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St Lucie County International Airport (FPR) in Fort Pierce, Florida
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St Lucie County International Airport (FPR)

  • General
  • Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Runways: 3, Land Area Covered By Airport: 3844 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 03202.*A, Location ID: FPR, Region: Southern, District Office: ORL, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 128.200 MHz, Aeronautical sectional chart: Miami, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: MIA, Tie-In FSS Name: Miami, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 23 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: NGS (2009-11-07), Air traffic control tower: Yes, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCR, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZMA, Boundary ARTCC Name: Miami, Airspace Determination: No Objection, Federal Agreements: NGY3, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: FPR, Last Inspection Date: 01/27/2015, Inspection Group: State aeronautical personnel, Inspection Method: State
  • Location
  • State: Florida, County: St Lucie, City: Fort Pierce, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 27° 29' 50.900'', Lng: -80° 22' 21.500'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 27.497472, Lng: -80.372639, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: NGS (2009-11-07), Distance from central business district: 3 mi (NW) Find on map
  • Owner
  • St. Lucie County, 2300 Virginia Ave, Ft Pierce, Fl 34982-5652, 772-462-1732
  • Manager
  • John Wiatrak, St. Lucie County Intl Airport, 3000 Curtis King Boulevard, Ft Pierce, Fl 34946, 772-462-1727
  • Operations
  • Period: 01/27/2014 - 01/27/2015, Itinerant Operations: 92,120, Local Operations: 103,880
  • Aircraft
  • Single Engine Aircraft: 125, Multi Engine Aircraft: 58, Jet Engine Aircraft: 14, Helicopters: 10
  • Additional
  • Fuel Types: 100LLA, Magnetic Variation: 7W (Year 2015), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Bulk Oxygen Type: High/Low pressure, 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: Yes, 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: Y-L, Other services: AMB, AVNCS, CHTR, INSTR, RNTL, SALES
  • Remarks
  • ACTVT REIL RY 10R/28L; MIRL RY 10L/28R , RY 10R/28L & RY 14/32 - CTAF. VASI RY 10R & 28L OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY.

Runway 1

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 10L, True Alignment: 90, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 27° 30' 15.671'', Lng: -80° 23' 27.834'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 27.504353, Lng: -80.391065, Physical Elevation: 23 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 23.0 ft, Controlling Object Description: PLINE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 20, Object Height: 70 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1600.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 0B ft, Position Source: NGS (11/07/2009), Elevation Source: NGS (11/07/2009), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: NGS (11/07/2009)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 28R, True Alignment: 270, Right Traffic Pattern: Yes, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 27° 30' 15.352'', Lng: -80° 22' 43.415'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 27.504264, Lng: -80.378726, Physical Elevation: 23 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 23.0 ft, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 20, Object Height: 26 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 710.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 125L ft, Position Source: NGS (11/07/2009), Elevation Source: NGS (11/07/2009), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: NGS (11/07/2009)

Runway 2

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 10R, True Alignment: 90, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Type: Instrument landing system, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Precision instrument, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 27° 29' 50.116'', Lng: -80° 22' 45.754'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 27.497255, Lng: -80.379376, Physical Elevation: 23 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 52.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 23.3 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: V4L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: PIR, Object Clear Slope: 50, Runway End Gradient: 0.0, Position Source: NGS (11/07/2009), Elevation Source: NGS (11/07/2009), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 28L, True Alignment: 270, Right Traffic Pattern: Yes, Runway Markings Type: Precision instrument, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 27° 29' 49.591'', Lng: -80° 21' 33.664'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 27.497109, Lng: -80.359351, Physical Elevation: 21 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 59.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 23.2 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: V4L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: TREE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 34, Object Height: 22 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 942.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 275L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.0, Position Source: NGS (11/07/2009), Elevation Source: NGS (11/07/2009), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)

