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Tri-State/Milton J Ferguson Field Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Tri-State/Milton J Ferguson Field Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 78 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 12 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-07-25, Time: Day (18:42), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N880GA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: BLOOD SPLATTER ON WINDSHLD.
Date: 2015-07-14, Time: Dusk (20:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5104, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG REPORTED BY PILOT.
Date: 2015-07-10, Time: Night (05:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N935FD, Flight: 1562, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-05-12, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N420MP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE
Remarks: NO DMG. SHORT FINAL.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-08-26, Time: Night (23:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Aeronaves Tsm, Aircraft: CONVAIR 640 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: XA-UNH, Flight: 332, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), MOR HTS-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxxM (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED WITH xND xxxx-x REPT)
Remarks: FRONT NOSE GEAR STRUCK COYOTE NEAR INTXN OF TWY A. NO DMG FOUND. RWY WAS CLEANED. SML AREA OF BLOOD ON RT MAIN GEAR. PILOT REPTD HE MAY HAVE HIT A SML FOX ON LDG ROLL.
Date: 2014-07-16, Time: Day (17:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 817, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, 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
Remarks: AFTER DEPT PILOT STATED HE MAY HAVE STRUCK A BIRD. AREA OF A/C STRUCK .

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-12-15, Time: Dusk (17:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N326EN, Flight: 4244, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx), MOR HTS-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH xND REP: x/x/xx ADDED MOR, UPDATED REMARKS, SOURCE, EFFECT ON FLT)
Remarks: HEARD THE STRIKES WHILE ON ROLLOUT. PILOT NOTIFIED TOWER WHO NOTIFIED ARPT OPS. PILOT STATED THAT THE BIRDS STRUCK AN ENGINE. OPS COLLECTED 3 CARCASSES AND DISPOSED OF THEM. AWI PERSONNEL CONTACTED THEIR DISPATCH AND A MX SENT IN ON NEXT FLT. PLANE GROUNDED UNTIL INSPN. MX WRITEUP STATED NO DMG TO THE A/C OR PROP AND NO ENGINE INGESTION. A/C CLEARED FOR OPERATIONAL USE AND USED FOR FLT 4117 ON 12/16/13. INFO GATHERED FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES.
Date: 2013-09-19, Time: Day (13:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-300 KING (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N20EW, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = TRIPLE H AVIATION SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: PILOT ADVISED POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE. DID NOT SEE ANY SIGNS OF STRIKE ON A/C. REMAINS WERE FOUN ON RWY. BIRD REPTD AS DOVE, ASSUME MOURNING DOVE FROM LOCATION. PILTO REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2013-09-14, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 4242, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Miles From Airport: 30 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CAPT REPTD LOUD NOISE/STRUCK A/C. NO ASSISTANCE REQUIRED. NO SIGNIFICANT DMG TO A/C SEEN AT INSPN. LOCATION REPTD AS 30NM SE KHTS. FORM MARKED AS PRECAUTIONARY LANDING BUT KHTS WAS INTENDED DESTINATION ARPT.
Date: 2013-09-11, Time: Day (08:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N371HQ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = HAMILTON AVIATION INC
Remarks: DURING ROLLOUT, STRUCK A SMALL BIRD ON RWY 30. NOD MG TO A/C.
Date: 2013-09-07, Time: Night (05:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N910FD, Flight: 1562, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. LOCATION REPTD AS 2SM.
Date: 2013-09-03, Time: Day (10:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N328EN, Flight: 4168, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wild turkey, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. NOT OBSERVED FROM THE TOWER.
