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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)

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-12-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: TWR REPT THAT USA REPTD HALF DEAD BIRD ON RWY. FOUND GULL WITH LACERATIONS ON HEAD & WING
Date: 2000-11-02, Time: Day (09:03), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N59081, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 87 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. FLT 881
Date: 2000-10-21, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N885AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Date: 2000-10-17, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N40064, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG SEEN ON POST FLT BY PILOTS, REFERRED MORE DETAILED POST FLT TO BE DONE BY MAINT IN BETTER LIGHTING
Date: 2000-10-16, 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: N668AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 12300 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED N#)
Remarks: BIRD WENT THRU RADOME
Date: 2000-10-08, 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: N80058, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 10000 ft, Phase of Flight: Descent, 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: 2000-10-08, 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: N677AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 17000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-07-24, Time: Day (15:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Cayman Airways, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: V-PCYB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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 FLT 104
Date: 2000-07-12, Time: Day (12:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N478AA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 2800 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Black vulture, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS & ENG MANU * ASRS xxxxxx
Remarks: INGESTED 1 OR 2 BIRDS ON INITIAL CLIMBOUT. ENG RAN NORMALLY. 1ST TWO STAGES OF COMPRESSOR SECTION DAMAGED. ENG WOULD NOT REVERSE. ENG SURGED. ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PAX WERE PLACED ON OTHER FLTS. FOUL ODOR FILLED CABIN. UPSET SOME PAX. EMERGENCY EQUPT MET A/C.
Date: 2000-07-11, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N181GA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 95 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = GULSTREAM
Date: 2000-07-09, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N70401, 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT BIRD ON ROTATION.
Date: 2000-06-24, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N454UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD IHT ABOVE F/O WINDSHLD. CLEANED.
Date: 2000-05-25, Time: Day (07:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N365UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x, PRELIM. SITUATION REPT AND AIRLINE
Remarks: FLT 362. INGESTED BIRD IN ENG. MAIN GEAR TIRES WERE CHANGED DUE TO WEAROUT ON ABORTED T/O. FTL WAS CANCELLED DUE TO FAILURE OF #1 ENG GENERATOR.
Date: 2000-05-15, Time: Day (12:02), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N409US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Location: 2 MI ILS, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 200 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: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CAPT REPTD AFTER T/D SHUT ENG DOWN.
Date: 2000-05-14, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N401UA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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 DEPTR. INSPN.
Date: 2000-05-14, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7544A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-05-10, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7443U, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED N#)
Remarks: ON SHORT FINAL. INSPN.
Date: 2000-04-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 663. PART STRUCK UNKN.
Date: 2000-03-14, Time: Day (13:07), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N973CA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 9 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 1166.
Date: 2000-03-11, 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: N708AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 9 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-03-07, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FTJO, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Date: 2000-02-25, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N526US, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 8000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FLT 992. POSSIBLE BIRD STRIKE BELOW CAPT FWD & SLIDING WINDOW. INSPCTD BIRD IMPACT AREA. NO DMG.
Date: 2000-01-08, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N255AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-01-02, Time: Day (11:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-2000 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N30TH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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
Comments: OPER= SONY AVTN LEASING CORP
Date: 2000-01-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRDS FOUND ON RWY AT 0750.

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-12-17, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N647UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: CREW REPTD STRIKE ON LDG. INSPTN.
Date: 1999-11-16, Time: Day (13:16), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N2769, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great blue heron, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS & AIRLINE REPT xxx/xx/xxx
Remarks: PILOT REPTD BIRD HIT LHS WINDSHLD. FLT 996.
Date: 1999-11-10, Time: Day (12:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: EI-BWD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: #1 ENG FAILED BORESCOPE & WAS CHANGED.
Date: 1999-11-05, Time: Day (08:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N244AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, 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
Remarks: DMG TO LE & OUTSIDE BOOT OF RT WING
Date: 1999-10-28, Time: Day (11:00), 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: N139GA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 9229.
Date: 1999-10-12, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N702AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 120 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 radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 930
Date: 1999-10-10, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: L-1011-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N766DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT2097
Date: 1999-10-06, Time: Day (08:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N944HA, 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: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1999-10-01, Time: Day, 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: N422US, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 16000 ft, Speed: 320 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, 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
Comments: x/x/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT
Remarks: 4 IN HOLE IN FUSELAGE JUST ABOVE RADOME.
Date: 1999-09-25, Time: Day (15:35), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT WING OR FUSELAGE. NO KNOWN DMG. FLT 2198
Date: 1999-09-10, 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: N631AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED ON POST FLT INSPN.
Date: 1999-09-10, Time: Night, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-40 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N975AX, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE CAPT'S WINDOW. NO DMG.
Date: 1999-09-07, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N766UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: REMOVED REMAINS FROM WINDHSLD. HIT UPPER L CAPT WINDSHLD.
