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Miami International Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Miami International Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 854 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 110 incidents)

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-12-13, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N956AN, Flight: 2415, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2009-11-26, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N664AA, Flight: 915, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 10200 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx), FAA ACCIDENT/INCIDENT PRELIM DATA, AON DAILY INCIDENTS & NEWS MEDIA
Remarks: STRUCK BELOW F/O SIDE WINDOW. BIRD SHEARED OFF THE RT AOA PROBE AND PUT A LARGE DENT IN THE FUSELAGE. A/C RETURNED SAFELY TO MIA ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER. FAA REPTD MINOR DMG.
Date: 2009-11-18, Time: Day (09:36), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N926AN, Flight: 2103, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: FLT CREW SAW BIRD HOVERING OVER RWY AND HIT IT AS THE A/C TOUCHED DOWN ON RWY 12. A GULL WAS FOUND ON RWY. A/C TAXIED TO GATE. BIRD HIT COWLING OF LEFT ENG. MX INSPN FOUND NO DMG. NO FLT INTERRUPTION.
Date: 2009-11-15, Time: Day (08:33), 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: N673AW, Flight: 2255, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx) & LETTER TO SMITHSONIAN
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3921. BIRD FIRST REPTD AS GULL. RADOME WAS STRUCK IN FRONT OF PITOT TUBES. 2 CAUTIONS IMMEDIATELY APPEARED "RUDDER RATIO" AND MACH/SPD TRIM. SUSPECTED PARTS OF BIRDS ENTERED PITOT/STATIC SYSTEM. A/C TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE TO FLUSH/TEST SYSTEM.
Date: 2009-11-03, Time: Night (20:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N967AN, Flight: 438, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, 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, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2009-11-03, Time: Day (11:07), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N647AM, Flight: 2062, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2009-10-29, Time: Day (10:30), 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: N369AA, Flight: 680, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Other, Cowling, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & ENG MANU EMAIL & PHOTOS WITH DETAILS (x/x/xx UPDATED ID, PHOTOS)
Remarks: REMAINS OF TURKEY VULTURE WERE REMOVED FROM THE ENIGNE. NO RECORD OF ANY PARTS BEING REPLACED. TRIM BALANCE MAY BE BECAUSE OF A FEW VIBS WHICH RESULTED FROM BLADES BEING HIT AND PART-SPAN SHROUD MOVING SLIGHTLY. PHOTOS.
Date: 2009-10-29, Time: Day (10:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N954AN, Flight: 2114, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx) (UPDATED x/xx/xx WITH xND xxxx-x )
Remarks: AT 1050 TOWER ADVISED RAMP CONTROL THAT AA REPTD BIRDSTRIKE UPON LANDING RWY 8R (DATA ENTRY NOTE: CAPT'S REPORT SHOWED 8L). PER CAPT, A/C ON L/R WHEN A/C STRUCK BIRD. BIRD COLLECTED INTACT AND FROM RWY. POINT OF IMPACT JUST BELOW CAPT WINDSHIELD WITH MINOR TRACE OF ACTUAL IMPACT VISIBLE. NO AFFECT ON FLT AND NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2009-10-24, Time: Day (16:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 280, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 13500 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Miles From Airport: 50 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 50 WEST.
Date: 2009-10-16, Time: Dusk, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N910AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1100 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2009-10-11, Time: Day, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlas Air, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N498MC, Flight: 8678, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 9800 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 40 mi, 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 40 NM S OF MIA. NO DMG DETECTED ON POSTFLT.
Date: 2009-10-08, Time: Day (14:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N949AN, Flight: 1547, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 10000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2009-10-07, Time: Night, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N746AX, Flight: 201, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Departure, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE REPORTED ON LOGPAGE FROM PILOT. RT SIDE NOSE. MX CLEANED AND INSPECTED. NO DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: PHASE NOT REPTD, JUST ARPT. FLT LEFT MIA FOR CVG, ASSUME STRIKE WAS DURING T/O OR CLIMB. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1)
Date: 2009-09-30, Time: Day (09:00), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N686FE, Flight: 55, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EVIDENCE OF STRIKE FOUND ON THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF RADOME. NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2009-09-28, Time: Day (17:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N944AN, Flight: 2280, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LEFT DOWNWIND, ABEAM NUMBERS, 5000 MSL. A/C TIME OUT OF SERV REPTD AS 0.5 HRS.
Date: 2009-09-28, Time: Day (17:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N662AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 7600 ft, Speed: 245 knots, Miles From Airport: 6 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, 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
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS SMEARED ACROSS LOWER PORTION OF COPILOTS R SLIDING WINDOW. IMPACT JUST BELOW WINDOW ON FUSELAGE. NO APPARENT DMG. NORMAL ENG OPERATION. NORMAL LANDING. 6 MILES N OF KMIA.
Date: 2009-09-28, Time: Night (20:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N410AT, Flight: 4941, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: RETURNED TO KMIA. 5 MI SW OF MIA.
Date: 2009-09-28, Time: Day (13:36), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N937DL, Flight: 1822, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 600 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EXPERIENCED BIRDSTRIKE/ATB/UER/SV SHORTLY AFTER T/O FROM MIA. AFTER CREW SMELLED BIRDSTRIKE REMAINS THROUGH A/C DUCTS, AN ATB WITH POWER "ON" WAS PERFORMED FOR DURATION OF FLT AND UNEVENTFUL LANDING. LINE MX PERFORMED BSI PF THE LPC/HPC WHERE ONE (1) C-7 BLADE WAS CONFIRMED TO BE BEYOND BLEND LIMITS, SO ENG WAS REMVD.
Date: 2009-09-27, Time: Night (20:58), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N410AT, Flight: 4940, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Wood stork, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 20000 h, Other Costs: $22818, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, SMITHSONIAN ID & DAILY REPT
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3723. GREAT EGRET AND WOOD STORK WERE IDENTIFIED. WHOLE FEATHER AND DNA. PILOT REPTD STRIKING 3 LARGE WHITE BIRDS OFF AIRPT PROPERTY. RETD TO LAND W/O INCIDENT. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: DAILY REPORT SAID, " NO DAMAGE REPORTED.
Date: 2009-09-27, Time: Night (19:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N178AA, Flight: 1758, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: APPROX 10 WEST MILES FROM MIA.
Date: 2009-09-26, Time: Day (10:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N659AA, Flight: 1711, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2009-09-22, Time: Day (11:02), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N919AN, Flight: 2299, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Merlin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3670. WHOLE FEATHER. RWY 8L WAS CLOSED FOR INSPN AFTER PILOT REPTD STRIKE ON FINAL. PER CAPT, A/C WAS ABOUT 10 ALT WHEN THEY SAW 2 BIRDS ON RWY. HE BELIEVED THEY HIT THE BIRDS. RWY INSPN FOUND 1 DEAD AND ONE STILL ALIVE NEXT TO IT. A/C INSPN FOUND NO SIGN OF STRIKE. NO DMG.
Date: 2009-09-12, Time: Day (15:12), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N953AN, Flight: 2172, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CAPT ADVISED TOWER THEY STRUCK BIRD ON FINAL APRCH RWY 9. STATED A/C WAS ABOUT 100 ABOVE RWY WHEN BIRD STRUCK WINDSHIELD ON CAPT SIDE. NO DMG AND NO AFFECT ON ARRIVING OR DEPARTING FLT.
Date: 2009-09-11, Time: Day (15:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N431AT, Flight: 4936, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATIS WARNING.
Date: 2009-09-10, Time: Day (18:52), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N431AT, Flight: 4938, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CAPT NOTIFIED TOWER OF POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE LANDING RWY 9. NO BIRDS COLLECTED FROM RWY. HOWEVER, AT ITS PARKING SPOT OF D-74, MX FOUND ONE BARN SWALLOW ON FRONT LANDING GEAR OF A/C. NO DMG FOUND ON ANY PART OF A/C AND NO FLT INTERRUPTION. A/C CLEARED BY MX AND ABLE TO DEPART AGAIN.
Date: 2009-09-05, Time: Day (14:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N958AN, Flight: 1126, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: CAPT NOTIFIED TOWER THEY ENCOUNTERED A BIRDSTRIKE AS IT WAS COMING INFOR LANDING RWY 8R. EXACT AREA OF STRIKE AS SLIGHT RAIN DID NOT LEAVE EVID ON A/C. INSPN RWY YIELDED TWO SMALL BARN SWALLOWS. A/C PROCEEDED UNDER OWN PWER TO GATE WHERE IT WAS CLEARED BY MX WITH NO DMG FOUND. A/C COMPLETED TURN AROUND AND DEPARTED MIA ON TIME WITH NO AFFECTS ON FLT.
