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William P Hobby Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - William P Hobby Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 1228 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 63 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-09-29, Time: Day (08:38), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7726A, Flight: 10, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-09-23, Time: Night (23:02), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N258WN, Flight: 2736, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 4300 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CAPT FRWD WINDSHIELD. NO DMG.
Date: 2015-09-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12/30, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 738AM DAY.
Date: 2015-09-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17/35, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS REMOVED 1 DEAD KILLDEER FROM RWY 17/35 AT TWY G2. 7:05 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-09-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R/30L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS REMOVED 1 DEAD DOVE FROM RWY 12R/30L AT RWY 17/35 INTERSECTION. 6:58 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-09-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R/30L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cave swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS REMOVED 1 DEAD SWALLOW FROM RWY 12R/30L AT TWY N. 7:01 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-09-14, Time: Night (19:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N936WN, Flight: 367, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Location: 20NM NW HOU, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MINOR STRIKE FROM AN UNSEEN BIRD LEFT REMAINS ON RADOME AND F/O WINDSHIELD.
Date: 2015-09-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17/35, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS REMOVED 1 DEAD DOVE FROM RWY 17/35 AT INTERSECTION OF RWY 12R/30L. 7:06 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-09-11, Time: Day (11:41), Sky: Overcast, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N90030, Flight: 1354, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 132 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ASSUME 1 STRUCK.
Date: 2015-09-10, Time: Dawn (06:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2701, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Location: 1 MILE SOUTHEAST, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ASSUME ONE STRUCK.
Date: 2015-09-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS REMOVED REMAINS FROM RWY 4/22 AT TWY K2. 7:00 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-09-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R/30L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS REMOVED REMAINS FROM RWY 12R/30L AT TWY M3. NO RECENT A/C ARRIVALS OR DEPARTURES REPORTED STRIKING A BIRD. 9:25 AM DAY
Date: 2015-09-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R/30L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS REMOVED 1 DEAD NIGHTHAWK FROM RWY 12R/30L AT TWY F. 6:53 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-09-07, Time: Night (20:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N637SW, Flight: 509, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 2015-09-07, Time: Day (09:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N630WN, Flight: 1175, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Location: 1 NM, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-09-07, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: LEVEL AT 4000' FEET MSL GETTING VECTORS FOR THE VFR TO RWY 12R. HEARD A LOUD IMPACT NOISE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE A/C. AFTER LANDING, POST FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED BIRDSTRIKE TO THE FORWARD FUSELAGE JUST ABOVE THE CAPTAINS' SIDE FORWARD WINDSHIELD. DISPATCH AND MX CONTACTED.
Date: 2015-09-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS REMOVED 1 DEAD KILLDEER FROM RWY 4/22 AT TWY R. 14:10 PM DAY
Date: 2015-09-04, Time: Dawn (06:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N609SW, Flight: 593, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-08-31, Time: Day (15:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N966WN, Flight: 35, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DAMAGE NOTED. JUDGING BY THE REMAINS ON THE WING, STRUCK A SMALL BIRD
Date: 2015-08-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS REMOVED 1 DEAD DOVE FROM RWY 4/22 AT TWY B. 7:15 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-08-28, Time: Dusk (20:06), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 578, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-08-25, Time: Day (19:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N942WN, Flight: 1764, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Location: 3 MILES FROM AIRPORT, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 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 Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: WHAT KIND OF BIRD. BIRD HIT ON UPPER COWLING LIP OF #1 ENGINE. NO DAMAGE NOTED.
Date: 2015-08-19, Time: Night (21:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N212WN, Flight: 2305, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Miles From Airport: 22 mi, 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: DENT IN LEADING EDGE DEVICE.
Date: 2015-08-18, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N340LV, Flight: 558, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 46 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: OPS REMVD 2 MOURNING DOVE CARCASSES FROM RWY 12R AT THE RWY 4/22 INTXN AFTER PILOT REPORTED STRIKING MULTIPLE BIRDS.
Date: 2015-08-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: APRT OPS REMOVED 1 DEAD DOVE FROM APCH END OF RWY 22. 6:55 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-08-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R/30L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS REMOVED 1 DEAD MOURNING DOVE FROM RWY 12R/30L AT TWY H. 7:28 AM DAY
Date: 2015-08-14, Time: Night (21:40), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N947WN, Flight: 2694, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 7 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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: LOCATION RREPORTED AS 7 MILES N KHOU.
Date: 2015-08-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS REMOVED 2 DEAD MOURNING DOVES FROM RWY 4/22 NEAR TWY K2. 6:50 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-08-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS REMOVED 1 DEAD ROCK DOVE FROM THE APCH END OF RWY 22. 6:52 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-08-06, Time: Day (15:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8663A, Flight: 1361, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 9000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO COLLECTABLE REMAINS.
Date: 2015-08-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS REMOVED 1 DEAD ROCK DOVE FROM RWY 4/22 AT TWY C. 7:23 AM DAY
Date: 2015-08-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS REMOVED 1 DEAD DOVE FROM RWY 4/22 AT TWY C. 7:10 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-31, Time: Night (22:25), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N289CT, Flight: 4904, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Miles From Airport: 6 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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: UPPER CENTRAL CAPT WINDSHIELD. FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2015-07-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS REMOVED 1 DEAD DOVE FROM INTERSECTION OF RWY 4/22 AND RWY 12R/30L. 7:48 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-30, Time: Day (11:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1094, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 30L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Cave swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx,Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS FOUND ON LT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AND INSIDE #1 ENGINE.
Date: 2015-07-30, Time: Day (09:16), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N704SW, Flight: 927, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx,x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPORTED STRIKING BIRD ON T/O WITH NO DMG TO THE RH LOWER RADOME.
Date: 2015-07-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS REMOVED 1 DEAD DOVE FROM TWY 4/22 AT TWY C. 7:23 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-30, Time: Dawn (06:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N948WN, Flight: 546, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx - Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FLT DEPTD KHOU 7/30 AT 2316 AND ARRIVED LAX FRI 7/31. PILOT INDICATED THAT A BIRD WAS INGESTED ON DEPT FROM KHOU. SWA MX CONDUCTED A VISUAL INSPN OF THE #1 ENG. BORESCOPE WAS DEFERRED AND COMPLIED WITH IN HOU ON THE NIGHT OF THE 31ST. NO DMG FOUND. A/C DID NOTSUFFER ANY UNSCHEDULED OUT OF SERVICE TIME. A/C GROUNDED FOR BORESCOPE INSPN. BIRD FIRST REPTD AS POSSIBLE HAWK. HIT ENG NACELLE AND PARTIAL INGESTION.
Date: 2015-07-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS REMOVED 1 DEAD DOVE FORM RWY 4/22 AT TWY B. 7:26 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-27, Time: Day (06:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N430WN, Flight: 422, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-07-27, Time: Night (22:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N969WN, Flight: 4004, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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: BLOOD SMEAR ON RT FRONT SIDE OF RADOME. ABOUT 6 " WIDE AND 8" LONG. A/C WAS 10 MILES EAST OF ARPT
Date: 2015-07-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R/30L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Brazilian free-tailed bat, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS REMOVED 5 DEAD MEXICAN (AKA BRAZILIAN) FREE-TAILED BATS FROM RWY 12R/30L AT TWY M1. 7:01 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12L/30R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS REMOVED DEAD KILLDEER FROM RWY 12L/30R AT TWY D. 7:21 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R/30L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS REMOVED ONE DEAD DOVE FROM RWY 12R/30L AT TWY K. 6:45 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-07-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Brazilian free-tailed bat, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS REMOVED 1 DEAD MEXICAN (AKA BRAZILIAN) FREE-TAILED BAT FROM THRESHOLD MARKING ON RWY 4. 6:50 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-06-23, Time: Day (08:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N556WN, Flight: 186, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 142 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2015-06-19, Time: Night (22:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N910WN, Flight: 4733, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING CLIMB FROM KHOU, WE SAW A MED-SIZED BIRD PASS UNDER THE RADOME AND FELT & HEARD IT HIT. NO ABNORMAL ENG INDICTIONS OR SMELLS SO FLT CONTD UNEVENTFULLY TO OUR DEST. DISPATCH & MX WERE NOTIFIED UPON ARRIVAL & LOGBOOK ENTRY MADE. POST FLT INSPN BY FLT CREW REVEALED NO MDG OR EVIDENCE OF STRIKE.
Date: 2015-06-17, Time: Day (16:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8662F, Flight: 384, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2015-06-10, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N215WN, Flight: 1814, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2015-05-18, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N187JB, Flight: 1031, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Pigeons, doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UNDETERMINED PIGEON OR DOVE (FAMILY COLUMBIDAE). ONLY ONE SMALL SLIVER OF A FEATHER WAS LEFT ON THE ENGINE BLADES. BLOOD ON RAG COLLECTED FOR EVALUATION.
