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Raleigh-Durham International Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 638 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 41 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-09-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 9:30 AM DAY
Date: 2015-08-23, Time: Night (10:22), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7528, Flight: 1529, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: OVER FIRST 1000' FEET OF RWY 23RR. BIRD ADVISORY ON ATIS.
Date: 2015-08-20, Time: Night (23:06), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-90-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1305, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-08-07, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N364SW, Flight: 2974, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-07-18, Time: Night (21:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N947WN, Flight: 1733, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 132 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $2000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-07-15, Time: Day (18:58), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N600LR, Flight: 3741, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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-E
Remarks: BROWN BIRD.
Date: 2015-07-10, Time: Day (19:13), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Republic Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N345NG, Flight: 3889, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK LT SIDE WINDOW. NO DMG.
Date: 2015-06-26, Time: Day (07:12), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N76202, Flight: 1539, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 413 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American crow, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-06-25, Time: Day (07:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N705SW, Flight: 613, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 3,5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HIT SML BLACK BIRD 304 MILES EAST OF RDU.
Date: 2015-06-15, Time: Day (18:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1185, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 23R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-05-16, Time: Night (00:22), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-321 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N571UW, Flight: 1854, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx, xxxxxx, ONE MAIL IN)
Date: 2015-05-15, Time: Night (21:54), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N621SW, Flight: 2245, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2015-05-04, Time: Night (00:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N932WN, Flight: 2418, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 2000 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, ONE MAIL IN)
Remarks: NO VISIBLE DMG.
Date: 2015-05-03, Time: Night (21:28), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-90-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N965DN, Flight: 858, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 7 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. LOCATION 7NM NNE OF RDU.
Date: 2015-04-28, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N710LX, Flight: 710, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = PALM BEACH INT'L / LMG INVESTMENTS LLC
Remarks: JUST ABOVE WINDSHIELD.
Date: 2015-04-28, Time: Night (01:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N472AA, Flight: 1606, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 200 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) (x/x/xxxx UPDATED WITH xND xxxx-x, CHANGED DATE FROM xx TO xx))
Remarks: AAT 0458Z PILOT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE AT 200' AGL ON FINAL TO RWY 5L. ATIS WARNING.
Date: 2015-04-25, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N997DL, Flight: 524, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE - xxxx-x(xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR RDU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: DAL 524 AT T/D STRUCK & KILLED A COYOTE. NO A/C DMG. OR EFFECT ON FLT.
Date: 2015-04-24, Time: Day (19:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N522AE, Flight: 3301, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx)
Date: 2015-04-23, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N900WN, Flight: 4834, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-04-20, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N3NC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: ALTITUDE NOT REPORTED.
Date: 2015-04-13, Time: Night (20:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-32 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4165L, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 2 ft, Speed: 95 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 Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = WEST BRAVO AVIATION LLC xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2015-04-10, Time: Day (18:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1521, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 150 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2015-03-24, Time: Dusk (18:58), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N490JC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 5000 h, Other Costs: $4870, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = FREIGHT HANDLERS INC
Remarks: SLIGHT DMG TO NOSE. BIRDS REPORTED AS "DUCK OR GOOSE" AND SAW 11-20.
Date: 2015-02-21, Time: Night (18:14), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N14203, Flight: 4092, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 150 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: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-xN (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR RDU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: NO BIRD FOUND ON RWY. NO DMG OR EFFECT.
Date: 2015-01-05, Time: Day (07:28), Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4317, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR RDU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: STRUCK SEVERAL BIRDS (ASSUME 2-10) ON T/O ROLL. NO DMG. CONT TO DEST.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-12-12, Time: Night (22:09), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N241WN, Flight: 540, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 23L, Speed: 118 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATIS WARNING FOR BIRDS.
Date: 2014-11-16, Time: Night (19:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N967DL, Flight: 1774, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CREW REPORTED THAT THE F/A'S REPORTED A LOUD THUMP AND THEN THERE WAS AN ODOR THAT ACCOMPANIED THE NOISE. CREW DID MENTION THEY HAD A SLIGHT EPR FLUCTUATION ON THE RT ENGINE. MX CONFIRMED MULTIPLE FAN BLADES DAMAGED, ENGINE REPLACED.
Date: 2014-11-13, Time: Day (07:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N311FE, Flight: 476, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 175 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: I NM OF DEP END OF RWY.
Date: 2014-11-09, Time: Day (08:30), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1137, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: DAL 1137 REPTD STRIKING 6 SML BIRDS AROUND TWY C DEPARTING RWY 23R. ARPT OPS REPTD NO EVIDENCE OF BIRDS AFTER INSPCTG RWY 23R. DAL REPTD NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2014-10-31, Time: Night (00:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N958UW, Flight: 1948, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 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-E
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK JUST BELOW F/O WINDOW. NO DMG.
Date: 2014-10-20, Time: Day (11:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N828AW, Flight: 1540, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATIS WARNING.
Date: 2014-10-20, Time: Day (11:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2019, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 23, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-rumped warbler, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx), MOR RDU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DEPARTED RWY AND STRUCK A SMALL BIRD ON THE RADOME 0.5 NM OFF THE DEPT END OF RWY 23R. TISSUE SAMPLE COLLECTED FROM A/C AT THE DEST GATE. NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2014-10-19, Time: Night (23:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-321 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N570UW, Flight: 1854, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE BTWN CAPT AND F/O WINDSHLDS BY TEMP/ICE PROBE.
Date: 2014-10-18, Time: Night (21:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N566RP, Flight: 6028, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPT, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2014-10-16, Time: Night (19:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N565RP, Flight: 6164, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-10-11, Time: Night (20:51), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-321 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N582UW, Flight: 1915, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 1700 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx), MOR RDU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: AWE 1915 STRUCK A MED-SIZED BIRD OVER THE FINAL APCH FIX FOR RWY 5L AT 0051Z. A/C WAS AT 1700 FT AGL AT THE TIME. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2014-10-08, Time: Day (13:40), Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N326PQ, Flight: 2881, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ONE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx), MOR RDU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: BIRDS REPORTED AS SMALL FLOCK OF BLACK BIRDS. ONE STRUCK JUST BELOW F/O WINDSHIELD. CAPT REPTD NO DMG AND FLT CONT W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2014-10-01, Time: Day (10:11), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N818AW, Flight: 2013, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 2400 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BLOOD BUT NO APPARENT DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ARPT NOT REPTD. CONTACTED REPORTER FOR INFO)
Date: 2014-09-27, Time: Night (23:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 956, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 25 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Microbats, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. SOME FUR AND PARTS OF WING LEFT STUCK TO A/C.
Date: 2014-09-19, Time: Dawn, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N290UP, Flight: 1276, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 23L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. L OUTBD TE FLAP AT OUTBD HIGE FAIRING T/E. CLEANED AREA. NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2014-09-17, Time: Night (20:40), Operator: Republic Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N822MD, Flight: 3303, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE TO F/O'S WINDOW DURING SHORT FINAL. INSPN COMPLETED BY RDU OCM. NO DMG. ALL BIRD REMAINS REMOVED.
Date: 2014-09-13, Time: Day (10:23), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Rain, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 885, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 180 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SML BLACK BIRD.
Date: 2014-09-11, Time: Night (23:00), Operator: Gojet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3643, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: WHILE ON FINAL APCH, BIRD HIT LEFT FWD WINDSHLD. NO APPARENT DMG. FLT LANDED W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2014-09-10, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gojet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N172GJ, Flight: 3643, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 1100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-09-10, Time: Night (22:10), Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N256UP, Flight: 1275, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: UPS EVENT REPORT xxxxx
Remarks: TWO BIRDS SEEN.
Date: 2014-09-05, Time: Night (05:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N284UP, Flight: 1276, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 23R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-billed cuckoo, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CLEANED #7L SLAT. NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2014-08-22, Time: Day (14:43), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6087, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ONE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR RDU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Date: 2014-08-21, Time: Day (18:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N653SW, Flight: 2233, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 100 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Date: 2014-08-11, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N784SW, Flight: 2233, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS.
Date: 2014-08-06, Time: Night (21:26), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N954UW, Flight: 2089, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 134 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Microbats, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-07-31, Time: Day (07:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N309PQ, Flight: 3897, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATIS WARNING.
