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Spokane International Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Spokane International Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 189 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 20 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-09-27, Time: Night (05:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N35204, Flight: 1837, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD COLLECTED AND IDENTIFIED.
Date: 2015-09-12, Time: Night (05:08), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N117FE, Flight: 1476, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 126 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 DAMAGE
Date: 2015-09-09, Time: Night (22:49), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Compass Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N749CZ, Flight: 5699, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-rumped warbler, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO OBVIOUS DAMAGE. MX WILL CHECK PITOT TUBES FOR BLOCKAGE.
Date: 2015-09-04, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N613SK, Flight: 4791, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 3, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cassin's vireo, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ASSUME 1 STRUCK.
Date: 2015-08-15, Time: Night (22:00), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N341NW, Flight: 1185, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 10000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wilson's phalarope, Size: Small, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Eng #2 Cowling, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: DAMAGE TO RIGHT ENGINE COWLING FROM A BIRD STRIKE. PILOT REPORTED THE ID BY SMITHSONIAN. STRIKE OCCURRED AT 10000' CLIMBING OUT OF KSLC. DAMAGE IS AN INDENTATION THE SIZE OF A MELON AT THE BOTTOM LEADING EDGE OF THE ENGINE COWLING. TIME AOS OR COST OF REPAIRS. VERY LITTLE SNARGE REMAINING ON IMPACT AREA. COLLECTED REMAINS AND SENT TO SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 2015-08-14, Time: Day (09:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N608SK, Flight: 139W, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPORTED THEY STRUCK SOMETHING ON T/O ROLL AT MIDFLD RWY 21. OPS INSPN FOUND ON E AMERICAN KESTREL CARCASS AT MIDFLD RWY 21, LT OF C/L. BIRD FULLY INTACT.
Date: 2015-08-13, Time: Dawn (05:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N114FE, Flight: 1476, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 35 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 Other, Part Not Reported, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-07-07, Time: Day (13:25), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N215DA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = FIVE DELTA ALPHA LLC xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx
Remarks: UNKN ID DMG. FLT CONTD.
Date: 2015-06-26, Time: Night (21:00), 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: N233LV, Flight: 1079, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2015-06-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7/25, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American goldfinch, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS FOUND DEAD JUVENILE GOLDFINCH WHILE PERFORMING RWY INSPN AT 0930, DAY.
Date: 2015-06-12, Time: Day (15:17), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N431QX, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American goldfinch, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-06-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Finches, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY DURING INSPECTION. NO STRIKE REPORTED TO ATCT BY PILOTS. 10:50 AM DAY
Date: 2015-06-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS OBSERVED AND REPORTED BY LEAR PILOT LANDING RWY 21. STRIKE A/C, STRIKE NOT REPORTED BY PILOTS. 10:25 AM DAY
Date: 2015-04-11, Time: Day (09:12), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Compass Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5681, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, MOR GEG-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTING, CPZ5681 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE AT ROTATION. HE SAW 2 SML BLACK BIRD FLY INTO THE #1 ENG. PILOT REPTD NO KNOWN DMG. ALL ENG INDICATORS REPT NORMAL. FLT CONTD TO LAX.
Date: 2015-04-09, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 365?, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, MOR GEG-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: POSSIBLE SPARROW. QXE 365 DEPTD RWY 21 AND ADVISED THEY HAD HIT SEVERAL SML BIRDS ON T/O. NO KNOWN DMG. FLT CONTD.
Date: 2015-03-26, Time: Night (23:27), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N812SK, Flight: 4533, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Dark-eyed junco, 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
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG TO A/C. REMAINS NOT FOUND ON AIRFIELD.
Date: 2015-03-19, Time: Day (09:13), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N778AS, Flight: 690, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-03-08, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N312US, Flight: 1476, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: STRIKE REPORTED TO ARPT OPS AFTER THE FACT. THIRD PARTY MX CLEANED THE REMAINS/SNARGE OFF THE A/C BEFORE THEY COULD BE COLLECTED. DMG TO RADOME WAS NOT VERY NOTICEABLE BUT ENOUGH FOR THE A/C TO BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR THE RADOME TO BE REPLACED.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-11-07, Time: Night (18:43), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N444QX, Flight: 356, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 5 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gray partridge, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2014-09-25, Time: Day (10:45), 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: N775SW, Flight: 888, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 10000 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG JUST REMAINS ON #4 SLAT & #1 ENG. TIME OUT OF SERVICE IS 30 MINS.
Date: 2014-09-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND PART OF PIGEON ON RWY 7.
Date: 2014-08-18, Time: Day (13:24), Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N440QX, Flight: 336, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 3, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED WITH xND REPT)
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2014-08-06, Time: Night, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 303, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: North American porcupine, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT DID NOT REPT TO ATC. GROUND HANDLERS FOUND BLOOD AND QUILLS IN TIRES.
Date: 2014-08-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: UAL FLT 1690 REPORTED A DEAD BIRD ON THE RWY 21 THLD. THERE WERE NO STRIKES REPORTED TO ATC PRIOR TO THIS REPORT. 6:20 AM DAY
Date: 2014-07-25, Time: Day (13:24), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N345NW, Flight: 1155, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx), MOR GEG-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SOURCE)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD STRIKING BIRD(S) ON T/O. SUGGESTED A RWY SWEEP. CLIMBOUT AT LESS THAN 100 FEET HAD A SMALL SINGLE BIRDSTRIKE ON LT WINDSHIELD. NO DMG.
Date: 2014-07-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD WAS FOUND ON TWY A C/L. DEFINITELY RUN OVER BUT COULDN'T TELL IF IT WAS A STRIKE.
Date: 2014-06-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 21, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN
Date: 2014-06-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING A DAY AIRFIELD INSPECTION A STRUCK EASTERN MEADOWLARK WAS REMOVED FROM RWY 21 INT TWY C. BLOOD WAS ALSO OBSERVED ON RWY CENTERLINE NORTH OF THE BIRD'S LOCATION WHICH WOULD SUGGEST A RWY 21 DEPARTURE. 10:45 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-06-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 3, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: DURING A DAY AIRFIELD INSPECTION A STRUCK KILLDEER WAS REMOVED FROM RWY 3 INT TWY B JUST EAST OF RWY CENTERLINE. LOCATION OF BIRD SUGGESTS A RWY 3 DEPARTURE. 10:45 AM DAY
Date: 2014-06-06, Time: Day (11:39), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Boeing Commercial Airplane Grp, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 574, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HEARD LOUD THUMP. NO DMG SEEN DURING FLT OR POSTFLT INSPN. FINAL APRCH ON ILS03.
Date: 2014-05-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7/25, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: KILLDEER CARCASS FOUND DURING DAY AIRFLD INSPN ON RWY 7/25 INTXN TWY G. 0846 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-05-16, Time: Day (09:32), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N805SK, Flight: 4814, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 21, 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.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-10-17, Time: Night (23:48), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N778AS, Flight: 698, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Pitot Tube On Pilots Side, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG REPTD. REMAINS IN AND AROUND PITOT TUBE.
Date: 2013-10-16, Time: Day (09:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Compass Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N637CZ, Flight: 5740, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG ON INITIAL INSPN. BIRD BLOOD AT THE POINT OF CONTACT ON A/C NOSE.
Date: 2013-09-03, Time: Dusk (17:36), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N804SK, Flight: 4567, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-08-25, Time: Day (08:00), 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: N436WN, Flight: 4927, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: FLT DEPARTED RWY 21 & REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE. REMAINS OF FEMALE AMERICAN KESTREL WERE FOUND ON RWY 21 CENTERLINE INTXN TWY D. BIRD STRUCK NEAR THE NOSE, BOUNCED OFF AND IMPACTED NEAR THE WING/ENGINE PYLON. INSPN BY MX FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2013-08-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND ENTIRE BIRD ON RWY 21 DURING INSPN. 1845 PM DAY. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 2013-08-04, Time: Night (23:30), 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: N223WN, Flight: 3327, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 6500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-06-06, Time: Day (09:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N441QX, Flight: 2393, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: QXE393 REPTD THAT HE HIT A BIRD ABOUT 3-400 FT DOWN RWY 21. REMANS FOUND 5000 FT RDR RWY RWY 21 RT SIDE.
Date: 2013-03-14, Time: Dawn (07:16), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Empire Airlines, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N940FE, Flight: 799, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MINIMAL DMG TO A/C. MX DETERMINING IF ANY DMG RESULTED FROM BIRDSTRIKE. RIPPED DE-ICE BOOT ON PROP.
Date: 2013-02-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 21, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gray partridge, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD REPTD BY LANDING A/C.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-10-23, Time: Night (20:17), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N449QX, Flight: 270, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Northern shoveler, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & xx-xx-xxxxxx &Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. THE PIC REPORTED FLYING THRU A SMALL FLOCK OF SML BIRDS.
Date: 2012-10-21, Time: Day (09:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N816AW, Flight: 364, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: TRACON ADVISED OPS OF A BIRDSTRIKE 2 MILES SOUTH OF GEG. PILOTS CALLED BACK WITH MORE INFORMATION AND NO DMG. FLT WAS FROM GEG TO PHX.
Date: 2012-10-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND BIRD CARCASS DURING RWY INSPN. 900 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-10-15, Time: Night (18:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-90-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N924DN, Flight: 759, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 500 ft, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx) & AIRLINE
Remarks: STRUCK AT LEAST 3 GEESE ON FINAL AT 1.5 MILES. DARK. AFTER LANDING, FOUND GOOSE CARCASSES HANGING FROM THE RADOME AND LEFT MAIN LDG GEAR. ONE OF THE RT FLAPS WAS ALSO DENTED. ARFLD OPS AND DISPATCH/MX CONTROL WERE NOTIFIED. DAMAGE TO NOSE CONE, LDG GEAR AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.
Date: 2012-10-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REPTD TO SIA OPS VIA ATC FROM ARRIVAL A/C. ACTUAL A/C STRIKE . 1630 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-09-26, 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, Flight: 4421, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 6 ft, 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: NO APPARENT DMG. NO ABNORMAL SMELLS OR ENG INDICATIONS. (CHECKING WITH CAPT TO BE SURE PHASE WAS KNOWN)
Date: 2012-08-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ONE WING OF A RED-TAILED HAWK FOUND ON RWY 21 C/L. 1530 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-07-25, Time: Day (06:00), Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N161UP, Flight: 2977, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 1700 ft, Speed: 200 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: UPS EVENT REPT xxxxx.
Remarks: SMALL BIRD HIT BEHIND F/O REAR WINDOW. NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2012-07-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7/25, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD CARCASS FOUND ON MORNING AIRFLD INSPN AT INTXN OF RWY 7/25 AND TWY A.
Date: 2012-05-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7/25, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1630 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-05-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7/25, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND DURING DAY AIRFLD INSPN ON THE TWY G C/L, S OF RWY 7/25 (INSIDE THE RWY 7/25 RSA).
Date: 2012-05-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great horned owl, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FFT130 DEPARTED RWY 7 AT 0635L AND REPTD AN ANIMAL CARCASS ON RWY 7 THLD. SIA OPS RESPONDED AND FOUND A GREAT HORNED OWL WITH INJURIES THAT APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY A/C STRIKE. APPEARS THATB WAGNER APC50 (A PA31) WAS THE ONLY A/C TO USE RWY 7 FOR LANDING THAT NIGHT.
Date: 2012-04-20, Time: Night (21:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 138, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-04-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7/25, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DURING RWY 7/25 CLOSURE INSPN, REMAINS FOUND ON RWY C/L INTXN TWY D. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 2012-04-07, Time: Night (22:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-318 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N801AW, Flight: 587, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-03-21, Time: Night (22:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Snow, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N337NW, Flight: 759, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 3, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great horned owl, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD TO ATCT BIRDSTRIKE RIGHT AT T/D FLARE. NO APPARENT DMG. BIRD LOCATED ABOUT 2300 FT FROM RWY THRESHOLD JUST LT OF RWY C/L. BIRD FULLY INTACT. NO VISIBLE MARKS ON A/C.
Date: 2012-03-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MANGLED BIRD CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 21 ABOUT MIDPT OF 11000 FT RWY. NO STRIKE REPTD. BIRD REPTD ON RWY BY LANDING A/C ON ROLLOUT. BIRD CARCASS HAD SEVERE INJURIES AND IT WAS APPARENT IT HAD BEEN THERE FOR SOME TIME. SUSPECT IT WAS STRUCK THE NIGHT BEFORE AND NOTICED BY THE FIRST DAYLIGHT ARRIVAL OF HE DAY. NO DOUBLT IT WAS ARED-TAILED HAWK.
Date: 2012-02-05, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N447QX, Flight: 2235, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 3, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: QXE REPTD NO DMG AND WAS CONTINUING FLT. SWA FLT WAITED UNTIL RWY CHECK WAS COMPLETED.