Date: 2015-05-13, Time: Night (23:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N948LR, Flight: 5759, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 11000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: DESCENDING INTO HOU AT NIGHT AND IN IMC WHEN THE F/O AND I HEARD A LARGE THUD ON LEFT SIDE NEAR WHERE CAPT SITS. UPON LDD AND WALK AROUND THE F/O DISCOVERED A BIRDSTRIKE ON LEFT SIDE. DISPATCH & MX WERE NOTIFIED.
Date: 2015-05-11, Time: Day (15:47), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N522SW, Flight: 35, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 11000 ft, Speed: 280 knots, Miles From Airport: 25 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. 2 BIRDS.
Date: 2015-05-07, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N562WN, Flight: 883, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. DID NOT SEE BIRD BEFORE IMPACT. A/C WAS WITHIN 5 NM OF KHOU.
Date: 2015-05-06, Time: Night (22:46), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N800GN, Flight: 215-0G0 26, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 500 h, Repair Costs: $2000, Other Costs: $487, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = WING AVIATION / SAPPHIRE AVIATION LLC
Remarks: SCRATCH ON COPILOTS WINDSCREEN.
Date: 2015-05-05, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N520SW, Flight: 55, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 500 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-05-05, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N206WN, Flight: 60, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-05-05, Time: Day (19:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-05-04, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N270WN, Flight: 135, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 9500 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 20NM.
Date: 2015-05-03, Time: Night (21:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7733B, Flight: 4026, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 7400 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BLOOD/GUTS ON F/O WINDSCREEN.
Date: 2015-04-27, Time: Day (09:50), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 820, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: SWA 820 WAS TOUCHING DOWN ON RWY 4 AND HAD A SML BIRDSTRIKE ABOVE THE WINDSHLD. NO REPTD DMG AT THIS TIME.
Date: 2015-04-25, Time: Night (22:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N363SW, Flight: 2805, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-04-24, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N215WN, Flight: 4898, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 18 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-04-20, Time: Night (22:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N520SW, Flight: 315, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: GLANCING. LOCATION REPTD AS 8 SE KHOU.
Date: 2015-04-17, Time: Day (08:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N223WN, Flight: 8, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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
Date: 2015-04-14, Time: Night (20:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N364SW, Flight: 865, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 3960 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS CLOGGED ONE PITOT TUBE. LOCATION REPORTED AS 15NM ON FINAL.
Date: 2015-04-12, Time: Night (20:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8308K, Flight: 49, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12R, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Western sandpiper, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $4000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. LABOR FOR INSPN REPORTED AS $2,000. FIVE BIRDS INGESTED THROUGH #1 ENGINE. APPROX 10 OTHER BIRDS HIT LT WING AND NOSE GEAR. NO DMG.
Date: 2015-04-02, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N447WN, Flight: 63, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: UPPER RT NOSE. NO DMG.
Date: 2015-03-28, Time: Day (15:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N264LV, Flight: 2379, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $4000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG. STRUCK RT INBOARD L/E.
Date: 2015-03-18, Time: Day (18:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-414 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N414PA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12L, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 10000 h, Other Costs: $9740, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: MEDICAL TRANSPORT SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = PAFFORD EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES INC (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED ENG CODE)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UNDETERMINED SPECIES OF WHITE-HEADED GULL. INSUFFICIENT DIAGNOSTIC MATERIAL FOR MORE SPECIFIC ID. BIRD STRUCK AND DAMAGED NOSE OF A/C.
Date: 2015-02-24, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION EXL (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N560CX, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = BATT PARTNERS LLC SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: COYOTE DARTED IN FRONT OF US FROM RT TO LEFT ON LDG ROLL. JUST CAUGHT A GLIMPSE OF IT. IT WAS HIT BY LEFT MAIN GEAR STRUT. NO A/C DMG. APRT PERSONNEL VERIFIED & RETRIEVED THE COYOTE.
Date: 2015-01-07, Time: Dusk (17:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8624J, Flight: 450, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 30L, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx) (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED ID, ADDED TWO xxxx-x REPTS)
Remarks: D BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPORTED STRIKING A BIRD ON T/O KHOU WITH NO DMG. SWA MX COLLECTED REMAINS FOR ID. BIRD STRUCK RADOME/ NOSE ON T/O ROLL JUST PRIOR TO ROTATION.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-12-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. OPS-3 FOUND AND COLLECTED REMAINS FROM THE 12R DISPLACED THRESHOLD DURING DRI. 10:51 AM DAY
Date: 2014-12-08, Time: Night (17:51), Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM (Airplane), Registration: N248SL, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR SAT-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR/OWNER = STIM-AIR INC
Remarks: REPORTED A BIRDSTRIKE ON A WING. ONE MILE FINAL TO RWY 12R. NO DMG REPORTED. A/C LANDED NORMALLY. ROC NOTIFIED.
Date: 2014-11-23, Time: Night (21:05), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 633, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: SWA633 REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON SHORT FINAL FOR RWY 12R.
Date: 2014-11-19, Time: Night (21:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N527SW, Flight: 55, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 133 knots, Miles From Airport: 1,5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A/C INSPCTD BY MX. NO REMAINS OR DMG FOUND. HIT ABOVE CO/P'S WINDOW.
Date: 2014-11-11, Time: Dusk (17:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8620?, Flight: 4833, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x xxxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx), MOR HOU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: SWA4833 REPTD BIRDSTIRKE ON WINDSHLD DURING T/O ROLL RWY 22. ARPT OPS INSPCTD RWY AND DID NOT FIND ANY DEBRIS. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: A/C REG REPTD AS 8620. JP AIRLINE BOOK DOES NOT SHOW THIS ONE YET. IT SHOULD HAVE A LETTER AT THE END.
Date: 2014-11-09, Time: Night, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8311Q, Flight: 750, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern mockingbird, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SWA FLT 750 HOU-LAX PILOT RECALLED STRIKING A BIRD DURING T/O. SWA MX COLLECTED SAMPLES. NO DMG. SAMPLE TURNED OVER TO USAD PER LAX OPS 145.
Date: 2014-10-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 12R AND TWY H INTERSECTION. 13:42 PM DAY
Date: 2014-10-26, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N920WN, Flight: 4645, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2014-10-19, Time: Night (19:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N527SW, Flight: 56, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 1,5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-10-18, Time: Day (11:35), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N905WN, Flight: 1484, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LT SIDE OF FUSELAGE FRWRD OF THE WING.
Date: 2014-10-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12R/30L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Brazilian free-tailed bat, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FOUND BAT REMAINS ON THE RWY 12R TDZ. 14:45 PM DAY
Date: 2014-10-03, Time: Night (20:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N751SW, Flight: 676, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $150, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HEARD ONE THUMP ON RT SIDE LOWER RADOME DURING CLIMB. POST FLT REVEALED BIRDSTRIKE.
Date: 2014-09-27, Time: Night (19:23), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N521SW, Flight: 21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. HOU TWR ADVISED OF POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE ON RWY 4. OPS 3 LOCATEDSNARGE ON RWY AT THE TDZ. NO DMG NOTED BY MX. INSPN REVEALED AN INGESTION INTO THE #1 ENG. MX CLEANED THE DEBRIS, PERFORMED A BORESCOPE INSPN AND CLEANED THE GAS PATH. A/C WAS OUT OF SVC ABOUT 5 HOURS.
Date: 2014-09-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DURING DRI, OPS-3 COLLECTED REMAINS ON RWY 4 NEAR TWY K2. 17:53 PM DAY
Date: 2014-09-23, Time: Day (07:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N924WN, Flight: 1972, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-09-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DURING RWY INSPECTIONS, OPS-3 FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 12R AND TWY K INTERSECTION. 14:58 PM DAY
Date: 2014-09-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 17, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DURING RWY INSPECTION OPS-3 COLLECTED REMAINS THAT APPEARED TO BE A NIGHTHAWK. SENT TO SMITHSONIAN FOR VERIFICATION. 17:40
Date: 2014-09-12, Time: Day (11:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N475AA, Flight: 88, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-09-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: KHOU ATC REPORTED DEAD BIRD SPOTTED ON RWY 12R. 7:19 AM DAY
Date: 2014-09-09, Time: Day (08:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N383SW, Flight: 144, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ON T/O, SML BIRD STRUCK F/O'S WINDSHLD. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: THIS A/C HAD 2 STRIKES AT HOU TODAY. PILOT CONFIRMED.)
