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Executive Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Executive Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 140 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 42 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-08-25, Time: Day (13:21), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N613GA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY SOURCE= FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx, xxxxxx) AND ONE ASIAS
Remarks: STRIKE OCCURRED ON DEPARTURE. SUSTAINED WING DAMAGE DUE TO A BIRD STRIKE AND MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. NO INJURIES REPORTED.
Date: 2015-05-13, Time: Day (09:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N75878, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 85 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER/OWNER = ORLANDO FLYING CLUB/N MILOSEVICH SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: DID NOT SEE THE BIRD BEFORE IMPACT. NO DMG. PILOT RESUMED TAKE-OFF/LANDING PRACTICE AFTER VERIFYING AIRWORTHY CONDITION. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: REPORTS DIFFER ON TIME, PHASE, EFFECT ON FLT, OWNER. CHECKING WITH BOTH REPORTERS. ONLY 1 STRIKE OCCURRED WAS VERIFIED)
Date: 2015-04-03, Time: Day, 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: N477DA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER/OWNER = AEROISM FLIGHT ACADEMY/BOSTON AVIATION LEASING II LLC SOURCE = MOR ORL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx, TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: A/C LANDED & TAXIED TO NORTH RAMP. CHIPPED PAINT ON LOWER ENG COLW. FOD CHECK COMPLETED. BIRD HAS BEEN BURIED. IT WAS BROWN WITH BLACK. GRACKLE OR SIMILAR. RWY REMAINED OPEN.
Date: 2015-01-06, Time: Night (18:06), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: LIGHT-SPORT (Airplane), Registration: N385PR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 90 knots, 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 Lights, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ONE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), ASIAS, MOR ORL-M-xxxx/xx-xx-xxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = KEISHA RIVERA
Remarks: LT BASE TURN FOR RWY 7 ON THE E SIDE OF DOWNTOWN ORLANDO. DMG TO WINGTIP LIGHT. MANEUVERED TO AVOID.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-12-11, Time: Day (11:30), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N21002, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: MOR
Comments: OPER = WHITEDOG AVIATION LLC ORL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: A/C ON VISUAL APCH TO RWY 25 REPTD MIDFIELD THAT A BIRD HIT THE WINDSHLD. A/C LANDED SAFELY AND TAXIED OFF RWY TO FBO. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2014-07-28, Time: Day (10:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N618QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Speed: 6 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 162000 h, Other Costs: $162000, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = NETJETS SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx), MOR ORL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: PILOT STATED HE WAS ON 6 MILE LEFT BASE FOR RWY 25. HE STRUCK A TURKEY BUZZARD AND SUSTAINED DMG TO LEFT WINGTIP LEADING EDGE. PILOT ESTIMATED APPROX $80-100,000 IN DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: CHECKING WITH NETJETS FOR FINAL COSTS AND AOS. UPDATED WITH NEW COST. THERE WAS LOST REVENUE. THIS A/C HAS ABOUT 5 FLIGHTS A DAY. A/C WAS OUT OF SERVICE FOR 2 MONTHS. THE DE-ICING COMPONENT WAS ALSO DAMAGED. PHOTO.
Date: 2014-06-20, Time: Day (12:47), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31-350 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N99PN, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 4000 h, Repair Costs: $1000, Other Costs: $4000, Report Type: Multiple, Injuries: 2
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, xxxxxx, Rx), ASIAS REPORT/FAA ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT NOTIFICATION AND NEWS MEDIA OPERATOR / OWNER = CHAPLIN AVIATION MANAGEMENT INC / HAVEN AERO LLC
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. MINOR INJURY TO ONE PAX. PHOTO. BROKEN WINDSHIELD, BROKEN SUNVISOR. RH CONTROL SEAT PAX CUT/LACERATION TO FOREHEAD. SMALL SCRATCH TO PILOTS RH ELBOW. BIRD REMAINS THROUGHOUT THE CABIN.