Date: 1999-08-30, Time: Day (09:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N707AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 50 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: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NUMEROUS SMALL BIRDS IN FRONT OF A/C. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN DIFFICULT NOT TO HAVE HIT AT LEAST 1. PROBABLY ON FUSELAGE.
Date: 1999-08-04, Time: Day (17:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N10834, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: FLT 624. NO FURTHER INFO FROM AIRLINE. ATIS WARNING.
Date: 1999-07-30, 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: N377AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 100 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 radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: INTERNET REPT xxx
Date: 1999-06-20, Time: Day (18:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N462AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: FLT 2028. NO APPARENT DMG.
Date: 1999-06-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BROWN DOVE FOUND ON RWY 12 S SIDE AT B4 INTSN WITH RWY R
Date: 1999-06-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY. BROWN DOVE FOUND ON RWY 09R N SIDE BY INTSN WITH T3. FOUND AT 1700.
Date: 1999-05-14, Time: Night (20:28), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern cottontail, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: EXPLODED TIRE DEBRIS FOUND FROM APCH END OF RWY ALL THE WAY TO THE DEPTR END. DEAD RABBIT WAS FOUND ON THE APCH END.
Date: 1999-05-09, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 221
Date: 1999-05-08, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N437UA, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: CLEANED & INSPCTD CAPTS WINDOW. # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 1999-05-01, Time: Day, Operator: Commercial, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: ASRS
Comments: EXACT DATE UNKN, JUST MO/YR (MONDAY) ASRS xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: HIT UPPER R COCKPIT WINDOW. HIGH SPD ABORT. & TAXI BACK TO GATE FOR INSPN FOR ENGS AND BRAKE COOLING & TIRE CHANGE. A MARGINAL TIRE WAS CHANGED AS A PRECAUITON.
Date: 1999-04-25, 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: N653A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 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: 1999-04-20, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N986HA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 5500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1999-04-14, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N654UA, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE. CLEANED & INSPCTD. # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 1999-03-25, Time: Night, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-40 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N953AX, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE ON FINAL APCH. NO DEFECTS NOTED.
Date: 1999-03-22, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N844AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 147 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. NO PROBLEMS NOTICED AFTER STRIKE.
Date: 1999-02-06, Time: Night (21:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N526AU, 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 - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-11-01, Time: Night (19:36), 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: N691AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ENG MANU & ASRSxxxxxx
Remarks: INGESTED AT LEAST 1, NONE SEEN. AFTER T/O & GEAR RETRACTION, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD & VIBRATION FELT. VIB INDICATOR FOR #1 ENG WAS AMBER. THROTTLED TO IDLE. UNEVENTFUL LDG MADE. FEATHERS SEEN IN ENG. ASRS FROM FLT ATTENDANT SAYS RT ENG. MUST HAVE BEEN A LRG BIRD DUE TO DENT L OF ENG. A/C WAS PUT OUT OF SVC. PAX PUT ON ANOTHER A/C & DEPTD.
Date: 1998-10-26, 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, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Falcons and Caracaras, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE FLT 961.
Date: 1998-10-10, 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: N899AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 10000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 10000 h, Repair Costs: $10000, Other Costs: $15246, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1998-09-27, 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: N150UE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: RT WING WAS LEAKING FUEL. A/C RETD TO MIA.
Date: 1998-09-22, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7537A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: IN LDG FLARE, JUST PRIOR TO T/D, SEVERAL BIRDS SEEN IN FRONT OF A/C. 1 HIT RADOME JUST BELOW F/O WINDSHLD.
Date: 1998-08-29, 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: N695AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 135 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MARKS OBSVD ON FUSELAGE, NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1998-08-27, Time: Night, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-40 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N953AX, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Lights, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: LEFT NOSE TAXI LIGHT SHATTERED DUE TO BIRD STRIKE. REPLACED.
Date: 1998-08-19, 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: N80052, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: BLACK BIRD. ATIS WARNING.
Date: 1998-08-07, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N941CA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 110 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: ATIS WARNING
Date: 1998-07-01, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N951DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, 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
Remarks: FLT 889
Date: 1998-06-23, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N881AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 100 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO VISIBLE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. FLT 274.
Date: 1998-03-25, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N703AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE FLT 2147
Date: 1998-02-14, Time: Day (13:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5VV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ENERGY RESEARCH (CARMAN TURNER) (UPDATED ENG CODE x/x/xx)
Remarks: POSSIBLE GULL. 3' OUTBOARD OF LEFT ENG, COLLAPSED LEADING EDGE. TIME = 1345 LCL.
Date: 1998-02-02, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7528A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 650 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: TWR REPTS - MIGHT HAVE BEEN DAMAGE. LIGHT RAIN. UNKN REPORTER HAS ONLY INDICATED NOSE STRUCK BUT NOT DAMAGED.