Date: 2014-09-09, Time: Day (07:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N383SW, Flight: 144, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: DURING THE FLARE, WE STRUCK A SML BIRD JUST ABOVE F/O WINDOW. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: THIS A/C HAD 2 STRIKES AT HOU TODAY. PILOT CONFIRMED.)
Date: 2014-09-08, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N207WN, Flight: 512, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 30 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 30NW KHOU.
Date: 2014-09-08, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N281WN, Flight: 181, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 9000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 22,5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BLOOD SMEAR ON INLET. SOME SMALL BITS OF FEATHERS ON FAN, BRIEF ODOR IN A/C. LOCATION REPTD AS 20-25 MILES E KHOU (TOOK AVERAGE).
Date: 2014-09-07, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8313F, Flight: 789, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CAPT REPTS LOCATION AS 5NM DOWNWIND AND ALT AS 5000 FT AGL.
Date: 2014-09-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DURING DAILY RWY INSPECTIONS, OPS-3 FOUND BIRD REMAINS ON RWY 22 NEAR TWY R. REMAINS APPEARED TO BE A KILLDEER, SENT TO SI FOR VERIFICATION. 15:00 PM DAY
Date: 2014-09-05, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8310C, Flight: 587, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 8000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 35 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MUST HAVE BEEN LARGER THAN A SMALL BIRD SINCE THE COCKPIT RANG LIKE A BELL. BLOOD STREAK ON LWR LEFT RADOME WAS ABOUT 18" LONG.
Date: 2014-08-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DURING DRI, OPS-3 FOUND REMAINS IN THE TWY G HOLDING BAY (BTWN AER 4 AND AER 35) BELIEVED TO BE A NIGHTHAWK. SENT TO SMITHSONIAN. 14:40 PM DAY
Date: 2014-08-26, Time: Day (19:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N472AA, Flight: 8953, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: RWY REPTD AS 8R. NOT CORRECT)
Date: 2014-08-25, Time: Day (07:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 144, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-08-22, Time: Day (08:16), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2842, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2014-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12L/30R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-08-20, Time: Day (16:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N346SW, Flight: 37, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 137 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx) (x/x/xxxx UPDATED ID WITH xND REPT)
Date: 2014-08-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 17, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. HOU ATCT ADVISED OPS-3 OF THE REPORT OF REMAINS ON RWY 17 AT TWY F. OPS-3 PERFORMED A SPECIAL RWY INSPECTION AND COLLECTED THE REMAINS. OPS-3 SENT TO SMITHSONIAN FOR VERIFICATION OF REMAINS. 14:30 PM DAY
Date: 2014-08-19, Time: Night (21:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N656SW, Flight: 3039, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-08-19, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N386SW, Flight: 289, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG OR MALFUNCTIONS NOTED.
Date: 2014-08-16, Time: Day (06:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N282WN, Flight: 4612, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-08-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x(xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. 1544- OPS-3 LOCATED SMALL BIRD REMAINS ON RWY 22 NEAR TWY J DURING DAILY RWYS. 15:44 PM DAY
Date: 2014-08-14, Time: Day (09:44), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N779SW, Flight: 422, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Speed: 140 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-E
Date: 2014-08-12, Time: Day (07:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N522SW, Flight: 4650, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 135 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
Date: 2014-08-09, Time: Day (18:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N605KS, Flight: 3403, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. OPS 3 WAS ALERTED BY HOU TWR AT 1842 OF POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE ON RWY 12R AT TWY H. SPECIAL RWY INSPN FOUND REMAINS.
Date: 2014-08-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO FORM xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DURING DAILY RWY INSPECTIONS OPS-3 FOUND BIRD REMAINS ON RWY 4 NEAR TWY J. OPS-3 COLLECTED THE REMAINS AND SEN TO SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 2014-08-03, Time: Day (08:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N524SW, Flight: 10, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Date: 2014-08-03, Time: Dawn (06:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4408, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: (DATA ENTRY NOTE: PHASE RETPD AS LANDING ROLL, BUT FLT # SUGGESTS THIS WAS TAKE-OFF. BIRD REPTD AS NIGHTHAWK. REPORTER DID NOT RESPOND TO QUESTION ABOUT WHICH SPECIES ASSUME COMMON BASED ON DATE & LOCATION.)
Date: 2014-07-26, Time: Day (16:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N524SW, Flight: 114, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A/C INSPN FOUND NO DMG. DISTANCE WAS 3NM.
Date: 2014-07-25, Time: Day (17:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N662SW, Flight: 250, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS OBSCURED CAPT WINDSCREEN.
Date: 2014-07-21, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N271LV, Flight: 5, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 131 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: RWY WAS CHECKED FOR REMAINS.
Date: 2014-07-21, Time: Day (07:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N208WN, Flight: 4594, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Speed: 100 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, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, xxxxxx) (x/x/xx UPDATED WITH xRD REPT)
Remarks: NO DMG. STRUCK F/O WINDSHLD.
Date: 2014-07-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. HOU TOWER REPORTED REMAINS ON RWY 12R. OPS-3 PERFORMED INSPECTION AND FOUND REMAINS OF A LARGE OWL ON 12R NEAR TWY K. HOW TOWER STATED THAT NO STRIKE WAS REPORTED. 00:16 AM NIGHT
Date: 2014-07-17, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N495WN, Flight: 927, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: POSSIBLY A DOVE. NO DMG.
Date: 2014-07-11, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N914WN, Flight: 4786, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. LOCATION REPTD AS 1NM.
Date: 2014-07-11, Time: Night (21:56), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N520SW, Flight: 51, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $200, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EVID REMAINS ON CAPT FRWD WINDSHIELD. NO DMG. WEST END OF RWY.
Date: 2014-07-08, Time: Night (00:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N725SW, Flight: 4037, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2014-07-06, Time: Night (00:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4789, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), MOR HOU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: AFTER LANDING ON RWY 4, SWA4789 REPTD THAT A BIRD HIT THE WINDSHIELD OF THE A/C. NO OTHER PROBLEMS REPTD BY AIRCREW AND THEY TAXIED TO THE GATE. AIRFLD OPS CONDUCTED A RWY INSPN AND REMVD THE REMAINS OF THE BIRD.
Date: 2014-07-02, Time: Day (10:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N631SW, Flight: 204, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO SMELL IN CABIN. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS ON ENG INSTRUMENTS.
Date: 2014-06-25, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N525SW, Flight: 37, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-06-24, Time: Day (07:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2504, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2014-06-23, Time: Dawn (06:11), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4408, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Date: 2014-06-22, Time: Day (19:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N740SW, Flight: 1095, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. 20 MINUTE INSPN BY MX.
Date: 2014-06-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N521SW, Flight: 9, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-06-13, Time: Day (12:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N511SW, Flight: 30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD WENT DOWN RT PACK INTAKE.
Date: 2014-06-12, Time: Night (21:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N431WN, Flight: 3718, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 6 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT)
Date: 2014-06-07, Time: Day (15:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 929, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2014-06-04, Time: Day (16:00), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N58WV, Remains Collected: No, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Other
Comments: OPER = SNI BRAVO LLC SOURCE = FAA ASIAS
Remarks: ON 5 MILE FINAL STRUCK A BIRD. MINOR DMG TO RT WING.
Date: 2014-05-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DURING DAILY RWY INSPN OPS 3 FOUND AND COLLECTED UNIDENTIFIABLE BIRD REMAINS ON THE AIMING PT, APRCH END OF RWY 22. 1520 PM DAY.
Date: 2014-05-19, Time: Day (20:01), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N233LV, Flight: 2515, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2014-05-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TWO MOURNING DOVE COLLECTED BY OPS FROM RWY 12R NEAR TWY L DURING DAILY RWY INSPN. 640 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-05-16, Time: Night (21:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N206WN, Flight: 4023, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SPLATTER ON WINDSCREEN. LOCATION REPTD AS 2NM NW. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2014-05-15, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3928, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-05-15, Time: Day (19:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N436WN, Flight: 320, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 1NM.
Date: 2014-05-15, Time: Night (22:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N515SW, Flight: 57, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-eyed vireo, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $400, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SAMPLE OF SNARGE WAS COLLECTED AT KCRP FROM NOSE ON LEFT SIDE. NO VISIBLE DMG.
Date: 2014-05-13, Time: Night (22:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N353SW, Flight: 1007, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, 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: LOCATION REPTD AS 20NM W KHOU.
Date: 2014-05-13, Time: Day (14:34), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1142, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: KHOU TOWER REPTD THAT DAL1142 STRUCK A BIRD ON RT WINDSCREEN APPROX 200 FEET AGL ON APRCH TO RWY 4. OPS 3 DID NOT FIND ANY REMAINS AND CONFRIMED INFO WITH DAL F/O.
