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Pittsburgh International Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Pittsburgh International Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 1469 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 75 incidents)

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-12-12, Time: Night, 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: N284AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: TWO REPORTS SHOW NO DAMAGE, BUT ONE SHOWS RADOME DAMAGED.
Date: 1993-10-30, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N981VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: TIME = 1132Z. STRUCK A/C L SIDE FORWARD OF NOSE GEAR. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1993-10-25, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N929US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE REPTD. SOME BIRD REMAINS ON WINDSHLD.
Date: 1993-10-24, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N980VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 200 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: 1993-10-22, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N301AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1993-10-20, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Crown Airways, Aircraft: SHORTS 330 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N2630A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10C, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1993-10-06, 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: N226US, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BENT FAN BLADES IN #2 ENG. POSSIBLE INTERNAL DAMAGE.
Date: 1993-10-04, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: MERLIN IV (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N2718C, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1993-10-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28R, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DAY
Date: 1993-10-02, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N934VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: x/xx/xx UPDATED A/C MODEL
Remarks: RAIN. NO DAMAGE REPTD.
Date: 1993-09-19, Time: Dusk, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Report Type: Other
Comments: DATE POSSIBLY x-xx SOURCE = DAILY ALERT BULLETIN
Remarks: STRUCK BIRD ON FINAL APCH. SLIGHT DENT IN RT FUSELAGE. FSDO NOTIFIED. TIME = 2024LCL. FLT 240.
Date: 1993-09-16, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N887US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 170 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 Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: SLIGHT DENT ON FUSELAGE. STRUCK RADOME & RT WING. POSSIBLE GOOSE OR GULL
Date: 1993-09-04, 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: N225US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK CAPT'S WINDSHLD. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1993-08-21, 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: N409US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 4000 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: 1993-08-08, Time: Night, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N198AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1993-08-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DAY. LOOKS SIMILAR TO SANDPIPER, FLATTENED.
Date: 1993-07-29, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N834JS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR LISTED AS BLUE STREAK
Date: 1993-07-26, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N938VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: 4200' FROM DEPT. END OF RY. NO DAMAGE REPTD.
Date: 1993-07-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N827US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 13 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STURCK PITOT AREA
Date: 1993-07-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28L, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY. NO PILOT REPTD DAMAGE
Date: 1993-07-07, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N835JS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = BLUE STREAK SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Date: 1993-07-06, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N531AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Date: 1993-06-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Owls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY. ONE DEAD OWL REMOVED FROM THE BERM OF R/W2 28L AT T/W C-3.
Date: 1993-06-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DAWN. 1 DOVE REMOVED FROM THE R/W. NO KNOWN EFFECT TO ANY A/C.
Date: 1993-06-29, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N753US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1993-06-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY. BIRD REMOVED FROM RY. NO KNOWN EFFECT TO ANY A/C
Date: 1993-06-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Microbats, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED BAT SPECIES)
Remarks: DAY. REMOVED FROM RY 10L DURING FIELD INSPECTION.
Date: 1993-06-11, Time: Day, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Woodchuck, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: PACIR
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES CODE)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. TIME = 1635E.
Date: 1993-06-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DAY
Date: 1993-06-03, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N965VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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: DARK COLORED BIRDS. NO DAMAGE OR EFFECT.
Date: 1993-05-30, Time: Night, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY ALERT BULL & ASRS DEER STRIKES
Remarks: DEER STRUCK L MAIN LNDG GEAR. TAXIED TO RAMP W/O INCIDENT. CARCASS WAS REMOVED FROM RY BY ARFF. CAUSED DAMAGE TO FLAPS.
Date: 1993-05-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND ON RY INSPCTN

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-12-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DAY. LRGE DOVE. NO KNOWN OR REPTD EFFECT ON ANY A/C OR FLT.
Date: 1992-12-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DAY. 1 DEAD PIGEON REMOVED. NO KNOWN OR REEPORTED EFFECT ON ANY A/C OR FLIGHT
Date: 1992-11-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DAY. 1 DEAD BIRD FOUND ON RWY AT 3500' MARK. NO KNOWN EFFECT ON ANY A/C.
Date: 1992-11-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DAY, FOUND ON FIELD INSPN
Date: 1992-10-25, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 115 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
Date: 1992-10-22, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N950VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Location: 25 MI W PIT, Above Ground: 8200 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 25 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS. & AC INCIDENT REPT.
