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Tri-Cities Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Tri-Cities Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 65 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 9 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-09-02, Time: Night (21:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N983SW, Flight: 6190, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Location: 12NM SE, Above Ground: 3500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 12 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-08-28, Time: Night (20:03), 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: 109, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REPORTED BIRDSTRIKE ON TAKEOFF.
Date: 2015-04-24, Time: Day (14:56), 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: N435QX, Flight: 2106, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12/30, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: NO DMG.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-10-19, Time: Day (16:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N3481S, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 84 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = ANDREW DORMAN SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, xx-xx-xxxxxx) (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT)
Remarks: I WAS ON FINAL APCH WITH FULL FLAPS DOWN. I WAS CROSSING THE APCH LIGHTS WHEN A WHITE BIRD STRUCK SOMEWHERE ON RT SIDE OF A/C. I SAW A WHITE FLASH, HEARD A LOUD THUD AND THE BIRD DOVE STRAIGHT DOWN. IT WAS VERY QUICK. I NEVER SAW THE BIRD APCH ME. I MADE SURE THE A/C WAS STABLE, LOOKED OUT TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY DAMAGE AND THEN NOTIFIED THE TWR. LANDED W/O INCIDENT. UPON INSPN, I DID NOT NOTICE ANY SIGNS OF DMG OR VISIBLE SIGNS OF A BIRD IMPACT.
Date: 2014-07-22, Time: Day (09:35), 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: 125, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21R, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Western kingbird, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Date: 2014-05-14, Time: Day (10:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Empire Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N908FX, Flight: 100, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 117 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. UPWIND RWY 30. EVID OF STRIKE ON RADOME. REMNANTS REMOVED.
Date: 2014-02-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Finches, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1330 PM DAY.
Date: 2014-02-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1330 PM DAY.
Date: 2014-02-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Finches, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1130 AM DAY.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-06-12, Time: Day (11:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N975SW, Flight: 6245, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21R, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH xRD REPT)
Remarks: NO DMG. NO REMAINS WERE FOUND.
Date: 2013-04-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12/30, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swainson's hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: INFIELD OF RWY 2/20.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-10-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-10-21, Time: Day (07:50), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4481, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern harrier, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-08-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: POSSIBLY DELTA FLIGHT 3434 WITH AN RJ A/C. 732 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-07-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Budgerigar, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO TRAUMA. FOUND AT 1230, DAY.
Date: 2012-03-02, Time: Day (17:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N913EV, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-07-04, 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: N409QX, Flight: 02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 21R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. 1 SPARROW FOUND.
Date: 2011-07-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4774, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD
Date: 2011-06-22, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N408SW, Flight: 4778, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-06-16, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N913EV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO FLOCKS IN AREA. STRUCK "RT SIDE JUST UNDER FLAPS".
Date: 2010-05-05, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FNTM, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = KREOS AVIATION GENPAR INC. SOURCE = FAA DAILY REPORT, FAA REGIONAL DAILY ALERT BULLETIN SUMMARY & AON REPT (UPDATED x/xx/xx WITH FAA REPT)
Remarks: HIT A MALLARD DUCK ON FINAL TO RWY 20. MINOR DMG.

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-05-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N411QX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-11-21, Time: Night (17:05), Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 109, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE AFTER T/O. PILOT DID NOT INDICATE ANY DAMAGE. FLT CONTD TO SEA W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2008-09-04, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N927SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2008-01-08, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Snow, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3784, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-06-16, Time: Day (16:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N25185, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21L, Above Ground: 190 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 2000 h, Repair Costs: $3000, Other Costs: $2405, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = RIO HIRAI
Date: 2007-06-07, Time: Day (15:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3859, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21R, Speed: 130 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ON ROLLOUT
Date: 2007-02-07, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N95PC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CHIEFTAIN AIRCRAFT LLC
Remarks: PILOT ADVISED BIRD STRIKE. DMG UNKN. (# STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10, SAME AS # SEEN)

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-11-11, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 106, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: HIT A FEW SML BIRDS ON SHORT FINAL.
Date: 2005-08-23, Time: Day, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ON SHORT FINAL, HIT SML BIRDS. NO DMG.

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-12-31, Time: Day (14:01), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3858, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: PACIR
Remarks: REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON WINDHSLD DEPARTING RWY 30. NO DMG. A/C RETPD AS CRJ (ASSUME 100/200 BUT COULD BE 700)
Date: 2004-06-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N56211, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = BERGSTROM AIRCRAFT
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2004-03-21, Time: Night, 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: N354PH, Flight: 110, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 450 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2004-01-11, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N363PH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 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 Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2004-01-09, Time: Day (15:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N4315W, Flight: 3859, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: STARLINGS? HIT 4, 3 ON NOSE 1 ON WING. NO DMG REPTD. PRECIP REPTD AS MIST.

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-07-04, Time: Day, 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: 12, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EXECUTIVE FLIGHT
Date: 2003-03-22, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N375PH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HEARD BANG DID NOT SEE BIRD. NO DMG.

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-12-08, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Propeller, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. HIT NOSE ON L SIDE THEN WAS STRUCK BY PROP. NO DMG TO NOSE A LITTLE TO THE PROP REPTD BY PILOT.
Date: 2002-03-03, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1090M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 80 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: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = BERGSTROM AIRCRAFT INC
Remarks: # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2002-01-17, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-77 SKIPPER (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N3857J, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21L, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = BERGSTROM AIRCRAFT INC. LETTER SENT x/x/xx ASKING FOR CLARIFICATION OF EVERY PART REPTD DAMAGED BUT NOT STRUCK.
Remarks: SML FLOCK 6-7 SML BIRDS. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: EVERY PART WAS CHECKED ONLY AS DAMAGED. NO REPLY TO LETTER ASKING FOR CLARIFICATION. ASSUME NO DMG.)