Date: 2014-07-30, Time: Day (13:43), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N12564, Flight: 4662, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 600 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-07-23, Time: Day (07:52), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N271SK, Flight: 6043, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 127 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-07-17, Time: Day (09:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Republic Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N817MD, Flight: 3362, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), AIRLINE, MOR RDU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. PART OF HAWK WAS INGESTED INTO #1 ENG. AT IDLE. MOST OF REMAINS WERE FOUND ON RWY (PHOTO OF BIRD). RWY WAS CLOSED IN ORDER TO CLEAN UP REMAINS. MX FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2014-07-14, Time: Night (23:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8625A, Flight: 2425, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SLIGHT SUPERFICIAL DMG TO NOSE OF A/C.
Date: 2014-07-09, Time: Dawn (05:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N259UP, Flight: 1276, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 23R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Least sandpiper, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. LOWER SIDE OF LT WING, INBOARD OF #3 PYLON.
Date: 2014-06-29, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N848AE, Flight: 3531, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-06-27, Time: Day (20:18), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N951NN, Flight: 1532, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 5L, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR RDU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: AAL1532 STRUCK SEVERAL SML BIRDS ON T/O. NO EFFECT ON FLT. RDU OPS RECOVERED 3 CARCASSES ON RWY 5L. FLT LANDED IN MIA W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2014-06-26, Time: Night (05:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N296UP, Flight: 1276, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 23R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Brown-headed cowbird, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 3, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: MULTIPLE SPECIES. ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BROWN-HEADED COWBIRD AND RED BAT.
Date: 2014-06-25, Time: Day (15:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N972TW, Flight: 332, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 50 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-06-17, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N800AE, Flight: 3591, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 400 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. SMALL, BLACK BIRD STRUCK BELOW CAPT'S WINDSHLD.
Date: 2014-05-22, Time: Dawn (06:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N288UP, Flight: 1276, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 5L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sandpipers, curlews, phalaropes, allies, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UNDETERMINED SANDPIPER. BIRD HIT CAPT SIDE ON FUSELAGE AT UPPER AFT CORNER OF FIXED WINDOW.
Date: 2014-05-17, Time: Day (15:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Republic Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N133HQ, Flight: 3227, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-05-12, Time: Day (09:28), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N256JB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = FLIGHTGEST / GZ AIRCRAFT LEASING LLC
Date: 2014-05-12, Time: Day (14:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Republic Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N202WQ, Flight: 4880, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-05-11, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Republic Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 4898, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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-E
Remarks: NO DMG. LOCATION REPTD AS 5NW KRDU.
Date: 2014-05-04, Time: Day (18:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-321 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N554UW, Flight: 2056, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x(xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, xxxxxx), MOR RDU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2014-05-01, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N292UP, Flight: 1276, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 23R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ovenbird, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 2014-04-26, Time: Day (09:20), Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6134, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: MOR
Comments: SOURCE = MOR RDU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: HIT A SMALL BIRD WITH NOSE GEAR LANDING ON RWY 23R. UPON INSPN OF A/C AT GATE, THERE WAS NO STRUCTURAL DMG.
Date: 2014-04-25, Time: Night (05:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N274UP, Flight: 1276, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 23R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Least sandpiper, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 2014-04-25, Time: Dawn (06:10), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N806AE, Flight: 3435, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BLOOD AND FEATHERS ON WINDOW.
Date: 2014-03-30, Time: Day (18:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N247JB, Flight: 2783, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 147 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE - xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR RDU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: JBU2783 HAD A BIRDSTRIKE ON SHORT FINAL TO RWY 5L. PILOT SAW 10-TO 20 SMALL BIRDS. 1 STRUCK LEFT SIDE OF A/C. NO DMG. ATIS WARNING. FORM 5200-7 COMPLETED.
Date: 2014-03-27, Time: Day (12:14), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N946AN, Flight: 124, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 1,5 mi, 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: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR RDU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. AAL 124 REPTD BIRD STRIKE 1.5 MILE FINAL FOR RWY 23R. HIT 2 CROW SIZED BIRDS ON ABOVE F/O WINDSCREEN. NO DMG. RDUAA NOTIFIED.
Date: 2014-02-03, Time: Day (10:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Trans States Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N807HK, Flight: 3509, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 137 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, 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-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: RMVD GULL FROM PAVEMENT ON 23R. AWE REPTD NO DMG TO A/C.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-12-29, Time: Day (09:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N324JB, Flight: 885, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx), MOR RDU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: JBU 885 STRUCK SEVERAL SMALL BIRDS. NO REMAINS FOUND. NO DMG.
Date: 2013-12-15, Time: Day (08:57), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N312EL, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Cowling, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx), MOR RDU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = ELI LILLY AND COMPANY (x/x/xx UPDATED PART, ADDED MOR, UPDATED REMARKS, SOURCE)
Remarks: STRUCK BIRD ON RT ENG COWLING DURING SHORT FINAL. NO DMG.
Date: 2013-12-12, Time: Day (14:12), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N610WN, Flight: 11, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Above Ground: 423 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED # STRUCK)
Date: 2013-11-27, Time: Day (14:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N995DL, Flight: 1803, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 5L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-11-27, Time: Night (17:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N848AE, Flight: 3359, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5r, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Other, #1 Eng Cowling, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, xx-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: BIRDS APPEARED TO BE GULLS. STRIKE WAS ON SHORT FINAL. NO DMG FOUND ON INSPN. 1 HIT THE F/O WINDSHLD ON THE UPPER LEFT CORNER, A 2ND BIRD HIT THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE #2 ENG COWLNG JUST AFT OF THE INTAKE. RWY CHECK DID NOT FIND ANY REMAINS.
Date: 2013-11-21, Time: Day (09:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N147PQ, Flight: 5173, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 1 ft, Speed: 126 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SHORT FINAL.
Date: 2013-11-09, Time: Dawn (06:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N414UP, Flight: 1276, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 23R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wilson's snipe, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG NOTED TO A/C AFTER INSPN WAS COMPLIED WITH.
Date: 2013-11-03, Time: Dusk (17:20), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N550FE, Flight: 785, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 148 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. BLOOD STAIN. LOCATION REPTD AS 3NM.
Date: 2013-11-02, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Republic Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N127HQ, Flight: 3247, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 3200 ft, Speed: 230 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-E
Remarks: ATIS WARNING.
Date: 2013-10-17, Time: Night (19:05), 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: N181AN, Flight: 1048, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 10500 ft, Speed: 270 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: I SAW A DARK SPOT IN MY PERIPHERAL VISION THEN HEARD A LOUD NOSE COMING FROM ABOVE THE RT HAND SIDE OF THE COCKPIT. FLT CONTD. MX WAS INFORMED. INSPN FOUND NO DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: REPORT FILED BY ARPT SHOWED PHASE OF FLT AS T/O RUN AND PART AS WING AND WINDHSLD. TOOK CAPT'S INFO)
Date: 2013-10-15, Time: Day (19:53), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N750UW, Flight: 1916, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 165 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Scarlet tanager, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, xx-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. A/C LANDED AT CLT AND REPTD A STRIKE DURING T/O AT RDU TO ARPT OPS. STRIKE OCCURRED 2 MILES NE OF KRDU. CLT OPS COLLECTED A TISSUE SAMPLE FROM THE A/C. WHICH HAS BEEN SENT TO THE SMITHSONIAN FOR ID. NO DMG.
Date: 2013-09-23, Time: Night (19:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N518AE, Flight: 3301, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 30 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 30NM KRDU.
Date: 2013-09-22, Time: Night (22:43), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N918NN, Flight: 1458, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2013-09-15, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N926WN, Flight: 4031, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 185 ft, Speed: 134 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD HIT TOP OF FUSELAGE RIGHT ABOVE F/O #1 WINDOW. NO SMELLS DETECTED AND NO ABNORMAL CONDITIONS.