Date: 2014-05-08, Time: Night (23:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N608SW, Flight: 980, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 9000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Departure, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2014-05-08, Time: Day (12:12), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 585, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-05-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FOUND UNIDENTIFIABLE SMALL BIRD REMAINS ON RWY 12R NEAR TWY H. REMAINS SENT TO SI FOR ID. 1600 PM DAY.
Date: 2014-05-06, Time: Day (18:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N451WN, Flight: 50, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2014-05-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: KHOU TOWER REPTD LRG BIRD CARCASS NEAR THE INTXN OF TWY M AND TWY C. 850 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-05-05, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N647SW, Flight: 718, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 3500 ft, Speed: 225 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-05-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPTD A BIRD CARCASS WAS SEEN ON RWY 4 BTWN TWY B AND TWY C. 805 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-04-30, Time: Dusk (19:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2424, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common grackle, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR HOU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: HOU TWR REPTD WN 24243 STRUCK BIRD ON 30L. OPS COLLECTED REMAINS ON 30L AT RWY 4 INTXN AT 1945. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2014-04-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS FOUND REMAINS OF ONE MOURNING DOVE ON RWY 12R AT THE INTXN OF TWY K. 1600 PM DAY.
Date: 2014-04-21, Time: Day (08:03), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1628, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: SOURCE = MOR HOU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE DEPARTING RWY 22. OPS NOTIFIED.
Date: 2014-04-20, Time: Dawn (06:02), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7732A, Flight: 172, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2014-04-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Upland sandpiper, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TWO UPLAND SANDPIPERS COLLECTED ON RWY 12L. 1645 PM DAY.
Date: 2014-04-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Upland sandpiper, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ONE UPLAND SANDPIPER FOUND INJURED ON RWY 12R AT THE INTXN OF TWY H. 1040 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-04-13, Time: Day (11:12), Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N194SA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Lesser yellowlegs, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: SOURCE = MOR HOU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = WILLIAM HOBBY
Remarks: REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON LANDING FLARE. OPS INSPECTED RWY AND FOUND SOME BIRD REMAINS ON RWY 12R NEAR TWY H INTXN.
Date: 2014-04-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Lesser yellowlegs, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ONE LESSER YELLOWLEGS CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 12R SHORT OF RWY 22. 1617 PM DAY.
Date: 2014-04-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Greater yellowlegs, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TOWER REPTD BIRD CARCASS ON RWY 22. BIRD REMVD. 1227 PM DAY.
Date: 2014-04-09, Time: Day (17:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N514SW, Flight: 395, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. REMAINS CLEANED OFF AND A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE.
Date: 2014-04-09, Time: Day (08:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N910WN, Flight: 903, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30L, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-04-08, Time: Dusk (20:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N615SW, Flight: 45, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30L, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-04-08, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N524SW, Flight: 649, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 1NM FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2014-03-30, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N391SW, Flight: 4013, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, 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: LOCATION REPTD AS 20NM KHOU.
Date: 2014-03-28, Time: Night (22:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N218WN, Flight: 51, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HIT NOSE OF A/C UNDERNEATH F/O WINDSHIELD. REMAINS SPRAYED ONTO WINDSHIELD. ON GLIDESLOPE.
Date: 2014-03-28, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N613SW, Flight: 20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common ground-dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx) (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED A/C)
Remarks: NO DMG. CAPT REPTD BIRD AS KILLDEER, COMMON GROUND DOVE WAS COLLECTED AND REPTD BY ARPT OPS.
Date: 2014-03-26, Time: Night (05:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MU-300 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N250GP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR HOU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPER = NxxxGP, LLC
Remarks: ATC TWR REPORTED A POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE ON RWY 12R. OPS INSPECTED RWY 12R/30L & INTXN OF RWY 4/22. UNABLE TO LOCATE REMAINS. MOR REPORT INDICATED PILOT REPORTED BIRDSTRIKE DURING T/O. A/C CONTD FLT. CREW STATED NO ASSISTANCE WAS REQUIRED.
Date: 2014-03-21, Time: Night (21:52), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N998DL, Flight: 1241, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 30 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Owls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR HOU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx, AIRLINE
Remarks: DAL1241 BIRDSTRIKE (OWL) AT 30 FT AGL IMPACTING L SIDE OF A/C AS IT CROSSED OVER THE APCH END OF 12R. PIC STATES NO DMG.
Date: 2014-03-17, Time: Day (11:56), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N400MX, Flight: 1656, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx) OPERATOR /OWNER = WELLS FARGO BANK NORTHWEST NA TRUSTEE
Date: 2014-03-04, Time: Day (10:37), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2954, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: NO DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: REG INCORRECTLY REPTD AS N77276A .)
Date: 2014-01-23, Time: Day (11:55), Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4170, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: MOR
Comments: SOURCE = TWO MOR Ixx-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx AND xxxx
Remarks: PILOT REPTD A LARGE BIRDSTRIKE. CREW REQSTD TO RETURN TO IAH FOR LDG. I90 DECLARED EMERGENCY FOR THE A/C. LANDED RWY 8L AT APPROX 1811Z. MX REPORT STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY SIGN OF A BIRDSTRIKE.
Date: 2014-01-22, Time: Day (08:30), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 121, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: MOR
Comments: SOURCE = MOR HOU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: SWA 121 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE W/IN FIRST 100 FEET OF RWY DURING LDG ROLL. NO SIGNIFICANT DMG OR ADVERSE EFFECTS REPTD.
Date: 2014-01-07, Time: Day (09:18), Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1649, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: SOURCE = MOR xxx-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: PILOT REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE AT APPROX 6,000 FT. NO APPARENT DMG.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-12-30, Time: Day (12:53), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N514SW, Flight: 3948, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: NOSE GEAR DOOR WAS STRUCK. SWA MX ADVISED THERE WAS NO DMG.
Date: 2013-12-21, Time: Night (20:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N659SW, Flight: 1068, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NEVER SAW IT, JUST HEARD IT. SMALL CIRCLE OF BLOOD AND GRAY FEATHERS ON TOP LT OF RADOME. NO DMG TO AIRFRAME OR ENGINES. LOCATION REPTD AS 3NM.
Date: 2013-12-14, Time: Dusk (17:40), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 841, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: SOURCE = MOR HOU-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: SWA841 SAYS HE HIT A BIRD DURING FLARE OUT OVER APCH END OF RWY 30L. OPS WAS NOTIFIED.
Date: 2013-11-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 725 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-11-17, Time: Night (05:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4020, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-11-12, Time: Day (17:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N489WN, Flight: 41, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 138 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-11-10, Time: Night (20:14), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N282WN, Flight: 0060, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, 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
Remarks: FEMALE MALLARD. A/C INSPECTED AND CLEANED. NO DMG. LOCATION REPTD AS 2NM ON FINAL.
Date: 2013-11-07, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N968WN, Flight: 3319, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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
Date: 2013-11-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 12L/30R LOCATED BTWN TWY E AND TWY D WHILE CONDUCTING RWY INSPN. BIRD REMAINS IMMEDIATELY REMVD. NOTIFIED ATCT. 1625 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-10-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON INTXN OF RWY 30L AND TWY L DURING RWY INSPN. REMAINS IMMEDIATELY REMVD. NOTIFIED ATCT. 1606 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-10-18, Time: Night (20:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N477WN, Flight: 342, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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. LOCATION REPTD AS 3 MILES S KHOU.
Date: 2013-10-08, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N665WN, Flight: 204, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TWO SMALL BIRDS IMPACTED, ONE ON WINDSHIELD AND ON EON LT WING ROOT. SMEARS ONLY. MX CLEANED IT UP AND INSPECTED. NO ABNORMAL OPS, INDICATIONS OR SMELLS. FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2013-09-29, Time: Day (10:16), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SWA PILOT CALIMED TO HAVE STRUCK A BIRD WHILE LANDING ON RWY 12R. OPS 3 NOTIFIED AND RESPONDED. FULL LENGTH OF RWY 12R INSPECTED WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. NOTIFIED ATCT.
Date: 2013-09-29, Time: Day (12:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N657SW, Flight: 3132, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BOUNCED OFF RADOME, CAPT SIDE. INGESTED THROUGH CORE, #1 ENGINE. NO ANOMALIES NOTED IN ENGINE PERFORMANCE. LOCATION REPTD AS 1NM.
