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Allegheny County Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Allegheny County Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 76 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 10 incidents)

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-09-23, Time: Night (02:44), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-45 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N930TC, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 100 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
Comments: OPER/OWNER = VOYAGE JET CENTER/TMC AVIATION LLC AGC-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: STRUCK SML BIRD ON FINAL OVER RWY AT APPROX 25 AGL. NO DMG WAS REPTD.
Date: 2014-09-12, Time: Day (19:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: CIRRUS SR 20/22 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N73TH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 130 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = ALAN ROSENBLOOM
Remarks: SINGLE BLACK BIRD.
Date: 2014-07-16, Time: Day (09:26), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-206 STATIO (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N71924, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, MOR AGC-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPEATOR / OWNER = KEYSTONE AERIAL SURVEYS INC
Remarks: NO DMG. FLARE TO LAND RWY 28 WHEN THE SINGEL SMALL BIRD STRUCK THE LT WING. NO DMG REPTD BY PILOT. RWY INSPN REVEALED A SMALL STARLING NEAR THE ALPHA 5 INTXN.
Date: 2014-06-16, Time: Day (12:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N118RH, Flight: 118, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER/OWNER = L. J. AVIATION/FCAL AVIATION CO LLC
Date: 2014-02-12, Time: Day (06:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N560RK, Flight: 512, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx, xxxxxx) OPERATOR / OWNER = CORPORATE AIR LLC / LIGONAIR LLC
Remarks: PILOT CONTACTED FACILITY A FEW HRS AFTER THE EVENT TO REPORT THE BIRDSTRIKE. REPTD NO DMG. BIRD WAS NOT LOCATED. LT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-09-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10/28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DAWN.
Date: 2013-06-27, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N710DL, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wrens, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP INC. xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-09-11, Time: Night (22:48), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-45 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N930TC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER/OWNER = VOYAGER JET CENTER /TMC AVIATION
Remarks: NO DMG. PILOTS DID NOT KNOW WHERE ON A/C BIRD STRUCK.
Date: 2012-09-08, Time: Night (20:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N119MC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 500 ft, 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
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = BxxxLLC
Date: 2012-06-18, Time: Day (09:57), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM V (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N870CM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = YUM! BRANDS INC
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2012-05-12, Time: Night (04:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Kalitta Air, Aircraft: LEARJET-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N818CK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-09-15, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N387PC, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP INC
Date: 2011-07-13, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N596CS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Speed: 60 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 Other, Pitot Tube, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER/OWNER = PITTSBURGH FLT TRAINING CENTER/ECHO NOVEMBER BRAVO LLC
Remarks: SML BROWN BIRD.
Date: 2011-07-13, Time: Day (14:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13/31, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, 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: OPER = CORPORATE AIR LLC (NOT CPT AS REPTD) xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG. REMAINS NOT SAVED FOR ID.

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-10-10, Time: Night (00:35), Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N40PK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = MED AIR LLC SOURCE = AON DAILY INCIDENTS & ASIAS BRIEF REPT (UPDATED x/xx/xx WITH ASIAS AND REMOVED DUPL)
Remarks: A/C PORT MAIN UNDERCARRIAGE STRUCK A DEER. ARFF UNITS RESPONDED BUT WERE NOT NEEDED. 2 SML DEER APPEARED FROM LEFT TO RT A COUPLE OF SECONDS AFTER TOUCHDOWN. LIFTED A/C NOSE SLIGHTLY TO ATTEMPT TO AVOID THEM. FELT IMPACT ON L SIDE OF A/C. BRAKED NORMALLY. ADVISED TWR. INSPN FOUND L MAIN LDG GEAR DOOR WAS TORN FROM A/C. AND THERE WERE 2 DENTS ON UNDERSIDE OF L FLAP. MX APPROVED FERRY FLT FOR REPAIRS.
Date: 2009-07-17, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N127BW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Speed: 118 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = VOYAGER JET CENTER / BW AVIATION
Remarks: STRUCK A BIRD ON PILOTS SIDE WINDOW BTWN A4 & A3 INTXN.