Runway 3

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 14, True Alignment: 135, Right Traffic Pattern: Yes, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 27° 29' 48.498'', Lng: -80° 22' 18.914'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 27.496805, Lng: -80.371921, Physical Elevation: 22 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 46.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 23.4 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Controlling Object Description: TREE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 34, Object Height: 45 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1715.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 25L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.0, Position Source: NGS (11/07/2009), Elevation Source: NGS (11/07/2009), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 32, True Alignment: 315, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 27° 29' 14.936'', Lng: -80° 21' 41.882'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 27.487482, Lng: -80.361634, Physical Elevation: 23 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 23.4 ft, Controlling Object Description: TREE, Object Mark Light: Marked, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 34, Object Height: 42 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1635.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 250L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.0, Position Source: NGS (11/07/2009), Elevation Source: NGS (11/07/2009), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)

Near Midair Collisions Incidents

18-AUG-2015 14:25
Report Number: NSOTFPR15002, Incident Evaluation: POTENTIAL
Reporing aircraft: PIPER PA-28, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N442ND, Flight Plan Filled: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Turning
Other aircraft: CESSNA CE-421, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N4440K, Flight Plan Filed: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Turning
23-MAR-2015 11:25
Report Number: NSOTFPR15001, Incident Evaluation: POTENTIAL
Reporing aircraft: PIPER PA-28, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N9855S, Altitude: 100 ft, Flight Plan Filled: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Approach
Other aircraft: PIPER PA-28, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N229ND, Altitude: 200 ft, Flight Plan Filed: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Approach
06-OCT-2009 10:07
Event ID: 1070510772, Report Number: NSOTFPR09001, Incident Evaluation: NO HAZARD
Reporing aircraft: BELL BHT-206 (BHT-206-OH58C), Operation: PUBLIC USE (GOVERNMENTAL), Registration Nr: N911SL, Altitude: 300 ft, Sight Separation: 1 sec, Flight Plan Filled: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Level Flight/Cruise
Other aircraft: PIPER PA-28 (PA-28-181), Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N2668Q, Altitude: 500 ft, Flight Plan Filed: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Level Flight/Cruise
12-MAR-2006 13:20
Event ID: 1070510396, Report Number: NSOTFPR06001, Incident Evaluation: POTENTIAL
Reporing aircraft: CESSNA CE-152 (CE-152-C), Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N758ZC, Altitude: 2900 ft, Flight Plan Filled: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Level Flight/Cruise
07-MAR-2005 12:14
Event ID: 1070506024, Report Number: NSOTFPR05002, Incident Evaluation: POTENTIAL
Reporing aircraft: CESSNA CE-172, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N106JK, Altitude: 1000 ft, Flight Plan Filled: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Approach
Other aircraft: CESSNA CE-421, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N421AS, Flight Plan Filed: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Approach
27-JAN-2005 14:20
Event ID: 1070506006, Report Number: NSOTFPR05001
Reporing aircraft: PIPER PA-28, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N423PA, Altitude: 300 ft, Sight Separation: 2 sec, Flight Plan Filled: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Approach
Other aircraft: PIPER PA-28, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N428PA, Flight Plan Filed: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Approach
24-AUG-2001 10:09
Event ID: 1070504202, Report Number: NSOTFPR01004, Incident Evaluation: POTENTIAL
Reporing aircraft: BELL BHT-206, Operation: PUBLIC USE (GOVERNMENTAL), Registration Nr: N911SL, Altitude: 300 ft, Sight Separation: 1 sec, Flight Plan Filled: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Level Flight/Cruise
Other aircraft: Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Altitude: 300 ft, Flight Plan Filed: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Level Flight/Cruise
19-MAY-2001 10:00
Event ID: 1070504021, Report Number: NSOTFPR01003, Incident Evaluation: CRITICAL
Reporing aircraft: MOONEY M-20, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N530JP, Altitude: 900 ft, Sight Separation: 15 sec, Flight Plan Filled: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Descent
Other aircraft: BEECH BE-36, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N3600A, Altitude: 920 ft, Flight Plan Filed: Instrument Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Approach
16-FEB-2001 18:12
Event ID: 1070503865, Report Number: NSOTFPR01002
Reporing aircraft: PIPER PA-28, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N3052B, Altitude: 600 ft, Sight Separation: 50 sec, Flight Plan Filled: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Approach
Other aircraft: BEECH BE-90 (BE-90-L90), Registration Nr: N70UA, Altitude: 800 ft, Flight Plan Filed: Instrument Flight Rules
19-JAN-2001 14:50
Event ID: 1070503849, Report Number: NSOTFPR01001, Incident Evaluation: POTENTIAL
Reporing aircraft: PAN AM INTL FLIGHT ACADEMY, PIPER PA-28, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N916PA, Altitude: 800 ft, Flight Plan Filled: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Approach
Other aircraft: SKY BRIDGE GROUP, BEECH BE-58, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N80LM, Flight Plan Filed: Instrument Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Approach
06-JUL-2000 93:4
Event ID: 1070503386, Report Number: NSOTFPR00001, Incident Evaluation: POTENTIAL, Diagonal Separation: 600 ft
Reporing aircraft: BEECH BE-36, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N321WW, Altitude: 1800 ft, Sight Separation: 10 sec, Flight Plan Filled: Instrument Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Approach
Other aircraft: CESSNA, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Altitude: 1700 ft
29-NOV-1999 14:50
Event ID: 1070503101, Report Number: NSOTFPR99001, Incident Evaluation: POTENTIAL
Reporing aircraft: PIPER PA-28, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N32613, Altitude: 2000 ft, Flight Plan Filled: Instrument Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Approach
Other aircraft: CESSNA, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N4635G, Altitude: 2000 ft, Flight Plan Filed: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Approach
29-APR-1998 94:7
Event ID: 1070500791, Report Number: NSOTFPR98001, Incident Evaluation: CRITICAL, Diagonal Separation: 14 ft
Reporing aircraft: PIPER PA-28, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N4121T, Altitude: 25 ft, Flight Plan Filled: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Landing
Other aircraft: PIPER PA-28, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N8196N, Altitude: 35 ft, Flight Plan Filed: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Landing