Date: 2013-09-28, Time: Day (18:49), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SWA PILOT CLAIMED TO HAVE STRUCK A BIRD ON T/O RWY 22. OPS 2 NOTIFIED AND RESPONDED. FULL LENGTH OF RWY 22 INSPECTED WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. NOTIFIED ATCT.
Date: 2013-09-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 735 AM DAWN.
Date: 2013-09-26, Time: Day (18:25), Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N602SW, Flight: 4038, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS BLACK BIRD. FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2013-09-26, Time: Night (20:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N428WN, Flight: 369, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Brazilian free-tailed bat, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPORT: WHILE CLIMBING OUT OF KHOU PASSING 7000 FT, A SMALL BIRD STRUCK THE F/O WINDSHLD. ALL ENG PARAMETERS WERE NORMAL AND NO UNUSUAL ODORS WERE NOTED. FLT PROCEEDED TO KBHM W/O INCIDENT. SWA DISPATCH WAS INFORMED AND STRIKE WAS LOGGED. MX MET US AT THE GATE AND COLLECTED SAMPLES.
Date: 2013-09-25, Time: Day (14:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N527SW, Flight: 4718, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2013-09-22, Time: Night (20:26), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N370SW, Flight: 3221, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $100, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2013-09-22, Time: Day (10:15), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N286WN, Flight: 2882, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ruby-throated hummingbird, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT RECALLED STRIKING A BIRD ON T/O KHOU. SWA MX REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2013-09-11, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N664MS, Flight: 2860, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: SMALL BLACK BIRD. NO REMAINS FOUND ON A/C.
Date: 2013-09-09, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N524SW, Flight: 837, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 138 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-08-24, Time: Day (16:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N362SW, Flight: 790, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: AT 1704, ATCT RETPD THT SWA FLT 790 CLAIMED TO HAVE STRUCK A BIRD WHILE TAKING OFF FROM RWY 12R. OPS RESPONDED AND FOUND CARCAS AT INTXN OF RWY 12R & TWY M1. ATCT & SWA WERE NOTIFIED. CAPT'S REPT: COMPANY PLANE BEHIND US LET US KNOW WE HIT A BIRD. WE SAW THE BIRDS BUT DID NOT THINK WE HIT ANY OF THEM.
Date: 2013-08-22, Time: Day (07:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N609SW, Flight: 8, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 14 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2013-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: WING FOUND ON RWY. 1625 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-08-19, Time: Night (21:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N929WN, Flight: 453, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 3900 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-08-15, Time: Day (18:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N495WN, Flight: 306, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 1700 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EVID OF BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON NOSE. FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2013-08-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17/35, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND A DOVE CARCASS ON RWY 17/35 AT TWY F. OPS 3 RESPONDED AND REMVD BIRD REMAINS. 1522 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-08-13, Time: Day (10:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N247WN, Flight: 563, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 160 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 ABNORMAL INDICATIONS
Date: 2013-08-05, Time: Night (22:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Quest Diagnostics, Aircraft: EMB-500 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N648DX, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-08-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R/30L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 12R/30L. 810 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-08-02, Time: Day (07:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N172TX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER/OWNER = JOHN BURLEIGH III Nxxxx-x-x-xxxxxx
Remarks: STRIKE ON SHORT FINAL.
Date: 2013-07-30, Time: Night (21:26), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-300 KING (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N35GA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12L/30R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = ADVOCATE TRAVEL LLC xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: PILOT REPTD THAT HE MAY HAVE STRUCK A BIRD ON SHORT FINAL FOR RWY. OPS 3 RESPONDED BUT NO REMAINS WERE FOUND. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Date: 2013-07-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ON RWY 4/22 AT TWY C A BIRD CARCASS REPTD AND REMVD FROM THE RWY. TOWER NOTFIED. 1426 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-07-15, Time: Day (19:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N492WN, Flight: 108, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: INGESTED BIRD ON SHORT FINAL TO RWY 4 KHOU. SAW A FEW BIRDS ATTEMPTING TO DIVE AWAY FROM A/C. ON ROLLOUT SMELLED ACRID ODOR FROM THE AIRCRAFT AC AND SUSPECTED BIRD INGESTION.
Date: 2013-07-13, Time: Day (17:46), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8327A, Flight: 1354, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 14800 h, Repair Costs: $8000, Other Costs: $15195, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: DAMAGE TO 2 FAN BLADES. BLADES WERE REPLACED.
Date: 2013-07-07, Time: Day (14:39), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N297WN, Flight: 195, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. SMALL SMUDGE MARK ON NOSE. BIRD WAS SMALL & BLACK.
Date: 2013-07-06, Time: Night (20:49), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N502SW, Flight: 2868, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, 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 = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx, x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: POSSIBLE STRIKE ON LEFT SIDE OF NOSE. NO DAMAGE NOTED. ATC SENT TRUCK TO RWY TO LOOIK FOR BIRD. REMAINS WERE COLLECTED.
Date: 2013-06-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Grackles, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ONE GRACLE FOUND BY OPS 3 WHILE CROSSING INTXN OF RWY 17/35 AND TWY H. GRACKLE WAS IMMEDIATELY REMVD FROM THE PAVEMENT. RWY INSPN CONDUCTED. FULL LENGTH OF RWY 17/35 INSPECTED. NO OTHER SIGNS OF WILDLF FOUND. NOTIFIED ATCT. 1229 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-06-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATC REPTD AN ANIMAL CARCASS ONF RWY 12R. OPS 3 RESPONDED AND FOUND A KILLDEER CARCASS ON THE EDGE OF RWY 12R BTWN TWY H AND TWY M1. 1836 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-06-24, Time: Day (17:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N362SW, Flight: 44, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Speed: 95 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swainson's hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: NOTIFIED HOU TOWER.
Date: 2013-06-22, Time: Day (12:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N684WN, Flight: 793, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-06-21, Time: Day (15:29), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N502SW, Flight: 2256, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, #2 Eng Cowl Lip, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2013-06-14, Time: Day (07:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N801AE, Flight: 2860, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 121 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: JUST LEFT A MARK FROM THE IMPACT. HIT LEFT HAND WING LEADING EDGE IN FRONT OF THE FUEL CAP. NO DMG. AREA INSPECTED, CLEANED. ENTIRE A/C INSPECTED BY MX PER AUTHORIZED PROCEDURES.
Date: 2013-06-10, Time: Day (20:00), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8613K, Flight: 2426, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO WLDLF MATERIAL (DNA OR FEATHER) FOUND IN SAMPLE RECVD FOR ID. PILOT REPTD STRIKING A BIRD ON T/O WITH NO DMG REPTD BY SWA MX.
Date: 2013-06-06, Time: Night (22:48), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N640SW, Flight: 1879, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SML BIRD STRUCK LOWER FUSELAGE BELOW CAPT'S SEAT. NO DMG. HEARD NOISE AND FELT IMPACT BUT DID NOT SEE THE BIRD.
Date: 2013-05-27, Time: Day (12:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N384SW, Flight: 2260, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 6000 h, Other Costs: $6160, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: MX INDICATED MINIMUM RADOME REPLACEMENT WAS NEEDED. MORE INSPN WAS REQUIRED BUT WAS I UNABLE TO DETERMINE EXACT DMG AS I HAD TO SWITCH A/C AND CONTINUE ON ANOTHER FLT. (DATABASE ENTRY NOTE: FOLLOW UP WITH AIRLINE FOUND RADOME WAS REPLACED BUT THE DAMAGED RADOME WAS REPAIRED LATER THAT DAY.)
Date: 2013-05-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R/30L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Grackles, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ON RWY 12R AT TWY K. BIRD CARCASS FOUND. OPS 3 REMVD CARCASS. HOU TOWER NOTIFIED. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1528 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-05-16, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N477WN, Flight: 2161, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 6500 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 15NM, SW KHOU. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD. ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2013-05-13, Time: Day (18:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N276AT, Flight: 163, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-05-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 12R AT THE TWY K INTXN DURING DAILY RWY/TWY INSPN. 1652 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-05-10, Time: Night (21:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N255WN, Flight: 1516, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 1950 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FIRST IMPACT ABOVE CAPT FRONT WINDOW (L1). SECOND IMPACT BEHIND RADOME ON CAPT SIDE. IMPACTS APPROX 15 SECOND APRT. LOCATION REPTD AS 8DME.
Date: 2013-05-09, Time: Day (06:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N607SW, Flight: 383, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TWO BIRDSTRIKES ON NOSE RADOME WITH FEATHERS AND BLOOD. INSPN PERFORMED AND BLOOD/FEATHERS CLEANED OFF A/C.