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-12-09, Time: Night (05:15), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N732FD, Flight: 1476, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2600 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2011-10-03, Time: Night (22:15), 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: N234WN, Flight: 935, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 2300 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 9 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD HIT RADOME AND APPARENTLY SPATTED BACK ON THE #2 ENG NACELLE. LOCATION REPTD AS APPROX 8-10 MILES (TOOK AVG).
Date: 2011-09-29, Time: Day (10:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 2327, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD WAS FOUND ON RWY SHORTLY AFTER THE A/C DEPARTED. MOSTLY INTACT WITH HEAD & PART OF A WING CHOPPED OFF. HEAD WAS NOT LOCATED ON RWY. FLT CREW REPORTED THAT THEY HAD A POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE ON T/O ROTATION BUT THE FLT CONTD. CREW WAS ADVISED BY ATC THAT REMAINS WERE FOUND.
Date: 2011-09-19, Time: Night (22:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N350EF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Miles From Airport: 50 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, 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
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = EXECUTIVE FLIGHT INC.
Remarks: WHILE DESCENDING INTO SEATTLE, BOTH PILOTS HEARD A LOUD THUMP AT APPROX 12000 MSL. APPROX 50 NM, E KSEA OVER A VALLEY AND MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. DUE TO NIGHT TIME FLT CONDITIONS, NEVER SAW THE BIRD BUT DID HEAR IT IMPACT THE NOSE. POSTFLT INSPN BLOOD AND FEATHERS FOUND ON LOWER RT SIDE OF NOSE AND ON THE AIR TEMP PROBE. NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2011-09-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2011-08-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2011-07-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATC REPTD FOD ON RWY 25. RESPONDED AND FOUND A DEAD SPARROW. NO RETPD STRIKE.
Date: 2011-06-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great horned owl, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DEAD, FULLY INTACT HORNED OWL REMVD FROM RWY 25 NEAR C/L ABOUT 3000 FT FROM THRESHOLD. BIRD REPTD TO ATCT BY A/C THAT ROLLED BY IT ON L/R. NO REPTD STRIKE TO ATCT. SEVERAL LARGE A/C LANDINGS ON THAT RWY IN THE HRS BEFORE BIR REPTD AND PICKED UP. BIRD REPTD ABOUT 0125 AM AND IT IS SUSPECTED THE BIRD WAS STRUCK SOMETIME BTWN 11 PM AND MIDNT.
Date: 2011-05-08, Time: Night (23:45), Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N607AS, Flight: 698, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ON POSTFLT WALKAROUND FOUND EVID OF BIRDSTRIKE ON INBOARD RT WING L/E. NO A/C DMG NOTED. NO ENG ABNORMAL INDICATIONS OR UNUSUAL ODORS NOTED DURING FLT. NO REMAINS COLLECTED.
Date: 2011-01-10, Time: Day (10:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N407QX, Flight: 2378, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 3, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, 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 & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. STRIKE SMEAR ABOVE COCKPIT WINDSHIELD. ONE FULLY INTACT BIRD AND ONE DISMEMBERED BIRD FOUND ON RWY AND BIRD PIECES FOUND IN #1 ENG. NO APPARENT DMG FOUND BY MX INSPN.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-09-22, Time: Night (21:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N566AS, Flight: 696, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 3600 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HEARD A THUMP ON COCKPIT FUSELAGE. ASSUMED IT WAS A BIRDSTRIKE. LANDED NORMALLY KGEG. CALLED MX. INSPECTED FUSELAGE. NOTICED MINOR IMPACT ABOVE CAPT WINDSHIELD. EVENT OCCURRED ON A VISUAL DOWNWIND TO RWY 25 KGEG APPROX 6000 FT MSL IN VMC, NIGHT CONDITIONS.
Date: 2010-09-17, Time: Night (22:41), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N461UA, Flight: 583, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 2600 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cassin's vireo, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx), AIRLINE REPT (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED WITH AIRLINE REPT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 4911. DNA. UAL REPTD THIS ON DOWNWIND RWY 17. DURING APRCH RWY 7 KGEG AT APPROX 5000 FT DOWNWIND HEARD A SLIGHT "THUMP" WHICH BELIEVED TO BE A BIRDSTRIKE. POSTFLT WALKAROUND FOUND POSSIBLE STRIKE LOCATION ON TOP OF NOSE CONE, RT OF C/L. DID NOT APPEAR TO BY ANY DMG. ONLY WHAT APPEARED TO BE REMNANTS OF A BIRD (BLOOD STREAK). SPECIES . UAL REP#5848-10-GEG.
Date: 2010-09-08, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N439QX, Flight: 234, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck & Damaged Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, FAA ACCIDENT/INCIDENT PRELIM DATA & NEWS MEDIA
Remarks: DMG TO PROP. MINOR.
Date: 2010-08-14, Time: Day (08:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N421QX, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 3, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2010-07-31, Time: Day (20:10), 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: N273WN, Flight: 2290, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxx)
Remarks: THREE IMPACTS, RADOME, #3 SLAT, POSSIBLE LEFT ENG BYPASS. A/C WAS TERMINATING FOR THE NIGHT, SO NO LOSS OF TIME IN SERVICE.
Date: 2010-07-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7/25, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO REPTD BIRDSTRIKE TO GRND OR TOWER FOR RWY 7/25.
Date: 2010-07-25, Time: Day (08:33), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 333, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = FAA REGNL DAILY ALERT BULLETIN SUMMARY
Remarks: STRUCK A BIRD ON LANDING R/O RWY 21. NO DMG.
Date: 2010-06-23, Time: Day (08:03), Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 48, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = FAA REGNL DAILY ALERT BULLETIN SUMMARY
Remarks: HIT 2 SPARROWS WHILE LDG. NO DMG REPTD. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: HORNED LARK CARCASS FOUND REPT BUT UNABLE TO MATCH THESE UP AS NO TIME WAS GIVEN FOR THE REMAINS FOUND)
Date: 2010-06-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 3, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMTIHSONIAN. LANDING PILOT REPTD HE SAW A BIRD ON RWY. OPS RESPONDED AND FOUND A DEAD BIRD. WHEN BIRD WAS HIT OR WHAT A/C HIT IT. REPORTING PILOT ADVISED HE DID NOT HIT IT.