Date: 2009-09-05, Time: Day (15:17), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Virgin Atlantic, Aircraft: A-340 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: GVSHY, Flight: 005, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ONE BARN SWALLOW AND ONE . CAPT REPTD TO TOWER SEEING AND STRIKING BIRDS WHILE ON L/R RWY 9. BIRDS STRUCK R SIDE OF RADOME. NO DMG TO A/C AND NO FLT INTERRUPTION TO DEPARTING FLT. PRIOR TO BIRDSTRIKE HEAVY STORM PASSED THOUGH AREA AND CONT TO RAIN LIGHTLY DURING AND AFTER STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 2009-09-04, Time: Day (15:17), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N533AU, Flight: 1651, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx) & EMAIL (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED WITH xND REPT, CHANGED DATE)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3612. WHOLE FEATHER. ONE BARN SWALLOW AND ONE UNKN. CAPT REPTD TO TOWER SEEING AND STRIKING BIRDS WHILE ON L/R RWY 9. BIRDS STRUCK REAR MOST WINDSHIELD ON CAPT SIDE. NO DMG TO A/C AND NO FLT INTERRUPTION TO DEPARTING FLT. PRIOR TO BIRDSTRIKE A HEAVY STORM PASSED THROUGH AREA AND CONT TO RAIN LIGHTLY DURING AND AFTER STRIKE WAS REPTD.
Date: 2009-08-31, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4522, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. ALT REPTD AS LESS THAN 1000 FT.
Date: 2009-08-31, Time: Day (11:24), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N980DL, Flight: 185, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: CAPT NOTIFIED TOWER OF BIRDSTRIKE RWY 9 WHILE LANDING ROLL. ONE BARN SWALLOW COLLECTED FROM RWY. INSPN OF A/C SHOWED BIRD STRUCK WINDSHIELD OF COPILOT. NO DMG TO WINDHIELD AND NO ADVERSE EFFECT ON FLT INBOUND OR OUTBOUND.
Date: 2009-08-31, Time: Day (10:38), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N919AN, Flight: 2103, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: AT 1038, TWR ADVISED RAMP CONTROL UNIT THAT AAL CAPT NOTIFIED THEM OF A POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE WHILE ON T/O RUN. DURING RWY INSPN, 1 MOURNIGN DOVE AND 2 BARN SWALLOWS WERE COLLECTED. NO FLT INTERRUPTION.
Date: 2009-08-31, Time: Day (08:58), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N429AT, Flight: 4957, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chuck-will's-widow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: TOWER ADVISED RAMP CONTROL UNIT THAT AMER EAGLE CAPT NOTIFIED THEM OF POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE ON T/O RUN. DURING RWY INSPN ONE SMALL CHUCK WILLS WIDOW COLLECTED. NO FLT INTERRUPTION AND PILOT CONT TO FINAL DEST.
Date: 2009-08-31, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N655AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2009-08-29, Time: Day (12:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N930AN, Flight: 1547, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD ACTIVITY MAY HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN ATIS BUT I DO NOT RECALL. WE WOULD HAVE STRUCK THE BIRDS REGARDLESS.
Date: 2009-08-23, Time: Day (16:11), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mexicana, Aircraft: A-318 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: XA-UBT, Flight: 305, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Grackles, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: CAPT NOTIFIED TOWER THAT HE HAD STRUCK SOME BIRDS ON LANDING RWY 30. CAPT STATED HE AND COPILOT NOTICED BIRDS IN AREA AND ALSO SAW THEM HIT WHILE IN LANDING ROLL. CLOSE INSPN OF NOSE CONE AND OTHER AREAS AROUND IT SHOWED SIGNS OF STRIKE. TWO SMALL GRACKLES COLLECTED FROM RWY BY RAMP UNIT. NO DMG TO A/C AND NO AFFECT TO FLT INBOUND OR OUTBOUND.
Date: 2009-08-21, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N962AN, Flight: 276, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 1100 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: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REMNANTS OBSTRUCTED VIEW DURING APRCH. SIZE OF OBSTRUCTED FLD LEAD ME TO BELIEVE BIRD WAS LARGE.
Date: 2009-08-21, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N447AM, Flight: 4951, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, 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-E
Remarks: 15 MILES EAST OF VKZ. JUST HIT SIDE WINDOW. NO OTHER PARTS OF A/C SHOWED SIGNS OF INCIDENT ON POSTFLT.
Date: 2009-08-18, Time: Day (10:49), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N27724, Flight: 1590, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9, Speed: 118 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3537. DNA. MINIMAL FEATHERS AND BLOOD STREAK REMVD FROM RADOME. RWY INSPN CONDUCTED, NO REMAINS LOCATED OR DISCOVERED ON ARPT PROPERTY.
Date: 2009-08-16, Time: Day (18:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N970AN, Flight: 1924, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 3 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: IN FLARE.
Date: 2009-07-28, Time: Day (17:11), 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: N635AA, Flight: 1808, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 138 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C. CLEARED FOR CONT SERVICE AFTER MX INSPN.
Date: 2009-06-23, Time: Day (06:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N688DL, Flight: 1053, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TOWER NOTIFIED RAMP UNIT TO CK AREA AND ONE SMALL BLACK BIRD DISCOVERED ON RWY 27 AT T-5 INTXN. NO INTERRUPTION TO FLT, CONT TO DEST (ATL).
Date: 2009-06-15, Time: Day (19:14), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N605AA, Flight: 972, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Boat-tailed grackle, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3293. AT APPROC 1914 PILOT REPTD STRIKING A BIRD WHILE LANDING ROLL ON RWY 9. PILOT NOTIFIED TOWER OF STRIKE. A/C PROCEEDED TO GATE AND INSPN BY AA MX INDICATED NO DMG FOUND ON A/C. NO FLT INTERRUPTIONS ON DEPARTING FLT 2040. TOP L FRONT SIDE OF A/C.
Date: 2009-05-08, 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: N610AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: INITIAL INSP BY FLT CREW CONFIRMED ONE STRIKE ON RADOME. NO EFFECT ON FLT.
Date: 2009-05-07, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N197AN, Flight: 780, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATIS ALWAYS INDICATED BIRD ACTIVITY
Date: 2009-05-03, Time: Night (04:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: GLANCING BLOW, NO KNOWN DMG. COCKPIT CREW NOTED BLOOD STAIN BELOW F/O WINDOW ON INSPN AFTER LDG. MX WAS ADVISED. ENTERED IN LOGBOOK.
Date: 2009-04-17, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N398AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: LARGE DENT IN RADOME. BIRD SMELL IN A/C DUE TO INGESTION IN L ENG. ENG PERFORMED NORMALLY. FOUND FEATHERS ON GUIDE VANES. ESTIMATE 1 BIRD INGESTED.
Date: 2009-03-29, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N935AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1500 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. 4' INBOARD OF R WINGTIP STRUCK LEADING EDGE. NO DMG.

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-12-04, Time: Night (18:11), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N458UW, Flight: 1616, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2008-11-24, Time: Day (13:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N468UA, Flight: 1558, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Left Side Of A/C., Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ACCORDING TO TWR, PILOT REPTD STRIKING A BIRD(S) AS HE WAS TAKING OFF. RWY INSPN FOUND FETHERS OF CATTLE EGRETS IN AREA. NO BODY PARTS FOUND. NO FLT INTERRUPTION AND NO REPORT OF DMG OR INGESTION.
Date: 2008-11-17, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N922AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 600 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, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIG BLACK BIRD. ALL PARAMETERS NORMAL RANGE INCLUDING ENGINE VIBRATION.
Date: 2008-11-01, Time: Day (09:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N905AN, Flight: 1149, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT SAW BIRD ON APCH T RWY & WAS UNABLE TO AVOID THEM. INSPN FOUND SIGNS OF STRIKE ON NOSE. NO DMG REPTD. NO DELAYS. RWY INSPN FOUND 1 CARCAS CLOSE TO Z INTXN OF RWY 12.