Date: 1998-01-27, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: RADOME REQUIRED CHANG DUE TO DAMAGE. TIME = 1113LCL FLT2174
Date: 1998-01-17, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: POSSIBLY GULL.

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-12-31, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: SHORTLY AFTER T/O, A BIRD STRUCK THE NOSECONE. NO DAMAGE FOUND.
Date: 1997-12-09, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N588AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1997-12-02, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N921DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 132 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT JUST ABOVE WINDSHLD. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-11-25, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N702AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 95 knots, 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWOW xxxx-x REPTS
Date: 1997-10-24, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Jamaica, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SMALL BLACK BIRDS (SWALLOWS)
Date: 1997-10-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N487AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE FOUND.
Date: 1997-10-14, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N430AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 130 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 DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-10-14, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 2152.
Date: 1997-10-13, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 800 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-10-08, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N223FE, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: TIME = 0251 LCL
Date: 1997-10-01, Operator: Flagship Express, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N180AE, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU# xxxxxx
Remarks: CORE INGESTION, COMPRESSOR DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-09-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 4500 ft, Speed: 210 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 windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SAW BIRDS ABOUT 1/2 SECOND BEFORE 1 HIT A/C JUST BELOW PILOT'S CLEARVIEW (LEFT) WINDOW. NO APPARENT DAMAGE. ADZ ATC SO THAT OTHER A/C IN VICINITY WOULD BE AWARE. TIME = 1757LCL
Date: 1997-09-30, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N314AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, 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: FLT 828. # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 1997-09-09, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Commercial, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N707, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 145 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
Comments: OPERATOR = CAPT MARK TRAPP, LIKELY AIRLINE PILOT, POSSIBLY AAL (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: UNEXPECTED BIRD STRIKE TO COPILOT'S WINDHSLD. NO DAMAGE NOTED.
Date: 1997-09-08, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Centurion Cargo, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (UPDATED NAME xx/xx/xx) WAS CHALLENGE AIR
Remarks: HIT FLOCK OF GULLS, # NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10. NO DAMAGE/INJURY.
Date: 1997-09-05, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 985, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 1490 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE TO CAPT'S WINDSHLD. NO DAMAGE FOUND ON BIRD STRIKE INSPN.
Date: 1997-09-05, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N482AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 142 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1997-08-28, 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: N59081, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, 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, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-08-23, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N632AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 1139. TIME = 1236Z. PART OF A/C STRUCK NOT REPTD.
Date: 1997-07-17, 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: N896AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 2 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS. (x/xx/xx UPDATED EFFECT ON FLT)
Remarks: EFFECT ON FLT, DISTRACTION CAUSED LESS THAN EXEMPLARY LDG. ATIS WARNING.
Date: 1997-06-18, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N232AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1997-05-27, 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: N34078, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1997-04-19, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-23-250 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6540Y, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = MEXAIR
Remarks: BIRD PENETRATED A/C UNDER NOSE, PILOT SIDE INTO LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT.
Date: 1997-03-16, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N59801, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2800 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-necked duck, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU# xxxxxx
Remarks: ENG VIBRATION. SEVERAL FAN BLADES DAMAGED. CORE INGESTION.
Date: 1997-01-02, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N703AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herons, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: FLT 2103 HAD NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OR INJURIES. A/C TAXIED BACK TO GATE FOR INSPN. TIME LOST 1/2 HR. CAPT REPTD NOSE STRUCK BY POSSIBLE GULL, TWR REPTD WINDSHLD & HERON.

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-12-15, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N17316, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU # xxxxxx
Remarks: A/C ON DESCENT/APPCH. HIT SEVERAL BIRDS. NO DAMAGE TO ENG.
Date: 1996-10-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N881AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 1100 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: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: POSSIBLE BIRD STRIKE. GROUNDMAN NOTED A DENT IN LE OF RT WING. WE DID PASS A FLOCK ON APCH. NO IMPACT SEEN OR NOTICED, NOR ANY NOISES HEARD IN CABIN. UPON GRND INSPN, NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF BIRD STRIKE NOTICED. # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 1996-10-11, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N650UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Remarks: BIRD INGESTION. 9 FAN BLADES DAMAGED, SOME WITH LEADING EDGE PIECES MISSING.
Date: 1996-10-09, Time: Dusk, 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: N886AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: UNKN BIRD STRUCK L BOTTOM OF RADOME WITH LOUD METALLIC THUD.
Date: 1996-10-09, 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: N603AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 13000 ft, Speed: 320 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: EXTENT OF DAMAGE NOT REPTD.
Date: 1996-09-24, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 982, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: HIT A BIRD RIGHT AFTER ROTATION. MX CHECKED R SIDE OF RADOME. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-09-14, Time: Night, 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: N302AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NEAR EVERGLADES. NO MOON.