Date: 2014-04-07, Time: Day (07:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-31 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N204RT, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = RUBY TUESDAY INC
Remarks: PILOT REPTD TO ATCT THAT UPON CLIMBOUT, BIRDS WERE DIVING AROUND THE A/C. FOUND 2 GULL CARCASSES ON RWY UPON IMMEDIATE INSPN. PILOT DID NOT REPT DMG TO A/C.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-12-21, Time: Day (10:41), Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N8287E, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 2400 ft, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 32514 h, Repair Costs: $3790, Other Costs: $33382, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: MEDICAL TRANSPORT OPER = EAGLEMED LLC SOURCE = FAA ASIAS, MOR OLD-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED TIME OUT OF SERVICE, COSTS)
Remarks: STRIKE OCCURRED ABOUT 4 MILES OUT. UNSAFE GEAR INDICATION. A/C CIRCLED AND MADE SEVERAL PASSES FOR GEAR CHECKS. PILOT WANTED TO BURN OFF FUEL. LANDED ON RWY 7 WITH EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT IN-TRAIL. RWY 7 CLOSED. A/C WAS TOWED TO RAMP. SUBSTANTIAL DMG TO NOSE SECTION REPTD. NO PATIENT ON BOARD. REPOSITIONING FLIGHT. A/C WAS WASHED IMMEDIATELY. DID NOT PENETRATE RADOME.
Date: 2013-08-27, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N831E, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, 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 Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = REW II LLC
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2013-08-06, Time: Day (17:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N62770, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = HIDDEN HILLS LLC xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx
Remarks: BIRD WAS STRUCK 1000 FT DOWN RWY. NO DMG WAS REPTD.
Date: 2013-07-21, Time: Day (17:46), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-414 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N495, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 20000 h, Other Costs: $20534, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx) , FAA ASIAS OPER = ONE SEVEN JULIET LLC (xx/xx/xx UPDATED COST & REMARKS) (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED ENG CODE)
Remarks: HAD OBSERVED A MISS WITH A TURKEY VULTURE TO THE RIGHT. SAW A FLICKER OF SOMETHING TO THE FRONT LEFT THEN IMMEDIATELY HEARD & FELT IMPACT. DMG INCLUDED CRUSHED LEADING EDGE ABOUT IN LINE WITH FUEL CAP. DE-ICING BOOT ALSO DAMAGED. MECHANICS FOUND WHITE FEATHERS IN THE STRUCTURE AND THINK THE BIRD COULD HAVE BEEN A BALD EAGLE.
Date: 2013-01-28, Time: Night (13:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31-350 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N400JM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 5000 h, Other Costs: $5134, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = MARC INC
Remarks: DMG TO RT WING TIP AND RT TIP LIGHTS. POSSIBLE BUZZARD.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-04-29, Time: Day (07:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N62770, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, 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/OWNER = FLIGHT TRAINING PROFESSIONALS/ HIDDEN HILLS LLC xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2012-03-15, Time: Dusk (18:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-425 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: PH-JOE, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = KUIKEN N.V.
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD. BIRD WENT THROUGH PROP.

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-11-12, Time: Day (16:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-310 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N79SD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = CONOLEY FRUIT HARVESTER INC

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-10-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N61681, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Owls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = SIGMA D INC
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS SMALL.
Date: 2010-08-11, Time: Day (18:42), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-36 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2219M, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = PRESTON COPENHAVER
Remarks: PILOT FAILED TO CONTACT TOWER WITH INFO PERTAINING TO A/C DMG.
Date: 2010-08-07, Time: Day (19:11), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CIRRUS SR 20/22 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N225HL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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-x-xxxxxx & Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = BRAD PIERCE / PALLADIUM AIR LLC
Remarks: ATIS WARNING.