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-12-02, Time: Day (07:40), Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N354EF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EXECUTIVE FLT INC ; UPDATED EOF TO ADD "ATC" PER RD x/xx/xxxx
Remarks: NOT A STRIKE BUT EFFECTED FLT. SHORTLY AFTER CONTACTING SPOKANE TWR ON VISUAL APCH FOR RWY 21, SWA REPORTED SEEING A COYOTE ON THE INFIELD GRASS. WE WERE ON 2 MILE FINAL. AT APPROX 500 FT AGL THE TWR REPTD COYOTE WAS ON CENTERLINE OF RWY 21. AT 200 FET AGL TWR REPTD COYOTE STILL NEAR RWY 21 CENTERLINE. I CALLED FOR A GO AROUND, UPON COMPLETION OF THE GO AROUND CHECKLIST WE ENTERED RT TRAFFIC FOR RWY 7 AND LANDED SAFELY. ARPT VEHICLE SENT TO SCARE OFF COYOTE.
Date: 2009-10-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2009-08-18, Time: Day (16:05), Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N313UP, Flight: 2992, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: UPS EVENT REPT xxxxx
Remarks: NO APPARENT DMG. BLOOD SPLAT ON CAPT SIDE OF RADOME. NEITHR PILOT SAW BIRD BEFORE IMPACT. NOT SURE OF ALT AND MILEAGE FROM ARPT, EST 8 MI AND 2500 AGL.
Date: 2009-08-02, Time: Day (13:30), 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: N729SW, Flight: 1187, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: RIGHT RETRACTABLE LANDING LIGHT OUTER GLASS COVER BROKEN/SHATTERED, LIGHT STILL WORKED.
Date: 2009-08-01, Time: Dawn (05:40), 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: N249WN, Flight: 8918, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FIVE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx & x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3451. WHOLE FEATHER. BIRD FIRST REPTD AS KILLDEER. DURING LDG FLARE A BIRD APPEARED TO STRIKE UNDER THE NOSE RADOME. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF DMG OR IMPACT ON THE LANDING OR TAXI TO THE GATE. NO DMG.
Date: 2009-07-30, Time: Day (08:06), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N550HJ, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = HJ AVIATION LLC
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3444. WHOLE FEATHER. A/C REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE. AFTER INSPN RWY 7 SOME BIRD FEATHERS FOUND. PILOT REPTD NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2009-07-21, Time: Day (06:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N687FE, Flight: 817, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxxx) & DAILY REPT
Remarks: MX INSPN FOUND EVIDENCE OF STRIKE ON LWR PART OF NOSE. NO DMG. PILOT REPTD STRIKE TO ATCT AFTER T/O. REMAINS WERE LOCATED ON RWY ABOUT 3700 DRM FROM DEPTR END.
Date: 2009-07-08, Time: Day (16:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2076S, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: California gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = ANGELO FERRARO SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) & DAILY REPT
Remarks: PILOT REPTD TO ATCT THAT HE THOUGHT HE HIT A GULL UPON LDG. RWY 25 ABOUT 1000 OWN RWY FROM THRESHOLD. ARPT OPS FOUND INTACT CARCASS NEAR THE CENTER OF RWY. A/C TAXIED TO PARKING AND INSPN FOUND NO MARKS OR DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: PHASE REPTD AS APCH & LANDING ROLL)
Date: 2009-06-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DEAD STARLING REPTD BY A HORIZON (-8) ROLLING OUT ON RWY 7. 0950 AM DAY.
Date: 2009-05-22, Time: Night (22:45), 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: N273WN, Flight: 949, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: THUD HEARD ON DESCENT, NO ADVERSE ENG OR INSTRUMENT INDICATIONS AFTER THUD. INPSECT UPON LANDING, BLOOD SMEAR NOTED IN PROX TO WHERE THUD ORIGINATED. LOGBOOK ENTRY MADE, SWA DISPATCH AND MX NOTIFIED IAW CO PROCEDURES. APPROX 20 NM SOUTH OF GEG.
Date: 2009-05-17, Time: Day (15:35), 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: N918WN, Flight: 1252, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Speed: 91 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 radome, Struck Other, Pitot Tube, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CLOGGED PITOT TUBE. A/C HAD TO BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE.
Date: 2009-03-14, Time: Day (09:25), Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8256W, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: OPER = INLAND NORTHWEST FLYERS LLC
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2009-03-05, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N588AS, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1 BIRD WAS STRUCK ON CLIMB FROM GEG. HEARD WHINE FROM ENG AND SMELLED BURNED FEATHERS. FLT CONTD TO SEA. ON INSPN FOUND 2 BENT TURBINE BLADES. NO SNARGE. NO OTHER INFO.