Date: 1996-08-31, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 142 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
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-07-30, 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: N707AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 250 ft, Speed: 137 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD WAS SMALL LIKE A ROBIN OR SPARROW.
Date: 1996-07-08, Time: Day (07:18), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FTMT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 150 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: FLT 911
Date: 1996-05-26, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: A/C REG = NN5DEAA
Date: 1996-05-14, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 190 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
Date: 1996-05-12, 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, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE TO A/C. DID NOT SEE BIRD.
Date: 1996-05-02, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N457AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED AIRCRAFT NAME)
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK RT SIDE OF FUSELAGE BELOW CAPT'S CLEARVIEW WINDOW. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-05-01, Operator: Commercial, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: ASRS
Comments: EXACT DATE UNKN, JUST MO/YR (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: WIDEBODY A/C HAD A BIRD STRIKE ON FINAL. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ASSUME COMMERICAL BASED ON A/C TYPE)
Date: 1996-04-07, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BROWN BIRD. WARNING ON ATIS. FLT 3299
Date: 1996-03-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SHORTS 360 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N165DD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: GEAR FERRING
Date: 1996-02-23, Time: Day (12:06), Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Struck Other, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK SOURCE = xxxx-x & ASRS
Remarks: BIRD WARNING HAD BEEN NOTED. ON T/O ROLL, A WHITE EGRET TYPE BIRD OF MED SIZE WAS SEEN FLYING ACROSS RWY ABOUT 2-3FT AGL. BIRD WAS SEEN AFTER V1. NO EVASIVE ACTION POSSIBLE. STRIKE OCCURRED POST ROTATION BUT PRIOR TO LIFT-OFF. BIRDS MUST HAVE HIT THE SPINNING NOSEWHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY. T/O CONTD TO 1500 FT. GEAR WAS LEFT DOWN AS PRECAUT. MSR. RETD TO ARPT TO CHECK FOR DAMAGE. DURING RETURN A VIBRATING FLUTTERING NOISE WAS HEARD. PROBABLY FROM BIRD DEBRIS FOUND ON ADF SENSE ANTENNA. REMAINS CLEANED OFF & A/C RETD TO SERVICE.
Date: 1996-02-10, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Aero Costa Rica, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, 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: NO DAMAGE, PILOT THOUGHT BIRD HIT ENG BUT ONLY HIT LNDG GEAR.
Date: 1996-01-13, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N14065, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU CASE #xxxxxx
Date: 1996-01-03, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N500DL, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-12-26, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, 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, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT403A
Date: 1995-12-11, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1995-11-30, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT433A
Date: 1995-11-26, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Park Aviation, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT143
Date: 1995-11-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY. NO BIRD STRIKE REPTD. 3 DEAD VULTURES REPTD BY LANDING A/C.
Date: 1995-11-03, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gulf Flite Center, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1995-10-25, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 138 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 1539
Date: 1995-10-23, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1995-10-21, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N427, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 427. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1995-10-16, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Atlas Air, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N509MC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 153 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sandhill crane, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. BIRD REPTD AS CRANE, ASSUME SANDHILL CRANE.
Date: 1995-10-16, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1995-10-15, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED A/C)
Remarks: AAL 1315
Date: 1995-10-06, 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, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT WAS ASKED TO CALL FACILITY UPON LANDING BUT DIDN'T COMPLY.
Date: 1995-09-29, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7549A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 230 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: NO VISIBLE DAMAGE FROM COCKPIT. WINDSHLD PARTIALLY OBSCURED BY STREAKS & ENTRAILS.
Date: 1995-09-27, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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
Date: 1995-09-17, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N562AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: F/O'S WINDSHLD STRUCK
Date: 1995-09-09, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 985, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 9500 ft, Speed: 275 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: STRUCK FORWARD PART OF THE A/C. NO INSTRUMENT OR VISUAL INDICATIONS INSIDE THE COCKPIT OF ANY DAMAGE.
Date: 1995-09-05, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 613
Date: 1995-08-25, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7541A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1995-08-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1995-08-18, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SHORTS 360 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, 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: FLT 657
Date: 1995-08-01, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 918, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: NO DATE GIVEN, ARRIVED WITH OTHER AUGUST FORMS. (x/xx/xx UPDATED FLT #, SPEED AND REMARKS)
Remarks: SPEED REPORTED AS APPROX 210 KIAS.
Date: 1995-07-28, 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, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 11 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1995-07-12, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 895, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE WAS IMMEDIATLEY AFTER LIFT OFF. LEFT SIDE OF A/C. ALL ENG PARAMETERS NORMAL.
Date: 1995-07-07, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: IF A/C WAS DAMAGED.