Date: 2008-10-31, Time: Day (10:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N919AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD PASSED THRU BY-PASS FAN WITH EVIDENCE OF PART PASSING THRU REVERSER SECTION
Date: 2008-10-27, 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: N70073, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 185 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT FLOCK OF TURKEY BUZZARDS AT APPROX 1000' . NO FOREWARNING OF FLOCK WAS REPTD TO TWR ON DEPTR. 2+ BIRDS HIT RESULTING IN DMG TO LEFT WING (BIRD PENETRATED LEADING EDGE) AND RT WING ROOT (LARGE DENT). AIR CREW WAS NOT AWARE OF DMG UNTIL POST FLT INSPN AT SJO. A/C OUT OF SERVICE 4+ DAYS
Date: 2008-10-25, Time: Night, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 4947, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Daily Report
Remarks: RETD TO MIA DUE TO POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE. LANDED W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2008-10-19, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N682DA, Flight: 1003, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LIGHT COLORED MED-SIZED BIRD HIT LWR PART OF RADOME LEAVING MINOR MARKS ON THE PAINT. BLOOD SPLATTERS & GRAY FEATHERS FOUND ON TAXI LIGHTS. OFFLINE MX COORDINATED TO INSPECT. RESULTS UNKN BY PILOT.
Date: 2008-10-13, Time: Day (07:56), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N456UP, Flight: 392, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT NOTIFIED TWR THAT HE FELT SOMETHING STRUCK THE A/C. BIRD WAS RECOVERED BY RAMP CONTROL. (REPORTED AS SPARROW HAWK. ASSUME KESTREL)
Date: 2008-10-01, Time: Night (02:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N746AX, Flight: 125, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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-E
Remarks: 2 STRIKES ON INITIAL CLIMB. 1 LEFT, 1 RT SIDE OF A/C NEAR FUSELAGE. INSPN.
Date: 2008-09-16, Time: Day (12:34), Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N309UP, Flight: 2331, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: EVENT 19942. SAW 6 SML BIRDS FLYING OVER RWY DURING T/O ROLL.. HIT 1. LEFT FWD FUSELAGE. FLT CONTD NORMALLY
Date: 2008-09-02, Time: Day (10:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N322UP, Flight: 417, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8L/26R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 51141 h, Other Costs: $59904, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE & xxxx-x (x/xx/xx UPDATED COST & COMMENTS)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 2659. EVENT 19733. BIRD LOOKED LIKE A LARGE HAWK. I SAW THE BIRD FLASH BY ON LEFT SDIE ON 8 MILE FINAL. I DID NOT THINK I HIT IT. THERE WAS NOT SOUND OF IMPACT AND ENG INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. MX SAID IT WAS A DIRECT HIT IN THE LEFT ENGINE AND THEY WERE GOING TO HAVE TO SCOPE IT. 3 DENTS WERE FOUND IN THE NOSE COWLING. (4.25" BY 3.5" BY 0.055 " DEEP). MX REPORT FOLLOWING INSPN DOES NOT SHOW INGESTION. BORESCOPE FOUND NO DMG. REPAIRS FOR DENTS WERE DEFERRED.
Date: 2008-08-26, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N550LL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2008-08-20, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N934AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. HIT INBD TE FLAP
Date: 2008-08-20, Time: Day (18:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N14639, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: A/C WAS DECELERATING WHEN A PAIR OF DOVES CROSSED IN FRONT OF A/C. 1ST DOVE CLEARED, 2ND WAS STRUCK.
Date: 2008-07-28, Time: Day (16:14), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N639AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT NOSE JUST RT OF CENTER, AFT OF RADOME. V-SHAPED PATTERN OF DEBRIS ON F/O WINDSHLD (R1) CLEANED AND INSPECTED. A/C WAS RETD TO SVC. MIMIMAL TIME OUT OF SERVICE.
Date: 2008-07-24, Time: Day (16:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N810AE, Flight: 4247, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) ** contacted reporter for wing dmg information - there was none
Remarks: PILOT STATED HE SAW SML BIRDS ON RWY. HIT FLOCK AND PROCEEDED TO RAMP. NOSE GEAR LANDING LIGHT WAS DAMAGED. ENG WAS BORESCOPED. RESULTS . RWY WAS CLOSED FOR INSPN. NTSB WAS NOTIFIED BUT ARPT PERSONNEL UNSURE WHY.
Date: 2008-07-16, Time: Night (20:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N686AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2008-06-26, Time: Dawn (05:53), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N316FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Foxes, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. SUSPECT THAT FOX WAS KILLED BY JETBLAST. FOUND ON RWY 8R NEAR M4.
Date: 2008-06-17, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N961AN, Flight: 2015, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 30 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED WITH xRD REPT: xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED WITH xTH REPT)
Remarks: NO VISUAL DMG. A/C WAS TOWED TO MAIN HANGER FOR FURTHER INSPNS. BIRD HIT RADOME AND 1 WAS INGESTED IN #1 ENG. A/C WILL BE CLEANED AND INTERIOR OF ENG EXAMINED FOR DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: AIRLINE VERIFIED NO DMG.)
Date: 2008-06-04, Time: Dusk (20:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N862CF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = CHF EXPRESS LLC xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx
Remarks: WILDLIFE OFCR RECVD NOTICE OF POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE. INSPN FOUND SML SPOT ON RT NOSE. SEEMED TO HAVE FEATHERS. NO DMG. NO REMAINS FOUND ON RWY.
Date: 2008-06-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Virginia opossum, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT REPTD INJURED OPOSSUM ON THE LEAD-IN LINE AT THE RUN-UP PADE FOR RWY 9. ANIMAL HAD BEEN HIT BY ANOTHER UNKN A/C. IT WAS REPTD AT 2350. ANIMAL WAS REMOVED FROM PATH OF A/C AND FLT DEPTD.
Date: 2008-02-18, Time: Day (08:18), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1560, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPORT AND AON DAILY LOSSES
Remarks: ONE OF ENGINES INGSTED A BIRD DURING DEPARTURE (ASSUME CLIMB). FLT LANDED SAFELY AT ATL. FAN BLADE DAMAGE.
Date: 2008-01-13, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-GPWG, Flight: 918, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON UNDERBELLY DURING LANIDNG. (ASSUME LDG ROLL). NO DMG.

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-11-08, Time: Day (08:37), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southern Air, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N740SA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx (SAME PERSON ENTERED BOTH REPT) ** CONTACTED REPORTER TO GET EGRET SP.
Remarks: CAPT REPTD STRIKE TO TWR. 3 EGRETS FOUND. PER MX ON DUTY, NO DMG. SLIGHT BLOOD SMEAR AT IMPACT POINT ON LE OF RT WING.
Date: 2007-11-03, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: AIRCRAFT INFO NOT PROVIDED
Date: 2007-10-16, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N819AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2007-10-12, Time: Day (17:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N70066, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 11000 ft, Speed: 180 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 Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HEARD IMPACT ON LWR L RADOME. INSPN FOUND EVIDENCE OF STRIKE ON #1 ENG NACELLE. NO DMG.
Date: 2007-09-12, Time: Day (15:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Freedom Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N849MJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY EDGELINE W OF T1. INSPN FOUND BLOOD STREAKS ON OUTBD EDGE OF L WINDSHLD. NO APPARENT DMG.
Date: 2007-09-04, Time: Day (17:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N952AA, Flight: 628, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: RT SIDE OF NOSE. BIRD CONTD DOWN RT SIDE AS EVIDENCED BY BLOOD STREAKS.
Date: 2007-09-04, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N969AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2007-07-29, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N975AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Foxes, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT NOSE GEAR.
Date: 2007-07-07, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N934AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2007-06-27, Time: Day (10:52), Sky: Some 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: 8R, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 160 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BLACK BIRD 12" WINGSPAN. TWR NOTIFIED AFTER INSPN REVEALED NO DMG.
Date: 2007-06-25, Operator: American Airlines, 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: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Remarks: # 3433.. UNKN WHICH ENG, ASSUME #1.
Date: 2007-05-29, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 954, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AON DAILY LOSSES. & AIRSAFETY WEEK (x-xx-xx UPDATED WITH AIR SAFETY WEEK INFO.
Remarks: WING WAS DAMAGED. PHASE UNKN. AIR SAFETY WEEK REPTD HIT LRG BIRD ON T/O, AND IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO LAND. SUBSTANTIAL WING DMG. ARRIVING FROM TEGUCIGALPA HONDURAS (SEEMS TO CONTRADICT ITSELF ON PHASE)
Date: 2007-05-07, Time: Day (11:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N915AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8r, Speed: 149 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. SML-MED BLACK BIRD. HIT AT ROTATION. SML AMT OF BLOOD ON WINDSHLD.