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-12-29, Time: Dusk (16:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N601QX, Flight: 593, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPORT & TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2983. NO DMG REPTD. INITIALLY REPTD AS A KILLDEER STRIKE BUT BIRD DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE A KILLDEER. REMAINS BEING SENT USPS TO LAB.
Date: 2008-08-22, Time: Day (13:06), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 419, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKE TO ATC DURING TAKE OFF ROLL. RWY INSPN FOUND NO REMAINS.
Date: 2008-08-14, Time: Day (09:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 3, 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: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS WERE FOUND ON RWY 3 BTWN TWYS C & D. (A/C TYPE NOT REPTD)
Date: 2008-07-29, Time: Day (09:29), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N619QS, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = PESCE AIR LLC (N# SHOWS NETJET SALES INC) xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: LANDED & HIT SPARROW ON T/D 2000 FT DOWN RWY. PILOT REPTD SEEING 3 BIRDS.
Date: 2008-07-28, Time: Day (06:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N603QX, Flight: 2515, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRDS REMAINS FOUND 4500 FROM APCH END OF RWY 21 ABOUT 30 FT EAST OF CENTERLINE.
Date: 2008-07-19, Time: Day, 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: N634SW, Flight: 1543, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 5500 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2008-07-15, Time: Day (06:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N367UA, Flight: 812, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & x AIRLINE REPTS
Remarks: NO DMG. AIRLINE REPTD STRIKE TO ARPT OPS. LIMITED INFO.
Date: 2008-07-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON TWY JUST OFF RWY. INTACT HAD BEEN THERE FOR SOME TIME.
Date: 2008-06-30, Time: Day (19:53), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N577AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD ALL INFORMATION. NO BIRD OR EVIDENCE FOUND ON RWY 3 OR WITHIN RWY 3 RSA.
Date: 2008-06-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 3, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 3 AT INXTN OF TWY D. REPTD BY ANOTHER A/C.
Date: 2008-06-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swifts, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 21 AT INTXN OF RWY 25 AT 0500L BEFORE OUR FIRST COMMERCIAL FLT.
Date: 2008-06-09, Time: Day (20:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2473, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG FOUND DURING MX INSPN.
Date: 2008-05-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 3, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 3 AT 0500L BEFORE OUR 1ST COMMERCIAL FLT.
Date: 2008-04-19, Time: Day (13:30), 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: N399WN, Flight: 3443, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Struck Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SAME PERSON FILED ALL THREE REPORTS. INFO BASICALLY THE SAME.
Date: 2008-04-10, Time: Day (15:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N435SW, Flight: 4803, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPORT & xxxx-x
Remarks: HIT SPARROW AT UPPER PART OF FUSELAGE ABOVE WINDSCREEN. NO DMG.