Date: 2010-07-28, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N118ST, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 95 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sandpipers, curlews, phalaropes, allies, 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 = SUNTRUST BANKS INC (J GAINS)
Date: 2010-07-03, Time: Day (16:17), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N32042, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 40 ft, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = A FENWICK / GERALD CONRAD NAGEL JR
Remarks: A/C ON FINAL APRCH OVER LANDING RWY IN VICINITY OF THE 1000 FT REM MARKER WHEN IT ENCOUNTERED A FLOCK OF PIGEONS. SEVERAL OF THE BIRDS DEPARTED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF A/C WHILE ONE BIRD STRUCK THE LT OUTBOARD LE OF WING. PILOT STATED HE NOTICED THE BIRDS TOO LATE FOR EVASIVE ACTION AND WISHED HE HAD BEEN PAYING GREATER ATTENTION TO HIS SURROUNDINGS.
Date: 2010-06-03, Time: Day (09:06), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N11FT, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Tail, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 2000 h, Other Costs: $2222, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = BAER AIR (SKS MANAGEMENT INC) SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x xxxx-x-x-xxxxx)
Remarks: BIRDS LIFTED FROM L SIDE OF RWY AND FLEW IN FRONT OF A/C AT ROTATION. ONE FLEW OVER THE NOSE AND WAS FELT TO IMPACT TOP OF FUSELAGE. ATC NOTIFIED AND REPTD BACK THAT A DEAD MALLARD WITH A SNAKE I IT'S MOUTH WAS FOUND DEAD ALONGSIDE THE RWY. BROKEN PLACTIC WAS ALSO REPTD ON THE RWY. POST FLT INSPN FOUND A BENT OUTSIDE AIR TEMP PROBLEM AND DAMAGED UPPER ROTATING BEACON.
Date: 2010-03-23, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-46 MALIBU (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N135MD, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25, Speed: 45 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: 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-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx OPERATOR/OWNER = J J AVIATION LLC
Remarks: 2010-3-23-51945

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-03-06, Time: Night (20:32), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N724EB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 1100 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = HOLM IMPROVEMENT xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx
Date: 2009-03-02, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-32 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4178M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) OPER = RONALD VARNUM (REG # SHOWS THIS)

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-12-01, Time: Night (18:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N440FA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 4 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Owls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SPIRIT ONE LLC (REG SHOWS THIS NAME, FORM SHOWS SCOTT KOEHNLEIN)
Date: 2008-06-30, Time: Day (07:00), 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: N125SF, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bald eagle, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 900 h, Other Costs: $1054, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = NxxxSF LLC (BOB HANCOCK)
Date: 2008-02-25, Time: Night (19:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-36 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2219M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER= PRESTON COPENHAVER
Remarks: SHORT FINAL
Date: 2008-02-12, Time: Day (17:03), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER 1000 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N515LR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = JET x CHARTER INC (ROBERT GEMMILL)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. PILOT SAW 1 BIRD ABOUT THE SAME TIME AS IMPACT.

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-09-03, Time: Day (19:06), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Citationair, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N336CS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: CITATION SHARES
Remarks: IN THE FLARE, INGESTED A BIRD IN #2 ENG. ALSO FOUND STRIKES ON RT NOSE AND WING MIDPOINT UNDERNEATH.
Date: 2007-09-02, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-60 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N160JD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = JET DIRECT (CANAL AIR LLC)
Remarks: ENG INGESTION. WILL NEED INSPN. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 11-100, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2007-08-31, Time: Dusk (20:03), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-32 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N393MM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 65 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = KEYS AIR EXPRESS LLC
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2007-08-28, Time: Dusk (20:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N75HU, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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
Comments: OPER = SHERROHIL LLC
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. PILOT CALLED AFTER TAXI TO RAMP. ADZ HE HIT SEVERAL SML BIRDS. NO DMG. ARPT OPS FOUND 6 DEAD DOVES.