Date: 2013-05-06, Time: Night (23:30), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N394SW, Flight: 873, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 9000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 25 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2013-05-02, Time: Night (17:24), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N507SW, Flight: 41, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, 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: AT THE AER 30L, SWA 41 REPTD STRIKING 2 SMALL KILLDEER DURING L/R. OPS 3 RESPONDED AND REMVD THE BIRD REMAINS. TOWER WAS NOTIFIED.
Date: 2013-04-30, Time: Night (00:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N935WN, Flight: 793, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 4500 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SMALL BLOOD STREAK JUST ABOVE CENTER POST ABOVE WINDSHIELD. LOCATION REPD AS 4 MILES E KHOU.
Date: 2013-04-29, Time: Day (16:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N556WN, Flight: 805, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 9857. CAPT STATES AS HE WAS DEPARTING KHOU HE NOTICED A SMALL BIRD STRIKE THE SIDE OF HIS A/C JUST BEHIND THE CAPT'S WINDOW. NO EFFECT ON FLT. A/C WAS INSPECTED AT KTUL. NO DMG NOTED. SNARGE WAS COLLECTED FOR ANALYSIS.
Date: 2013-04-29, Time: Day (11:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM 200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N281CC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 1700 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, #1 Eng Cowling, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 150000 h, Repair Costs: $25000, Other Costs: $154006, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = CUMMINGS INC
Remarks: DENT IN 6 O'CLOCK POSITION ON THE #1 ENG COWLING L/E. BIRD NOT INGESTED. LOCATION REPTD AS 5 MILE FINAL APRCH RWY 4. BIRD REPTD AS GRACKLES OR SIMILAR SIZED BIRD.
Date: 2013-04-18, Time: Night (21:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N604SW, Flight: 2765, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A/C HAD NO VISIBLE DMG BUT PARTS OF THE BIRD WENT THROUGH THE CORE OF THE ENG AND WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR FURTHER INSPN. BOROSCOPE COMPLETED ON THE #1 ENG AND A HAPA FILTER WAS REPLACED.
Date: 2013-04-17, Time: Day (13:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N512SW, Flight: 3310, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 30 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Other, Tat Probe, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: AT TIME OF BIRDSTRIKE WE WERE APPROX 500-1000 FEET ABOVE AN UNDERCAST CLOUD LAYER. FEATHERS OF BIRD ALSO FOUND IN TAT PROBE WHICH WAS REPLACED BY MX AS A PRECAUTION. LOCATION REPTD AS 30 MILES W KHOU.
Date: 2013-04-11, Time: Day (16:31), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N525SW, Flight: 332, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 9 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-04-10, Time: Day (09:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-04-07, Time: Day (18:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N691WN, Flight: 735, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-04-07, Time: Day (19:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8325D, Flight: 3569, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-winged dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x(xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. STRUCK NOSE GEAR . NO DMG.
Date: 2013-03-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R/30L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMVD FROM RWY 12R/30L. 1545 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-03-30, Time: Day (14:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N509SW, Flight: 2123, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Miles From Airport: 18 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN UNCONFIRMED. ONLY FOUND INSECT MATERIAL IN SAMPLE. BIRD DENTED FRONT LOWER RT FUSELAGE. DMG REPTD AS MINOR BY AIRLINE.
Date: 2013-03-28, Time: Night (05:27), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 598, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TRS REPTD STIKING A BIRD DURING T/O. NOTIFIED ATCT. OPS 3 RESPONDED. FULL LENGTH OF RWY 4/22 INSPECTED AT 05:30. ONE MOURNING DOVE CARCASS FOUND AND IMMEDIATELY REMVD.
Date: 2013-03-27, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N955WN, Flight: 237, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2013-03-26, Time: Day (14:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N281WN, Flight: 571, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: IMPACTED ABOVE WINDSHIELD ON FUSELAGE. NO DMG. NO EVIDENCE FOUND. BIRD REPTD AS SMALL BLACK BIRD. LOCATION REPTD AS 0.5NM.
Date: 2013-03-25, Time: Night (20:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N425LV, Flight: 2007, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30L, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MX WASHED OFF THE MESS.
Date: 2013-03-23, Time: Night (00:07), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N710SW, Flight: 237, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: CAPT'S REPORT: BIRD REMAINS LEFT ON FUSELAGE. ARPT OPS REPORT:PILOT REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE AT THRESHOLD OF RWY 2R TO TWR. OPS 3 INSPECTED AREA AND NO REMAINS OR EVIDENCE OF BIRDSTRIKE.
Date: 2013-03-19, Time: Night (20:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N286WN, Flight: 3867, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $200, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS ON FUSELAGE JUST AFT OF RADOME. NO DMG TO A/C. LOCATION REPTD AS 5NM W KHOU.
Date: 2013-03-17, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N553WN, Flight: 3479, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. SMALL IMPACT ON CAPT FRWD WINDSCREEN. LOCATION REPTD AS 10 MILES EAST.
Date: 2013-03-07, Time: Day (16:59), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N405WN, Flight: 536, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ALL AIRPORTS HAVE BIRD/WILDLIDFE ADVISORIES ON ATIS YEAR ROUND.
Date: 2013-03-03, Time: Dusk (18:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N793SA, Flight: 3384, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-winged dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Other, #1 Eng Cowl Lip, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx & x-x-xxxxxx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SMUDGE ON #1 ENG COWL LIP. SLIGHT ODOR DETECTED AFTER ROTATION. REMAINS SENT FOR ID.
Date: 2013-02-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R/30L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cooper's hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ON RWY 12R/30L. AT TWY H, HOU TOWER REPTD THAT A PILOT SPOTTED A DEAD BIRD ON THE RWY. REMAINS WERE REMOVED. TIME= 1847.
Date: 2013-02-18, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N499WN, Flight: 3118, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO SIGN OF BIRDSTRIKE OR DMG.
Date: 2013-02-14, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N919DL, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wilson's snipe, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Other, Engine Cowl, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DAMAGED INLET COWL ON #1 ENG. INGESTION. REPORTED ON BEHALF OF RAMP SUPV. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: PHASE CONFIRMED BY AIRLINE. ALSO THEY REPORTED NO DAMAGE)
Date: 2013-02-12, Time: Night (19:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION X (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N955QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = NETJETS SALES INC SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx
Remarks: ON RWY 12R/30. NETJETS REPTD STRIKING ONE BIRD WHILE LANDING. OPS 3 INSPECTD RWY 30L AND FOUND NO REMAINS. FBO REPORTED NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2013-02-09, Time: Dawn (06:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N388SW, Flight: 629, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 42 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD HIT LEFT SIDE OF FUSELAGE JUST BELOW CAPT'S SIDE WINDOW ON T/O ROTATION. NO DMG. ALL ENG INSTRUMENTS OPERATED NORMALLY AND W/IN PARAMETERS.
Date: 2013-02-06, Time: Day (08:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N238WN, Flight: 3, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-02-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 735 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-01-31, Time: Night (19:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N754SW, Flight: 173, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 132 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2013-01-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 858 AM DAY.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-12-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12L/30R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND KILLDEER CARCASS ON RWY 12L/30R AT TWY H. BIRD REMVD AND STRIKE REPT FILED. BIRD FOUND DURING RWY INSPN. 1433 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-12-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 825 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-11-18, Time: Day (07:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N266WN, Flight: 2637, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Top Of Eng, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UNDETERMINED SPECIES OF PASSERINE/SONGBIRD. INSUFFICIENT DIAGNOSTIC MATERIAL FOR MORE SPECIFIC ID. PILOT REPTD STRIKING A BIRD ON T/O FROM KHOU. NO DAMAGE TO TOP OF THE #2 ENGINE.
Date: 2012-11-12, Time: Night (19:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N635AE, Flight: 2883, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SAW BIRD PASS BY WINDSHIELD. HEARD BUMP NOISE.
Date: 2012-11-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Domestic dog, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATC TOWER REPTD ANIMAL CARCASS ON RWY 4/22 AT TWY R INTXN. 2230 PM NIGHT.
Date: 2012-11-04, Time: Night (18:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N770SA, Flight: 2438, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 100 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-10-15, Time: Dusk (18:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N763SW, Flight: 199, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 1 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $200, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. STREAK ON RADOME AND WINDSHIELD. ROTATION.