Date: 2013-09-02, Time: Day (18:13), Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N907WN, Flight: 220, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 23L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, x-x-xxxxxx), NEWS MEDIA, ASRSxxxxxxx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH ASRS, REMARKS)
Remarks: PILOT SAW 6-10 LRG BIRDS ABOUT HALFWAY DOWN RWY JUST AS THE F/O SAID HE SAW BIRDS. THE GEESE WERE NOT VISIBLE FROM DEPARTURE END DUE TO CROWNED RWY. BIRDS WERE SEEN ABOUT 150 YARDS PRIOR TO IMPACT. THEY SAT ON RWY UNTIL THE A/C WAS ALMOST ON TOP OF THEM THEN 2-3 FLEW UP AND TOWARD THE CAPT'S SIDE. AT VERY CLOSE TO ROTATE SPEED MULTIPLE IMPACTS WERE FELT FOLLOWED BY LOUD, CONTINUOUS COMPRESSOR STALLS AND ERRATIC ENG INDICATIONS ON #1 ENG. AT LEAST 1 GOOSE WAS INGESTED. A/C CONTD TO CLIMB, THEN PILOT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY WITH THE TWR. ENG WAS SHUTDOWN. A/C LANDED AT RDU UNEVENTFULLY. TOWER & PASSENGERS REPORTED SEEING FLASHING FLAMES AND COULD SMELL SMOKE. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND THE FIRE SWITCH WAS PULLED. FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLES WERE NOT USED. ENG MANU DOES NOT CONSIDER THIS MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE AS FAN BLADES WERE CHANGED BUT THE BORESCOPE HAD NO FINDINGS. THE #1 IDG AIL/OIL COOLER WAS REPLACED AND THE ENTIRE SET OF FAN BLADES (24) WAS REPLACED. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: TWR REPORT SHOWS ALT AT 460 FEET AND SAID A/C WAS OFF ARPT, CAPT'S REPORT SHOWS 0' AGL ON T/O. VERIFIED CAPT'S INFO WAS CORRECT CAPT SAID THE TWR CONTROLLER HE SPOKE TO SAID AT LEAST 1 CARCASS WAS REMOVED.
Date: 2013-08-22, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N732FD, Flight: 1449, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, 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-E
Remarks: 5 NM RIGHT DOWNWIND RWY 23R.
Date: 2013-08-13, Time: Night (21:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gojet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N340CA, Flight: 6243, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-08-13, Time: Night (22:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N87507, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-08-10, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N961TW, Flight: 1642, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO REMAINS FOUND. NO DMG.
Date: 2013-08-03, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-321 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N163US, Flight: 765, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5l, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-08-01, Time: Night (22:18), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N359NW, Flight: 2307, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 100 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-07-23, Time: Day (09:43), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N711PH, Flight: 3531, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Speed: 105 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-E
Remarks: NO BIRD REMAINS FOUND BY THE ARPT AUTHORITY. INSPN REVEALED NO VISUAL DMG OR BIRD REMAINS. A/C APPROVED TO RETURN TO SERVICE.
Date: 2013-07-21, Time: Day (18:34), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 174, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 424 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. NO REMAINS FOUND. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: CHECKING ON ALTITUDE WITH REPORTER)
Date: 2013-07-10, Time: Day (09:34), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N179JB, Flight: 2184, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 23R, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 10193.
Date: 2013-07-09, Time: Night (23:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 783, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 23R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A/C STRUCK AND KILLED COYOTE BTWN B6 AND C ON LANDING ROLL RWY 23R. RWY CLOSED UNTIL 0340Z TO ALLOW CFR TO WASH ANIMAL DEBRIS FROM RWY.
Date: 2013-07-09, Time: Day (12:53), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N27190, Flight: 4548, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, #1 Pitot Tube, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MX WILL CHECK FOR DMG. BIRD PARTS STUCK IN #1 PITOT TUBE. SHORT FINAL.
Date: 2013-07-06, Time: Day (07:56), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N983TW, Flight: 1539, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: HIT FUSELAGE ABOVE CENTER WINDSCREEN. NO DMG. BIRD WAS BLACK.
Date: 2013-06-23, Time: Day (10:10), Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N291SK, Flight: 4757, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Departure, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern mockingbird, Size: Small, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-x-xxxxxx, Rx) (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN.PILOT REPTD STRIKE TO MX, CLE SERVISAIR MECHANIC REPORTS HE REPAIRED THE NOSE LANDING LIGHT AFTER THE BIRDSTRIKE ON DEPARTURE FROM RDU. EXACT PHASE NOT REPORTED, EITHER T/O OR CLIMB. THEY COLLECTED THE REMAINS.
Date: 2013-06-07, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1220, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT WAS INSTRUCTED TO CALL ON REACHING DESTINATION, BUT NEVER DID.
Date: 2013-05-26, Time: Day (08:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N518LR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. BIRD REPTD AS MEADOWLARK, ASSUME EASTERN FROM LOCATION.
Date: 2013-05-15, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N284UP, Flight: 1276, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. MULTIPLE SPECIES. PHILADELPHIS VIREO SAMPLE FROM WING AND MOURNING DOVE SAMPLE FROM LANDING GEAR. NO DMG NOTED ON EITHER PART. (RWY REPTD AS 27R, NOT CORRECT)
Date: 2013-05-09, Time: Dawn (05:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N254UP, Flight: 1276, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Nashville warbler, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 2013-05-06, Time: Night (23:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N727SW, Flight: 1204, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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-E
Date: 2013-05-06, Time: Day (11:52), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N948TW, Flight: 1537, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ABOVE COPILOT WINDOW.
Date: 2013-05-06, Time: Dawn (05:44), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-321 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N543UW, Flight: 1503, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ON T/O ROLL SAW 2 SMALL BIRDS AND HEARD A THUMP ON RT SIDE OF A/C NOSE.
Date: 2013-04-11, Time: Day (18:51), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N760EV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2013-03-12, Time: Day (12:25), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3796, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2013-02-20, Time: Dusk (17:40), 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: N977DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 50 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2013-02-11, Time: Day (07:25), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1165, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: REPTD STRIKE ON DEPARTURE. PILOT ELECTED TO CONT TO DEST. NO EFFECT ON FLT. RDUAA OPS PERFORMED RWY INSPN AND FOUND TWO GULLS CARCASSES ON RWY. PILOT CALLED UPON REACHING KATL AND ADVISED THEY SAW ONE BIRD AND HEAR IT HIT THE A/C. PERFORMED WALKAROUND INSPN AND COULD NOT FIND EVID OF STRIKE ON A/C.
Date: 2013-01-31, Time: Day (15:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N791SW, Flight: 538, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 23L, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED DAMAGE AND ID WITH xRD REPT: x/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN VIA PHOTO. SURPRISED FLOCK OF TERNS OR GULLS THAT WERE SITTING ON RWY AT LIFTOFF. PILOT REPTD #1 ENG HAD ABOUT 7 TURBINE BLADES DAMAGED, PART OF RT MAIN LDG GEAR AND LEFT REAR ELEVATOR. MX REMOVED AND REPLACED THE #1 ENG FAN BLADE SET. PHOTOS OF BIRDS. 3 CARCASSES WERE REMOVED FROM TWY A4/A5 AND INTXN OF RWY 23L. 2 MOSTLY INTACT.
Date: 2013-01-29, Time: Day (14:27), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Faa, Aircraft: BE-300 KING (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N72, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 5R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Fuselage, Struck Tail, Struck & Damaged Other, #1 Eng Nacelle, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx) & FAA ACCIDENT/INCIDENT PRELIM DATA (x/x/xx UPDATED ID: x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 9586. A/C LANDED W/O INCIDENT AFTER THE BIRDSTRIKE. DENTED RT SIDE OF #1 ENG NACELLE. BIRD REMAINS/BLOOD FOUND ON LEFT SIDE OF A/C FUSELAGE, VERTICAL FIN AND UNDERSIDE OF RT & LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-12-26, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8672A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Above Ground: 550 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 Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2012-12-14, Time: Night (04:11), Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N432UP, Flight: 1274, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 23R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx), UPS EVENT REPORT xxxxx, FEATHER ID
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 9306. CLEANED & INSPCTD LEFT FLAPAREA. NO DMG. LEFT ENG HAS EVIDENCE OF BIRDSTRIKE DOWN CORE. BORESCOPE INSPN FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2012-10-23, Time: Night (07:02), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM V (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N600J, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 5R, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = JOHNSON & JOHNSON A/C = GULFSTREAM Gxxx
Remarks: NO DMG REPORTED BY PILOT. ATIS WARNING. RWY SWEEP FOUND 1 CARCASS.