Date: 2007-04-19, 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: N695AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 7500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, 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
Remarks: BIRD HIT JUST BELOW CENTER OF NOSE CONE. BLOOD AT THIS AREA. NO DMG.
Date: 2007-03-28, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N470UP, Flight: 364, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: CREW REPTD THAT ON T/O THEY HAD A BIRDSTRIKE TO TOP L CORNER OF F/O'S WINDOW. MX INSPN / CLEANED. NO DMG. NOTED.
Date: 2007-03-11, Time: Day (18:07), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N785AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, 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, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x & ENG MANU & ASIAS BRIEF REPT (UPDATED x/x/xx # LBS OF FUEL)
Remarks: INGESTED IN RT ENG. VIBRATION. ENG SHUT DOWN, DECLARED EMERGENCY. RETD TO LAND. CLIMBING TO 3000 FT, DUMPED 160,000 LBS OF FUEL. ENDED FUEL DUMP ON FINAL. A/C INSPCTD BY FIRE CREW. NO BRAKE SMOKE OR DMG. BELIEVE BIRD BYPASSED CORE. 3 FAN BLADES DAMAGED, 2 WITH CRACKS.
Date: 2007-02-07, 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: N629AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Crows, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2007-02-02, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FMWQ, Flight: 917, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON DEPTR. HIT NOSE. NO DMG.
Date: 2007-01-10, Time: Dusk (17:55), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Netjets Aviation, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N646QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Speed: 109 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. MECHANIC ESTIMATES A/C WILL BE OUT OF SERVICE UP TO 72 HRS. ENG NEEDS TO BE INSPCTD AND BORESCOPED. MAJORITY OF REMAINS WERE FOUND INSIDE NACELLE. UNKN IF DMG.

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-12-21, Time: Dawn (06:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DC-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N602GC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: WHITE BIRD, MAYBE GULL. CAN'T SEE ANY VISUAL DMG, BUT UNCERTAIN IF DAMAGE.
Date: 2006-12-07, Time: Day (14:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 5012, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING
Date: 2006-11-12, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N766AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: LRG BIRD HIT NOSEGEAR DOOR WITH GEAR EXTENDED. ATIS WARNING. RWY REPTD ONLY AT 8 NOT R OR L.
Date: 2006-11-03, Time: Day (10:46), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 724, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sandpipers, curlews, phalaropes, allies, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ARPT DIRECTORY HAS WARNING FOR BIRDS ON ARPT. UNKN ID DMG. A/C WAS IN LANDING FLARE.
Date: 2006-10-29, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7083A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Great egret, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A FLOCK OF ABOUT 12 GREAT EGRETS WAS SEEN BY NOISE ABATEMENT OFFICER WHILE A/C WAS LDG (ABOUT 10 FT FROM RWY). 6 BIRDS WERE HIT. NO DMG.
Date: 2006-10-21, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Polar Air Cargo, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N496MC, Flight: 46, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Great egret, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = FIVE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: APPROX 6 EGRETS WERE STRUCK ON FINAL APCH. RT WNG FLAP AND LDG GEAR DAMAGED. STRIKE OCCURRED OFF AIRPT GROUND. PILOT ADVISED OF SIGNIF DMG.
Date: 2006-10-16, Time: Night (01:37), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N14654, Flight: 190, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2006-10-14, Time: Day (12:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1089, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 3000 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, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2006-10-14, Time: Day (14:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N540AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2006-09-17, Time: Night (03:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Absa Aerolinhas Brasileiras, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: PR-ABD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9/27, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 148 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: SHORT FINAL
Date: 2006-09-03, Time: Day (07:58), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N558AS, Flight: 17, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT INFORMED TWR OF THE STRIKE & LOCATION. RAMP CONTROL FOUND REMAINS. OPS MET A/C AT GATE IN SEA. BLOOD SPLATTER ON LWR END OF CENTER OF RADOME.
Date: 2006-08-27, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N906AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NOT SURE IF WARNED ON ATIS OR NOT. NOT SURE IF NOSE WAS DAMAGED OR NOT.
Date: 2006-08-13, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1523, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. TIME REPTD AS 605 (AM OR PM NOT CHECKED)
Date: 2006-08-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N977AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2006-07-09, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N960AN, Flight: 936, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x
Remarks: ATIS WARNING.
Date: 2006-06-23, Time: Day (18:47), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1819, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT REPTD "LEAVING A BIRD ON THE RWY". DID NOT SPECIFY ANY NATURE OR SEVERITY OF DMG.
Date: 2006-05-07, Time: Night (22:08), Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N485UA, Flight: 1470, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: SOURCE - TWO AIRLINE REPTS
Remarks: CREW REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE DURING APCH. SUSPECT LWR RT SIDE BY F/O FEET. MX INSPN, 1 MAN HR. F/O SAW SML AREA OF BLOOD ON A/C.
Date: 2006-05-05, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N970AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS ONLY WARNING. 10 NM WEST OF MIA. SML BIRD. NEVER SAW IT OR HEARD AN IMPACT BUT REMAINS HIT WINDSCREEN.
Date: 2006-04-26, Time: Day (08:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N950AT, Flight: 388, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS COLLECTED FROM TWY L AT L9 INTXN.
Date: 2006-04-26, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N945AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2006-04-21, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N460UP, Flight: 352, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: MX INSPN.
Date: 2006-04-17, Time: Night (22:50), 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: N682AA, Flight: 1999, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 133 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT BIRD ON SHORT FINAL GOT UNSAFE GEAR INDICATION AND WENT AROUND.
Date: 2006-04-11, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: A-310 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N310UP, Flight: 1331, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE TO F/O'S WINDOW ON LDG (ASSUME LDG ROLL). MX INSPN.
Date: 2006-02-06, Time: Day (10:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlas Air, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N492MC, Flight: 58, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CREW HEAD AND SMELLED RESULTS OF BIRDSTRIKE BUT DID NOT SEE THE BIRD. MX REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2006-01-29, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N147UP, Flight: 491, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Date: 2006-01-19, Time: Day (09:41), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N800AE, Flight: 912, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING.
Date: 2006-01-07, Time: Day (10:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N919AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-11-25, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N841AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2005-11-07, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N280AS, Flight: 3M9295, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8L, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = x xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1306. BIRD WAS SITTING IN MIDDLE OF RWY 8L @ K3 INTXN. WHEN A/C LANDED, BIRD TOOK FLT AND WAS STRUCK. BIRD INTACT.
Date: 2005-10-31, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N25071, Flight: 1019, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO INDICATION WHERE BIRD STRUCK. INSPN BY PILOT AND AIRLINE MECHANIC. HAWK WAS RECOVERED AND TAKEN TO MUSEUM OF SCIENCE IN MIAMI.
Date: 2005-10-15, Time: Day (10:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N923AT, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 11000 ft, Speed: 295 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, 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: SML DENT ON L SIDE 1ST STRINGER AFT OF RADOME, LESS THAN 1/2 HR OUT OF SVC.
Date: 2005-10-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12/30, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY 12 @ Z TIME 1305
Date: 2005-10-10, Time: Day (07:40), Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N476UA, Flight: 4976, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: TWO AIRLINE REPTS *contacted Becky S for correct date.
Remarks: BIRD WAS SML/MED. HIT F/O FWD WINDOW ON INITIAL CLIMBOUT. SPLATTERED ON IMPACT.
Date: 2005-10-08, Time: Night (20:12), 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: 2171, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 1400 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. WHTIE BIRD. HIT 1 I WEST OF MIA.
Date: 2005-10-07, Time: Dawn (07:00), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N220FE, Flight: 0055, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND EVIDENCE ON CAPT'S WINDSCREEN.
Date: 2005-09-27, Time: Day (09:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N954AN, Flight: 714, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: THREE xxxx-x REPTS (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. HIT 2000' DOWN RWY. FLT CONTD. ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 1231(BIRD ALSO REPTD AS STARLING)
Date: 2005-09-26, Time: Day (17:18), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7076A, Flight: 903, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = NOTE TO SMITHSONIAN ON ARPT STATIONERY & xxxx-x (UPDATED DMG CODE x/xx/xx)
Remarks: FLT TO CARACAS RETD TO LAND. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 1230.
Date: 2005-09-17, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N945AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 2600 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: TWx xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: GULL SIZED BIRD.