Date: 1995-05-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Date: 1995-05-14, 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: N876AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 190 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
Date: 1995-05-07, 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: N7082A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 1000 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 082

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-12-27, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N258G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE =TWO xxxx-x REPTS. CONFLICT OVER BIRD TYPE AND PILOT NAMEOPERATOR = G.P.I. AVIATION
Remarks: GULL ALSO REPTD. ON 2ND FORM.
Date: 1994-12-20, Operator: Lacsa, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N482GX, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU#xxxxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED REMARKS)
Remarks: PHASE UNKN. ASSUME STRIKE OCCURRED AT MIA. CORE INGESTION AND SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
Date: 1994-12-05, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD INGESTED IN #1 ENG. DAMAGE REPORTED BUT NOT EXTENT.
Date: 1994-12-03, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N339US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Other, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: ENG MANU#xxxxxx SOURCE = xxxx-x & ENG MANU
Remarks: JAMMED PITOT TUBE - RIGHT SIDE- AT LEAST THREE WENT THROUGH LEFT ENGINE. CORE INGESTION. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1994-10-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airnet Express, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = STARCHECK
Remarks: FLT 801
Date: 1994-10-15, Operator: United Airlines, Flight: 868, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: STRIKE ON L-WING. DENT ON THE LEADING EDGE L-WING. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. A/C TYPE NOT REPTD.
Date: 1994-10-05, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = GULF FLIGHT
Remarks: FLT401A
Date: 1994-10-02, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. PIEDMONT 3086
Date: 1994-09-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N280AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 9000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, 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
Date: 1994-09-17, 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: N80057, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: ENG MANU#xxxxxx SOURCE = xxxx-x & ENG MANU
Remarks: STRONG SMELL OF BURNT/BOILING FLESH IN COCKPIT APPROACHING OUTER MARKER. NO OTHER CONTROL OR INSTRUMENT INDICATION VARIANCES. CORE INGESTION. DAMAGE TO COMPRESSOR.
Date: 1994-09-08, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N869AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 120 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 windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-09-03, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1768D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 155 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: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK RIGHT SIDE WINDOW. NO VISIBLE DAMAGE.
Date: 1994-08-28, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-08-22, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-08-14, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: FLT 1995. no damage.
Date: 1994-07-29, 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: N379AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 5500 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: COUNTED 5 BIRDSTRIKE AREAS AROUND RADOME AND NOSE OF A/C, FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT FUSELAGE. DID NOT INSPECT ENTIRE A/C. MAINTENANCE WILL DO COMPLETE CHECK. NO APPARENT ENGINE FLUCTUATIONS. IMPACT WAS SHARP AND LOUD. VISIBLE FROM FRONT OF A/C.
Date: 1994-07-11, 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: N703AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: POSSIBLE CROW OR TURKEY BUZZARD. MECHANICS FOUND SMALL DENT ON LOWER L SIDE JUST AFT OF RADOME.
Date: 1994-06-07, 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, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: A/C = H/A xxx
Date: 1994-05-13, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Centurion Cargo, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (UPDATED NAME xx/xx/xx) WAS CHALLENGE AIR
Remarks: BIRD HIT FAN SECTION ONLY OF #2 ENG. # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 1994-05-11, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N494AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-05-04, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N180AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Owls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1994-04-16, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N273AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 1400 ft, Speed: 200 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK A/C ON LEFT SIDE OF FORWARD FUSELAGE BEHIND AND BELOW STALL VA--ES. FLIGHT WAS NOT AFFECTED & MAINTENANCE WAS NOTIFIED TO CONDUCT A PRECAUTIONARY INSPECTION.
Date: 1994-03-30, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Nashville Eagle, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: FLT 5776
Date: 1994-03-29, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N277AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 100 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 Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-01-14, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 400, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: SHORT FINAL. STRIKE ON R SIDE OF FUSELAGE.. MX FOUND NO DAMAGE.

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-12-26, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N899AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLIGHT LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. ENTERED IN LOGBOOK
Date: 1993-12-18, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7530, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1993-11-20, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 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: STRIKE WAS ON WINDSHLD CENTER POST.
Date: 1993-10-27, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT ASKED TO CONTACT, DID NOT, SO COULD NOT COMPLETE FORM. FLT 373. ATIS WARNING.
Date: 1993-10-23, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Jamaica, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: G-YJMP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 165 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 & Damaged Engine 3, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: A/C DECLARED EMERGENCY TO LAND AT MIA. A/C WAS ON FLT PLAN MIA-MKJS. ATIS WARNING.
Date: 1993-10-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Copa Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: HP-873, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Brown pelican, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 4000 h, Repair Costs: $2000, Other Costs: $6958, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS. OPERATOR = COPA AIRLINE
Remarks: INFORMED BY COMPANY OPS AT 0230Z ON OCT 1 93. PILOT MADE NO MENTION OF INCIDENT. DAMAGE ON LE OF VERTICAL STABILIZER. SIZE APPROX 1 SQ FT. INSPECTED INTERNALLY AND FOUND NO DAMAGE. INSTALLED TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL NEXT CHECK.