Date: 2012-10-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1215 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-10-08, Time: Day (13:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 27, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2012-10-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS OF AMER KESTREL ON RWY 4 NEAR TWY H2 DURING RWY INSPN. 1357 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-10-03, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N220WN, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ruby-crowned kinglet, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPORTED STRIKE TO SWA MX ON ARRIVAL. SWA PERFORMED STRIKE KIT AND TURNED OVER TO ARPT OPS ON 10/7 FOR SUBMITTAL. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-10-01, Time: Day (10:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N212WN, Flight: 1909, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30L, Above Ground: 1000 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-09-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS OF AMERICAN KESTREL FOUND ON RWY 12R NEAR TWY H DURING RWY INSPN AND REMVD. 1430 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-09-27, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N201LV, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gray-cheeked thrush, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPORTED STRIKING BIRD ON APCH. SWA MX PERFORMED A STRIKE KIT AND TURNED OVER TO ARPT OPS FOR SUBMITTAL ON 9/29.
Date: 2012-09-18, Time: Day (09:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 727, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, 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
Date: 2012-09-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 815 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-09-17, Time: Day (12:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N660SW, Flight: 23, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 1400 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 7 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great-tailed grackle, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xx-x-xxxxxx) (x/x/xx UPDATED DISTANCE); x/xx/xxxx COMBINED WITH DUP FOUND BY RD (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: AN ENORMOUS FLOCK OF GRACKLES (EST 1000 OR MORE) WERE FLYING SLOWLY N TO S ACROSS THE FINAL APRCH. FLOCK SPREAD ACROSS 1/2 MILE AND ABOUT 200 FEET VERTICALLY FROM ABOUT 1300 FEET TO 1500 FEET MSL. FULLY ECPECTED 10 OR MORE STRIKES. FORETUNEATELY WE ONLY HIT 1 JUST ABOVE F/O WINDSCREEN. UPON INSPN BY SWA A/C MX, THERE WERE NO OTHER STRIKES AND NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2012-09-16, Time: Night (22:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8306H, Flight: 379, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 5 MILES SW KHOU. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2012-09-11, Time: Day (08:51), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2438, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, 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
Date: 2012-09-11, Time: Day (15:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N693SW, Flight: 259, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Broad-winged hawk, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Other, Eng Cowling, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx) (x/x/xx UPDATED REMARKS)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ENGINE SHUTDOWN. LOCATION REPTD AS APPROX 5 NM FROM ARPT. CAPT REPTD SEEING BTWN 10 AND 15 LARGE BIRDS THAT APPEARED TO BE HAWKS. A/C STRUCK AT LEAST 1 IN THE #1 ENG. COWLING HAD A LARGE DENT APPROX 4 INCHES WIDE BY 7 INCHES IN LENGTH. INDICATIONS OF POSSIBLE INGESTION NOTED ON PRIMARY BLADES. MX REPTD THAT A/C WOULD BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR INSPN. A/C REPORTEDLY WAS OVERWEIGHT ON LANDING. REPLACED NOSE COWL. BORESCOPE FOUND NO DEFECTS.
Date: 2012-09-11, Time: Day (07:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N443WN, Flight: 2689, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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-E
Remarks: NO DMG. SMALL SPOT UNDERNEATH F/O SIDE WINDOW. LOCATION REPTD AS 1 MILE NORTH.
Date: 2012-09-11, Time: Day (08:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N356SW, Flight: 2438, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE INSPN PERFORMED KELP. NO BIRDSTRIKE EVID OR DMG FOUND.
Date: 2012-09-10, Time: Day (08:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N388SW, Flight: 5, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Date: 2012-09-09, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N275WN, Flight: 1504, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blue-gray gnatcatcher, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DURING MANEUVERING FOR A VISUAL APCH, WE HEARD A MILD THUMP ON RT SIDE OF COCKPIT. DID NOT SEE ANY BIRDS BUT FOUND FEATHERS AT RT FRONT COCKPIT WINDOW ONCE AT THE GATE. NO DMG. SWA MX WAS NOTIFIED. MX TURNED STRIKE KIT OVER TO ARPT OPS FOR SUBMITTAL.
Date: 2012-09-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 845 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-09-06, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N652SW, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Purple martin, Size: Small, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 6284 h, Other Costs: $6624, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 8428. HORIZONTAL STABILIZER LEADING EDGE STRUCK. HAD TO REPLACE LEADING EDGE SKIN. SWA MX WAS NOTIFIED OF DAMAGE UPON A/C ARRIVAL AT HOU. FEATHER REMAINS FOUND AND TURNED OVER TO ARPT OPS FOR SUBMITTAL.
Date: 2012-09-05, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N368SW, Flight: 2069, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. ALL SYSTEMS AND INDICATIONS NORMAL. BIRD REPTD AS BLACK BIRD SMALL.
Date: 2012-09-04, Time: Day (10:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1845, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-08-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 755 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-08-29, Time: Day (06:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8309C, Flight: 376, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2012-08-28, Time: Day (07:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N247WN, Flight: 716, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 130 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2012-08-24, Time: Day (18:46), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N380SW, Flight: 43, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO SMELL. ALL ENG PARAMETERS NORMAL.
Date: 2012-08-20, Time: Night (21:12), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N439WN, Flight: 51, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FIVE INCH DIAMETER SPOT OF BIRD REMAINS ON CAPT WINDSCREEN. WINDSHIELD PILLAR. LOCATION REPTD AS 5 MILES SE KHOU.
Date: 2012-08-17, Time: Day (08:59), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. MULTIPLE SPECIES. MOURNING DOVE AND KILLDEER. PILOT REPTD STRIKE ON T/O TO TWR. OPS FOUND FEATEHRS ON RWY. FLT CONTD.
Date: 2012-08-15, Time: Day (06:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N274WN, Flight: 1636, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: STRUCK BIRD ON RADOME DURING T/O.
Date: 2012-08-12, Time: Day (19:22), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N420QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R/30L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = NJI SALES INC xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Date: 2012-08-07, Time: Night (23:24), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N650SW, Flight: 213, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 9000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Willow flycatcher, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG. RWY REPTD AS 12 NOT 12L OR 12 R.
Date: 2012-08-06, Time: Day (15:33), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8312C, Flight: 1609, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 460 ft, Speed: 143 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2012-08-05, Time: Night (21:28), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8600F, Flight: 1268, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 5NM.
Date: 2012-08-03, Time: Day (06:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N762SW, Flight: 760, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-08-02, Time: Day (19:43), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N355SW, Flight: 1179, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD NO DMG. NO REMAINS WERE FOUND. TWR AND SWA MX BOTH AWARE OF THE STRIKE. SML SMUDGE ON LEFT ENG COWL LIP.
Date: 2012-07-29, Time: Day (17:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N765SW, Flight: 518, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 210 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS KHOU 030/15.
Date: 2012-07-29, Time: Day (19:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N234WN, Flight: 657, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2012-07-27, Time: Day (07:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 156, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-07-26, Time: Night (23:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N640SW, Flight: 55, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG OR REMAINS NOTES. CK BY MX. HEARD LOUD "THUD" ON FINAL. DATA ENTRY NTOE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2012-07-20, Time: Night (21:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8308K, Flight: 1268, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 144 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: APPEARED TO HIT ABOVE F/O WINDOW. NO DMG TO A/C. FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2012-07-15, Time: Day (19:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 232, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD TO TOWER THEY STRUCK A BIRD ON T/O. OPS PERFORMED RWY INSPN AND FOUND REMAINS OF A KILLDEER ON RWY 22 AT TWY C. REMVD REMAINS.
Date: 2012-07-10, Time: Day (17:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N917WN, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: MX REPTD BIRD INGESTED INTO #1 ENG. REMAINS REMVD BUT NOT KEPT BY MX. BIRD DESCRIBED AS A LARGE HAWK-LIKE RAPTOR WITH LARGE TALONS AND BROWNISH FEATHERS. MX REPTD ENG EXAMINED AND NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2012-07-10, Time: Day (14:59), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12/30, Phase of Flight: Local, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, 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
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT)
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY. PHASE OF FLT .
Date: 2012-07-10, Time: Dusk (20:27), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N483WN, Flight: 3506, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12/30, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: REMAINS OF 12-15 MOURNING DOVES REMVD FROM RWY. MX REPTD A/C APPEARED TO BE STRUCK ON 5-6 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS (NOT SECIFIED) BUT STATED NO SIGNIFICANT DMG TO AIRFRAME.
Date: 2012-07-08, Time: Night (22:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N625SW, Flight: 305, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HEARD IT WHEN WE HIT IT.