Date: 2005-09-11, Time: Night (21:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Martinair, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: PH-MCS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 160 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 Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SEAGULL?
Date: 2005-09-08, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N474UA, Flight: 1457, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: TWO AIRLINE REPTS
Remarks: WE HEARD A LOUD THUMP ON CLIMBOUT. CLEANED RADOME. 1 MAN HR.
Date: 2005-09-03, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N776AN, Flight: 909, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 5000 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2005-08-29, Time: Day (13:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N101DA, Flight: 953, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9, Speed: 30 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1222. SIZE REPTD AS MED BUT ID SHOWS SML BIRD.
Date: 2005-08-29, Time: Day (10:20), 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: N320AA, Flight: 1373, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: 2 SML BLACK BIRDS. 1 ENTERED ENG
Date: 2005-08-21, Time: Day (16:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N608AA, Flight: 267, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: PILOT REPTD TWR OF BIRDSTRIKE. 2 DOVES FOUND. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-08-18, Time: Day (08:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N941AN, Flight: 1303, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: NO DMG. ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1205
Date: 2005-08-07, Time: Day (15:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N926AN, Flight: 670, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2005-08-07, Time: Day (11:44), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N915AN, Flight: 2487, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Ot Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKE ON T/O. INSPN FOUND REMAINS AT TWYV TURN OFF.
Date: 2005-08-06, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: China Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: B-18712, Flight: 226, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2005-08-02, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N87554, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 5000 h, Other Costs: $6339, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MINOR DMG TO RT LE RT WING
Date: 2005-07-28, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FYJD, Flight: 0916, Remains Collected: No, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: ON 3 MILE FINAL, TURKEY VULTURE HIT JUST ABOVE CANOPY. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-07-26, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N792AX, Flight: 544, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CLEANED WINDSHLD & AREA WHERE STRIKE OCCURRED. EVERYTHING NORMAL. (PHASE NOT REPTD ALSO, RWY REPTD AS 22, NOT CORRECT.)
Date: 2005-06-30, Time: Day (07:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N640A, Flight: 2199, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. BIRD HIT GEAR OR UNDERBELLY.
Date: 2005-06-29, Time: Day (11:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N16540, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO DMG. 1 REPT SAYS 2 BIRDS STRUCK, THE OTHER SAYS 1. BOTH SHOW CAPT AS REPORTER.
Date: 2005-06-21, Time: Day (18:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 882, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND
Date: 2005-06-15, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N974AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. JUST PRIOR TO LDG, SAW 2 SML WHITE BIRDS FLYING RT TO LEFT ACROSS OUR WINDSCREEN. ON POST FLT, WE FOUND FEATHERS & OTHER DEBRIS INSIDE & AROUND THE #1 ENG. MX DECIDED TO REMOVE A/C FROM SVC DUE TO POSSIBLE INTERIOR DMG.
Date: 2005-06-08, Time: Day (16:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N261AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BLOOD & FEATHERS ON F/O WINDSHLD
Date: 2005-06-01, Time: Day (15:47), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N41063, Flight: 2110, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: N# REPTD FOR THIS STRIKE SHOWS IT IS AN A-300 NOT A B-767 AS REPORTED.
Date: 2005-05-05, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 914, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2005-04-29, Time: Day (13:23), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N140LL, Flight: 953, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2005-04-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON APCH END OF RWY 26L. ABOUT 2' FROM RWY EDGE ON EXTENDED CENTERLINE. RWY WAS CLOSED AT THE TIME FOR INSPN.
Date: 2005-04-01, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N17541, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) & RAMP CONTROL INCIDENT REPT.
Remarks: NO DMG. PHOTOS OF BLOOD ON A/C ATTACHED TO REPT. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 1050. A/C LANDED SAFELY AND TAXIED TO GATE. MX INSPN.
Date: 2005-03-26, Time: Night (01:49), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Martinair, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: PH MCM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 6400 ft, Speed: 245 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-03-15, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Cape Air, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N695C, Flight: 9380, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 175 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Raptors: Hawks, eagles, vultures, kites, osprey, f, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (xx/x/xxxx REVISED SPECIES FROM HAWK TO RAPTORS: HAWKS, ETC., Kxx TO K PER RD)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. BIRD REPTD AS HAWK/FALCON. NO DMG. PER PILOT
Date: 2005-03-15, Time: Day (18:25), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N618FE, Flight: 0303, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EVIDENCE OF STRIKE FOUND ON UPPER L CAPT'S WINDSCREEN. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-03-14, Time: Day (08:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Cape Air, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N69SC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12/30, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2005-03-12, Time: Day (15:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED SPEED & DISTANCE)
Remarks: PILOT SAW 2-3 BIRDS DURING CLIMBOUT. HIT 1. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-02-20, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Netjets, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N393QS, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 25000 h, Other Costs: $31693, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) ** called huber for cost and aos x/x/xx REPLY RECEIVED. Also requested digital photo.
Remarks: HIT WHAT APPEARED TO BE A TURKEY VULTURE AFTER DEPTR. IMPACT DIDN'T APPEAR TO BE THAT HARD. NO TACTILE INDICATIONS IN CONTROL COLUMN TO INDICATE ANY MAJOR DMG. CONTD FLT AT A REDUCED SPEED AS A PREVENTIVE MEASURE. ATC WAS INFROMED OF BIRD STRIKE & ALSO LATER REALIZED LOST COMM 1. NO PRIORITY WAS RECEIVED FROM ATC. INFORMED THEM OF SPEED REDUCTION. DURING POST FLT, FOUND HOLE ABOUT 1' DIAMETER ALONG VERT STABIL. ID BY SMITHSONIAN. A/C OUT OF SERVICE FROM FEB 21 TO MAY 13. TAIL ON ORDER. ESTIMATED COST AT $25000. ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1116
Date: 2005-01-26, Time: Day (08:45), 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: N663AM, Flight: 1647, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: COPILOT HAD A BUMPY LDG DUE TO BIRD DEBRIS ON WINDSHLD.

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-12-25, Time: Dusk (17:05), 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: N538AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12/30, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: HIT A FLOCK OF BIRDS AT 3,000' FROM THRESHOLD. FOUND 2 SML BIRDS ALONG RWY CENTERLINE.
Date: 2004-12-22, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Crows, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: TWR REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON RWY 8L. RWY WAS CLOSED, INSPCTD, RE-OPENED. 1 CARCASS FOUND. POSSIBLY HIT BY BLAST.
Date: 2004-12-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FAA GROUND CONTROL NOTIFIED AIRFIELD AGENT OF A BIRD FLOPPING AROUND AT M2 TWY ADJACENT TO RWY 8R. BIRD LATER DIED. POSSIBLY HIT BY JET BLAST. TIME 1147, DAY. SOME CLOUD.
Date: 2004-12-17, Time: Day (12:56), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Polar Air Cargo, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N451PA, Flight: 71, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9/27, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Out Of Service: 2500000 h, Other Costs: $3254003, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x ** CALLED MX FOR DMG INFO
Remarks: PILOT SAW EGRET CROSS FROM RT TO L BEFORE BIRD WAS INGESTED. 10 FAN BLADES SEVERELY DAMAGED. NOSE COWL INLET & EXHAUST DMG. BLADES CAME APART. ENG NEEDS OVERHAUL. $2-3 MILLION. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: MOST COMMONLY SEEN EGRET ARE CATTLE EGRET AT THIS ARPT)
Date: 2004-12-15, Time: Day (11:20), 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: N695AN, Flight: 673, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 750 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x REPTS (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx) UPDATED x/xx/xx WITH ADDITIONAL REPORT THAT WAS FOUND TO HAVE WRONG DATE xx/xx INSTEAD OF xx/xx DUE TO POOR WRITING.
Remarks: FLT RETURNED AND LANDED SAFELY AFTER TV STRIKE TO RADOME. REPLACED.
Date: 2004-11-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N755AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING
Date: 2004-11-01, Time: Day (17:08), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N857AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 16000 ft, Speed: 310 knots, Miles From Airport: 50 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (x/x/xx UPDATED SPEED)
Remarks: CRACKED CO/P WINDSHLD. 33 PAX, 3 CREW
Date: 2004-10-27, Time: Day (09:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N941AS, Flight: 1033, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. PILOT REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE. SAW BIRDS IN THE FLARE.NO DMG. 5 BIRDS HIT. PHOTO OF BIRDS SENT WITH REPT.