Date: 1993-09-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: LOCKHEED P3 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N42RF, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DEPT OF COMMERCE
Date: 1993-09-27, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N359AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Struck Tail, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: DAMAGE TO STRUCK PARTS . STRIKE OCCURRED DURING LANDING FLARE. BIRDS FIRST SEEN FLYING UP & OFF RY AT 50' AGL. DECIDED NOT TO GO-AROUND DUE TO POSSIBILITY OF BIRD INGESTION & ENG FAILURE. 25 DEAD BIRDS FOUND ON RY. ATIS WARNING.
Date: 1993-09-22, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N47JR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 7050 h, Repair Costs: $4795, Other Costs: $12263, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: L WING EXTENSION DENTA @ OUTBOARD LEADING EDGE.
Date: 1993-07-30, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1993-06-05, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N873AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 180 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 windshield, Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NAE 5683. ATIS WARNING. EXTENT OF DAMAGE NOT REPTD.
Date: 1993-05-03, Time: Night, 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: N313AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE NOTED
Date: 1993-05-02, 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: N684AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1993-04-28, Time: Day, Operator: Nantucket Airlines, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N282GA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = FAA AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPT OPER REPTD AS AIRWAYS INTL, N# SHOWS NANTUCKET AIRLINES
Remarks: HIT A BUZZARD ON DESCENT TO ARPT. LANDED SAFELY. SOURCE = FAA AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPT & ASIAS BRIEF REPT 19930428016579C
Date: 1993-03-11, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N145AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. ATIS WARNING.
Date: 1993-02-17, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N198, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 40 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 Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = NORTH AMERICAN EAGLE
Remarks: BLOOD ON PROPS, NO DAMAGE TO A/C.
Date: 1993-01-15, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N730AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: KNOCKED OFF LARGE CHUNK (ABOUT 18" X 12") OF RADOME COVERING & LEFT A SOFT SPOT ON RADOME. ALSO MADE 4" CRACK IN NEARBY SECTION OF RADOME. AT LEAST 1 BIRD INGESTED IN #1 ENG. TIME = 1046LCL. ATIS WARNING.

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-12-28, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N545UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BENT BLADES, EXTENT OF DAMAGE NOT REPTD, ASSUME SUBSTANTIAL.
Date: 1992-12-13, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N725AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 750 ft, Speed: 175 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1992-12-02, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Nashville Eagle, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N921AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 130 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, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 5700. DAMAGE TO LEFT WING. WARNED ON ATIS. EXTENT NOT REPTD.
Date: 1992-11-04, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-GPWB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Owls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: GROUND OWL (BURROWING?) NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-10-25, Time: Night, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N393US, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ONLY FIRST 7 ITEMS FILLED IN ON FORM.
Date: 1992-10-05, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N892AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1992-09-29, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N538DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 214 TIME = 2355Z WARNING ON ATIS.
Date: 1992-09-24, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 1103. PART OF A/C STRUCK & # OF BIRDS NOT INDICATED.
Date: 1992-09-22, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1992-09-15, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 230 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1992-09-07, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT BIRDS JUST AFTER T/O. CONTD TO DEST. FLT 911. MIA-CYYZ. WARNING ON ATIS.
Date: 1992-08-22, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N896AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 2NM E OF KMIA
Date: 1992-07-31, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. TIME = 730PM
Date: 1992-07-29, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Nashville Eagle, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE TO FLT 5628.
Date: 1992-07-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N898AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, 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 radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1992-07-12, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Nashville Eagle, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N245AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT REPORTS NO DAMAGE TO A/C.WARNED ON ATIS.
Date: 1992-06-19, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N372AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 9 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO INJURY APPARENT AFTER LANDING.
Date: 1992-05-05, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1992-05-02, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Nashville Eagle, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N211NE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: NO DAMAGE /INJURIES
Date: 1992-03-27, Operator: Conquest Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Remarks: INGESTION. ENG # NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 1992-03-15, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N927AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD DAMAGED DE-ICE BOOT ON L WING. APPEARS TO HAVE ACCELERATED THROUGH PROP IMPACTED WING. STRIKE MADE NO SOUND, CREW FOUND STRIKE ON WALK-AROUND UPON LANDING.