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-10-05, Time: Night (21:25), 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: N475WN, Flight: 1891, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED. ALL ENG PARAMETERS NORMAL.
Date: 2007-10-04, Time: Night (20:00), 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: N928UA, Flight: 1189, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 400 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: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED WITH AIRLINE REPT)
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK NOSE DONE DURING SHORT FINAL TO RWY 3. NO DMG.
Date: 2007-07-23, Time: Night (20:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N308UP, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1969. BIRD INGESTED INTO BY PASS ONLY. NO EVIDENCE OF INGESTION INTO ENG. CORE. NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2007-04-06, Time: Night (05:42), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-310 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N445FE, Flight: 1452/6, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 2600 ft, Speed: 180 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: HIT RADOME WHILE ON RT BASE. NO DMG.
Date: 2007-04-03, Time: Day (13:34), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 5731, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 400 ft, 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 Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # STRUKC NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2007-04-03, Time: Day (15:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Empire Airlines, Aircraft: FOKKER F27 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N741FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 120 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
Comments: (REVISED NAME FROM EMPIRE AIRWAYS TO AIRLINES x/xx/xxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2007-04-02, Time: Night (20:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N201FE, Flight: 1839/3, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 11000 ft, Speed: 310 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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: BIRD HIT LWR RT NOSE. NO DMG.