Date: 2013-07-16, Time: Night (22:03), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N910FD, Flight: 1374, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Kentucky warbler, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: STRIKE WAS REPTD DURING T/O. NO PROBLEMS NOTED. REMAINS FOUND ABOUT 40 FT FROM RWY C/L. INTACT. BIRD HIT FWD LEFT FUSELAGE ABOVE AOA VANE. NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2013-07-07, Time: Day (10:11), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N327EN, Flight: 4168, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Kentucky warbler, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: PILOT STATED THAT 1 BIRD WAS STRUCK AS PLANE TOUCHED DOWN. PILOT STATED THAT BIRD STRUCK LEAD EDGE OF L WING. A/C TAXIED TO RAMP AND WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE. PILOT STATED THAT HE CONTACTED DISPATCH AND A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR DAMAGE INSPN. MECHANIC INSPECTED AND A/C WAS BACK IN SERVICE. A/C LEFT WITH DELAY AT APPROX 1300 HRS.
Date: 2013-03-29, Time: Day (16:54), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N256AF, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Crows, ravens, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = ABIR AVIATION LLC / SAM SILVERSTEIN
Remarks: AFTER EXITING RWY, A/C INFORMED TOWER THAT HE MAY HAVE STRUCK A BIRD ON LANDING. PILOT DETERMINED THAT THE A/C WAS IN FULLY OPERATIONAL CONDITION AND ELECTED NOT TO EXIT THE A/C. A/C THEN DEPARTED W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2013-02-25, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 4168, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PDT 4168 REPORTED AT 1600Z THAT THEY BELIEVED THEY HIT A BIRD MIDFIELD DURING T/O ROLL AND REQUESTED A FIELD INSPN. PDT 4168 DID NOT REQUIRE ASSISTANCE. ARPT OPS NOTIFIED AT 1601Z AND COMPLETED A FIELD INSPN AT 1615Z. W/O OBSERVING ANY BIRD REMAINS.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-10-25, Time: Night (22:12), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N328EN, Flight: 4242, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK RADOME ON LDG. NO DMG OR SCRATCHES SEEN.
Date: 2012-10-11, Time: Night (04:00), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N906FD, Flight: 1562, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 3200 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A 6 INCH X 6 INCH PATCH OF PAINT MISSING IN THE 3:00 O'CLOCK POSITION ON THE RADOME. NO OTHER DMG NOTED. COST OF PAINT TOUCH UP TO BE DETERMINED. LOCATION REPTD AS 15 MILES S KHTS.
Date: 2012-08-15, Time: Day (15:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PILATUS PC12 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N656AF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 4500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = PLANESENSE SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) (xx/xx/xx UPDATED OPER CODE) (xx/xx/xxxx UDATED OPER CODE)
Remarks: SML TO MED SIZE BIRD SEEN DURING A CLIMBING RT RUTRN. NO DMG NOTED DURING POST FLT INSPN BY FLT CREW. EVIDENCE OF STRIKE ON NOSE BELOW CO/P WINDOW. A/C TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE PENIDNG INSPN BY MX.
Date: 2012-08-10, Time: Day (10:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N411NV, Flight: 817, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS MEDIUM, PERHAPS A PIGEON. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-03-21, Time: Day (09:36), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N887GA, Flight: 816, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Wild turkey, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), NEWS MEDIA
Remarks: RT SIDE OF NOSE CONE DENTED WITH RIVETS POPPED OUT. COWLING AT INTAKE OF ENG #2 DENTED AND DMGD. FEATHERS, FLUIDS AND BODY PARTS OF TURKEYS FOUND IN RT LANDING GEAR HOUSING AND HOSES AS WELL AS FAN BLADES OF ENG #2 AND ON RT SIDE OF A/C FUSELAGE. A/C GROUNDED UNTIL CKD BY COMPANY MX. ATC ADVISED PILOT OF BIRDS TO THE SIDE OF THE RWY PRIOR TO LANDING. IT IS POSSIBLE ONLY ONE TURKEY INGESTED INTO ENG #2. FULL CARCASS OF 3 TURKEYS AND PARTS OF 1 TURKEY RECVRD FROM RWY AND A/C. CARCASSES AND BODY PARTS DESTROYED. NOTAM.SOME FAN BLADES REPLACED. COWLING DMGD AND REPLACED. WAITING ON PARTS AND MX.