Remarks: LGR BIRD (GOOSE CATEGORY) STRUCK WINDSHLD CAUSING F/O'S WIPER BLADE TO BEND BACK FROM STOWED POSITION CAUSING AN AIR LEAK. ARFF WAS STANDING BY. MINOR DAMAGE. A/C TAXIED TO RAMP W/O FURTHER INCIDENT.
Date: 1992-10-22, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MESSED UP RT SIDE OF NOSE BUT NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. SMALL BROWN BIRD.
Date: 1992-10-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DAY. 1 DEAD GENERIC BIRD REMOVED FROM RWY. NO KNOWN OR REPTD EFFECT ON ANY A/C.
Date: 1992-10-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DAY. NO KNOWN OR REPTD EFFECT ON ANY A/C OR FLT. REMOVED FROM R/W.
Date: 1992-10-08, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N563AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1992-10-08, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1992-10-05, 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, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1992-09-12, Time: Day (15:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135E (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Out Of Service: 71147 h, Other Costs: $127060, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - CLASS C FOD #: 112ARG 92-1.; AIRCRAFT - KC - 135 - E; IMPACT - #2 ENGINE COMPRESSOR; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) -
Date: 1992-09-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY. 1 DEAD BIRD FOUND ON RWY & REMVD. NO KNOWN OR REPTD EFFECT ON ANY A/C.
Date: 1992-08-31, Operator: 1us Airways, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Remarks: INGESTION. # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. ENG # NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 1992-08-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N819US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Above Ground: 200 ft, 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 Wing or Rotor, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1992-08-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N517AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28C, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Date: 1992-08-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N527AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Speed: 147 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS (x/x/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: CREW COULD NOT TELL TYPE OF BIRD BUT KPIT REPTD FLOCKS OF BLACK BIRDS IN AREA. REPORTS DIFFER AS TO AMT OF BIRDS SEEN & HIT. ONE SAYS 1 BIRD THE OTHER REPTS 2-10.
Date: 1992-08-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N977VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28C, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-08-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DAY. 2 BIRDS WERE REMOVED FROM RWY 32 AT 28L. NO KNOWN OR REPTD EFFECT ON ANY A/C.
Date: 1992-08-22, Time: Day, Operator: 1us Airways, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1992-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DAY. 1 BIRD REMOVED FROM RWY. POSSIBLY A SPARROW.
Date: 1992-08-14, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N937VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10R, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT478
Date: 1992-08-10, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N950VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: CAPT CALLED AT 2315Z STATING FLT 773 HAD A BIRD STRIKE ON ROTATION. NO DAMAGE OR INGESTION & FLT CONTD TO TOL W/O INCID. BIRD WAS PIGEON SIZE, NOT SURE OF SPECIES.
Date: 1992-08-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY. OPS REMOVED DEAD HAWK FROM RWY 28L.
Date: 1992-08-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY. TOWER REPTD DEAD BIRD ON RWY 28R AT TWY N-4. IT WAS REMOVED. NO OTHER INFO AVAILABLE.
Date: 1992-08-08, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Crown Airways, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N63MK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 125 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 5862
Date: 1992-08-07, Time: Dawn, 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: N592US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT BELOW COCKPIT ON L SIDE. MAINT FOUND NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-08-03, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1415K, Flight: 1199, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Date: 1992-08-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY. BIRD REMVD DURING FLD INSPN.
Date: 1992-08-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DAY. POSSIBLE GOLDFINCH REMOVED FROM RWY DURING NORMAL FIELD INSPN. NO KNOWN OR REPTD EFFECT ON ANY A/C.
Date: 1992-07-31, Time: Dusk, 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: N214AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-07-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLIGHT, ALTITUDE, EFFECT ON FLT)
Remarks: DAY.
Date: 1992-07-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DAY. 1 DEAD BIRD WAS MOVED FROM RWY. NO KNOWN EFFECT OR DAMAGE TO ANY A/C.
Date: 1992-07-30, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N946VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 128 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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: 6-12 MED BIRDS HIT F/O'S WINDSHLD.
Date: 1992-07-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY
Date: 1992-07-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: NIGHT. 1 BIRD REMOVED FROM RWY
Date: 1992-07-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY. BIRD FOUND AT INTXN OF RWY 28L & 32.