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-09-22, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N218SW, Flight: 5730, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE ON T/O IN GEG WAS CONFIRMED DURING POST FLT INSPN IN SEA.
Date: 2006-09-20, Time: Day (11:28), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N354SW, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2006-09-08, Time: Night (21:15), 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: N672SW, Flight: 462, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2006-08-10, Time: Day (09:12), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N414QX, Flight: 2300, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), PACIR & AON DAILY LOSSES.
Remarks: FLT HAD SLIGHT DELAY DUE TO INSPN. NO DMG. BIRD REPTD AS DOVE AND KILLDEER.
Date: 2006-08-09, Time: Day (11:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N412QX, Flight: 2352, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HIT BIRD DURING LDG FLARE.
Date: 2006-08-02, Time: Day (11:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: White-throated swift, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-07-25, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: Q204, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common raven, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: IT WAS REPTD TO ATCT THAT A PORTION OF THE NOSE WEATHER STRIPING WAS DAMAGED. A/C WAS AT TAKE OFF ROTATION. (BIRD REPTD AS RAVEN, ASSUME COMMON RAVEN FROM LOCATION)
Date: 2006-07-23, Time: Day (19:50), 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: N3758Y, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 350 ft, Speed: 140 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DENT IN NOSE CONE.
Date: 2006-07-21, Time: Day (19:20), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 631, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: PACIR
Remarks: HIT SML BIRD DURING SHORT FINAL. NO DMG REPTD
Date: 2006-07-20, Time: Night (21:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 631, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2006-06-27, Time: Day (07:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-318 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 309, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE ON T/O ROTATION TO TWR. FLT CONTD TO DEN. SEVERAL SML BIRD PIECES WERE FOUND ON RWY AT MIDFIELD. NO FURTHER INFO FROM FLT CREW.
Date: 2006-06-02, Time: Day (06:58), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-318 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N802FR, Flight: 308, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Speed: 140 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
Remarks: NO KNOW DMG
Date: 2006-03-12, Time: Night (22:13), 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: N715SW, Flight: 2299, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: PILOT WAS UNAWARE OF BIRDSTRIKE UNTIL WALK-AROUND. NO DMG REPTD. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: PHASE WAS REPTD AS DESCENT AND FINAL)
Date: 2006-01-26, Time: Day (16:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N335SW, Flight: 2435, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23, Above Ground: 1500 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-12-28, Time: Dawn (07:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Rain, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N136UP, Flight: 2977, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 3, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gray partridge, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx) & AIRLINE
Remarks: FLEW CREW WAS UNAWARE OF STRIKE UNTIL FEATHERS WERE SEEN IN #1 ENG ON WALK AROUND. ARPT OPS FOUND 6 CARCASSES ON RWY ABOUT 6300 FT FORM LANDING THRESHOLD. 4 WERE INTACT AND 2 PARTIAL. MX FOUND SEVERAL SML BODY PARTS & FEATHERS IN ENG. NO DMG. (AIRLINE REPT HAD REG AS N136 & ARPT HAD 126 - VERIFIED 136 WITH AIRLINE)
Date: 2005-11-14, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N357NW, Flight: 613, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10000 ft, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: WHILE DESCENDING THRU 10,000' FOR LDG, WE HEARD A LOUD BANG. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. FOUND 2 LRG DENTS AND BLOOD FROM BIRDSTRKE BEHIND THE RADOME AND BELOW THE F/O'S WINDOW. REQUIRES PERM REPAIR W/IN 50 FLT CYCLES.
Date: 2005-09-02, Time: Dawn (05:30), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-310 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N446FE, Flight: 1452, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 2, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EVIDENCE OF INITIAL IMPACT WAS APPROX 2 FT AFT OF LWR L SIDE OF RADOME AND 2ND IMPACT ON UPPER INBD SIDE OF #2 ENG AT APPROX 3 FT AFT OF THE INLET. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-09-01, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N981AS, Flight: 575, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FLEW INTO SML FLOCK OF SPARROW-SIZED BIRDS. 1 HIT NOSE SECTION. NO UNUSUAL SYMPTOMS. NOTIFIED MX. LOGBOOK ENTRY MADE.
Date: 2005-08-31, Time: Day (17:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N401QX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 600 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: HIT RT SIDE FUSELAGE. NO DMG. FLT REPTD AS 203 AND 302
Date: 2005-07-30, Time: Night (03:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N207FE, Flight: 0140, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CREW SAW FLOCK OF SML BIRDS. EVIDENCE OF STRIKE FOUND ON CAPT'S L-2 WINDOW. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-07-13, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N910UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE JUST INBD OF ENG PYLON ON RT WING LE. NO DMG CLEANED REMAINS.
Date: 2005-05-21, Time: Day (12:13), Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: HOMEBUILT, Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Registration: N22MC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: PACIR
Comments: OPER = DON PARKER (N# SHOWS THIS NAME) A/C = GLASAIR SH-xx (x/xx/xx UPDATED A/C TYPE)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE LANDING RWY 21. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2005-05-20, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N222MC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FLIGHT MANAGEMENT
Date: 2005-05-16, Time: Day (12:42), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N410QX, Flight: 395, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = PACIR & xxxx-x
Remarks: NO DMG. JUST CLEAN UP.
Date: 2005-04-03, Time: Day (09:12), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N359PH, Flight: 206, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 110 knots, 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: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: RT WING. NO REPT OF DMG.