Date: 2004-10-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chuck-will's-widow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND DURING RWY INSPN AT 922, DAY. OVERCAST. NO PRECIP.
Date: 2004-10-25, Time: Day (09:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N483A, Flight: 343, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: SEVERAL BIRDS PASSED UNDER A/C IN LDG FLARE. FOUND 1.
Date: 2004-10-22, Time: Night (22:00), Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N14065, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED A/C MODEL CODE)
Remarks: N# SHOWS A/C AS A-300 NOT B-777. NOT CERTAIN WHICH IS RIGHT. PILOT REPTD STRIKING A LRG BIRD 5 MILES ON DESCENT. NO DMG OR EFFECT ON FLT.
Date: 2004-10-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12/30, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. FOUND AT 0800, DAY.
Date: 2004-10-14, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N601AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: POSSIBLY BLUE JAY. NO DMG. HIT LWR L CORNER OF CAPT'S WINDOW.
Date: 2004-10-14, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N540AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2004-10-05, Time: Day (17:00), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N221FE, Flight: 0572, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: INSPN. EVIDENCE FOUND ON L SIDE FUSELAGE NEAR WING ROOT. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-09-27, Time: Day (08:21), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N653A, Flight: 1089, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: BIRD SURVIVED IMPACT. NO DMG TO AC.
Date: 2004-08-30, Time: Day (09:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Jamaica, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 6Y-JMG, Flight: 021, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: BIRDS REPTD AS SML SEA GULLS ON 1 FORM AND SPARROW ON ANOTHER.
Date: 2004-08-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2004-08-21, Time: Day, Precipation: None, Operator: Lufthansa, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: D-ABTA, Flight: 0463, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = GERMAN BIRDSTRIKE COMMITTEE
Date: 2004-08-19, Time: Day (10:33), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N426AA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8R/26L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 843
Date: 2004-08-12, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Arrow Airways, Aircraft: DC-8 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N906R, Flight: 536, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. MIDFIELD. NO CARCASS FOUND.
Date: 2004-08-08, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: REPTD BY PILOT. FOUND CARCASS BTWN T1 & T2 ON RWY 27. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 821
Date: 2004-08-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8R/26L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND 2 BIRDS AT 810, DAY.
Date: 2004-08-04, Time: Day (08:38), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N949AN1, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: PIGEON/DOVE (ASSUME ROCK DOVE)
Date: 2004-07-31, Time: Day (08:00), 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: N3435AN, Flight: 431, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND LWR RT NOSE. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-07-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = EMAIL
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 803.
Date: 2004-06-22, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N196AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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: BIRDSTRIKE FOUND ON POST FLT INSPN. ASSUME APCH, BELOW 10,000' AND SPEED BELOW 250 KTS.
Date: 2004-06-21, Time: Day (11:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N448US, Flight: 559, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: DEAD BIRD FOUND BTWN T2 & T3 ON RWY 9. NO DMG. ATIS WARNING.
Date: 2004-06-19, Time: Day (15:37), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N654A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS & ASRS xxxxxx
Remarks: ATIS WARNING JUST AFTER T/O HAD BIRDSTRIKE WITH FALCON-SIZED BIRD. HEARD NOISE & FELT INCREASING VIBRATION. DECLARED EMERGENCY. VIB MONITOR WENT INTO AMBER RANGE. F/O TURNED OFF AUTHOTHROTTLES AND PULLED BACK L ENG UNTIL VIB LOWERED. #1 ENG HAD 2 FAN BLADES BENT & SML DENTS ON OTHERS. ALSO DMG ON EXHAUST SIDE OF ENG.. SEVERE VIBRATION, FORCING ENG SHUT DOWN AND RETURN TO ARPT.
Date: 2004-04-25, Time: Day (15:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Amerijet Intl, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 8715, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. BIRD HIT NOSE WHEEL.
Date: 2004-04-22, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N33069, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: AFTER T/O, SML BIRD HIT RADAR DOME. FOUND REMAINS ON POST FLT.
Date: 2004-04-21, Time: Day (17:29), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N614AA, Flight: 1830, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 135 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO BIRDS FOUND ON RWY INSPN.
Date: 2004-04-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern mockingbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: GROUND CONTROL TWR REPTD DEAD BIRD AT VICINITY OF RWY 12 RUN-UP PAD. TIME 1730. WEATHER CLEAR.
Date: 2004-04-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Green iguana, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: REPTD BY PILOT WHO WAS NOT INVOLVED IN STRIKE. BUT RAN OVER THE CARCASS.
Date: 2004-04-12, Time: Dawn (07:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N513AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 1700 ft, Speed: 180 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
Remarks: STRIKE IN CLOUDS.
Date: 2004-04-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12/30, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mottled duck, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED BY FEATHERS AND TALONS, IT SEEMS TO BE A BIRD OF PREY. FOUND ON RWY INSPN. ID BY DNA AT SMITHSONIAN FAA 713. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ID SEEMS TO BE A CONFLICT HERE)
Date: 2004-03-26, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N586AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. BIRD STRUCK JUST AS NOSE TOUCHED RWY.
Date: 2004-03-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Virginia opossum, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 9R/27L BY TWY T-3. TIME 0825, DAY.

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-12-29, Time: Day (14:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N427US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ON APCH, SML BIRD FLEW INTO PATH OF A/C. HIT BELOW NOSE. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-12-11, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N302TZ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2003-12-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: AT 1428, CARCASS WAS REMOVED FROM 27L.
Date: 2003-12-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: AT 1140, FAA GROUND CONTROL NOTIFIED AIRFIELD AGENT OF A BIRD AT THE 27L APCH.
Date: 2003-12-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS AT 1437 ON 9L AT Z INTXN. US GOVT BAND RW086445 ON RT LEG. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 619. THEY SAID IT WAS POSSIBLY A FALCONRY HYBRID.
Date: 2003-11-21, Time: Night (04:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N768AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2003-11-10, Time: Day (09:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N3075A, Flight: 1932, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sandpipers, curlews, phalaropes, allies, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: ATIS WARNING ONLY. PILOT SAW ABOUT 12 SML BIRDS CROSS IN FRONT OF A/C AT LDG. PILOT HEARD SEVERAL IMPACTS BUT DID NOT BELIEVE ENGS WERE AFFECTED. 2 BLOOD MARKS FOUND, 1 ON RT SIDE OF RADOME AND 1 ALONG L WINDSHLD. RAMP CONTROL VEHICLE DISPATCHED TO RWY BY TWR. FOUND 1 INTACT CARCASS ON RWY 1000' FROM THRESHOLD MARKS. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-11-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON 9R 125' N OF RWY CENTERLINE AT T-2 INTXN.
Date: 2003-11-02, Time: Day (08:36), 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: N395AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: 3 EGRETS. NO DMG. BIRD HIT ABOVE WINDSHLD. (CAPT'S REPORT ONLY SHOWED 1 STRIKE TO FUSELAGE, THE AIRFIELD AGENT REPT SHOWED RADOME AND 3 STRIKES, BUT HE GOT HIS INFO FROM AIRLINE AGENT)
Date: 2003-10-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CARCASS REPTD ON RWY. AT 1100, DAY. NEAR TWY L6 INTXN
Date: 2003-10-19, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N678AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CONDOR TYPE BIRD OR- ( BLANK). PILOT SAW 6 VERY LRG BIRDS AND BELIEVES HE HIT 1 OR 2. HE WAS SURPRISED TO SEE THEM THAT HIGH.
Date: 2003-10-19, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N957AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 11000 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DENT IN UPPER COWL LIP #2 ENG. ENG PARAMETERS NORMAL
Date: 2003-10-17, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N752AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 136 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: THUMP HEARD. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-10-16, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-31 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N979RF, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Other
Comments: OPER = JEDAMI AIR SOURCE = AON DAILY LOSSES (x/x/xx UP[DATED PART DAMAGED, INDICATED DMG COLUMN AND REMARKS)
Remarks: PHASE OF FLIGHT REPTD AS FLIGHT. MINOR DMG REPTD BUT NOT PART.
Date: 2003-10-11, Time: Day (11:08), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING
Date: 2003-10-11, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N978AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: JUST PRIOR TO B1, SAW BIRD PASS UNDER NOSE FOLLOWED BY A LOUD NOISE FROM LWR NOSE AREA. NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS. MX INSPN FOUND NO DMG. FOUND EVIDENCE OF BIRD IN #1 ENG FAN AREA.