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-09-28, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-34 SENECA (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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
Comments: OPER = TVD xxx

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-12-24, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N410SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20R, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 41000 h, Repair Costs: $9000, Other Costs: $59300, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CRACKED RADOME IN 2 PLACED. REMAINS WEDGED BTWN UPPER CRACK.
Date: 2000-05-10, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: PACIR
Remarks: FLT 143 ABTD T/O TO AVOID HITTING A BIRD.

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-07-14, Time: Day (07:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Empire Airlines, Aircraft: FOKKER F27 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N702FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR (x/xx/xx UPDATED A/C)
Remarks: NO DMG. FLT 804.
Date: 1999-04-26, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE REPTD. FLT 525
Date: 1999-02-10, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-300 KING (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N555WE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 500 h, Other Costs: $742, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CON AGRA AIR TRANSPORTATION
Remarks: DAMAGE LIMITED TO 8-10" DENT IN NACELLE NEAR AIR INTAKE. ASSUME CANADA GEESE FROM LOCATION.

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-10-06, Time: Dusk (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: N360PH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30R, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS (BOTH BY CAPT)
Remarks: ABORTED T/O SUSPECTING A BIRD STRIKE HAD OCCURRED. NO DAMAGE. HIT OUTBD LFT LE OF WING & HORIZ STAB.
Date: 1998-06-28, Time: Day (14:34), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N560SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21R, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, 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: NO A/C DAMAGE REPTD.
Date: 1998-06-22, Time: Night (21:33), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: PACIR
Remarks: FLT 6911 REPTD A POSSIBLE COYOTE STRIKE ON LDG. RWY SEARCH FOUND NOTHING & A/C CREW DEPTD ARPT TO RON.

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-11-16, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N406SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21R, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 150 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AC INCIDENT REPT
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURIES. TIME = 1650 LCL. FLT 959.
Date: 1997-04-30, Time: Day, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: FLT 7934 HAD NO REPTD DAMAGE. TIME = 0655 LCL5200-7 REPTD FLT 7942.

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-08-05, Time: Night, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DORNIER 328 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: PACIR
Comments: (UPDATED ALT x/xx/xx)
Remarks: NOT A STRIKE. FLT 563 ABORTED T/O. A FLOCK OF BIRDS WAS ON THE RWY. TIME = 2020LCL
Date: 1996-06-05, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N309WA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 138 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: ENG MANU #xxxxxx SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x, ENG MANU & PACIR
Remarks: 3 BIRDS INGESTED IN #2 ENG. 7 FAN BLADES DAMAGED. LOSS OF REVENUE, AMT UNKN. A/C MADE RETN W/O INCIDENT. TIME = 1500Z
Date: 1996-02-21, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: MERLIN III (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Location: 1.8 MILES OUT, Above Ground: 5500 ft, Miles From Airport: 1,8 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x REPT & PACIR
Remarks: FLT 309 LANDED W/O INCIDENT. NO APPARENT DAMAGE. ASSUME CANADA GOOSE FROM LOCATION.

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-05-27, 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: N186PH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE OCCURED DURING FLIGHT FROM PASCO, WA TO PORTLAND,OR. NEITHER CAPT NOR F/O SAW STRIKE HAPPEN. I ASSUME IT HAPPENED DURING CLIMB OUT BECAUSE THE DAMAGE WAS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE WIND APPROX. 5" FROM LEADING EDGE. THERE WAS NO DENT, THE METAL WAS BENT UP 1/4" FOR 1" AT A SEAM.
Date: 1995-03-11, Time: Day, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: MERLIN III (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: PACIR
Remarks: FLT390 NO DAMAGE TO A/C, BUT COYOTE WAS FATAL.

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-07-05, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = AEROFLIGHT
Date: 1994-06-29, 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, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-06-09, Time: Dawn, Sky: No 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: 30, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AC INCIDENT REPT.& xxxx-x
Remarks: FLT 143 HIT GULL ON ROTATION RWY 30 ON SURFACE, DAMAGE UNKN. POSSIBLY HIT WITH PROP ONLY.
Date: 1994-03-08, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N407J, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 165 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Injuries: 1
Comments: TWO xxxx-x FORMS. OPERATOR = AEROFLIGHT EXEC. SVC.
Remarks: DECLARED EMERGENCY LANDING. A/C DAMAGE: APPROX 1/2 PILOT SIDE WINDSHIELD BROKE OUT. INJURIES: FACIAL LACERATIONS, POSSIBLE EYE SPLINTERS. EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. HEN MALLARD.

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-06-03, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 400 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: POSTMARK = DATE
Date: 1993-05-27, Time: Day, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 400 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: AC Incident Rept
Remarks: FLT 1214. FLT CONTD TO BOISE. NO APPARENT DAMAGE. TIME = 2020Z
Date: 1993-01-13, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, 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: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AC INCIDENT REPT.
Remarks: NO REPORTED DAMAGE. A/C CONTD. TO SEATTLE. ASSUME CANADA GOOSE FROM LOCATION.

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-01-17, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N15574R, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 590 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY. HIT A FLOCK, ASSUME 2-10. TIME = 1841Z.

1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-11-27, Time: Night (16:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Westair Commuter, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK OPER REPTD AS UNITED EXPRESS, ASSUME SDU
Remarks: DUCK? NO DAMAGE
Date: 1990-11-25, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Westair Commuter, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N411UE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Propeller, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: RH INBD LE DENTED REPROFILED LEADING EDGE. NO OTHER DAMAGE NOTED.
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