Date: 1992-03-09, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N901BC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, 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 Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = IBC AIRWAYS
Date: 1992-03-07, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: B-707 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-XBPL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = FST xxx
Date: 1992-02-19, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Nashville Eagle, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N202KD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 1400 ft, Speed: 175 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1992-01-06, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pan Am Express, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N3137, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 4 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-11-07, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 3 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1991-11-05, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N34078, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, 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 REPTS
Remarks: FLT 16223
Date: 1991-11-02, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: DC-8-70 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N730UP, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: ENG MANU#xxxxxx SOURCE = xxxx-x & ENG MANU
Remarks: BIRDS INGESTED IN #1 AND #2 ENGINES. UNKN LOSS OF REVENUE. NO ENG DAMAGE.
Date: 1991-10-18, Time: Night, 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: N897AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: FLT 1659. DAMAGE TO ENG & WING UNKN. 1 INGESTED. 2 HIT RT WING.
Date: 1991-10-17, Operator: Lufthansa, Aircraft: B-747-1/200 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: D-ABZH, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Snowy egret, Size: Small, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU#xxxxxx
Remarks: INGESTED EGRET. BLADES DEFORMED. ENG VIBRATION.
Date: 1991-10-17, Time: Day (11:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N130B, Remains Collected: No, 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
Comments: RE-ENTERED x/xx/xxxx OPER = VEROCHRIS CORP.
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. HIT FLOCK, (#NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10.) PHASES CHECKED WERE LANDING AND . INCIDENT DATE NOT REPTD, ASSUME SAME AS POST MARK
Date: 1991-10-17, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N322AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 3500 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DENT IN RADOME.
Date: 1991-10-13, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & MISC SITUATION REPT
Remarks: A/C WAS DIVERTED TO TAMPA. PIC WAS NOT SURE IF ANY STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. LANDED SAFELY. TIME = 2049Z.
Date: 1991-10-13, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N986AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Location: 30 NW MIA, Above Ground: 14000 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Miles From Airport: 30 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
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. NO ACTION TAKEN.
Date: 1991-10-12, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N321AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT ABOVE WINDOW. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1991-10-08, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N11060, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Location: 5 MI FINAL, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, 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: (UPDATED ENG CODE x/xx/xx)
Date: 1991-10-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N132AA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10800 ft, Speed: 280 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1991-10-05, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SAW GULL ABOUT 1 SECOND BEFORE STRIKE. NO DAMAGE/INJURY.
Date: 1991-09-29, Time: Dawn, 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: N800AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 9000 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 radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SAW RESULT OF BIRD ON LFT WINDSHLD. HEARD 2 THUMPS. NO DAMAGE SEEN ON WALK AROUND. WRITTEN UP IN MAIN. LOG BOOK. TOLD ATC.
Date: 1991-09-28, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pan Am, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, 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: CO PILOT SAW FLASH OF WHITE BIRD IN LDG LTS. 3 PILOTS HEARD IMPACT ON RT WING CLOSE TO FUSELAGE. NO DAMAGE OR EVIDENCE UPON ARRIVAL IN HOUSTON. FLT 327.
Date: 1991-09-13, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N851AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STRUCK LEFT SIDE OF FUSELAGE NEXT TO PITOT TUBE. MAINT FOUND NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1991-09-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pan Am, Aircraft: B-747 (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N4711U, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 2 FAN BLADES DAMAGED. # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 1991-09-05, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Nashville Eagle, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N848AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SMALL, SPARROW-LIKE BIRD STRUCK A/C BETWEEN JUNCTION OF CAPT'S MAIN WINDSHLD & FUSELAGE. NO DAMAGE UPON INSPN.
Date: 1991-09-05, Time: Day, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1700 ft, Speed: 200 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: LARGE BIRD HIT COPILOTS WINDOW - NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1991-07-10, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pan Am Express, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT ON RWY WHILE ROLLING OUT. NO DAMAGE/INJURY. FLT 4680.
Date: 1991-07-06, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pan Am, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N361PA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 11000 ft, Speed: 280 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = PAN AM ICAO AIR TRAFFIC INCIDENT REPT
Remarks: CRACK ON RADOME. LD LIGHT ON. NO INJURY. NO DELAY.
Date: 1991-06-19, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pan Am, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1400 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY. FLT 448.
Date: 1991-06-06, 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: N887AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT 1 OF 2 PIGEONS CROSSING RWY AT LIFTOFF. NO DAMAGE. ALL LANDING LIGHTS WERE ON, INFLIGHT WEATHER RADAR ON.
Date: 1991-05-19, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 930 HIT 2 BIRDS. NO DAMAGE/INJURY. TIME=1630Z
Date: 1991-04-28, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pan Am, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 7300 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: WINDSHLD WIPER DAMAGED.
Date: 1991-04-21, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Jamaica, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 119 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY.
Date: 1991-03-29, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE REPTD. NO INJURY. FLT 3362.
Date: 1991-03-20, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Haiti Trans Air, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 143 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY. TIME = 1310Z. FLT 8606.
Date: 1991-02-03, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pan Am, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: SMALL, BLACK. NO DAMAGE/INJURY
Date: 1991-02-03, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT A FLOCK, # NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10. NO DAMAGE/INJURY.