Date: 2012-10-20, Time: Night (20:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Republic Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N108HQ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2012-10-20, Time: Night (23:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N949AT, Flight: 130, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 900 ft, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NONE EVENT. BIRD WAS SML TO MED.
Date: 2012-10-14, Time: Night (22:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N609SW, Flight: 259, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 8NM ON FINAL.
Date: 2012-10-04, Time: Night (21:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N46625, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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: PILOT REPTD BIRD STRIKING LOWER RT SIDE OF FUSELAGE. NO DMG OBSERVED.
Date: 2012-10-04, Time: Night (20:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7548A, Flight: 428, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TYPE OR SIZE OF BIRD IMPACTED COPILOT WINDSHIELD WHILE ON RT DOWNWIND TO LANDING 23R AT 5500 MSL, 210 KIAS. LOCATION REPTD AS 5NM ABEAM FLD ON RT DOWNWIND.
Date: 2012-09-30, Time: Night (23:12), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-321 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N172US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 2700 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 13 mi, 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
Date: 2012-09-27, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N13991, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 120 ft, Speed: 165 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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
Date: 2012-09-15, Time: Night (11:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CIRRUS SR 20/22 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N769SR, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 4500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = BAILEY AIR / Z AVIATION LLC
Remarks: HEIGHT REPTD AS 4000-5000 (TOOK AVG). LOCATION REPTD AS 20 NE KRDU.
Date: 2012-09-15, Time: Night (23:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N829NN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ONE BIRD FELT. DARK OUTSIDE.
Date: 2012-09-14, Time: Night (22:10), 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: 5L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2012-09-13, Time: Night (22:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7540A, Flight: 1972, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 3500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SIZE OF BIRD ESTIMATED FROM SOUND OF IMPACT. LOCATION RPTD AS 3 MILES FROM WEPAS OM.
Date: 2012-09-11, Time: Night (21:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N981EV, Flight: 5299, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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
Date: 2012-09-10, Time: Night (21:28), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8588D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2012-09-06, Time: Night (01:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N560AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG TO NOSE OF A/C.
Date: 2012-08-31, Time: Dawn (06:07), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N403A, Flight: 1997, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 150 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2012-08-30, Time: Night (20:41), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N346SW, Flight: 2884, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS ON RT WINDSCREEN. NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2012-08-19, Time: Night (23:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N443WN, Flight: 328, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 136 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-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x xxxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: WE HEARD A BIRD STRIKE THE A/C BUT NO DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON POST FLT.
Date: 2012-08-16, Time: Night (05:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N657FE, Flight: 1738, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-08-07, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1972, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FELT STRIKE BELOW FEET ON RADOME. MAY HAVE BEEN A BAT. SHORT FINAL.
Date: 2012-07-30, Time: Day (19:07), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N372DA, Flight: 2037, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2012-07-29, Time: Dawn (09:38), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER-SDLY HS125 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N99MN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 155 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-E
Comments: OPERATO R/ OWNER = ALAN HUTCHINSON / BLUE STAR PROPERTIES LLC
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS "ROBIN?" ATIS WARNING.
Date: 2012-07-14, Time: Day (18:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DEPARTED KPHX AND STRUCK A BIRD ON ROTATION. PILOT ADVISED ATC. KRDU ARPT AUTHORITY PERFORMED RWY CK AND FOUND ONE MEADOWLARK CARCASS ON RWY. PILOT ADVISED TO CALL RDU ATCT UPON REACHING DEST. PILOT CALLED RDU STCT AND ADVISED THERE WAS NO EVID OF A BIRDSTRIKE. PILOT COULD NOT DETERMINE WHERE BIRD STRUCK A/C.
Date: 2012-07-12, Time: Night (21:32), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N352SW, Flight: 584, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO FEATHERS JUST FLUIDS. LOCATION REPTD AS KRDU 180/6.
Date: 2012-07-09, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N822AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING.
Date: 2012-07-03, Time: Day (08:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N422AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SMALL BIRD HIT RT SIDE OF WINDSHIELD WHILE IN FLARE LANDING RWY 23RT. NO VISUAL DMG. MX WILL FURTHER INSPECT A/C.
Date: 2012-07-02, Time: Day (09:05), Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N703SW, Flight: 3494, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG. (PART OF ONE FORM WAS TORN IN THE MAIL)
Date: 2012-06-23, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N436AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. ALT REPTD AS 100-200 FEET AGL, TOOK AVG..
Date: 2012-06-21, Time: Day (20:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 139 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2012-06-18, Time: Day (17:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N705SW, Flight: 1006, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 260 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: POSSIBLY PIGEON OR DOVE. (REPORTS DIFFER ON ALT, TOOK AVG)
Date: 2012-05-30, Time: Day (12:43), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N717UW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Speed: 124 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Crows, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Date: 2012-05-24, Time: Night (00:20), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N440LV, Flight: 1277, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, 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-E
Remarks: NO DMG. FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2012-05-22, Time: Night (22:31), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Compass Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5749, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 138 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2012-05-16, Time: Dawn (05:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N284UP, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 23R, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swainson's thrush, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 7644. DNA.
Date: 2012-05-03, Time: Day (19:03), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N16183, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2012-05-02, Time: Night (22:34), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N522LR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: INSPN FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2012-04-09, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N689SW, Flight: 134, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 135 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $200, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SOME SMALL BIRDS NOTED ON FINAL APRCH. ONE FOUND TO HAVE STRUCK RT TRAILING EDGE FLAP ON POSTFLT WALKAROUND. SOME BLOOD AND FEATHERS NOTED. NO DMG. NO UNUSUAL INSTRUMENT INDICATIONS OR SMELLS.
Date: 2012-03-09, Time: Dawn (06:12), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N873RW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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
Date: 2012-02-27, Time: Day (09:01), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N691CA, Flight: 2878, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 142 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: ONE GULL SEEN AND STRUCK JUST AS WHEELS WERE BEING RETRACTED. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-02-26, Time: Dusk (17:36), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N736DT, Flight: 4448, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 8 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx (x/xx/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ON T/O ROLL FROM KRDU WHEN IT STRUCK A SMALL BIRD. FLT LANDED AT KLGA AND PILOT INTERVIEWED. PILOT STATED THAT STRIKE OCCURRED AT 8 FT FROM T/O AT SPEED OF 145 KTS. F/O STATED STRIKE HAD NO EFFECT ON FLT. BLOOD SMEAR VISIBLE ON NOSE OF A/C. SAMPLE COLLECTED AND SNARGE SENT TO SI FOR ID. AAL MX REPTD NO DMG.

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-12-03, Time: Night (20:27), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-321 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N183UW, Flight: 1602, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 700 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2011-11-21, Time: Night (17:34), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8964E, Flight: 4162, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT STATED VISUAL INSPN OF A/C. SHOWED NO SIGN OF BIRDSTRIKE.
Date: 2011-10-23, Time: Day (11:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N204WN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Speed: 120 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. BIRD STRUCK LT L/E. NO DMG REPTD. ARPT AUTHORITY OBSERVED AND REPTD THE BIRD STRIKING THE A/C AS SWA433 ON L/R. PILOT DID NOT REPORT INCIDENT INITIALLY. SWA OPS CONTACTED.
Date: 2011-10-21, Time: Night (21:28), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N952UW, Flight: 1759, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. BIRDSTRIKE ON LEFT FRONT OF A/C. NO DMG.
Date: 2011-10-11, Time: Night (23:34), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7519A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 136 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT ADVISED THEY SAW BIRDS JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT. BIRD WAS SMALL BODY WITH LARGE WINGS SIMILAR TO SWALLOW.
Date: 2011-10-03, Time: Night (23:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N415WN, Flight: 681, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $750, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 10 NW KRDU.
Date: 2011-09-30, Time: Night (20:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N763US, Flight: 1084, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 143 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Microbats, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: RDU ATC TOWER CALLED THE CAPT AND ADVISED THEY FOUND A BAT IN THE LOCATION OF THE STRIKE.
Date: 2011-09-29, Time: Dawn, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N284UP, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 20 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackpoll warbler, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 6587. BIRD STRUCK ON L/H OUTBOARD FLAP JUST INBOARD OF THE OUTBOARD HINGE FAIRING. FOUND ON ARRIVAL SERVICE CHOCK, (AS-E).