National Wildlife Strike Incidents

2015-03-16
Time: Day (12:40), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N21CV, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR FPR-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = SEA HUNT BOAT MANUFACTURING INC
Remarks: PILOT REPORTED HITTING A BUZZARD ON THE UPWIND. NO EFFECT ON FLT. NO KNOWN DAMAGE.
2014-11-05
Time: Day (08:10), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N828BM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: OPER = CHRISTIANSEN AVIATION INC FPR-M-xxxx/xx-/xx-xxxx
Remarks: PILOT STATED HE HIT A BIRD AS HE DEPARTED RWY 10L. THEY WERE SMALL, WHITE BIRDS. A/C LANDED W/O INCIDENTY AND PILOT REPTD THERE WAS NO DMG. (# SEEN NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10)
2014-10-27
Time: Night (20:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N265ND, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10R, Above Ground: 3600 ft, Speed: 95 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = AVIATOR COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (ARI BEN AVIATOR) xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: BIRD WAS UNRECOGNIZALBE.
2014-10-20
Time: Night (06:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Us Coast Guard, Aircraft: HH-65 (Helicopter), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: C6545, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 30 knots, Phase of Flight: Local, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD ENTERED ROTOR SYSTEM DURING AIR TAXI FROM 10R TO TWY D. NO DMG FOUND. FEATHERS AND REMAINS WERE FOUND ON BOTH ENGINE INET SCREEN, THE GEARBOX COOLING INLET SYSTEM, MAIN ROTOR BLADES, FENSTRON AND VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL STABILIZERS.
2014-10-17
Time: Night (20:45), Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-76 DUCHESS (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6003Y, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: MOR
Comments: OPER = ARI BEN AVIATIOR FPR-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: A/C DEPTD VFR NW BOUND OF RWY 28L. PILOT CALLED THE TWR WITH SML PROBLEM REQUESTING RWY 10R FOR A FULLSTOP. HE DID NOT NEED ANY ASSISTANCE. PILOT ADVISED IT WAS A BIRDSTRIKE. PILOT VERIIFIED NO DMG AFTER LDG..
2014-05-10
Time: Day (12:15), Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-32 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N821RF, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Departure, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: MOR
Comments: SOURCE = MOR FPR-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = OUT ISLAND MAGIC LLC
Remarks: DEPARTED KFPR EASTBOUND VFR, AFTER A/C WAS AIRBORNE ADVISED TOWER OF BIRDSTRIKE. RETURNED AND LANDED SAFELY. NO DMG TO A/C. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
2014-04-25
Time: Day (14:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N7260A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, 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 = AVIATOR COLLEGE / CHRISTIANSEN AVIATION INC
Remarks: BIRD PIECES ON WING STRUT. BIRD REPTD AS BLACK.
2014-01-30
Time: Day (12:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N447ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28L, Above Ground: 524 ft, Speed: 79 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck Propeller, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = AIR-BEN AVIATOR, INC SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), MOR FPR-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED PART, REMARKS WITH MOR)