Date: 1992-07-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLIGHT, ALTITUDE, EFFECT ON FLT)
Remarks: DAY
Date: 1992-07-18, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N830US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Above Ground: 40 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 150000 h, Other Costs: $267881, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1992-07-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: TWO HAWKS. FOUND AT DAY
Date: 1992-07-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DAY. BIRD PARTS FOUND ON RW/ 28C AT TWT. NO KNOWN OR ETPTD EFFECT ON ANY A/C.
Date: 1992-07-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLIGHT, ALTITUDE, EFFECT ON FLT)
Remarks: DAY.
Date: 1992-07-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DAY. FOUND ON FIELD INSPN. NO REPTD DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-07-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DAY. FOUND ON RWY BETWEEN T/W'S C-7 & J.
Date: 1992-07-08, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N887US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1992-07-02, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N808US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED AIRCRAFT NAME)
Remarks: A/C STRUCK 2 SPARROWS ON LANDING ROLL. NO DAMAGE. FTL 8026.
Date: 1992-06-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLIGHT, ALTITUDE, EFFECT ON FLT)
Remarks: DAY
Date: 1992-06-23, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N578US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 126 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1992-06-23, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N829US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Above Ground: 230 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT F/O SIDE AT TOP OF FRONT WINDOW AT APEX OF FUSELAGE. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-06-15, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N946VJ, Flight: 194, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10C, Above Ground: 50 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: SPOKE W/ CAPT. PIT-PDV AT 1410Z WHO STATED THAT A SMALL BIRD STRUCK F/O'S WINDHSLD. NO DAMAGE & FLT CONTD TO PVD. MECHANIC WILL INSCT WINDSHLD W/ NO DELAY EXPECTED.
Date: 1992-06-15, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N950VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10C, Above Ground: 10 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK FUSELAGE JUST ABOVE F/O'S WINDSHLD. FLT CONTD W/O INCIDENT TO ACY. A ROUTINE INSPN WILL BE CONDUCTED. CAPT SAID NO DENTS OR CRACKS FROM STRIKE, ONLY A LITTLE BLOOD. NO DELAY ANTICIPATED. TIME = 1324Z
Date: 1992-06-06, Time: Dusk, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = TWO DAILY ALERT BULLETINS
Remarks: FLT 581 STRUCK A DEER AT 2000E. A/C TAXIED TO GATE W/O INCIDENT. NO DAMAGE REPTD.
Date: 1992-05-30, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N581US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Date: 1992-05-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N984VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, 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: 1992-05-16, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wild turkey, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: TURKEY WAS CHASED FOR PAST 2 DAYS. WHEN SIGHTINGS OCCURED A/C WERE WARNED OF BIRD MOVEMENTS. CO. POLICE & OPS PERSONNEL WERE IN CO. 11 HUNTING BIRD PRIOR TO STRIKE.
Date: 1992-05-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (UPDATED x/x/xx REMOVED DMG CODE)
Remarks: DAY. BIRD REMVD FROM RWY ON FIELD INSPN. NO KNOWN EFFECT TO A/C.
Date: 1992-05-12, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N911UP, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DENT ADJACENT TO #4 WINDOW RT SIDE OF A/C
Date: 1992-05-02, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N928VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 200 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: CAPT CARL FYE
Remarks: HIT BAT OR NIGHT BIRD. CAPT SAID IT DIDN'T LOOK LIKE ANY DAMAGE BUT MAINT WILL CHECK. BIRD SPLATTERED ON F/O WINDOW.
Date: 1992-05-02, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Crown Airways, Aircraft: SHORTS 360 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N161CN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 100 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: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1992-03-09, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N224TH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28C, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 125 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
Date: 1992-02-28, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DC-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1148, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = FAA FORM xxxxOPERATOR = GENE EHLERS
Remarks: NOSE CONE DAMAGED. ATIS CARRIED WARNING. LOCATION OF ARPT BASED ON ADDRESS OFF REPORTING AGENT.
Date: 1992-02-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: BIRD FOUND WHILE ON RWY LIGHTING INSPN. NIGHT.
Date: 1992-01-30, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N423US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: REPLACED RADOME

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-12-31, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N926VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: SMALL BIRD STRUCK A/C BELOW F/O WINDSHIELD. 2ND REPT STATED RT SIDE OF WINDSHLD. NO DAMAGE. BOTH 100' AND 1000' ALT REPTD.