Date: 2011-09-29, Time: Night (22:28), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N457UA, Flight: 755, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2011-09-28, Time: Night (23:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 7 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HEARD AND FELT A THUD ON RADOME ON DESCENT ON THE GS FOR 5L INTO KRDU. FELT LIKE IT WAS NEAR THE CAPT LT FOOT. LOCATION REPTD AS 5-10 MILES FROM ARPT ON LOC (TOOK AVG).
Date: 2011-08-23, Time: Night (22:21), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N933XJ, Flight: 2509, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: UNUSUAL TO HAVE BIRDSTRIKE THIS LATE AT NIGHT AND AT THAT ALT AND SPEED. APPEARS NO DMG TO A/C. UNABLE TO DETERMINE SIZE OF BIRD AND NON SEEN DUE TO DARKNESS. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2011-08-22, Time: Night (22:46), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N14237, Flight: 1501, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Orchard oriole, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NIGHT LANDING KRDU. FULLY CONFIGURED COMING DOWN FINAL, ONE BIRD FLASHED INTO THE LANDING LIGHTS AND THEN HIT THE RADOME LOW AN SLIGHTLY LEFT OF CENTER.
Date: 2011-08-21, Time: Day (08:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9630A, Flight: 1645, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) (x/x/xx UPDATED AIRCRAFT NAME)
Remarks: FRONT OF A/C ABOVE MID-WINDSHIELD.NO DMG REPTD. BIRD REPTD AS SMALL/MED.
Date: 2011-08-20, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 30 ft, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Unknown bird, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2011-08-20, Time: Day (06:38), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N68052, Flight: 2449, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) (x/x/xx UPDATED WITH xND REPT)
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2011-08-19, Time: Day (10:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N554AA, Flight: 1686, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 133 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-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: SMALL BIRD HIT RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF WINDSHIELD. NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2011-08-03, Time: Dawn (07:07), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N470ZW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT NEVER CALLED FACILITY. SPOKE WITH DISPATCH, RECVD REG #, CONFIRMED NO DMG AND NO DOWN TIME REQ FOR A/C. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2011-07-30, Time: Night (22:42), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N12135, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Owls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2011-07-29, Time: Day (07:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N249JB, Flight: 1224, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18L, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: RESIDUE ON PILOT FRONT/SIDE WINDSHIELD.
Date: 2011-07-18, Time: Night (22:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N729SW, Flight: 1370, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, 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: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH xND xxxx-x)
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2011-07-16, Time: Day (19:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N861RW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 95 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, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: LEFT ENG ANDF FAN BLADES DAMAGED. BIRD WAS BLACK AND 4-5 LBS.
Date: 2011-07-08, Time: Night (22:06), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N650FE, Flight: 2249, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED DATE & ADDED xxxx-x)
Remarks: TWO DOG LIKE ANIMALS APPEARED IN T/O LIGHTS IMMED AHEAD OF A/C CROSSING RT TO LT AT ABOUT 2000 TO 3000 FT DOWN THE RWY FROM APRCH END. NO DMG NOTED. COYOTE REMAINS FOUND BY KRDU OPS.
Date: 2011-06-27, Time: Day (19:02), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N390SW, Flight: 349, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, 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: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2011-06-19, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N578AA, Flight: 428, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Microbats, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Date: 2011-06-13, Time: Day (18:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N355CA, Flight: 5284, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 25 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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: RECVD BLEED SYSTEM FAILURE LIGHT AFTER STRIKE. PILOT DOES NOT KNOW IF IT WAS A RESULT OF THE BIRDSTRIKE OR NOT. ARPT AUTH DID NOT FIND ANY REMAINS IN RWY SWEEP FOLLOWING STRIKE. FOUR SMALL BROWN BIRDS.
Date: 2011-06-12, Time: Day (07:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N592UA, Flight: 1787, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2011-05-26, Time: Night (21:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1972, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2011-05-05, Time: Dawn (05:56), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N118US, Flight: 1521, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2011-05-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N738NR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 500 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2011-04-27, Time: Dusk (19:28), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Speed: 149 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. ALT REPTD AS BELOW 500 FT.
Date: 2011-04-27, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N733FD, Flight: 1638, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 14600 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2011-04-27, Time: Day (10:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N190JB, Flight: 1104, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Speed: 137 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON T/O JUST PRIOR TO ROTATION. TWR WAS NOTIFIED VIA RADIO AT SAFE ALTITUDE AND ATC REQUESTED I CONTACT THEM BY PHONE. BIRD REMAINS WERE FOUND UNDER CAPT'S WINDOW. MANDATORY BIRDSTRIKE INSPN FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2011-04-16, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8709A, Flight: 4269, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2011-04-14, Time: Day (18:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada Jazz, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FWRR, Flight: 7978, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED OPER CODE)
Remarks: NO DMG ON INITIAL INSPN ON LEADING EDGE OF LEFT WING
Date: 2011-02-23, Time: Day (10:49), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada Jazz, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FEJA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED OPER CODE)
Remarks: PILOT ADVISED WHEN TAXING OUT DOE DEPT THAT THEY STRUCK A BIRD ON SHORT FINAL WHEN THEY ARRIVED EARLIER IN THE DAY. NO DMG TO A/C.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-12-25, Time: Day (15:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N210JQ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING.
Date: 2010-12-03, Time: Dawn (05:42), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N668FE, Flight: 1738, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2010-12-03, Time: Night (05:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N288UP, Flight: 1278, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Struck Other, Aoa Vane, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT EVENT REPT xxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG. 3" X 10" SPLAT ON FUSELAGE. FEATHERS STUCK ON AOA VANE.
Date: 2010-11-21, Time: Night (21:22), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N807UA, Flight: 146, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 2200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Remarks: PILOTS DID NOT SEE THE BIRD. IT STRUCK NOSE AND THE REMAINS HIT COPILOT WINDSHIELD. NO DMG TO A/C. FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2010-10-23, Time: Day (09:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N685FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 470 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2010-10-19, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N454AA, Flight: 428, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 8000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 30 mi, 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-E
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C. LOCATION REPTD AS 30 MILES WNW.
Date: 2010-10-01, Time: Night (22:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N742FD, Flight: 785, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 1650 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2010-09-08, Time: Night (23:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N752SW, Flight: 2279, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 210 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-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: BIRD HIT LWR LEFT FUSELAGE BY CAPT'S FEET DURING THE BASE TURN TO THE ARPT.
Date: 2010-08-31, Time: Night (23:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-321 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N177US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Above Ground: 1600 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 nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2010-08-27, Time: Day (11:59), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N423US, Flight: 1087, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, FAA ACCIDENT/INCIDENT PRELIM DATA AND NEWS MEDIA
Remarks: WHILE ON FINAL APCH, DESCENDING THR 800' AGL, A/C HIT A BIG, BLACK BIRD. FLT LANDED SAFELY ABOUT A MINUTE LATER. DENTED RADOME. CREW FLYING IN FROM CLT TO REPAIR.
Date: 2010-08-16, Time: Day (13:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N936CA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: RDU PORT AUTH FOUND ONE BIRD ON RWY 23R. NO DMG TO A/C. "RAN OVER BIRD".
Date: 2010-08-12, Time: Day (16:31), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N320NB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2010-07-25, Time: Day (10:43), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N445UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 160 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2010-07-23, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N475AA, Flight: 454, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. BIRD ID BY PILOT. 7 BIRDS WERE STRUCK. NO DMG.
Date: 2010-07-21, Time: Day (18:35), 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: N388AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 145 knots, 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2010-05-14, Time: Day (18:51), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N730KW, Flight: 4429, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 2300 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = FAA REGIONAL DAILY ALERT BULLETIN SUMMARY & xxxx-x (UPDATED x/xx/xx WITH FAA REPT)
Remarks: BIRDS ON ATIS.
