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Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX) in Titusville, Florida
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Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX)

  • General
  • Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 10/01/1944, Runways: 2, Land Area Covered By Airport: 1650 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 03532.*A, Location ID: TIX, Region: Southern, District Office: ORL, Unicom Frequency: 122.950 MHz, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 118.900 MHz, Aeronautical sectional chart: Jacksonville, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: PIE, Tie-In FSS Name: Saint Petersburg, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 33 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: AVN (2003-10-29), Air traffic control tower: Yes, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCR, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZMA, Boundary ARTCC Name: Miami, Responsible ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCJ, Responsible ARTCC ID: ZJX, Responsible ARTCC Name: Jacksonville, Airspace Determination: No Objection, Certification Type & Date: IV A U 10/1985, Federal Agreements: NGRY3, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: TIX, Last Inspection Date: 04/03/2015, Inspection Group: FAA airports field personnel, Inspection Method: Federal
  • Location
  • State: Florida, County: Brevard, City: Titusville, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 28° 30' 53.280'', Lng: -80° 47' 57.220'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 28.514800, Lng: -80.799228, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: AVN (2003-10-29), Distance from central business district: 5 mi (S) Find on map
  • Owner
  • Titusville Cocoa Arpt Auth, 355 Golden Knights Blvd, Titusville, Fl 32780, 321-267-8780
  • Manager
  • Michael D. Powell, C.M., Ace, 355 Golden Knights Blvd, Titusville, Fl 32780, 321-267-8780
  • Operations
  • Period: 12/31/2013 - 12/31/2014, Air Taxi Operations: 264, Itinerant Operations: 48,183, Local Operations: 50,790, Military Operations: 135
  • Aircraft
  • Single Engine Aircraft: 67, Multi Engine Aircraft: 12, Helicopters: 47
  • Additional
  • Fuel Types: 100LLA, Magnetic Variation: 5W (Year 2000), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Lighting Schedule: See Rmk, Beacon Schedule: Ss-Sr, Airframe repair service availability/type: Major, Power Plant repair service availability/type: Major, Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: No, Military/civil joint use agreement: No, Military Landing Rights: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: No, Transient storage: HGR,TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: No, Other services: AVNCS, CHTR, INSTR, RNTL, SALES
  • Remarks
  • NAVD88

Runway 1

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 09, True Alignment: 89, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 28° 30' 54.186'', Lng: -80° 48' 38.414'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 28.515052, Lng: -80.810671, Physical Elevation: 32 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 45.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 32.4 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 34, Object Height: 10 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 400.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 0B ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Take-Off Run Available: 5,000 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 5,000 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 5,000 ft, Landing Distance Available: 5,000 ft, Position Source: FAA (09/17/2011), Elevation Source: FAA (09/17/2011), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 27, True Alignment: 269, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 28° 30' 54.938'', Lng: -80° 47' 42.378'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 28.515261, Lng: -80.795105, Physical Elevation: 31 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 45.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 31.9 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 34, Object Height: 30 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 800.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 250R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Take-Off Run Available: 5,000 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 5,000 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 5,000 ft, Landing Distance Available: 5,000 ft, Position Source: AVN (10/29/2003), Elevation Source: FAA (09/17/2011), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: FAA (09/17/2011)

Runway 2

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 18, True Alignment: 179, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 28° 31' 28.616'', Lng: -80° 47' 48.843'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 28.524616, Lng: -80.796901, Physical Elevation: 30 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 47.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Displaced GPS (Degrees): Lat: 28° 31' 25.429'', Lng: -80° 47' 48.788'', Displaced GPS (Seconds): Lat: 28.523730, Lng: -80.796886, Elevation At Displaced Threshold: 30 ft, Length At Displaced Threshold: 322 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 31.7 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 30, Object Height: 33 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1200.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 600R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Take-Off Run Available: 7,319 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 7,319 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 7,249 ft, Landing Distance Available: 6,930 ft, Position Source: FAA (09/17/2011), Elevation Source: FAA (09/17/2011), Displaced Threshold Position Source: FAA (09/17/2011), Displaced Threshold Elevation Source: FAA (05/15/2014), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 36, True Alignment: 359, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Type: Instrument landing system, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 28° 30' 16.160'', Lng: -80° 47' 47.593'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 28.504489, Lng: -80.796554, Physical Elevation: 34 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 60.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 33.9 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Approach Light System: MALSR, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: PIR, Object Clear Slope: 50, Object Height: 33 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1200.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 600R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Take-Off Run Available: 7,319 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 7,319 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 7,319 ft, Landing Distance Available: 7,319 ft, Position Source: FAA (09/17/2011), Elevation Source: AVN (10/29/2003), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)

