ON RY SWEEP
Date: 1993-06-08, Time: Day, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 1900 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 99. STRIKE WAS 5 MI OUT. PILOT REPTD NO DAMAGE AFTER EXAMINING A/C. TIME = 1904Z.
Date: 1993-06-06, Time: Day, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-310 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N814DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 20 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT REPT.
Remarks: TIME = 1320. FLOCK OF BIRDS FLEW INTO A/C LEFT SIDE DURING TOUCHDOWN AS PER CAPT STUART ARCHER. RY WAS SWEPT TWO PIGEON CARCASSES WERE RETRIEVED. RY REMAINED OPERATIONAL. NO DAMAGE VISIBLE.
Date: 1993-05-22, Time: Night, Operator: Aer Lingus, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: EI-BED, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Other, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: CAPT BELIEVED HE INGESTED ONE ON ROTATION. 15 TONS OF FUEL DUMPED. NO CARCASS OR DEBRIS FOUND. ENG # NOT REPTD, ASSUME #1.
Date: 1993-05-21, Time: Day, Operator: British Airways, Aircraft: DC-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK FLIGHT DECK. NO CARCASS FOUND ON RY. NO BIRDS SIGHTED IN VICINITY. TIME =1900
Date: 1993-05-11, Time: Night, Operator: El Al, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 4X-AXF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Brant, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: ENGINE SHUT DOWN, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ENG MANU, PACIR & AIRPORT REPT.
Remarks: FLT1831 RETD TO JFK AT 0517E WITH #3 SHUT DOWN. ARFF RESPONDED. FLT TAXIED TO RAMP W/O INCIDENT. INGESTED BIRDS ON DEPARTURE CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. EXTENSIVE DAMGE TO #3 ENG, NOSE CONE COWLING, REVERSE BLOCKER DOORS & EXTENDED LEADING EDGE. APPROX 15-20 BRANT CARCASSES WERE FOUND ON RY 31L. TOTAL 24 BRANT. TIME = 0157.
Date: 1993-05-03, Time: Day, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N4210G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: CREW UNAWARE OF STRIKE. BIRD WAS SEEN TO FALL TO PAVEMENT AFTER THE STRIKE. TIME = 1050. FLT 820.
Date: 1993-05-03, Time: Day, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N275BC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: BLOOD ON PROP. TIME = 0913. RY USED 2 MINUTES PRIOR.
Date: 1993-04-23, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N210AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES
Date: 1993-04-19, Time: Day, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N806AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report
Remarks: PILOT SAW 2 BIRDS. NOT DUTY RY. OVERFLOW. LAST RY SWEEP WAS 0615. STRIKE OCCURRED AT 0918.
Date: 1993-04-14, Time: Day, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N144UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = FAA AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPT & ASIAS BRIEF REPT xxxxxxxxxxxxxxC
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON #4 ENG ON CLIMBOUT. RETURNED AND LANDED SAFELY. DAMAGED NOSE CONE INLET (ASSUME INGESTION)
Date: 1993-04-04, Time: Night, Operator: Air France, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: F-BPVV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Brant, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: (UPDATED ENG CODE x/xx/xx)
Remarks: PILOT REQUESTED RY 4L EVEN THOUGH IT WAS NOT THE DUTY RY. HE WAS ADVISED IT HAD NOT BEEN CHECKED. NOSE CONE WAS CRACKED & DENTED. BLOOD SMEARS ABOVE WINDSHLD ALSO ON L SIDE OF FUSELAGE BETWEEN DOOR & WING. 8 BRANTS. 5 FOUND ON CHECKER BOARD PRIOR TO THRESHOLD LTS, 1 EMBEDDED IN NOSE CONE AND 2 IN MARSH. FLT # 6472. TIME = 0519 LCL.
Date: 1993-02-25, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Avianca, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: EI-CEZ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 200000 h, Repair Costs: $10000, Other Costs: $347883, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT REPT & ENG MANU
Remarks: CAPT STATED ENG FAILED JUST AFTER ROTATION. CREW DID NOT SEE OR FEEL ANY BIRDS. INSPN OF RY 31L FOUND PIECES OF FEATHERS WITH SOME METALLIC DEBRIS FROM ENG. FEATHERS FOUND INSIDE ENG BY RR ENGINEER. NO FUEL DUMPED. ENG WILL BE REBUILT AT AN EST COST OF $200,000. COST FOR ENG CHANGE COULD BE APPROX $10,000 DEPENDING ON MANY VARIABLES.
Date: 1993-02-11, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Nippon Cargo Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Out Of Service: 10000 h, Other Costs: $17394, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: RIGHT HAND OUTBOARD TAILING FLAP DAMAGED IN 14 X 3.5 INCH.
Date: 1993-01-07, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Saudi Arabian Airlines, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
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