Date: 2007-08-27, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Airelite Business Jets, Aircraft: LEARJET-45 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N4DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2007-08-05, Time: Dusk (20:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N84LX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 108 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FIRST TEAM MANAGEMENT LLC
Date: 2007-07-23, Time: Day (17:12), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Flight Express, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N703MC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2007-07-18, Time: Day (08:10), 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: N947TH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 71 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: 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
Comments: OPER = AIR HAGEN LLC (THOMAS SIMKO)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING
Date: 2007-07-03, Time: Day (19:06), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N423FT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AIR ORLANDO
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO DMG.
Date: 2007-04-22, Time: Day (11:58), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-30 TWIN COMANCHE (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8055Y, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 40 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = JOSEPH F CRAWFORD
Remarks: TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE NO DAMAGE DONE
Date: 2007-03-17, Time: Day (13:37), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-50 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N224HD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 110 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 Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = HOME DEPOT
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE AT ROTATION. RETURNED FOR INSPN. PILOT REPTD NO DMG. ON RT MAIN GEAR.

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-09-05, Time: Day (09:36), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N777HE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 85 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
Comments: TWO xxxx-x REPTS OPER = GEOTELESYS INC (BRANCE HOPPER)
Remarks: NO DMG.( # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1)
Date: 2006-03-29, Time: Day (15:22), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PILATUS PC12 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N605PC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 60000 h, Repair Costs: $75000, Other Costs: $74086, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CRISTAL CLEAR AVIATION SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. SIGNIFICANT 3' DEEP DEFORMATION RT WING ROOT.
Date: 2006-02-16, Time: Dusk (18:32), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Flight Express, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N59130, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 175 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2006-01-21, Time: Day (16:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Flight Express, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2667S, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple, Injuries: 1
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x, AAIPN & AON DAILY LOSSES & FAA ASIAS BRIEF REPT ** CONTACTED OPER FOR DMG AND INJURY DETAILS (UPDATED xx-xx WITH ASIAS REPT)
Remarks: BIRD HIT RT OF CENTERLINE WITH ABOUT 40% OF WINDSHLD BEING DESTROYED. INSTRUCTOR IN RT SEAT WAS HIT BY BROKEN PLEXIGLASS, HAD CUTS ON HEAD AND FACE. REQD STITCHES. KNOCKED HEADSET OFF, LOST COMMUNICATIONS.
Date: 2006-01-10, Time: Day (14:07), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N89005, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, 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
Comments: OPER = GRADY & FRANCIS, INC (LEWIS ADAMS JR)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD NO DMG TO A/C. DATE NOT REPTD, ASSUME SAME AS POSTMARK

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-12-21, Time: Day (12:35), 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: N522CD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Speed: 75 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 Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FBM LLC (RICHARD POLLIER)
Remarks: FOUND INJURED BIRD. PILOT THOUGHT BIRD WENT UNDER A/C ON DEPT ROLL.
Date: 2005-12-12, Time: Night (18:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N96172, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DELTA CONNECTION ACADEMY
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED AT THIS TIME. HEARD AND FELT IMPACT. DID A GO-AROUND.
Date: 2005-09-28, Time: Dusk (22:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-32 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N393MM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = KEYS AIR EXPRESS (MICHAEL AGOSTO)
Date: 2005-06-14, Time: Day (07:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6013E, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 70 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
Comments: OPER = HOW INC (FRANK MCCARRON)
Date: 2005-06-04, Time: Day (17:44), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CIRRUS SR 20/22 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N130MB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AIR ORLANDO (GARRETT ERMISH) N# SHOWS MMI AVIAITON
Date: 2005-04-07, Time: Day (18:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PILATUS PC12 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N417AR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Lights, Struck & Damaged Other, Deicing Boots, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AON DAILY LOSSES OPER = GEENWAY AIR LLC
Remarks: PILOT REPTD DMG TO LE OF BOTH WINGS INCLUDING DEICING BOOTS AND LIGHTS
Date: 2005-03-25, Time: Day (06:29), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Flight Express, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9489M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Out Of Service: 2500 h, Other Costs: $3169, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: JOE ARNOLD REPTD AS OPERTOR, ASSUME PILOT. ** called mx dept for dmg details, cost verification x/x
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. NO INJURIES. COST EXCEEDED 2500.