Remarks: A/C WAS IN CLIMBOUT WHEN BIRD HIT PROPELLER. A/C WAS IFR IN IMC AND PILOT REQUESTED A FREQUENCY CHANGE TO ZMA TO GET VECTORS BACK TO FPR. FRONT AND BOTTOM OF COWLING DAMAGED.
2013-12-03
Time: Night (18:15), Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N563PU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Fuselage, Report Type: MOR
Comments: OPER = AIR BEN AVIATOR INC SOURCE = MOR FPR-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT)
Remarks: ON FINAL APCH, PILOT SAID SMALL BIRD HIT PROPELLER & FUSELAGE. SPECIES UNKN, NO APPARENT DMG. PILOT SAID HE WOULD HAVE MECHANIC CHECK A/C WHEN THEY RETD TO FLT SCHOOL.
2013-01-25
Time: Day (11:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-76 DUCHESS (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5090M, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Struck Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Other, Glare Shield, Instrument Panel, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 2000 h, Repair Costs: $18000, Other Costs: $2053, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = ARI BEN AVIATOR, INC SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) & FAA ACCIDENT/INCIDENT PRELIM DATA
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD STRUCK LOWER LEFT CORNER OF WINDSHIELD WHICH PARTIALLY BROKE UPON IMPACT. ADDITIONAL DMG TO GLARE SHIELD AND LEFT UPPER PART OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INCLUDING THE CLOCK WHICH WAS DESTROYED. 3/4 MILE FINAL.
2012-12-06
Time: Day (09:56), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N62281, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = CHRISTIANSEN AVIATION INC SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD STRUCK SPINNER. NO DMG.
2012-04-25
Time: Day (10:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-76 DUCHESS (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N110SU, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 120 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, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 2000 h, Repair Costs: $4000, Other Costs: $2108, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = ARI BEN AVIATOR INC
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK RT WING L/E BEFORE THE WING TIP. THE BIRDSTRIKE RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL DMG TO TAXI LIGHT LENS COVER (SHATTERED) AND ITS FRAME (BENT, DENTED) AS WELL TO THE FRONT UPPER CAMBER CLOSE TO L/E. LOCATION REPTD AS 3NM W KFPR.
2011-12-23
Time: Day (14:26), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N104AR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10R, Speed: 30 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR/OWNER = WELLS FARGO TRUSTEE
2011-08-04
Time: Night (21:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5224K, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = AVIATOR FLIGHT ACADEMY /ARI BEN AVIATOR INC
Remarks: BTWN TWY C8 AND C7. SAW A BLACK SHADOW AND HEARD THE SPLASH AND SAW SOME DEBRIS ON WINDSHIELD.
2011-01-27
Time: Night (20:01), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N748RA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = ARI BEN AVIATIOR INC (MARTIN BUNGARD) SOURCE = xxxx-x & ASIAS BRIEF REPT (xxxxxxxxxxxxxxI) (x/x/xxxx UPDATED WITH ASIAS REPT)
Remarks: TOUCH AND GO'S ON 10L. SAID BIRDSTRIKE AND ASKED TO LAND RWY 24. BLOOD AND SML DENT ON RT WING.
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Mar 7, 2013 @ 2:14 pm
Do you over flights to this airport from providence ri?

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