Date: 2003-10-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT REPTD BIRD ON RWY TO TWR. RWY CLOSED TO RECOVER REMAINS. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 574
Date: 2003-10-10, Time: Night (23:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N445US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT CAPT'S WINDSHLD. HE WAS UNABLE TO SEE OUT WINDSHLD, F/O TOOK OVER LANDING.
Date: 2003-10-08, Time: Night (21:30), Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N651UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: SUSPECT BIRDSTRIKE ON APCH ON FWD L SIDE CLOSE TO CAPT'S POSITION. HEARD LOUD IMPACT NOISE ON L FRONT. INSPN. FOUND NO INDICATION AND NO DMG.
Date: 2003-10-06, Time: Day (09:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N619AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 131 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2003-09-30, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N936AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 2200 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. I SAW THE FLOCK THRU MY HUD. NO TIME TO AVOID BIRDS.
Date: 2003-09-27, Time: Day (15:12), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N69549, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: NO DMG. FOUND SML BROWN BIRD 10' PAST Q1 TURNOFF ON RWY 12.
Date: 2003-09-27, Time: Day (09:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N954AN, Flight: 925, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2003-09-26, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N348NB, Flight: 998, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-09-19, Time: Day (09:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N924AN, Flight: 1029, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: PILOT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE APPROX 1000FT DOWN RWY. FOUND BIRD. ATIS WARNING.
Date: 2003-09-19, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N906DE, Flight: 16872, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: BOTH MOURNING DOVE AND BARN SWALLOW ID'D BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 553. NO DMG WAS REPTD. 2 CARCASSES RECOVERED.
Date: 2003-09-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12/30, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Finches, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD FOUND DURING ROUTINE INSPN OF RWY AT TWY R2
Date: 2003-09-09, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N620AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, 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: 2003-09-05, Time: Day (07:45), 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: N376AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 1 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Thrushes, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2003-08-29, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1256, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2003-08-22, Time: Day (08:19), Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N646UA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT
Remarks: PILOT REPTD HE MAY HAVE HIT 1 OR 2 BIRDS. GROUND CONTROL RECVD THE BIRDSTRIKE REPT. ANOTHER AIRLINE SAW THE IMPACT AND REPTD CARCASS LOCATION. INTACT REMAINS FOUND. NOTIFIED AIRLINE OPS AND SHOWED HIM THE REMAINS.
Date: 2003-08-16, Time: Day (17:08), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N623AA, Flight: 1791, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 150 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT DID NOT CALL. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2003-08-05, Time: Day (07:18), 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: N652UA, Flight: 854, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE - xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: HIT 4-5 LARGE BLACK BIRDS ON T/O. NEED TO INSPNCT LDG GEAR AND ENGS. (PARTS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME PARTS THAT NEED INSPN). FLT CONTD TO DEST. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-08-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12/30, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (UPDATED x/xx/xxxx WITH # STRUCK)
Remarks: CAPT OF A/C REPTD SEEING DEAD BIRD ON PVTMNT NEAR M-1 ON 9L. TIME 0530
Date: 2003-07-08, Time: Day (17:17), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N934AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING BIRD WAS IN HIGH SPEED FLT AND DID NOT APPEAR TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION. CONTINUOUS ATIS BIRD WARNING WHEN NO BIRDS AR SEEN HAS NO VALUE TO AIR CREWS. POST FLT INSNPN TOOK ABOUT 0.4 HRS
Date: 2003-06-12, Time: Day (09:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N80057, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BROWN DOVE. NO REPTD DMG TO A/C PER RAMP 20.
Date: 2003-06-07, Time: Day (11:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Kitty Hawk Air Cargo, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N79748, Flight: 2801, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. PILOT DID NOT CALL FACILITY. HIT NOSE GEAR. NO DMG. SUBSEQUENT A/C ON FINAL ELECTED TO GO AROUND.
Date: 2003-06-02, Time: Day (16:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N110DL, Flight: 919, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 165 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ABOVE CO/P WINDOW
Date: 2003-05-21, Time: Day (12:08), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N494AA, Flight: 1799, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck & Damaged Other, Windshld Wiper, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Date: 2003-05-18, Time: Dusk (17:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. BIRD REMOVED FROM RWY 1500' FROM ARRIVAL END
Date: 2003-05-14, 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: N362AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ABOUT ROBIN-SIZED
Date: 2003-05-06, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = NEWS MEDIA
Remarks: FINAL APCH.
Date: 2003-05-05, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 905, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT STATED NO ASSISTANCE, EXCEPT THE BIRD MIGHT
Date: 2003-03-06, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N70524, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIG, BROWN BIRDS. ATIS WARNED OF BIRDS IN VICINITY. 4 BIRDS IN FLOCK. A/C LIGHTS ON FOR LDG.
Date: 2003-03-04, Time: Day (09:57), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N944AN, Flight: 527, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: TURKEY VULTURES AND GULLS ON FINAL. STRUCK A GULL I THINK
Date: 2003-02-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND INTACT AT 0715. AT RWY EDGE AT THE 3000' MARK.
Date: 2003-02-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rabbits, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND AT NIGHT
Date: 2003-02-01, Time: Day (13:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N524UA, Flight: 8179, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck & Damaged windshield, Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: DENT IN FUSELAGE BELOW WINDSHLD. HIT 2 BIRDS. 1 HIT LWR L SIDE OF RADOME AREA. #1 ENG REPAIRED BLADE #6, REPLACED BLADES 20,21,2,3. BORESCOPED. ACOUSTIC PANEL DENTED.
Date: 2003-01-31, Time: Dawn (06:53), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N223FE, Flight: 0055, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MX DID BIRDSTRIKE INSPN. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-01-29, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N524AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 350 ft, Speed: 133 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2003-01-07, Time: Day (15:19), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N935AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Repair Costs: $20000, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ENG MANU & xxxx-x & ASRS ACN xxxxxx
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. SEVERAL BIRDSTRIKES TO NOSECONE JUST PAST INTXN OF RWY 30. LRG BIRDS WERE SEEN TO RT SIDE OF RWY CTRLINE. A/C TAKEN TO HANGAR FOR FURTHER INSPN. OF ENGS. NO FAN DAMAGE. CORE INGESTION.
Date: 2003-01-06, Time: Day (12:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N947LF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = JET AVIATION INC
Remarks: A/C LANDED, NO ASSISTANCE REQD. LE OF RT WING WAS DAMAGED.

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-12-29, Time: Day (11:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7055A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: TWY N, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. INGESTED A SML BIRD ("BABY SEAGULLS OR EGRETS) AND RETD TO GATE FOR MX INSPN. NO DMG. ENG WAS CLEANED. A./C OUT OF SVC FOR 1.5 HRS. THE LRG TURBO FAN WAS THE ONLY ENG PART THAT INGESTED BIRDS.
Date: 2002-12-14, Time: Day (08:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N931AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PART STRUCK NOT REPTD, UNKN IF ANY DMG.
Date: 2002-10-30, Time: Day (10:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N975AN, Flight: 527, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. ATIS WARNING.
Date: 2002-10-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT REPTD DEAD BIRD ON TWY T AND S
Date: 2002-10-20, Time: Day (07:54), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N311NB, Flight: 992, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, AIRLINE & SOUTHERN REG OPS CNTR PRELIM SITU. REPT.
Remarks: CAPT SAW A FLOCK OF BIRDS ON T/O NEAR V1. 1 HIT NOSE AND 1 WAS INGESTED AND HAD AN ENG STALL. HIGH SPEED ABORT CAUSED EXCESSIVE BRAKE TEMP AND TIRE DELFATION. BORESCOPED ENG. NO DMG. 3 TIRE FUSE PLUGS MELTED. PAX DEPLANCED VIA STAIRS AND BUSED TO TERMINAL.
Date: 2002-10-19, Time: Day (08:02), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N311NB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO REMAINS FOUND ON RWY INSPN.
Date: 2002-10-16, Time: Day (12:42), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-GDSU, Flight: 930, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: PILOT CALLED AND REPTD NO APPARENT DMG. 3 GULLS HIT THE BELLY WHILE LDG. BIRDS REPTD AS GULLS BY PILOT AND EGRETS BY .
Date: 2002-10-07, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N655UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE AROUND NOSEGEAR ON FINAL. FOUND RADOME OUT OF LIMITS, REPLACED.