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-08-08, Time: Day (10:08), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: IAI ASTRA JT (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N147SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CONTRACT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CO.
Date: 2008-07-22, Time: Day (13:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N560BG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPORT & TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) OPER = BRICKMAN GROUP LTD
Remarks: PILOT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON L ENG AND LEFT SIDE OF A/C. ARFF RESPONDED AND A/C TAXIED TO RAMP. NO DMG.
Date: 2008-07-21, Time: Day (11:26), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Netjets, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N606QS, Flight: 606, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & DAILY REPORT * CALLED OPER FOR DMG UPDATE xx/x/xx
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE AT ROTATION. ARFF RESPONDED. A/C TAXIED TO RAMP W/O INCIDENT. NO DMG.

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-08-29, Time: Day (09:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N884B, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, 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
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = HERITAGE FLIGHT (ELANAIR INC)
Remarks: STRIKE WHILE IN LDG FLARE. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 11-100, SAME AS # SEEN.

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-07-18, Time: Day (09:59), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: RAYTHEON 390 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N71KV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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
Comments: OPER = KVOG, INC

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-10-18, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N800PC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2003-09-19, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-500 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N501DP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 105 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DUN EQUIPMENT (WILLIAM DUNN)
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2003-08-26, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N157H, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = HEINZ CORP
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2003-08-06, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-36 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N500CG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = TESSA TWO
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS DOVE, ASSUME MOURNING FROM LOCATION.

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-10-12, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N511AB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, 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
Comments: OPER = CORPORATE AIR (NOT CPT)
Remarks: LIGHT DRIZZLE/MIST
Date: 2002-09-13, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N95127, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = JODI MCCRONICH & AMANDA MORI
Remarks: SML BLACK BIRD. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-08-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM V (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N588GA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, 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
Comments: OPER = ALCOA
Date: 2002-08-20, Time: Day (08:18), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1071F, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 95 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = VENTURA AIR LLC
Remarks: NOTAM EAST 1000 FEET RWY 28 CLOSED FOR PAINT REMOVAL
Date: 2002-07-14, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N94556, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PITTSBURGH FLIGHT TRAINING
Remarks: MADE A LOW APPROACH TO CHECK NOSE WHEEL FOR DMG.

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-11-15, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N930MC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 100 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 Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FIRST SOURCE BANK
Date: 2001-10-25, Time: Day (08:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-55 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N40DK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 30000 h, Repair Costs: $30000, Other Costs: $42261, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = CJ SYSTEMS AVIATION LETTER SENT ASKING FOR DETAILS.SOURCE = PACIR AND TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: LARGE BLACK BIRDS. A/C RETD TO LAND AFTER INGESTION OF 2 BIRDS. NO ASSISTANCE REQD. TAXIED TO RAMP W/O INCIDENT. MAJOR DMG TO #1 FAN DISK. REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF DISK.
Date: 2001-08-02, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-125-800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N74PC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PNC BANK
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2001-07-29, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION X (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N750JJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = JJ GUMBERG CO (T BADSTIBNER) (x/x/xx UPDATED A/C FROM C-xxx)
Remarks: NO DMG.

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-09-22, Time: Day (16:02), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N94556, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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
Comments: OPER = CYRSTAL SIMMONS
Remarks: BIRD WAS BLACK.

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-12-09, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER-SDLY HS125 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N826GA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PPG INDUSTRIES
Remarks: MINOR DAMAAGE, NEEDED CLEANED OUT.
Date: 1999-11-09, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: IAI-1124 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N445A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = ARMCO INC
Date: 1999-10-26, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3400 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CORP AIR

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-12-22, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-50 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N25MB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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
Comments: OPR = MELLON BANK
Remarks: SLIGHT DENT TO FERRING
Date: 1998-07-14, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2930E, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = STEVEN PHILLIPS

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-11-25, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Corporate Aviation Svcs, Aircraft: MU2 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 453 DEPTD AT 1120Z. ABOUT 1/2 MI OFF DEPTR END OF RWY HE ADZ HE THOUGHT HE HIT A BIRD. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-10-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY. PIGEON REMOVED DURING FLD INSPN PERFORMED BY ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPT OF AVIATION OPS MGR. NO AIRLINE REPTD A STRIKE.
Date: 1997-04-14, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LOCKHEED 1329 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N285LM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Speed: 30 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wild turkey, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = DELLA ONE INC
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. TIME = 0852. HIT NOSE GEAR. WILD TURKEY.