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-11-27, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N900AX, Flight: 185, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 5500 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING CLIMBOUT, BIRD HIT LWR L CORNER OF CENTER WINDSHLD. CAUSING RAPID CRACKING OF ENTIRE PANE WITH ACCOMPANYING ARCING. INNER PANE STAYED INTACT. REPLACED SAME.
Date: 2004-09-27, Time: Day (09:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 300, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2004-09-22, 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: N634SW, Flight: 989, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 300 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-E
Remarks: SML BIRD HIT FUSELAGE ABOVE COCKPIT. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-08-20, Time: Day (11:25), 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: N657SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 145 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: NO DMG
Date: 2004-08-05, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N800WC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 600 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR OPER = AIR WOLFF
Remarks: DUCK? NO DMG. FINAL APCH.
Date: 2004-07-25, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N305AS, Flight: 280, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Black-billed magpie, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: HIT 2. HIT RT SIDE OF A/C. UNKN IF ANY DMG. REPTD AS MAGPIE, ASSUME AMERICAN.
Date: 2004-06-27, Time: Day (08:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 360, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Speed: 35 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: NO DMG. BIRD HIT NOSE.
Date: 2004-05-15, Time: Day, 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: N315SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SUSPECT SPARROW. APPARENT STRIKE ON FUSELAGE ABOVE COCKPIT.

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-11-01, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N409QX, Flight: 284, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: PILOT DESCRIBED BIRD AS FAIRLY LRG. POSSIBLY A HAWK OR CROW. SHORT FINAL. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2003-07-22, Time: Night (07:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N546DS, Flight: 360, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: SPARROW HAWK". NO REPTD DMG. .

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-08-16, Time: Day (12:00), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135T (Airplane), Registration: 59-1471, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-04-04, Time: Night (17:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N816AW, Flight: 585, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO REMAINS
Date: 2002-04-02, Time: Night (19:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: America West Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N316AW, Flight: 585, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS & PACIR
Remarks: MX FOUND RADOME DMG. A/C WAS TAKEN OUT OF SVC AND TOWED TO GATE FOR REPAIRS. (PACIR REPTD NO DMG)

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-11-01, 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: N314SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 1700 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, 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
Date: 2001-10-28, Time: Dusk, 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: N661SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DID NOT SEE BIRD BUT SMELLED FOUL ODOR FROM AIR COND SYSTEM FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. STRIKE CONFIRMED BY FEATHERS IN ENG INTAKE. INGESTION. A/C OUT OF SVC 30 MINS.
Date: 2001-08-17, Time: Day (09:26), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: NO DMG. HIT 2 BIRDS. FLT 46A
Date: 2001-08-16, Time: Night (00:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N949AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x & PACIR (x/xx/xx UPDATED A/C MODEL)
Remarks: FLT 481 HIT SEVERAL BIRDS UPON LDG. NO DMG. CAPTS REPT ONLY SHOWS 1 BIRD STRUCK.
Date: 2001-07-14, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7261U, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE =AIRLNE & PACIR
Remarks: FLT 611. HIT HAWK. NO APPARENT DMG. RHS NOSE. (ACCORDING TO ATCT) AIRLINE SAID BIRD HIT JUST ABOE CO/P'S WINDSCREEN. INSPN. BIRD FOUND ON RWY INTACT.
Date: 2001-03-20, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N932UA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: CREW REPTD BIRD STRIKE ON RADOME AREA. INSPN FOUND IMPACT AREA ON NOW FWD OF GRND POWER DOOR. REMOVED REMAINS. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-03-03, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N637SW, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: NO ENG DAMAGE BUT INLET COWL WAS DENTED & WAS REPLACED. HAD TO FERRY TO OAK.

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-12-13, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Kitty Hawk Air Cargo, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N6811, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT TAXI LIGHT ON NOSE WHEEL. BROKE GLASS, BIRD REMAINS IN LIGHT.
Date: 2000-10-30, Time: Day (08:20), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: PACIR
Remarks: FLT 409 HIT A MED SIZE BIRD (POSSIBLY A DUCK) ON BOTTOM OF FUSELAGE.
Date: 2000-09-05, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7276U, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: STRIKE ABOVE FO WINDOW. INSPN
Date: 2000-07-12, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135T (Airplane), Registration: 59-1480, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: no remains

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-10-12, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great blue heron, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: PACIR
Remarks: FLT 396. SHORT FINAL
Date: 1999-09-24, Time: Night (06:10), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Registration: 60-0337, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ON FINAL APPROACH AT SPOKANE INTERNATIONAL WE HEARD A THUMP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ACFT. WE EXECUTED A LOW APPROACH AND CONTINUED TO FAIRCHILD FOR A FULL STOP LANDING. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE ACFT AND FOUND THE REMAINS OF A BIRD STRIKE ON THE RADOME; AIRCRAFT - KC - 135 - R; IMPACT - RADOME; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1999-09-13, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Empire Airlines, Aircraft: FOKKER F27 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N707FE, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED A/C)
Date: 1999-08-15, Time: Night (20:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: FOKKER F28 MK 4000 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 728 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: DAMAGED AIR SPEED INDICATOR. FLT 2418.
Date: 1999-07-01, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 180 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 nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT SAW A FEW BIRDS AND MAY HAVE HIT 1 WITH NOSE GEAR. FIELD CHECK FOUND NOTHING. FLT 1228

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-10-31, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: FOKKER F28 MK 4000 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N493US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gray partridge, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: FLT 2415. HUNGARIAN PARTRIDGE. PILOT CALLED FROM BOI & REPTD NO DAMAGE WAS SEEN.
Date: 1998-09-10, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: FOKKER F28 MK 4000 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N475AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: LRG, GRAY & WHITE GULL-SIZED BIRD HIT FUSELAGE JUST ABOVE WINDSHLD. NO VIS DAMAGE.