Date: 2002-09-26, 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: N182AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING
Date: 2002-09-25, Time: Day (09:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N80052, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: LDG FLARE.
Date: 2002-09-23, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N757AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 170 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
Remarks: NO DMG BUT DEBRIS NEED TO BE WASHED OFF.
Date: 2002-09-01, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N410UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: ON VERY SHORT FINAL, RAN THRU A FLOCK OF SML BIRDS. (ASSUME 2-10). HIT 1 BIRD ON RT FRONT COCKPIT. INSPN NO DMG.
Date: 2002-08-21, Time: Day (10:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N402UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: PILOT REPT TO MIA GORUND CONTROL THAT A VERY SML BIRD HIT F/O WINDSHLD. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-08-19, Time: Day (08:47), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N538AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO VIZ DMG
Date: 2002-08-19, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7538A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2002-08-16, Time: Day (17:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Hop-A-Jet, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 604, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SML, DOVE-LIKE BIRD
Date: 2002-07-28, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N854UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: SHORT FINAL. HIT LWR RT NOSE CONE. CLEANED SPLATTER FROM RADOME.
Date: 2002-07-28, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N973AN, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FINAL APCH. # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2002-07-18, Time: Day, Operator: Lufthansa, Aircraft: B-747-400 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: D-ABVB, Flight: 463, 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 Other, Undercarriage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Date: 2002-07-11, Time: Night (22:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Martinair, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: PH-MCI, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2002-06-30, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N659AA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Date: 2002-06-16, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N407UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. CREW REPTD BIRD STRIKE ON DEPTR WITH GEAR STILL DOWN. THINK IT HIT L HAND LWR FUSELAGE AREA. INSPN FOUND BIRD DEBRIS BTWN STA 3500 & 3850, STRINGER 24L & 26L. (TAIL CONE AREA ON BOTTOM L SIDE) NO DMG. CLEANED.
Date: 2002-06-06, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N172AJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2002-06-05, Time: Day (17:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N486AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO DMG REMAINS ON RADOME.
Date: 2002-06-03, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N962AN, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2002-05-04, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N77080, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Date: 2002-05-02, Time: Day (14:34), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N812AW, Flight: 556, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE =TWO xxxx-x REPTS ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: F/O SAW SML BIRD DIVE JUST BEFORE IMPACT. STRIKE JUST BELOW NOSE CONE. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-04-23, Time: Day (12:00), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Registration: 01-0028, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 127 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: No remains to send, only fluid smear. Bird struck L/E wing. No damage.
Date: 2002-04-15, Time: Night (21:07), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N385AM, Flight: 442, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: BOOK SHOWS N# SHOULD END WITH AM NOT AL
Date: 2002-04-13, Time: Dusk (20:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-8-63 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N811AX, Flight: 1041, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: POSSIBLE BIRD STRIKE RT SIDE RADOME. NO DMG. ATIS WARNING. FOUND RED GREASE ON RT SIDE OF RADOME.
Date: 2002-03-29, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N407UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FLT CREW REPTD POSSIBLE BIRD STRIKE ON APCH. THUMP FELT IN AREA BELOW NOSE RADOME. ENG PARAMETERS NORMAL. FOUND EVIDENCE ON RH STAB LE. NO OTHER DAMAGE FOUND. (data entry note: no dmg was found)
Date: 2002-01-18, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N970AN, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-11-01, Time: Night (00:36), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Commercial, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: PILOT LISTED SELF AS OPER, PROBABLY AN AIRLINE (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED OPER BASED ON A/C)
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2001-10-28, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N790UA, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE (DATES REPTD AT xx/xx AND xx/xx
Remarks: MULTIPLE BIRD STRIKES PRIOR TO MAIN GEAR LIFT ON T/O. FLOCK OF GULLS- ABOUT 12- FLEW DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF A/C. SEVERAL HIT BELOW FLT DECK, BOTH ENGS NORMAL. MANY BIRDS HIT RT WING BTWN WING ROOT AND ENG PYLON. FOD FOUND ENTERING CORE OF #2 ENG. BORESOCPE NEEDED. CLEANED. FUSELAGE, WING & GEAR. NO LIMITING DISTRESS FOUND. CONTD TO LAX W/O ANY FURTHER OCCURRANCE. INGESTION.
Date: 2001-10-27, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N790UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO REPTS OF DMG BUT FLT CREW WILL INSPECT A/C AT DESTINATION. FLT 732
Date: 2001-10-27, Time: Day (08:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1402A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CREW REPTD STRIKE UPON LDG. FOUND CARCASS.
Date: 2001-10-22, Time: Day (10:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Cayman Airways, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: VPCKX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Falcons and Caracaras, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. FLT 102
Date: 2001-10-17, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N767UA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 140 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: HIT CAPT'S WINDSHLD.
Date: 2001-09-16, Time: Night (20:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N907AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: FLT 1148. 1 BIRD HIT AT 2000 FT AND ANOTHER AT 3000'. RETD TO BASE. NO DMG NOTED BY MAINT. NIGHT FLT TO CHGO. TWR REPTD NO EFFEC ON FLT, BUT CAPT SAID PREC. LDG.
Date: 2001-09-16, Time: Day (14:00), Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-GDSP, Flight: 916, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: 3 BIRDS HIT NOSE AREA. NO DMG. FLT 916. BIRDS REPTD AS DOVES ON ONE FORM AND SWALLOWS ON ANOTHER.
Date: 2001-09-09, Time: Day (12:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N411UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: FLT 1953 FOUND TAXI LIGHT LENS SMASHED AFTER BIRD STRIKE INSPN. REPLACED LAMP. CARCASS FOUND ON RWY. PILOT SAID HE WASN'T SURE IF HIT HAD HIT THE BIRD.
Date: 2001-09-04, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N714US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2001-08-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N938AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 138 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2001-08-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: REPTD BY MIA TWR. NO OTHER INFO AVAILABLE. TIME 1030, DAY.
Date: 2001-08-22, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7269U, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD HIT LWR L NOSE ON APCH. INSPN. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-08-15, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N535UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD SPLATTERED F/O WINDSHLD AFTER STRIKING RADOME. NO DMG. INSPN.
Date: 2001-08-08, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N775UA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIG BIRD STRIKE. NO DMG. SPECIAL PROCEDURES.
Date: 2001-07-20, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N657AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 2 BIRDS HIT RT SIDE OF A/C. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-07-16, Time: Day (18:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N923AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: TURTLE DOVE" ATIS WARNING. FLT 1369
Date: 2001-07-15, Time: Night (19:22), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N893AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 180 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: 2001-06-11, Time: Day (14:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FDSN, Flight: 917, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: JUST AFTER TAKE OFF. CONTACT NEAR RADOME. 3 FAN BLADES DAMAGED. # 14 BLADE CROPPED, BLADES 18 AND 36 AND 13 & 31 REPLACED. ENG BORESCOPED
Date: 2001-06-05, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N464UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD HIT L WING ON FINAL. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-05-26, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N19059, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2001-05-21, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N698AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ABOUT 10 BIRDS TOOK OFF FROM GRASS ON LEFT SHORTLY AFTER T/D. 4 DEAD BIRDS WERE REMOVED FROM RWY. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-05-06, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N798AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 210 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED PHASE)
Remarks: BIRD WAS BLACK.
Date: 2001-05-03, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N871AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2001-05-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CARCASS REMOVED AT 0805, DAY. BOTH WINGS WERE HURT.
Date: 2001-04-26, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N200AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2001-04-10, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N650UA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE ON UPPER RH CORNER OF R1 WINDOW. INSPN. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-03-17, Time: Day (16:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N183AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HEIGHT LISTED AS FLARE. BUT PHASE GIVEN AS DESCENT (FINAL). CLEANED RADOME. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-01-05, Time: Day (16:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Avianca, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N321LF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: ENGINE SHUT DOWN, Out Of Service: 1100000 h, Other Costs: $1549580, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS, NTSB (MIA xxSAxxx) & PRELIM SITUATION REPT & ENG MANU
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. ENCOUNTERED AT LEAST 20 CIRCLING VULTURES. 2 FIRST STAGE COMPRESSOR BLADES BENT AND REMAINS SCATTERED THRUOUT THE ENG INTAKE AND NACELLE. ENG CONTD TO OPERATE AT IDLE SPEED. PRECAUTIONARY LDG.
Date: 2001-01-04, Time: Day (14:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Amerijet Intl, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N794AJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
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