Date: 2010-05-08, Time: Day (10:51), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N450AW, Flight: 3962, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = FAA REGIONAL DAILY ALERT BULLETIN SUMMARY & xxxx-x (UPDATED x/xx/xx WITH FAA REPT) (x/x/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: HIT A SINGLE BLACK BIRD WHILE ON 2 MILE FINAL. NO DMG REPTD. LANDED W/O INCIDENT
Date: 2010-05-05, Time: Night (22:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N571AA, Flight: 1140, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 450 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2010-04-23, Time: Day (11:02), Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N569RP, Flight: 6091, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AON DAILY INCIDENT, FAA ACCIDENT/INCIDENT PRELIM DATA, NEWS MEDIA, DAILY ALERT BULLETIN
Remarks: GEESE STRUCK RT WINDSHLD DURING CLIMB OUT. CREW DECIDED TO CONTINUE FLT TO CVG. A/C LANDED SAFELY ABOUT 1 HR LATER. FAA REPTD MINOR DAMAGE TO A ROW OF RIVETS BELOW RT WINDSHIELD AND 6 X 6 DENT IN SAME AREA.(DATA ENTRY NOTE: BIRDS REPTD AS GEESE, ASSUME CANADA GEESE FROM DATE AND LOCATION)
Date: 2010-04-12, Time: Dusk (18:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N724AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STRIKE TO BOTTOM OF A/C. NO DMG.
Date: 2010-03-21, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N316NB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2010-03-09, Time: Dusk (18:16), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9622A, Flight: 1893, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 135 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, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED AIRCRAFT NAME)
Remarks: NO DMG. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2010-01-31, Time: Night (19:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N636RW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED DMG CODE)
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 3 MILE FINAL RWY 5R.
Date: 2010-01-18, Time: Day (10:12), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N837AE, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 5L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: EGF4457 ADVISED THEY HAD A POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE ON DEPT. FLT CREW SAW APPROX 30 GULLS AND WERE NOT SURE THAT THEY ACTUALLY STRUCK ANY. RDUAA DID RWY INSPN AND FOUND ONE GULL CARCASS ON RWY 5L. PILOT INFORMED OF THIS THRU WASHINGTON CENTER. AIRCREW PERFORMED WALKAROUND UPON LANDING IN BOS AND DISCOVERED NO DMG. PILOT ADVISED THEY EXPERIENCED NO UNUSUAL CHARACTERISTICS OR ENG ANOMOLIES. #13 LEFT BLANK DUE TO NO EVID OF BRIDSTRIKE TO A/C AND FLT CREW DID NOT HEAR ANYTHING HIT A/C.
Date: 2010-01-17, Time: Day (10:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N421UA, Flight: 197, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE REPT
Remarks: BIRDS WERE PROBABLY GULLS ACCORDING TO ARPT MGR.
Date: 2010-01-17, Time: Day (14:42), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1946, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, 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

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-12-08, Time: Day (09:03), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Republic Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N807MD, Flight: 3467, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: L FUSELAGE, L WING. NO DMG. SEVERAL BIRDS BASED ON DEBRIS, GRAY FEATHERS.
Date: 2009-12-07, Time: Dawn (06:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N599AA, Flight: 1997, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2009-11-15, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N733KR, Flight: 4612, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NEVER SAW BIRD. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2009-11-15, Time: Dusk (17:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N844AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 90 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
Date: 2009-10-28, Time: Dusk (19:55), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Blackpoll warbler, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 4, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2009-10-11, Time: Night (20:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N433US, Flight: 1917, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5, Above Ground: 8000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, 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-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: DOWNWIND LEG FOR RWY 5.
Date: 2009-10-09, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N611SW, Flight: 962, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSSUME 1.
Date: 2009-09-29, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N286SK, Flight: 5872, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 200 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: NO DMG REPTD. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2009-09-26, Time: Night (23:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N851AE, Flight: 4721, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 35 knots, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: A/C WAS TAXI CLEAR OF RWY 23R AT C WHEN COYOTE RAN OUT AND A/C STRUCK COYOTE. NO EST OR DMG. SPEED REPTD AS 30-40 MPH, TOOK AVG. DATA ENTRY NOTE: PART NOT REPTD, ASSUME LANDING GEAR.
Date: 2009-09-03, Time: Dusk (19:31), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N821UA, Flight: 404, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, 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: RADOME SIDE BY PITOT TUBES.
Date: 2009-09-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N814CA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. ONE BIRD STRUCK R WING. PILOT DID NOT REALIZE BIRD STRUCK UNTIL REACHING GATE. DEPARTED W/O ANY ISSUES.
Date: 2009-08-26, Time: Night (23:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N402AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2009-08-11, Time: Day (15:48), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N654SW, Flight: 1249, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: NO ABNORMAL ENG OR INSTRUMENT INDICATIONS. INGESTION FOUND ON POSTFLT INSPN AT KBNA. MX INSPECTED A/C AND CLEARED IT TO CONT TO HOU. NO REMAINS FOUND. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. REPTD AS GOOSE, ASSUME CANADA GOOSE FROM DATE AND LOCATION)
Date: 2009-08-09, Time: Day (08:52), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N345NW, Flight: 1546, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 23R, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx), AON DAILY INCIDENTS, SERVICE DIFFICULTY REPT, AIRPORT INCIDENT REPT & NEWS MEDIA (xx/x/xx UPDATED WITH SERVICE DIFF. REPT & ARPT OPS INCIDENT REPT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3508. WHOLE FEATHER. REMAINS WERE FROM THE ENG. NONE FOUND ON RWY. ATIS WARNING. PILOT REPTD SEEING A BIRD ON LEFT SIDE DURING T/O. APPEARED TO BE BLACK AND LARGE, POSSIBLE VULTURE. DURING LIFT OFF THEY HEARD A PRETTY GOOD BANG ON RT SIDE AFTER SPOTTING SOME BIRDS DURING THE ROLL AND THEY LEVELED OFF AT 3,000 FT. ABOUT 10 MINUTES AFTER DEPTR THE CREW REPTD THEY LOST THE #1 ENG AND RETD TO ARPT. PREC LDG AND DAMAGE TO ENGINE WERE NOT DUE TO BIRDSTRIKE ACCORDING TO ENG MANU. SERVICE DIFFICULTY REPORT STATES THAT UNVERIFIED INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY THE AVIATION COMMUNITY INDICATES DURING TAKE OFF, THE FLIGHT CREW HEARD A LOUD BANG. SHORTLY THEREAFTER ENGINE #1 EGT BEGAN TO CLIMB OUT OF LIMITS. FLT CREW SHUT DOWN ENG #1 AND RETURNED TO DEPARTURE ARPT. MX FOUND METAL IN THE TAIL PIPE. EVIDENCE OF BIRD IN INLET CONE AREA. ENG WILL BE REPLACED. AIRPORT INCIDENT REPORT STATES PILOT REPORTED HEARIND A LOUD NOISE UPON T/O FROM RDU AND NOW HEADING BACK. PILOT STATES TO ATC IT COULD HAVE BEEN A BLOWN TIRE AND PLANS TO CONDUCT A FLY BY WITH LANDING GEAR DOWN FOR GROUND EMERGENCY UNITS AT ATCT TO CHECK. F/O ALSO REPORTS SEEING A BIRD GO BY THE LEFT SIDE. INCIDENT UPGRADED TO AN ALERT II. PILOT REPORTS ENGINE #1 FAILED ON BASE AND PERFORMED SHUTDOWN TO LAND NOW INSTEAD OF FLY-BY. A/C LANDED OVERWT. INSPN ENSURES NO FIRE. RWY SWEEP FOUND NOTHING. A/C TAXIED TO GATE. HOT BRAKE READING. F/O ASKS CFR TO STANDBY AS PRECAUTION.
Date: 2009-08-01, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N342SW, Flight: 1816, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Speed: 128 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: BIRD HIT JUST ABOVE PILOT'S WINDSHLD. NO DMG.
Date: 2009-08-01, 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: N469AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C. PILOT ADVISED BIRD STRUCK CENTER WINDSCREEN. ALL ENG INDICATIONS NORMAL.
Date: 2009-07-09, Time: Day (07:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9-50 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N785NC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American crow, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NONE
Date: 2009-07-08, Time: Day (18:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N730KW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2009-07-08, Time: Day (07:31), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N758US, Flight: 1503, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 185 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) OPER REPTD AS AWE & USA)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ALT REPTD AS 50 & 100: SPEED 180 & 190 KTS, TOOK AVG)
Date: 2009-06-10, Time: Day (17:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N16632, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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
Date: 2009-06-02, Time: Day (08:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N288SK, Flight: 5962, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ONE SMALL BIRD STRUCK LOWER PORTION OF NOSE. NO DMG.