Date: 1991-01-29, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 895. TIME = 1620Z. UNKN IF DAMAGE OR INJURY.
Date: 1991-01-21, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N702AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1991-01-21, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Cayman Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT A FLOCK, ASSUME 2-10. NO DAMAGE/INJURY. FLT 044.
Date: 1991-01-17, 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: N720AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ON FINAL APPROACH STRUCK 1 OF MANY BIRDS ON RT SIDE OF RADOME, THEN LOST AIR SPEED INDICATIONS ON COPILOT'S SIDE.
Date: 1991-01-01, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY.

1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-12-29, 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: N14053, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, 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: SEAGULL STRUCK ABOVE WINDSHIELD. NO DAMAGE. OCCURRED WHILE TURNING OFF RUNWAY. SECOND REPT SAYS IT WAS AN EGRET.
Date: 1990-12-25, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N703AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DURING T/D, FLOCK OF APPROXIMATELY 10 BIRDS CROSSED LANDING PATH INSPN AT GATE SHOWED EVIDENCE OF BIRD STRIKE ON NOSEWHEEL UPPER STRUT.
Date: 1990-12-19, Operator: Commercial, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = FAA TECH CENTER BIRD INGESTION REPT (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: 4 FAN BLADES DAMAGED, 1 BIRD INGESTED INTO CORE. HIT 2 BIRDS DURING REVERSE THRUST. EVENT # 446.
Date: 1990-12-17, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Nashville Eagle, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: NO DAMAGE FLT 678
Date: 1990-12-15, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Nashville Eagle, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Lights, Repair Costs: $5000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAMAGE TO LEFT WING TIP AND LEADING EDGE LOSS OFF NAVIGATION AND ANTI COLLISION LIGHTS. LOST REVENUE $5000.
Date: 1990-12-13, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N883AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1990-12-09, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: DC-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1990-12-05, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pan Am Express, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1990-11-27, Time: Night (16:58), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pan Am, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N388, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 145 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: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. HIT RT WHEEL WELL DOOR. SAW A FLOCK OF MED SIZED BIRDS. # NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10.
Date: 1990-11-25, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pan Am, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N344, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: CRUSHED RADOME, MINOR DAMAGE. A/C RETD TO MIA FOR REPAIRS.
Date: 1990-11-17, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: FOKKER F28 MK 1000 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1990-11-10, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. FLT 1035
Date: 1990-10-25, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: HIT CAPTAIN'S WINDOW. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1990-10-21, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 142 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT RIGHT SIDE OF NOSE NEAR AOA INDICATOR, NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1990-10-15, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N613AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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: NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT, SUPERFICIAL STAIN TO FUSELAGE
Date: 1990-10-14, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Pan Am, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N327, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DESCENDING THRU 2500 FEET ON LEFT BASE LEG AT MIA. IMMEDIATELY UPON LEAVING THE CLOUD BASE WE ENCOUNTERED A FLOCK OF LARGE BIRDS AND STRUCK AT LEAST ONE. THERE WAS NO APPARENT DAMAGE.
Date: 1990-10-13, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N894AA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: FLT 641. BIRD HIT RT WINDSHLD & #1 ENG. MAINT FOUND DAMAGE TO ENG. BIRD POSSIBLY GULL.
Date: 1990-10-03, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pan Am, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: UNKN IF DAMAGE. BIRD ADVISORY ON ATIS. FLT 436.
Date: 1990-10-02, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Owls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO DAMAGE REPTD. FLT 1653.
Date: 1990-09-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pan Am, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N369US, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1990-09-17, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 16000 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DENT LOWER FUSELAGE JUST AFT OF RADOME, SKIN BELOW RT INBD LDG LITE PULLED FROM FRAME.
Date: 1990-09-16, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 609. POSSIBLE WINDSHLD DAMAGE. HIT A FLOCK, ASSUME 2-10.
Date: 1990-09-12, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pan Am, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: A/C = AIRBUS
Remarks: # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. UNKN IF DAMAGE. FLT 2477.
Date: 1990-09-07, 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, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 136 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1990-08-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Bar Harbor Airlines, Aircraft: BE-99 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2200 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: UNKN IF DAMAGE. # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 1990-07-21, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Bar Harbor Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO DAMAGE. FLT 3402.
Date: 1990-07-08, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N616DL, Remains Collected: No, 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, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = FAA TECH CENTER BIRD INGESTION REPT & ENG MANU (UPDATED x/x/xx WITH ENG MANU REPT)
Remarks: 2 SETS OF FAN BLADES REPLACED. EVENT #488.
Date: 1990-04-13, Operator: Eastern Airline, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Remarks: ENG # NOT REPTD. ASSUME 1. INGESTION.
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