Date: 1991-12-30, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N823US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRDS STRUCK L HAND CORNER OF CAPT'S WIND SCREEN. NO DAMAGE REPTD.
Date: 1991-12-11, Time: Night, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY ALERT BUL. & AC INCIDENT REPT.
Remarks: FLT 651, STRUCK A DEER W/ L MAIN GEAR UPON LANDING. TAXIED TO GATE W/O INCID. NO DAMAGE TO A/C. TIME = 0450
Date: 1991-11-26, Time: Night, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8378, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: AC Incident Rept
Remarks: FLT 273 HIT DEER DEPTG. A/C LANDED W/O INCIDENT. THE STANDOFF BRAKELINE WAS BENT BACK TO THE GEAR, BOTH FOREWARD BRAKELINES WERE BROKEN, ANTI-SKID WIRING WAS ALL BENT UP & THE HOSE ATTACHED FITTING TO THE BRAKE WAS BROKEN. TIME = 2050 LCL.
Date: 1991-11-16, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N826US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1991-11-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY. BIRD REMVD FROM INTXN RW 32/28L DURING FIELD INSPN.
Date: 1991-11-12, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N589US, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: RWY REPTD AS 33L.
Date: 1991-11-11, Time: Night (18:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N804EX, Flight: 3440, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 110 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
Comments: OPER = PENN AIR OPERATED BY US AIR (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER)
Date: 1991-11-09, Time: Day, 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: N425US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BLOOD ON WINDSHIELD.
Date: 1991-11-08, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Snow, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N274US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28C, Above Ground: 3700 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Geese, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: RT WING STRUCK, EXTENT OF DAMAGE NOT REPTD.
Date: 1991-11-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 1 DEAD BIRD REMVD FROM RWY. FOUND ON RWY INSPN. DUSK.
Date: 1991-10-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY. BIRD REMOVED WHILE ON FIELD INSPN.
Date: 1991-10-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAWN. 1 DEAD BIRD REMOVED FROM INTRSCTN OF RWYS 28C & 32
Date: 1991-10-29, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Christman Air System, Aircraft: BE-99 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY. LT BRWN, GULL SHAPE.
Date: 1991-10-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY.
Date: 1991-10-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLIGHT, ALTITUDE, EFFECT ON FLT)
Remarks: DAY
Date: 1991-10-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: AIRPORT = POSTMARK (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED PHASE, ALT)
Remarks: NIGHT. BIRD FOUND DEAD ON RWY. NO A/C REPTD STRIKING.
Date: 1991-10-15, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31 NAVAJO (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N35WT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28C, Speed: 100 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS OPERATOR = CASTLE AVIATION
Remarks: PILOT SAW 2 BIRDS AS HE ROTATED. 1 BIRD FOUND. NO DAMAGE OR EVIDENCE ON A/C OF A STRIKE.
Date: 1991-10-13, Time: Night, 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: N977DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Location: 3 MI FINAL, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 246. CLOGGED RT PITOT TUBE.
Date: 1991-10-10, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N508AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1991-10-10, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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: 1991-09-17, Time: Day, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: NAMC YS-11A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N911AX, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Upland sandpiper, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1991-09-12, Time: Day (17:54), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135E (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - KC - 135 - E; IMPACT - FUSELAGE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1991-09-02, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N58541, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Above Ground: 40 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1991-08-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28R, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DAY. 1 DEAD BIRD REMOVED FROM THE INTERSECTION OF R/W 10L AND T/W N-8. NO CONTACT WITH A/C REPORTED.
Date: 1991-07-23, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N267AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 136 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Common grackle, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: x/xx/xx UPDATED ID
Remarks: RADAR WAS ON. GRACKLE. SHORT FINAL.
Date: 1991-06-11, 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, Speed: 142 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, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ROBIN OR STARLING. NO DAMAGE/INJURY.
Date: 1991-05-31, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N945VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: x/xx/xx UPDATED A/C MODEL
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. FLT 172.
Date: 1991-05-24, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N866US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, 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.
Remarks: ONE REPTD 200' THE OTHER 0'. I TOOK THE AVERAGE.