Date: 2009-05-28, Time: Day (18:49), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N387SW, Flight: 573, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $250, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: PROBABLY DOVE. ATIS REMARKS NOTED INCREASED BIRD ACTIVITY. PROBABLY DOVES/ MOURNING DOVES BASED ON SIZE AND COLOR OF BIRDS SEEN, ALONG WITH NUMBERS OBSERVED DURING TAXI IN AND OUT. ESTIMATES COSTS ARE A PERSONAL GUESS BASED ON TYPICAL MX COSTS FOR INSPN OF AFFECTED AREA.
Date: 2009-05-23, Time: Day (11:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N304JB, Flight: 1105, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 139 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cooper's hawk, 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-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) (UPDATED x-xx-xx WITH SPECIES)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3940. BIRD DID NOT ENTER CORE OF ENG. FEATHERS/REMAINS ON FAN. NO DMG. 1/2 HR OUT OF SERVICE
Date: 2009-05-05, Time: Day (16:30), Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N231JB, Flight: 1126, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 23R, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE =FIVE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3273. NOT MUCH TISSUE TO SAMPLE. NO DNA. MICRO. DURING LDG ROLLOUT, CREW NOTICED A BIRD STRIKING THE A/C NOSE. NO DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: REPORTS DIFFER AS TO RAIN OR NO RAIN AND NO CLOUD VS OVERCAST)
Date: 2009-04-28, Time: Day (10:54), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jazz Aviation, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STARLING SIZE BIRD. STRUCK ON ROTATION. JZA DISPATCH CALLED W/RPT. BIRD STRUCK ROOF ABOVE FLT DECK. NO DMG. WILL INSPECT IN TORONTO. (J CONRAD-DISPATCH)
Date: 2009-03-05, Time: Night (02:57), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: EC135 (Helicopter), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: N136DU, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 120 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, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Tail, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = DUKE LIFT FLIGHT. AIR METHODS SOURCE = xxxx-x & CONCERN NETWORK (MEDICAL TRANSPORT) (UPDATED OPER x/xx/xx)
Remarks: AT 0257 LIFE FLIGHT III WAS ENRT TO ARPT FOR FUEL WHEN PILOT REPT MULTIPLE BIRDSTRIKES TO ROTOR SYSTEM. PILOT LANDED SAFELY AT 0259 AT ARPT. MECHANIC WAS CALLED TO INSPECT THE DAMAGE. A/C WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR INSPN. NO PATIENT.
Date: 2009-02-28, Time: Day (11:18), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7508, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, 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: TWR WARNED OF BIRDS ON FINAL APCH. VISIBILITY OBSCURRED BY RAIN. BIRDS BECAME VISIBLE AFTER THEY TOOK FLT. BIRDS WERE ON RWY BUT INVISIBLE DUE TO BEING (SITTING) ON WHITE TOUCH-DOWN MARKS. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: FLM REPORT DIFFERS FROM CAPT. FLM REPTD ALT AS 50 FT AND SPEED AT 140 KTS, TOOK CAPT'S DATA)
Date: 2009-02-20, Time: Dawn (06:28), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N371SK, Flight: 5331, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING. NO DMG. BIRD HIT RT SIDE WINDSHLD.
Date: 2009-02-13, Time: Day (07:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N715UW, Flight: 1841, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MX CHECK, NO DMG.
Date: 2009-01-09, Time: Day (16:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ440 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8930E, Flight: 2231, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 100 ft, 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-11-28, Time: Day, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N611SW, Flight: 875, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 23L, Speed: 95 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: GREASY SPOT ON L SIDE OF FUSELAGE NEAR RADOME NO DMG. (TIME REPT AS 1510 AND 1609) (# STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.)
Date: 2008-11-26, Time: Day (14:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N617SW, Flight: 3161, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. MX FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF STRIKE. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ALT REPTD AS 500' BY TWR AND 100 FT BY CAPT)
Date: 2008-11-09, Time: Night (17:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N658AW, Flight: 188, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Above Ground: 5000 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO KNOWN DMG
Date: 2008-10-21, Time: Dusk (18:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CIRRUS SR 20/22 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N3958R, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AEORCAB (SATSAIR LLC)
Remarks: NO DMG. PILOT OBSVD STAIN ON LE OF WING AFTER SEEING SM BIRD ON T/O ROLL.
Date: 2008-10-06, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N385DN, Flight: 1170, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. ONLY BLOOD PATTERN.
Date: 2008-10-03, Time: Night (05:15), Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N145UP, Flight: 1278, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 2600 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: EVENT 20167
Date: 2008-10-01, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N334SW, Flight: 2362, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 550 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON FINAL APCH. ENG INDICATIONS NORMAL.
Date: 2008-10-01, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N717SA, Flight: 1675, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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-E
Remarks: NO BIRDS SIGHTED. SPARROW-SIZED BIRD.
Date: 2008-09-20, Time: Day (15:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N282WN, Flight: 2821, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 170 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SAW BIRD GO BY F/O'S SIDE OF A/C ON DEPTR. NO IMMED INDICATION OF STRIKE. POST FLT INSPN FOUND EVIDENCE OF STRIKE ON OTBD EDGE OF OUTBD FLAP. MX NOTIFIED. LOGBOOK ENTRY MADE. MX INSPN FOUND NO STRUCTURAL DEFECTS. A/C WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.
Date: 2008-09-18, Time: Night (20:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N17159, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 250 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING
Date: 2008-09-17, Time: Night (21:10), Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2666, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE DURING DEPARTURE (ASSUME T/O RUN). FLT CONTD TO EWR.
Date: 2008-09-15, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N907WN, Flight: 1155, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO UNUSUAL SMEEL. ENG PARAMETERS NORMA. (# STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN)
Date: 2008-08-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N738NR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 100 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2008-08-07, Time: Day (06:46), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Capital Cargo Intl, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N899AA, Flight: 722, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT LWR RADOME. NO DMG.
Date: 2008-08-07, Time: Day (10:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N565AA, Flight: 1686, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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 HIT LOWR L FUSELAGE ON LDG ROLL. NO DMG.
Date: 2008-08-05, Time: Day (09:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N368SW, Flight: 872, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, 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-E
Remarks: ENG COWL WAS STRUCK. NO DMG OBSVD BY MX.
Date: 2008-07-31, Time: Day (09:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 673, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLOCK OF SML BIRDS. 1 HIT TOP PART OF CAPT'S WINDSHLD JUST BEFORE ROTATION. NO DMG.
Date: 2008-07-26, Time: Day (07:58), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N687FE, Flight: 476, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2008-07-25, Time: Day (10:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1797, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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: NxxxAA NOT CORRECT
Date: 2008-07-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N13538, Flight: 2956, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2008-07-19, Time: Day (08:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N416WN, Flight: 3381, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 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-E
Remarks: NO DMG. OUT OF SERVICE 7 MINUTES.
Date: 2008-07-15, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 657, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NOTAM & ATIS WARNINGS. SML BIRD HIT AT T/D. NO DMG.
Date: 2008-07-10, Time: Day (06:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jazz Aviation, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 7973, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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
Remarks: LEFT SIDE WINDSHLD STRUCK. NO DMG.
Date: 2008-07-05, Time: Day (18:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N713SW, Flight: 408, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: AT ROTATION SPEED A SML FLOCK OF BIRDS WAS SEEN ON RWY SURFACE. AS THEY SCATTERED I FELT THAT WE HAD TO HAVE HIT ONE, IF NOT MORE. FLT CONTD UNEVENTFULLY. UPON ARRIVAL AT BWI, WE FOUND PARTIAL REMAINS ON #2 ENG COWLING
Date: 2008-07-05, Time: Day (06:52), Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1682, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT DEPTD AND REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE. PILOT DID NOT PROVIDE FACILITY AS REQUESTED. NO FURTHER INFO AVAILABLE. (ASSUME PHASE WAS CLIMB)
Date: 2008-07-03, Time: Day (06:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2008-06-08, Time: Day (12:34), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-680 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N865EC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 2000 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = ENTERGY SERVICES INC
Remarks: NO KNOWN DMG
Date: 2008-05-27, Time: Night (22:40), Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N430UP, Flight: 1273, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 21300 ft, Speed: 285 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: EVENT 18514. DURING CLIMBOUT NOTICED VERY BRIEFLY A COOK BIRD SMELL (OPERATING WITH RT PACK ON). WE DID NOT SEE A BIRD. NO OTHER EFFECT ON FLT. MX INSPECTED RT ENG AND DID NOT FIND ANY EVIDENCE OF A STRIKE.