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-12-22, Time: Night (21:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N825AY, Flight: 4229, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Owls, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck & Damaged Other, Lightning Strip, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx), FAA ACCIDENT/INCIDENT PRELIM DATA & NEWS MEDIA
Remarks: RECEIVED CALL FROM TWR THAT DAL 4229 HIT A BIRD ON LDG. CHECKED RWY AND FOUND REMAINS. DAMAGE TO RADOME. AS A RESULT, FLT THE NEXT DAY WAS DELAYED 11 HOURS. LIGHTNING STRIP DAMAGED. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: PHASE REPTD AS LDG ROLL AND FINAL APCH)
Date: 2011-07-15, Time: Day (19:35), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 817, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, 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
Date: 2011-05-19, Time: Night (23:58), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: AEROS 350 (Helicopter), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: N106HN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: MEDICAL TRANSPORT OPERATOR / OWNER = HEALTHNET x (x/x/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLIGHT)
Remarks: NO DMG. A/C WAS ON LT MIDFLD DOWNWIND EF/POC NOTIFIED. SNARGE OBSERVED. TYPE UNRECOGNIZABLE. BIRD REPTD AS YELLOW. ARPT REPTD AS HUNTINGTON APRCH, ASSUME KHTS. EFFECT ON FLT REPTED AS PREC LDG, BUT SINCE THEY WERE ON APCH, THIS WAS NOT ENTERED.
Date: 2011-04-21, Time: Day (17:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1313, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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
Remarks: REPTD BIRDSTRIKE APPROX 2000 FT DOWN RWY JUST BELOW CAPT LT WINDSHIELD. A/C REPTD BIRDSTRIKE AFTER T/O AND ADVISED THEY WILL CK A/C AFTER LANDING KDTW. ARPT OPERATORS ADVISED THE POSSIBLE SPECIES WAS A SPARROW.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-10-12, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Faa, Aircraft: BE-300 KING (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N76, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK CO-PILOTS WINDSHIELD. BLACK BIRD.
Date: 2010-09-26, Time: Night (23:52), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N808EX, Flight: 4242, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 1600 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
Remarks: PILOT REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2010-07-31, Time: Day (17:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N418NV, Flight: 887, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND BEHIND RADOME. NO DMG.
Date: 2010-07-12, Time: Day (18:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N879GA, Flight: 888, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A/C REPTD BIRDSTRIKE. AFTER COMPLETING RWY INSPN A SMALL YOUNG ROBIN FOUND DECEASED ON RWY.
Date: 2010-07-06, Time: Dawn (05:35), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N814EX, Flight: 4117, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, 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-xxxxx)
Remarks: A/C REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE ON T/O. RWY INSPN FOUND KILLDEER.
Date: 2010-02-17, Time: Night (22:00), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N274FE, Flight: 1374, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = NEWS MEDIA, AON DAILY INCIDENTS, FAA ACCIDENT/INCIDENT PRELIM DATA & xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED TIME OUT OF SERVICE)
Remarks: PILOT SAW 4 DEER, 2 CROSSED RWY IN FRONT OF A/C. PILOT ABORTED T/O BUT FELT 1 HIT THE L MAIN LDG GEAR. TWR WAS NOTIFIED. EXITED RWY, ACCOMPLISHED THE RTO CHECKLIST AND BLOCKED BACK IN. EVIDENCE FOUND ON L MAIN LDG GEAR. NO DMG NOTED. A/C DEPARTED 90 MINUTES LATER.
Date: 2010-01-21, Time: Day (15:15), Precipation: Rain, Operator: Freedom Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N849MJ, Flight: 154, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Species: Wild turkey, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: (UPDATED x/x/xx ADDED N# AND A/C TYPE)
Remarks: NOT A STRIKE BUT EFFECTED FLT. ABORTED T/O DUE TO A FLOCK OF TURKEYS ON RWY. (# NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10). RETD TO THE GATE. CAPT DEPLANED AND CHECKED FOR DMG. FLT ARRIVED ON TIME AT CVG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: FLT NUMBER MAY BE INCORRECT) A/C = ERJ INCIDENT ID 10522

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-06-27, Time: Night (05:27), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N241FE, Flight: 2562, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MX INSPN FOUND EVIDENCE OF STRIKE ON LEFT SIDE OF FUSELAGE BELOW THE L2 WINDOW. NO DMG.
Date: 2009-02-09, Time: Day (10:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N77331, Flight: 7342, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: ON APCH, HEARD IMPACT OF BIRD ON NOSE OF A/C. CAUGHT VIEW AS IT HIT. NO DMG FOUND ON INSPN. NOTIFIE DISPATCH AND MX.

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-08-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12/30, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 4:25 PM
Date: 2008-08-20, Time: Night (04:32), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N243FE, Flight: 1574, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 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: NO DMG

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-12-10, Time: Day (12:21), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Rain, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N835RP, Flight: 6406, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2007-11-15, Time: Night (05:41), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N485FE, Flight: 1502, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12, Location: SBN-MEM, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, 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-xx-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: PRECIPITATION WAS MIST. NO DMG.