National Wildlife Strike Incidents

2015-09-28
Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HUGHES 269A (Helicopter), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1525F, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 40 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = BRISTOW ACADEMY INC
2015-02-13
Time: Day (09:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: ROBINSON R44 (Helicopter), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N7188D, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Phase of Flight: Parked, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White ibis, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Other, Repair Costs: $1000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = BRISTOW ACADEMY xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: A FLOCK OF APPROX 10 BIRDS WERE ON THE GROUNDS BEHIND THE A/C 20 FT OR SO WHICH WE NOTED. WE WERE FINISHING OUR PRE-TAKE OFF CHECKS WHEN WE SAW THE FLOCK FLYING DIRECTLY OVERHEAD FROM AFT TO FRONT. ONE GOT TOO CLOSE AND WAS SUCKED THROUGH THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE. NO DMG FOUND ON INSPN.
2015-01-15
Time: Day (14:30), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: ROBINSON R44 (Helicopter), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N910PS, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Above Ground: 3 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = BRISTOW ACADEMY/ SPITZER HELICOPTER LLC
Remarks: A/C WAS OPERATING ON SPOT 5 KTIX WHEN A MED SIZED BIRD STRUCK THROUGHT THE MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM DURING A PEDAL TURN IN THE HOVER. BIRD FOUND ALIVE IN SPOT 5 WITH A MISSING/SEPERATED WING. NO UNUSUAL VIBRATIONS OR CONTROL ROUGHNESS EXPERIENCED. AFTER LANDING NO APPARENT DMG TO THE MAIN ROTOR WAS FOUND, HOWVER THERE WAS S VISUAL MARK OF IMPACT WITH THE BIRDS WING. A/C DOWN FOR FURTHER INSPN.
2014-12-28
Time: Day (14:16), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-150 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N704AE, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = SPACECOAST AVIATION SERVICES INC
Remarks: DURING PLANNED TOUCH AND GO APRCH. LRG FLOCK OF WHITE BIRDS LIFTED FROM GROUND JUST W OF APRCH END OF KTIX, RWY 18 AND FLEW INTO OUR FLT PATH. INITIATED A GO AROUND AND FLEW THROUGH THE FLOCK. UNSURE IF WE HIT ANYTHING AS WE FLEW AWAY FROM THEM BUT NOTIFIED THE TOWER OF POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE. ASSESSED THE A/C CONDITION ON DOWNWIND AND DID NOT SEE ANY EVIDENCE OF A BIRDSTRIKE. TOWER DID NOT HAVE AN IMMEDIATE METHOD OF CHECKING THE RWY SO WE PERFORMED A LOW APRCH AND OBSERVED A WHITE BIRD CARCASS ON THE RWY APPROX 200 FEET BEYOND THE NUMBERS JUST LT OF C/L. AS A PRECAUTION WE THEN FLEW TO A FULL STOP LANDING ON RWY 27. NO EVID OF BIRDSTRIKE FOUND ON POSTFLT INSPN. REPORTED THE POSSIBLE STRIKE TO THE OWNER. A/C INSPECTED AND RETURNED TO SERVICE.
2014-08-30
Time: Day (08:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CIRRUS SR 20/22 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N475DA, Flight: 407, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = AEROSIM FLIGHT ACADEMY
Remarks: THE 3 BIRDS WERE STRUCK DURING LANDING FLARE. NO DMG OR BIRD REMAINS OBSERVED ON INSPN OF A/C.
2012-11-12
Time: Night (21:03), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: ROBINSON R22 (Helicopter), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N7109C, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 3 ft, Phase of Flight: Taxi, 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
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = BRISTOW ACADEMY / MATTHEW SPITZER DBA)
Remarks: DURING TAXI THROUGHT THE GRASS, A FLOCK OF APPROX 4 BIRDS EMERGED FROM THE UNDERLYING GRASS OF WHICH WE WERE ABOUT TO TAXI OVER. BIRDS SUBSEQUENTLY DRAWN IN FROM ATOP THE ROTOR SYSTEM AND MADE CONTACT WITH THE BLADES.
2012-04-25
Time: Day (09:41), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2130V, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallow-tailed kite, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx & Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = SPACE COAST AVIATION / xx WEST LLC
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS FOUND MORNING FOD CK RWY EDGE 1000 FT REM RWY 27. ARPT AUTH FORWARDING FEATHERS TO SI FOR ID.
2012-01-30
Time: Day (11:00), Operator: Business, Aircraft: HUGHES 300 (Helicopter), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2046B, Flight: 1, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 3 ft, Speed: 1 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = BRISTOW ACADEMY INC xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED EFFECT ON FLIGHT)
