St Louis Regional Airport Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-01-23, Time: Day (10:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-680 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N696HC, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 29, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 500 h, Other Costs: $487, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = CC INDUSTRIES
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK NOSE GEAR AND KNOCKED OUT INTERNAL ELEMENTS ON BOTH NOSE WHEEL LANDING GEAR LIGHTS.

Date: 2014-10-16, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 400 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

Date: 2012-02-23, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-21 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Fuel Tanks Fuel Tanks, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

Date: 2010-11-23, Time: Dusk (16:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-50 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N943RL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 11, Speed: 120 knots, 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 nose, Struck Fuselage, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = WESTSTAR (x/xx/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT/ALT)
Remarks: NO DMG. ABORTED T/O. MECHANIC CHECKED FOR DMG. TIME OUT OF SERVICE = 15 MINUTES. A/C CONTD TO DESTINATION. BIRD ID BY USDA/WS BIOL.

Date: 2007-09-08, Time: Day (07:38), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-441 CONQUE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N441CJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 11, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER - PFD SUPPLY CORP (MIKE CUNERFARE)
Remarks: (DATA ENTRY NOTE: BIRD REPTD AS DOVE, ASSUMEMOURNING FROM LOCATION.)

Date: 2006-09-29, Time: Day (20:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-21A (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

Date: 2006-09-29, Time: Day (12:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-21A (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Perching birds (z), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

Date: 2004-08-04, Time: Day (09:33), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: SA226 TC (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N23AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 11, Speed: 101 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 101000 h, Other Costs: $131462, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: RXN OPER = EXPRO INC
Remarks: PILOT SAW SML FLOCK OF BIRDS FLY UP FROM GRASSY AREA BY RWY 1-2 SECONDS PRIOR TO STRIKE.

Date: 2004-01-13, Time: Day (16:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-125-700 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N613MC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 29, Above Ground: 350 ft, Speed: 220 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 Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MAY DEPT STORES
Remarks: NOSE GEAR

Date: 2002-10-11, Time: Day (11:50), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-9A (Airplane), Registration: 710878, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMAINS WERE NOT RECOVERED BY AIRCREW OR MAINTENANCE

Date: 2001-11-16, Time: Dusk (17:05), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-9A (Airplane), Registration: 680958, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: NO REMAINS RECOVERED

Date: 2001-09-17, Time: Day (10:05), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-9A (Airplane), Registration: 6810959, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: A hawk was found on the runway at Alton Regional Airport. Small amount of remains recovered.

Date: 2000-09-05, Time: Day (10:20), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-9A (Airplane), Registration: 680960, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Bird remains retrieved and sending a full wing of the bird.

Date: 2000-07-19, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-9A (Airplane), Registration: 688933, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 29, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Sorry for the little bit of remains, but this was all that was left of the bird. The impact points were on the left wing leading edge slat and just above the copilots clearview window. No reportable damage noted. Remains are being sent.

Date: 2000-06-14, Time: Day (18:35), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-9A (Airplane), Registration: 688933, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMAINS WERE FOUND AND BEING SENT.

Date: 1999-04-07, Time: Day (11:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-9A (Airplane), Registration: 68-0109, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 110 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, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 9 - A; IMPACT - LEFT TOP SIDE OF RADOME; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S

Date: 1999-04-05, Time: Day (11:25), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-9A (Airplane), Registration: 68-8893, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - BIRD STRIKE ON NLG DOOR--NO DAMAGE #2 ENGINE CRACKED AND DENTED 2ND STAGE BLADE--COST TBD. INSUFFICIENT FEATHER MATERIAL FOR POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION. IF MORE MATERIAL IS FOUND PLEASE SEND FOR IDENTIFICATION.; AIRCRAFT - C - 9 - A; IMPACT - LEFT SIDE NLG DOOR--#2 ENGINE INTAKE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - F

Date: 1998-07-23, Time: Day (14:35), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-9A (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 9 - A; IMPACT - LFT GEAR DOWNLOCK; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - F

Date: 1997-06-12, Time: Day (17:05), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-9 (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, meadowlarks, orioles, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - BLACKBIRD/STARLING; AIRCRAFT - C - 9 - ; IMPACT - CTR WIND; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S

Date: 1994-08-23, Time: Day (14:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-21A (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck & Damaged nose, Out Of Service: 10 h, Other Costs: $17, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 21 - ; IMPACT - RADOME; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S

Date: 1994-05-23, Time: Day (11:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-21A (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 21 - ; IMPACT - PT WINDSCREEN; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S