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-08-30, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N518M, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 30, Speed: 128 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 50000 h, Repair Costs: $4000, Other Costs: $61738, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = MARATHON OIL CO. SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: STRIKE OCCURRED AT VR. A STORM HAD PASSED ABOUT 1-2 HRS EARLIER. RWY WAS WET. NOTAM WARNING. PILOT INFORMED TOWER THEY HAD STRUCK SOME BIRDS DURING T/O. TWR NOTIFIED OPS. FOUND 3 DOVES, 2 ON CENTERLINE AND 1 IN GRASS. ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1566. REMAINS WERE COLLECTED FROM THE STATOR VANES OF ENG. DIVERTED TO HOME BASE
Date: 2006-08-20, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N528CA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 20 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, 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-E
Remarks: BIRD HIT NOSE & DEPLOYED LDG GEAR ON NOSE. MADE A MESS. REMAINS REMOVED BY AIRLINE.
Date: 2006-07-15, Time: Dawn (06:28), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N265FE, Flight: 2451, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx)
Date: 2006-06-23, Time: Day (11:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N473CA, Flight: 5708, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, 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: N# REPTS AS NxxxxCA. NOT CORRECT
Date: 2006-05-08, Time: Day, 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: N4918Y, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = JEFFERY HICKS xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: NOTAM ON BIRDS ON FILE. PILOT TOOK OFF, HIT SML BIRD & LANDED BACK TO CHECK FOR DMG. NONE FOUND.
Date: 2006-03-29, Time: Night (05:30), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N270FE, Flight: 1502, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 150 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EVIDENCE OF STRIKE FOUND ON LWR L RADOME.
Date: 2006-03-14, Time: Night (22:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-31 NAVAJO (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = JOHN KUSTER
Remarks: PILOT HIT DEER DURING T/O. PREC. LDG. NO DMG.

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-12-26, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N469B, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, 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 Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = JBF, INC (MIKE BRAMMAR)
Remarks: NO VIZ DMG, LOTS OF BLOOD
Date: 2005-08-09, Time: Night (22:20), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N254FE, Flight: 1281/1, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EVIDENCE OF STRIKE FOUND ON R1 WINDOW. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-08-01, Time: Dawn (08:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N769GR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPER = RITE FLITE AVIATION
Date: 2005-06-26, Time: Day (17:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-05-13, Time: Night (21:55), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N258FE, Flight: 2251/1, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3600 ft, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. EVIDENCE FOUND ON L SIDE FUSELAGE JUST BELOW CAPT'S SIDE WINDOW.

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-08-18, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 347, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2004-08-11, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: RKWLTRBO 690 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N205BN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, 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
Comments: OPER = BOONE NEWSPAPERS
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2004-07-28, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-500 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N777GG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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 = MG AVIATION INC (J W TRAYLOR)
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2004-07-12, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-GWII, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, 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 = WESCAST
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2004-05-19, Time: Night (05:25), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N484FE, Flight: 1502, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 2200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx ((xx/x/xx UPDATED ALT, PHASE)
Remarks: INSPN. EVIDENCE OF STRIKE AT 4 O'CLOCK RIGHT BEHIND RADOME. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-03-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N221SP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PROVIDENT COMMERCIAL GROUP
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD BY PILOT. WANTED TO CONT FLT.

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-05-15, Time: Day (18:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Colgan Airways, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 5068, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ARPT NOT REPTD, ASSUME SAME AS POSTMARK. RWY MATCHES. TWR SAID THAT NO DMG HAD BEEN DECLAIRED AT THIS TIME. ENRT TO KPIT.
Date: 2003-04-09, Time: Night (05:20), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N469FE, Flight: 1502, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 150 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MX INSPN OF FUSELAGE, LE AND TE AND ENG INLETS. NO DMG.

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-10-08, Time: Night (21:20), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N236FE, Flight: 1281, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 3600 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2002-07-22, Time: Night (00:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Midwest, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N135YV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MX INSPN. NO DMG.

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-11-20, Time: Day (15:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Colgan Airways, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N294CJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Location: 9 MI NW HTS, Above Ground: 2600 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 9 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck & Damaged windshield, Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPORTS xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & PACIR
Remarks: RT WINDSHLD WIPER BROKE OFF AND NOSE CONE WAS DENTED. BENT STRINGER AND BROKEN CLIP.
Date: 2001-02-27, Time: Night (06:18), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ccair, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N957AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Propeller, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 39600 h, Repair Costs: $40000, Other Costs: $55785, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AAIPN & xxxx-x (COMPLETED FROM PHONE CALL ON x/xx/xx)
Remarks: HIT 2 DEER. ENG AND PROP WERE REMOVED FOR INSPN. PROP HAD SOME WORK DONE. 3 BRAKE LLINES AND BLOCK WERE REPLACED.