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-10-10, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Location: 13 NE ARPT, Above Ground: 4130 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 13 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE REPT
Remarks: FLT 1425. NO DAMAGE. 13 MI NE ARPT.
Date: 1997-09-20, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: SA227 AC METRO III (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N2697V, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 123 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: House sparrow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT ENG NACELLE. SEE ATTACHED HA 148 (DATA ENTRY NOTE- NOTHING WAS ATTACHED).
Date: 1997-09-20, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N954AS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 127 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 319. COULD NOT SEE TILL IMPACT. VERY DARK NIGHT.
Date: 1997-03-17, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FLT 2570. NO DAMAGE FOUND ON INSPN.

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-08-28, Time: Night (23:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - KC - 135 - R; IMPACT - ; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1996-08-20, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURIES.FLT 1578. TIME = 1607 LCL
Date: 1996-08-11, Time: Day, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: PACIR
Remarks: FLT 1314 HIT 2 SMALL BIRDS. NO APPARENT DAMAGE. FLT CONTD TO KSEA.
Date: 1996-07-08, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: FLT 2043 NO DAMAGE REPTD. TIME = 0939 LCL
Date: 1996-05-15, Time: Night, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: PACIR
Remarks: FLT 1058 HIT GULL, DAMAGE UNKN.
Date: 1996-05-06, Time: Day, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: PACIR
Remarks: FLT 611 HIT A SMALL ORANGE BIRD. DAMAGE IS UNKN.
Date: 1996-02-14, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: FOKKER F28 MK 1000 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-10-13, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DORNIER 328 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: INGESTED DUCK AT T/D. AMT OF DAMAGE UNKN.
Date: 1995-08-19, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1159, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: DURING ROLLOUT. NO DAMAGE FOUND DURING INSPECTION.

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-05-21, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N301UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: ENG MANU#xxxxxx
Remarks: CORE INGESTION. NO DAMAGE.

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-12-28, Time: Dusk, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: SA227 AC METRO III (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N27186, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SMALL SPARROW TYPE BIRD
Date: 1993-10-14, Time: Night, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: AC Incident Rept
Remarks: FLT 1438. TIME = 1347Z. HIT A BIRD ON DEPTR. NO DAMAGE REPTD. CONTD TO DENVER W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 1993-09-02, Time: Dawn, Operator: Empire Airlines, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 63, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = MISC SITUATION REPT. (x/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: AFTER ROTATION PILOT REPTD STRIKING 10 BANDED RACING PIGEONS & RETD TO GEG TO INSPECT A/C FOR DAMAGE. SLIGHT STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO RT WING LEADING EDGE ICE BEATS. TIME = 1406Z
Date: 1993-07-06, Time: Night, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Report Type: AC Incident Rept
Remarks: FLT 271. HIT GOOSE ON 1/2 MI FINAL. TIME = 2105 PDT. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1993-07-05, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 271, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE BELOW RADOME. ALL INDICATIONS NORMAL AND FLT LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. MX INSPECT. NO DMG.

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-07-10, Time: Day, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: AC Incident Rept
Remarks: FLT 161 REQ RET TO GEG DUE TO BIRD STRIKE. LANDED 2210Z W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 1992-05-04, Time: Night, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Location: 10 MI SW GEG, Above Ground: 5200 ft, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: AC Incident Rept
Remarks: FLT 162, REPTD BIRD STRIKE AT 2119 PDT. NO DAMAGE REPTD.
Date: 1992-02-01, Time: Day, 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: N931UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AC INCIDENT REPT.
Remarks: HIT A FLOCK OF BIRDS. LANDED W/O INCIDENT. NO RPT OF DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-01-14, Time: Dusk, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N306WA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, ENG MANU#xxxxxx (xx/x/xxxx UPDATED WITH ENG MANU REPT)
Remarks: BIRD INGESTED INTO CORE.. 2 FRONT FAN BLADES DAMAGED

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-12-14, Time: Day, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N946AS, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gray partridge, Size: Small, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: AC Incident Rept
Remarks: FLT 227 HAD BIRD STRIKES ON APPROACH & MINOR DAMAGE. HIT 3 BIRDS. PART DMGD NOT REPTD. TIME = 1630PST
Date: 1991-01-10, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 521, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: RWY PACKED WITH ICE & SNOW. AS A/C APPROACHED V1 A BUMP WAS FELT & A/C PULLED TO THE RIGHT. T/O CONTINUED WITH ENG INSTRUMENTS INDICATING NORMAL. CREW SUSPECTED ENCOUNTER W/LARGE CHUNK OF ICE OR BLOWN TIRE & RWY INSPECTED. GEG OPERATIONS REPORTED LRG BIRD FOUND ON RWY. ENG PARAMETERS REMAINED NORMAL THROUGHOUT FLT. #2 ENG REVEALED DMG & WAS REPLACED.

1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-11-27, Time: Day, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
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