Date: 2012-07-07, Time: Day (07:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N741SA, Flight: 1020, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-07-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ON TWY W AT RWY 4/22, A SWA A/C REPTD A BIRD CARCASS. OPS 3 RESPONDED AND REMVD THE BIRD CARCASS. KHOU GRND NOTIFIED. 1410 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-07-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-crowned night-heron, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: 850 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-07-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 645 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-07-01, Time: Night (22:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N280WN, Flight: 693, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 138 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2012-07-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS OF KILLDEER FOUND ON RWY 12R INTXN OF RWY 4 DURING ROUTINE RWY INSPN. 1641 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-07-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Scissor-tailed flycatcher, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 4 NEAR TWY C DURING RWY INSPN. 1643 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-06-29, Time: Day (19:14), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8601C, Flight: 3931, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-06-26, Time: Night (22:22), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N640SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R/30L, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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: TOWER REPTD SWA PILOT CLAIMED TO HAVE STRUCK A BIRD WHILE LANDING RWY 12R/30L. RWY 12R/30L INSPECTED. NO REMAINS FOUND.
Date: 2012-06-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12/30, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ON RWY 12R/30L BTWN TWY M1 AND TWY H, 2 MOURNING DOVE CARCASSES FOUND AND REMVD. TOWER NOTIFIED. 1542 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-06-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 12R NEAR THE 12R PAPI'S DURING INSPN. 1442 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-06-21, Time: Day (07:38), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, 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: FLG PILOT REPTD STRIKING A BIRD WHILE LANDING RWY 12R. OPS 3 NOTIFIED AND RESPONDED. RWY 12R/30L AND RWY 4/22 INSPECTED. BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON INTXN OF RWY 12R/30L AND RWY 4/22.
Date: 2012-06-18, Time: Day (07:48), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N331SW, Flight: 10, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 131 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-06-17, Time: Night (00:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N347SW, Flight: 1523, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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
Date: 2012-06-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS OF A MOURNING DOVE FOUND ON RWY 12R ABEAM THE PAPI INSTALLATION AND REMVD. 1708 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-06-16, Time: Day (09:16), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N959WN, Flight: 2577, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: INSPECTED. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-06-12, Time: Night (21:36), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N627SW, Flight: 9005, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30L, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $150, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING.
Date: 2012-06-12, Time: Day (07:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-06-09, Time: Day (09:00), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N423WN, Flight: 2067, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD STRIKING THE BIRD ON T/O WITH NO DMG TO #1 ENG. MX COLLECTED REMAINS AT KLAX.
Date: 2012-06-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS OF A MOURNING DOVE ON RWY 12R NEAR TWY H DURING RWY INSPN. 1433 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-06-09, Time: Day (07:06), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N403WN, Flight: 2067, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Grackles, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ARPT OPS INSPECTED RWY 12R AND LOCATED 1 GRACKLE THAT HAD BEEN STRUCK NEAR TWY M1.
Date: 2012-05-27, Time: Day (18:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N914WN, Flight: 1590, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12R, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SAMPLES FROM BOTH THE RWY AND A/C WERE EUROPEAN STARLING. PILOT REPTD STRIKING BIRD ON ARRIVAL. ARPT OPS INSPECTED RWY AND FOUND REMAINS OF SMALL BROWN BIRD RESEMBLING FEMALE BLACKBIRD OR GRACKLE ON RWY 12R NEAR TWY H. SAMPLE FO REMAINS FOUND AS WELL AS REMAINS FOUND ON RADOME TAKEN AND SUBMITTED.
Date: 2012-05-27, Time: Night (21:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N216WR, Flight: 2576, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS HOU295/13.
Date: 2012-05-26, Time: Day (11:30), Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N228WN, Flight: 550, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ATT ADVISED THE PILOT REPTD A STRIKE. NO REMAINS WERE FOUND ON RWY OR A/C. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-05-25, Time: Day (15:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N522SW, Flight: 33, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-05-25, Time: Day (15:38), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R/30L, Phase of Flight: Local, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, 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
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT)
Remarks: TWR REQUESTED OPS TO CHECK RWY FOR NON-SPECIFIED SWA FLIGHT. PHASE NOT REPTD. NO REMAINS WERE FOUND. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: UNCERTAIN HOW KILLDEER WAS ID'D. CHECKING WITH REPORTER)
Date: 2012-05-22, Time: Day (19:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N251WN, Flight: 2054, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Microbats, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO VIABLE BIRD OR BAT DNA IN SAMPLE, NO FEATHER MATERIAL. HAIR CONSISTENT WITH SOME TYPE OF LASIURUS GENUS BAT, INSECT MATERIAL ALSO FOUND.
Date: 2012-05-11, Time: Day (06:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N290WN, Flight: 1636, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2012-05-10, Time: Day (16:58), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Phase of Flight: Local, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Grackles, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED DISTANCE) (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT)
Remarks: PHASE NOT REPTD BUT WAS EITHER CLIMB OR APPROACH. PILOT REPTD STRIKE TO TOWER. HIT BIRD OVER THE NUMBERS.
Date: 2012-05-08, Time: Night (21:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N762SW, Flight: 510, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 5NM, N KHOU.
Date: 2012-05-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Purple martin, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 12R INTXN RWY 17 AND REMVD. 1904 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-05-06, Time: Day (19:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N663SW, Flight: 2001, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: SWA REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE ON ROLLOUT. ARPT OPS INSPECTED RWY AND FOUND AND REMVD REMAINS NEAR TWY K. SWA MX INSPECTED A/C AND FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2012-05-04, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N550WN, Flight: 3483, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-04-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Indigo bunting, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FOUND REMAINS OF A SMALL SONGBIRD (PASSERINE) ON RWY INSPN LOCATED ON RWY 12R AT TWY M3. FEATHER REMAINS SUBMITTED TO SI FOR ID. 1705 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-04-26, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N205WN, Flight: 2118, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 10000 ft, Speed: 280 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ALT CONFIRMED BY PILOT. LOCATION REPTD AS HOU 020/35.
Date: 2012-04-25, Time: Dusk (19:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N353SW, Flight: 3463, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 10 MILES S KHOU.
Date: 2012-04-24, Time: Dusk (20:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N796SW, Flight: 3483, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 128 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO VIABLE DNA IN SAMPLE. FEATHER MATERIAL CONSISTENT WITH SOME TYPE OF DOVE. RCVD STRIKE KIT FROM SWA AND SUBMITTED TO SI FOR ID.
Date: 2012-04-24, Time: Night (22:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N231JB, Flight: 629, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2012-04-22, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N962WN, Flight: 2775, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO VIABLE DNA IN SAMPLE. FEATHER MATERIAL CONSISTENT WITH SOME TYPE OF SONGBIRD. NO DMG. LOCATION REPTD AS 10NM FROM ARPT.
Date: 2012-04-18, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N746SW, Flight: 3858, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: NO DMG. JUST SOME BLOOD. LOCATION REPTD AS 10 S KHOU.
Date: 2012-04-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS OF A MOURNING DOVE FOUND ON RWY 12R INTXN OF TWY L DURING ROUTINE INSPN. REMVD REMAINS. 1650 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-04-11, Time: Day (18:53), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 54, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R/30L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ON RWY 12R/30L AT TWY K, SWA54 REPTD STRIKING A BIRD DURING L/R. OPS 3 RESPONDED. BIRD REMAINS LOCATED AND REMVD. HOBBY TOWER NOTIFIED.
Date: 2012-03-31, Time: Night (22:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1971, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 6 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2012-03-20, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N317WN, Flight: 372, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-02-27, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N945WN, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Brazilian free-tailed bat, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD TO SWA MX OF POSSIBLE STRIKE TO RADOME UPON ARRIVAL KHOU. SWA MX RECVRD REMAINS OF A FREE-TAILED BAT. REMAINS TURNED OVER TO ARPT OPS.
Date: 2012-02-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS COLLECTED AND A/C ENTERED AS B737 BUT NO OTHER INFORMATION. TRYING TO CONTACT REPORTER. MAYBE A CARCASS FOUND.
Date: 2012-02-20, Time: Night (20:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N266WN, Flight: 3275, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ONE BIRD STRUCK F/O WINDSCREEN. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-02-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12R/30L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. 1508 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-02-09, Time: Night (00:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N607SW, Flight: 290, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE ON APRCH IN FRWD PART OF A/C AS WE HEARD AN AUDIBLE THUMP. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. LOCATION REPTD AS 20NM FROM KHOU.
Date: 2012-01-23, Time: Dawn (06:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N232SW, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx & x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD UPON ARRIVAL TO SWA MX. MX PERFORMED STRIKE KIT AND TURNED OVER TO ARPT OPS FOR SUBMITTAL.
Date: 2012-01-11, Time: Day (14:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N930WN, Flight: 23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Lesser black-backed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE TO SWA MX UPON ARRIVAL TO HOU. ATIS WARNING. MX PERFORMED STRIKE KIT AND TURNED OVER TO ARPT OPS FOR SUBMITTAL. INCLUDED WHOLE LEG, APPEARS TO BE A GULL.
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