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-08-02, Time: Day, Sky: Some Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-01-08, Time: Night (03:05), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 300 ft, 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

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-09-03, Time: Night, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MU2 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N316EN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Foxes, Size: Large, Report Type: PACIR
Comments: OPERATOR = JAGUAR OIL & GAS CORP
Remarks: NO ASSIST REQD & A/C TAXIED TO RAMP. TIME = 2355 LCL
Date: 1996-06-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: RKWL SABRLNR (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: , Registration: N942CC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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: OPERATOR = SABRE TRANSPORTATION INC
Date: 1996-05-29, Time: Day, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N157PC, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Propeller, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = FAA ACCIDENT/INCIDENT DATAOPERATOR = CC AIR
Remarks: DEER RAN ONTO RWY AT ROTATIONAL SPEED ON T/O. STRUCK BY RT PROP & LANDING GEAR. ABORTED T/O. ENG REMOVED. NO INJURY.
Date: 1996-05-17, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: IAI ASTRA JT (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N10MZ, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 14000 h, Other Costs: $22500, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCES = xxxx-x. AAIPN & DAILY OPS REPT (x/xx/xx UPDATED EFFECT ON FLT)
Remarks: TRAILING EDGE FLAPS DAMAGED. DAMAGE REPTD AS MINOR AT FIRST BUT UPGRADED TO SUBSTANTIAL. HAD TO BE REMOVED AND REPAIRED. PILOT WASN'T AWARE HE HAD HIT DEER UNTIL IT WAS REPTD BY WITNESS WHO WAS ON THE GROUND AND HEARD THE STRIKE. A/C TURNED AROUND & SEARCHED RWY AND FOUND THE DEER. SAME CREW AND A/C HAD HIT A DEER HERE SEVERAL YEARS AGO. NEW FENCING WAS PUT UP AROUND AIRPORT BUT SEVERAL DEER WERE FENCED IN AND ARE STILL CAUSING PROBLEMS. LOCAL RESIDENTS DO NOT WANT DEER KILLED.

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-10-26, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegheny Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N808EX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK UNDERBELLY OF FUSELAGE.
Date: 1995-07-22, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N922DN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 900 ft, 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = JEDA INC.
Remarks: STRUCK 2 VERY SMALL BIRDS, NO DAMAGE.

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-07-23, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 4044, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE =DAILY ALERT BULL & ASRS
Remarks: EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT RESPONDED & A/C WAS TOWED TO RAMP DUE TO HYDRAULIC FAILURE. IMPACTED DEER NEAR L MAIN GEAR. DAMAGE INCLUDED, L OUTBOARD BRAKE LINE SEVERED, L TIRE SLASHED, L INBOARD FLAP HAD A HOLE APPROX 8" X 6" AT TRAILING EDGE. DEER NEARLY CUT IN HALF. NEED BETTER CONTROL OF DEER ON ARPT PROPERTY. HAVE SEEN OTHERS THIS YEAR.

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-08-20, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ccair, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N168PC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: A/C STRUCK A FLOCK OF BIRDS WHILE LANDING. PILOT REPTD MINOR DAMAGE TO ENG AND TXD TO RAMP.

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-10-27, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N3746Y, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American coot, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: EXTENT OF DAMAGE NOT REPTD.
Date: 1992-08-14, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Ccair, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N883CC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CC AIR, INC
Remarks: DURING T/O ROLL A/C HIT 2 DOVES W/ FUSELAGE. NO DAMAGE REPTD. A/C CONTD TO NC. TIME = 1312Z
Date: 1992-08-11, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-340 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4051C, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Struck Tail, Struck Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = STANDARD LABORATORIES INC. SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xx/x/xxxx UPDATED WITH xND REPT)
Remarks: A/C HIT BIRDS DURING LANDING FLARE AS THEY LIFTED OFF RWY. NO DAMAGE OTHER THAN RESIDUE. OPS REMOVED 8 BIRDS FROM RWY. FOG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: PIOT RETD BIRDS AS STARLINGS)
Date: 1992-08-06, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-425 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N425SX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 60 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CALLIS PAPA HALE JENSEN JACKSTADT PC
Remarks: PILOT STATED HIT HIT 2 SMALL BIRDS ON T/O ROLL. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-05-06, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ccair, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CAROLINA

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-10-29, Time: Night, Operator: Ccair, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: AC Incident Rept
Remarks: FLT4651 HIT DEER ON DEPT ROLL AT 2000E. CFR RESPONDED & FLT TAXIED TO GATE W/O INCIDENT. PILOT REPTD MINIMAL DAMAGE TO A/C & NO INJURY.
Date: 1991-10-11, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Atlantic Coast Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N482UE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 150 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
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1991-08-10, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N162PC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CAROLINA
Date: 1991-08-07, Time: Night, Operator: Ccair, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N161PC, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = ASIAS/AIDS DATABASE (xxxxxxxxxxxxxxC)
Remarks: STRUCK DEER WITH L MAIN GEAR DURING A NIGHT LANDING.
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