Date: 2008-05-25, Time: Day (18:33), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N719AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, 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: ATIS WARNING. POSSIBLY STARLINGS. HIT RT INBD FLAP. NO DMG.
Date: 2008-05-14, Time: Night (22:16), Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N461UP, Flight: 1273, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 1400 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: NO DMG. EVENT 18389
Date: 2008-05-11, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N938CA, Flight: 2703, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SPECIES UNKN BUT WHEN 1 MADE A DIRECTION CHANGE IN FLIGHT THE WHOLE FLOCK CHANGED IN THAT DIRECTION. WHICH WE THEN ENCOUNTERED ON SHORT FINAL.
Date: 2008-04-26, Time: Night (02:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N363SW, Flight: 503, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 1000 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2008-04-22, Time: Day (06:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Jazz Aviation, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 7973, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Species: Great blue heron, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED ALT)
Remarks: NOT A STRIKE. NO DMG. PILOT BELIEVES NOW THAT A/C MISSED THE BIRD.
Date: 2008-04-21, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N382UA, Flight: 146, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: NO DMG FOUND. (PHASE REPTD AS ARRIVAL, ASSUME APCH)
Date: 2008-04-12, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N389SW, Flight: 1577, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DID NOT SEE BIRD, BUT HAD BURNT FEATHER SMELL IN A/C SYSTEM.
Date: 2008-02-26, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Freedom Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N843MJ, Flight: 6106, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: SAW 15 LARGE, WHITE BIRDS. UNKN IF DMG.

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-11-14, Time: Night (17:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31 NAVAJO (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N101TT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DOVE? NO DMG.
Date: 2007-11-13, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N271LV, Flight: 3063, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Owls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2007-10-20, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N77331, Flight: 7416, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Miles From Airport: 7 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: TURNING BASE TO FINAL IN VISUAL CONDITIONS AT NIGHT, A BIRD WAS SIMULTANEOUSLY SEEN AND STRUCK ON L SIDE OF NOSE. DULL SOUND OF IMPACT. POST FLT REVEALED STRIKE AS EXPECTED. NOTIFIED DISPATCH & MX.
Date: 2007-10-08, Time: Dusk (19:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N461AA, Flight: 1051, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NOTAM & ATIS WARNING. BIRD HIT L SIDE OF CAPT'S FWD WINDSHLD (FWD SIDE WINDOW) NO DMG.
Date: 2007-09-14, Time: Dusk, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N16617, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2007-08-20, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS DOVE, ASSUME MOURNING DOVE FROM LOCATION. ATIS WARNING.
Date: 2007-08-17, Time: Day (07:51), Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 608, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 130 knots, 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 DMG. PHASE NOT REPTD. FLIGHT AWARE SHOWS THIS FLT ARRIVED AT RDU AT 0734 EDT AND DEPARTED AT 0825 EDT. NEITHER TIME MATCHES REPORT.
Date: 2007-08-13, Time: Day (11:49), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N204WN, Flight: 650, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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
Date: 2007-08-11, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N204WN, Flight: 615, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 5R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: STRUCK BIRD OVER APCH END OF RWY. NO DMG.
Date: 2007-07-17, Time: Dawn (05:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N671FE, Flight: 1738, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. HIT LWR NOSE ON CAPT'S SIDE.
Date: 2007-07-15, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N701MH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2007-06-12, Time: Day (19:47), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 330, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS AND NOTAM WARNINGS.
Date: 2007-05-03, Time: Day (13:32), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N245WN, Flight: 569, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 5R, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: PARTS REPTD AS NOSE/RADOME ONE 1 FORM BUT 2ND FORM ONLY INDICATED NOSE GEAR.
Date: 2007-05-01, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N586AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT F/O SLIDING WINDOW. NO DMG. PIGEON SIZE.
Date: 2007-04-24, Time: Night (21:36), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8907A, Flight: 5743, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 143 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2007-04-17, Time: Dawn (07:04), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9402W, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG.

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-11-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N930AN, Flight: 838, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 2300 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: APPEARED TO BE ABOUT 8" DIAMETER AND 1/2 INCH DENT IN LEADING EDGE DEVICE MIDWAY FROM L ENG TO WING TIP. POSSIBLY #7 LE SLAT. COST TO REPAIR UNKN
Date: 2006-10-29, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N722FD, Flight: 476/29, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MX FOUND EVIDENCE OF BIRDSTRIKE ON RT LWR NOSE AREA
Date: 2006-10-28, Time: Day (18:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N722FD, Flight: 712/28, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MX FOUND BIRDSTRIKE ON RT SIDE OF RADOME.
Date: 2006-09-26, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N464UP, Flight: 4334, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: UPON ARRIVAL, CREW REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE. MX INSPN. CLEANED. (ASSUME APCH)
Date: 2006-09-20, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N380DA, Flight: 1645, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5R, Above Ground: 1700 ft, Speed: 165 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO APPARENT DMG. COMPANY & TWR NOTIFIED. LOGBOOK ENTRY MADE. MECHANIC INSPECTED A/C AND GATHERED REMAINS. ALL WE SAW WAS A BLOOD SPLOTCH ON WINDSHLD. INSPN LATE AT NIGHT AFTER PILOTS ENTERED CREW REST. I DO NOT KNOW RESULT OF INPSN.
Date: 2006-09-06, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N511MJ, Flight: 7458, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: POSSIBLY A GULL. NO VIZ DMG.
Date: 2006-08-31, Time: Day (10:04), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4759, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Speed: 130 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
Remarks: LIGHT RAIN. NO DMG.
Date: 2006-08-26, Time: Day (15:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 741, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, Speed: 121 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT DEAD CENTER ON RADOME PRIOR TO ROTATION. NO DMG.
Date: 2006-08-26, Time: Day (16:48), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-777-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N779AN, Flight: 173, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23R, 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT LRW RT RADOME
Date: 2006-08-25, 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, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2006-08-01, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ram Air Freight, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N350RC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 107 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Crows, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO VIZ DMG.
Date: 2006-08-01, Time: Day (14:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ram Air Freight, Aircraft: PA-32 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Flight: 525, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2006-07-24, Time: Day (09:26), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9-50 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N783NC, Flight: 1689, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Speed: 145 knots, 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: HIT SML BIRD AT ROTATION. HEARD IMPACT ON LWR NOSE AREA. NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS. REPTD TO ATCT AND DISPATCH. CONTD FLT TO DTW AND MADE LOGBOOK ENTRY. POST FLT INSPN SHOWED BIRD REMAINS NEAR NOSE. NO DMG. CLEANED AREA NEAR NOSE GEAR.
Date: 2006-07-08, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N59523, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT BIRD AT V1 (130 KTS). F/O'S WINDSHLD COVERED IN BIRD GUTS!
Date: 2006-05-23, Time: Day (11:15), 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: N904DL, Flight: 938, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Date: 2006-05-04, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-300 KING (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N540CB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 7200 ft, 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 Tail, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PEPCO INC
Remarks: PILOT REPTS SLIGHT DENT ON LE HORIZ STABIL. DMG/COST UNKN
Date: 2006-04-26, Time: Day (12:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N905J, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 143 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: Air Transport Report
Remarks: HIT NOSE SECTION JUST BELOW RT WINDSHLD.
Date: 2006-03-30, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N652AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: APPEARS TO BE NO DMG. HIT RT BELOW CAPT'S WINDSHLD. CLIMBING WESTBOUND OUT OF 7000'
Date: 2006-03-28, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N11536, Flight: 3243, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT L UNDERSIDE AT NOSE. BROWN BIRD.
Date: 2006-02-26, Time: Night (18:37), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N657FE, Flight: 0712, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5L, Above Ground: 300 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxxx)
Remarks: EVIDENCE OF STRIKE FOUND ON L WING LE, DIRECTLY FWD OF L MAIN LDG GEAR.
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