Date: 1991-05-09, Time: Night, 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: N253AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Location: 6 MI SW PIT, Above Ground: 3800 ft, Miles From Airport: 6 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, 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: NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT. (MESSY WINDSHIELD)
Date: 1991-05-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD PARTS WERE FOUND ON THE APCH END OF 28R. DAY.
Date: 1991-02-28, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N912VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28C, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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

1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-12-21, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N912VJ, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1203 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAMAGE TO LEFT MAIN LAND GEAR, CAPTAIN DID NOT CALL DISPATCHER. # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 1990-12-13, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N800US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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 OR INJURIES.
Date: 1990-12-04, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Snow, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N230US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: HIT BELOW CAPT WINDOW. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1990-11-12, Time: Night, 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: N254AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 2300 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 1151. JUST BEHIND & LEFT OF RADOME (SKIN PEELED BACK FEW INCHES) HORIZONTAL STABILIZER (DENTED AND HOLD WAS SEEN) NO INJURIES
Date: 1990-10-22, Time: Night, 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, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 160 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.
Date: 1990-10-22, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N807US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, 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. FLT 1266.
Date: 1990-09-13, Time: Day (12:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: C-FPOE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28C, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PARTNER OR OEL SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: NO RETPD BIRDS IN AREA.
Date: 1990-09-07, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N347US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: PART STRUCK NOT REPTD
Date: 1990-09-07, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N584US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28C, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: WITNESSED 2 FLOCKS OF BIRDS WITH PERIPHERAL VISION. MISSED 1ST FLOCK & STRUCK 3 OR 4 BIRDS IN 2ND. 2ND REPT STATES THAT PILOT FEELS HE MAY HAVE HIT 3-4 BIRDS ON ROTATIONAT V1.
Date: 1990-09-05, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N263AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 300 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1990-09-05, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N437US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28C, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 1816.A/C CONTD FLT. NO DAMAGE NOTED, PILOT NOTIFIED & REPTD NO PROBLEMS.
Date: 1990-09-01, Time: Day, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N703UW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Woodchuck, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES CODE)
Remarks: TWR REPTD TO OPS THAT THEY HAD RECVD A REPT FROM A/C THAT "THEY MAY HAVE HIT SOMETHING." THE TWR REPTD A DEAD ANIMAL ON R/W 28 AT T/WL. OPS DISPATCHED MAINT. TO REMOVE IT. (GROUNDHOG).
Date: 1990-09-01, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N432US, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU #xxxxxx
Remarks: 1 BLADE DAMAGED FROM INGESTED BIRD.
Date: 1990-08-24, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N978VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Above Ground: 1 ft, 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 INJURIES, NO APPARENT DAMAGE TO ACFT. 5 MI VIZ DUE TO HAZE.
Date: 1990-08-21, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N527AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: ENG MANU #xxxxxx SOURCE = xxxx-x & ENG MANU
Remarks: CORE INGESTED 2-4 BIRDS. DID NOT FEEL ANY CHANGE IN A/C OPERATION UNTIL DESCENT INTO SFO, THEN STARTED TO GET ENGINE VIBRATION OF 5.0 & RPM FLUCTUATION. 3 FAN BLADES DAMAGED. ALSO AFTER DEPARTING PIT, SMELLED SOMETHING FUNNY THROUGHOUT A/C FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. SMALL BIRDS HANGING AROUND ARPT DURING RAIN/DRIZZLE.
Date: 1990-07-31, 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, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1990-07-28, Time: Day, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: MERLIN IV (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. HIT A FLOCK, ASSUME 2-10. FTL 3050
Date: 1990-07-19, 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, Speed: 125 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 radome, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SPARROW-TYPE BIRD. NO DAMAGE. AT ROTATION.
Date: 1990-07-15, 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, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1990-06-19, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N520AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES. FLT 508
Date: 1990-06-11, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT 2 BIRDS. NO DAMAGE. FLT 146.
Date: 1990-06-07, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Aircraft: A-7 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - FAA REPORT. DAMAGE UNK, BIRD UNK; AIRCRAFT - A - 7 - ; IMPACT - 1 BIRD POSSIBLY SUCKED INTO ENGINE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - F
Date: 1990-02-13, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N300AU, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU #xxxxxx
Remarks: 1 BIRD INGESTED. VIBRATION 4.5. CORE INGESTION. 2 BLADES DEFORMED.
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