Remarks: HELICOPTER WAS HOVERING ABOUT TO DEPART. BIRD FLEW INTO THE A/C AND HT THE LEADING EDGE OF A ROTOR BLADE. MX INSPN FOUND NO DMG. PILOT THINKS IT WAS AN EGRET BASED ON WHAT OTHERS SAID. A/C = SCHWEIZER 269.
2010-12-17
Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9246F, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = FAA RESEARCH/ACCIDENT INCIDENT PRELIM REPT OPERATOR / OWNER = FLIGHT SAFETY INTERNATIONAL (x/x/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: A/C ON LANDING (ASSUME L/R) STRUCK A DEER ON RWY, TITUSVILLE, FL. DATA ENTRY NOTE: DATE OF REPT IS 12/17/10, ASSUME SAME FOR DATE OF STRIKE. (REPTD AS DEER, ASSUME WHITE-TAILED DEER FROM LOCATION)
2010-11-23
Time: Day (09:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CHAMP 8KCAB (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N828WM, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wild turkey, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = ANDY ISSAC & ATLANTIC HOLDINGS LLC
Remarks: NO DMG. TAIL GEAR.
2010-10-18
Time: Night (21:00), Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9247V, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = FLIGHT SAFETY INTL SOURCE = FAA ACCIDENT/INCIDENT PRELIM DATA , NTSB ERAxxCAxxx & NEWS MEDIA
Remarks: FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR WITH 2 STUDENT PILOTS, SAW AN ANIMAL DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE A/C ON THE CENTERLINE AND GRABBED THE FLIGHT CONTROLS IN AN EFFORT TO AVOID THE ANIMAL. HE HEARD A BANG AS THE A/C PASSED OVER THE DEER. FLT INSTRUCTOR NOTICED THE LEFT RUDDER PEDAL WAS LOOSER THAN NORMAL AND NO BRAKE PRESSURE WAS IN THE LEFT TOE BRAKE. AFTER A FEW LOW PASSES AND CONFIRMATION FROM THE CONTROL TWR THAT THE LEFT LDG GEAR WAS NOT IN THE NORMAL POSITION THE INSTRUCTOR DECIDED TO LAND.(ONE REPORT SAID THEY CIRCLED FOR 1 1/2 HRS TO BURN FUEL BEFORE LANDING). UPON LDG, THE A/C TILTED TO ITS SIDE, THE CRIPPLED WHEEL SKIDDING UNDERNEATH AND THE LEFT WING SCRAPED FOR A BIT. EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT WAS STANDING BY. NTSB REPORTED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO LEFT WING SPAR.
2010-08-25
Time: Night (21:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HUGHES 300 (Helicopter), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N17535, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 350 ft, Speed: 50 knots, 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
Comments: OPER = BRISTOW ACADEMY INC xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: NO EFFECT ON FLT BUT PILOT LANDED FOR INSP OF A/C. NO DMG OR REMAINS FOUND. POSSIBLY HIT ROTOR MAST OR CANOPY SLAT. A/C = SCHWEIZER 300 Cbi
2010-03-05
Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HUGHES 269A (Helicopter), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1537Z, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 45 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = BRISTOW ACADEMY INC
Remarks: STUDENT WAS ON SHORT FINAL TO THE SPOT WHEN HE SAW THE BIRD FLY INTO ROTOR BLADES. HE FELT A SLIGHT VIBRATION FOR 1-2 SECONDS AND PROCEEDED TO LAND WITH NO DIFFICULTY. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN NO DMG FOUND BY PILOT OR MX. ONLY SIGN WERE A FEW FEATHERS AND BLOOD. FINAL APRCH, 1/5 MILE.
2008-10-03
Time: Day (12:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HUGHES 269A (Helicopter), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1548P, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 12 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, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Other, Canopy, Main Rotor Disc, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = BRISTOW ACADEMY (x/x/xx UDPATED PARTS STRUCK)
Remarks: WHIILE TRANSITIONING FROM HOVER TO FWD FLIGHT AT 5 FT INTO WING. SML BIRD SEEN TO FLY UP INTO MAIN ROTOR DISC. REMAINS SEEN TO HIT CANOPY AND BIRD FELL AWAY TO RT SIDE OF A/C. INSPN FOUND NO DMG.
2002-12-30
Time: Day (10:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-310 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8117M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 3000 h, Other Costs: $4116, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = RAYMOND A PINTO
Remarks: ON APCH, BIRD HIT RT WING LE INBD OF TIP TANK. RT ON RIB. PLANE STILL FLYABLE.
2015 Incidents: 3, 2014 Incidents: 2, 2012 Incidents: 3, 2010 Incidents: 5, 2008 Incidents: 1, 2002 Incidents: 1, 2001 Incidents: 1
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