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-06-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-31 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 40 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = WAL-MART STORES
Remarks: HIT A FLOCK OF STARLINGS. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-02-13, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-125-800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N890A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ALCOA

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-11-22, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N112PC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = COLZIN AVIATION
Remarks: DENT IN RT ENG NACELLE
Date: 1995-10-29, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N95035, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = PITTSBURGH FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER
Remarks: NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES
Date: 1995-08-28, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N40DK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CORPORATE JETS
Remarks: PILOT INSPECTED A/C VISUALLY AND REPTD. NO DAMAGE.

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-10-31, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Phoenix Aviation, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N95995, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Speed: 45 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Pigeons, doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT DOVES AND/OR PIGEONS
Date: 1994-10-27, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-340 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N310VH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Speed: 95 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = SSH AVIATION (LEONARD SOGOLOFF)
Date: 1994-10-24, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Erie Airways, Aircraft: BE-100 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N23404, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-10-20, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2841L, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ADVENTURE AVIATION (WAYNE MEYER)
Date: 1994-10-19, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-34 SENECA (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8303X, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 100 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
Comments: OPERATOR = PYYKKONE CORP.
Remarks: RAIN. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1994-10-16, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM II (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N257H, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10, Speed: 128 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = HEINZ
Date: 1994-10-08, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Phoenix Aviation, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N96717, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: MARK SCHMADER PILOT
Date: 1994-08-18, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Phoenix Aviation, Aircraft: BE-76 DUCHESS (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6638C, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American crow, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. (BIRD REPTD AS CROW, ASSUME AMERICAN CROW FROM LOCATION)
Date: 1994-07-08, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Phoenix Aviation, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6595L, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 65 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 Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-10-16, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N89863, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPERATOR = RMK AVIATION (GARY MILLER)SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x & PACIR REPTS.
Remarks: MINOR DAMAGE TO LE LEFT WING. A/C LANDED SAFELY. TIME = 1230LCL.
Date: 1993-08-06, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8005G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 1900 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = VINCENT SMITH
Date: 1993-08-05, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N94556, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ED KRANDRACK
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1993-06-08, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-414 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N700NA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Location: 2 MI E, Above Ground: 750 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ROESSEL AVIATION INC. (W. K. SIMS) (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED ENG TYPE)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1993-04-03, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5272B, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = R BOBACK

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-11-28, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-24 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N852SC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AAIPN-x & PACIR OPERATOR =PROFESSIONAL FLT CREW SVC
Remarks: A/C STRUCK A DEER UPON LANDING. THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. ARFF RESPONDED AS A/C CAME TO REST ON THE RWY. NO INJURIES TO THE PATIENT OR 3 CREWMWMBERS ON BOARD. DAMAGES REPTD AS SUBSTANTIAL. PILOT = DAVID WOLLESEN.
Date: 1992-10-01, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2200 ft, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = RON PETRELLIDATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1992-07-25, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N94584, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = PITTSBURGH PRO AIR
Remarks: NO DAMGE
Date: 1992-06-01, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CORPORATE JETS
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-04-14, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER-SDLY HS125 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = PITTSBURGH NAT'L CORP

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-10-22, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = BILL DUDERSTADT
Date: 1991-10-11, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1901W, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 113 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Repair Costs: $5400, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = WHIRLPOOL CORP SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS. (x/x/xx UPDATED COSTS)
Remarks: BIRD INGESTION AT ROTATION. ENG BORESCOPED. NO DAMAGE NOTED. NO INJURIES.
Date: 1991-09-10, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N617CM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Speed: 103 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY ALERT BUL & xxxx-x REPT
Remarks: ABTD T/O DUE TO INGESTING OF BIRD. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO #2 ENG WING & FUSELAGE. TIME =1311
Date: 1991-03-04, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CORPORATE JETS INC
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY. TIME = 0918 LCL.

1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-12-04, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Snow, Operator: Corporate Air, Aircraft: C-500 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CORPORATE AIR
Remarks: RT WINGROOT LE DENTED. UNKN EXTENT OF DAMAGE TO RT ENG WHICH INGESTED PARTS. LIGHT SNOW SHOWERS.
Date: 1990-10-23, Time: Day (13:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CORPORATE JETS INC DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1990-09-29, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = STEEL CITY AVIATION
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1990-07-17, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Phoenix Aviation, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SMALL GRAY BIRD. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1990-05-31, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = OT AVIATION (JAMES BINDER)
Remarks: MINOR SCUFF MARKS. PART STRUCK NOT REPTD.
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