Date: 2005-03-09, Time: Day (07:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-60 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N101HW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, 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-xxxxxx OPER = RMSC OF WEST PALM BEACH INC
Date: 2005-02-15, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N1LF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SIZEWISE RENTALS
Remarks: HIT BIRD WHILE TURNING TO INTERCEPT FINAL APCH COURSE TO RWY 25. BIRD HIT ON L ELEVATOR.
Date: 2005-02-15, Time: Day (15:27), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION X (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N750WM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = WM AVIATION LLC (E BOZZY) (x/x/xx UPDATED A/C FROM C-xxx)
Remarks: BLOOD ON A/C TAIL. BIRD PARTS IN ENG. PER PILOT.

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-11-01, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DIAMOND 20 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N137PS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 100 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
Comments: OPER = AIR ORLANDO (N# = BUZZARD BOB'S ENTERPRISES)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING.
Date: 2004-10-07, Time: Night (20:13), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N42RL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FALCON FLIGHT
Date: 2004-08-30, 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: N54291, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxx) OPER = DELTA CONNECTION ACADEMY (ROBERT TOOMBS)
Remarks: PILOT COULD NOT FIND ANY INDICATION OF A BIRDSTRIKE. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-06-10, Time: Day (09:28), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N25247, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herons, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AIR ORLANDO AIRPLANE FLT TRAINING & RENTAL (ERIC WHITE)
Remarks: PILOT WAS IN TOUCH AND GO PATTERN
Date: 2004-03-10, Time: Day (14:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N55WL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 40 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, 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
Comments: OPER = DT AVIATION LLC (MIGUEL ITURMEMDI )
Date: 2004-03-02, Time: Day (10:38), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Flight Options, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N824CW, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1900 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Tail, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-12-23, Time: Day (16:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N75HU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 98 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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
Comments: OPER = HUGHES AVIATION
Remarks: NO DMG. HIT TIRE.
Date: 2003-10-07, Time: Day (08:50), Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N54HC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 12000 h, Other Costs: $16036, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AMAV INC
Date: 2003-09-17, Time: Night (21:32), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N52747, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 90 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: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DELTA CONNECTION ACADEMY
Date: 2003-08-07, Time: Day (10:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N41468, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = JUNIOR DEXTER INC (DAVID GOODMAN)
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2003-07-12, Time: Day (12:48), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N178CA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DELTA CONNECTION ACADEMY (DARRIN JON WITT)
Remarks: LEADING EDGE DAMAGED.
Date: 2003-04-09, Time: Day (08:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: IAI GALAXY (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N295GA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Damaged nose, Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = GULFSTREAM AEORSPACE
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: PARTS MARKED AS DAMAGED BUT NOT MARKED AS STRUCK)
Date: 2003-04-02, Time: Dusk (18:28), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5328Z, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck & Damaged Propeller, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CITY OF BARTOW
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. 10-15 GULLS SEEN. LDG LITE ON L SIDE GLASS CRACKED. L WING DENTERE AT LE AT THE STRUT. PART 91 TRAINING FLT.
Date: 2003-03-28, Time: Dusk (18:22), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Flight Express, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N761AY, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2003-03-04, Time: Day (17:50), Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N75SP?, Remains Collected: No, Miles From Airport: 11 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Cowling, Report Type: Other
Comments: OPER , N# DOES NOT MATCH AIRCRAFT. SOURCE = SOUTHERN ROC PRELIM SITUATION REPT
Remarks: MINOR DMG TO COWLING. 11 MILES NW KORL. LANDED SAFELY
Date: 2003-01-27, Time: Day (18:51), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-95 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N437CG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = TRAVEL METHODS
Remarks: ATIS WARNING.
Date: 2003-01-21, Time: Day (12:04), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N52272, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DELTA AERONAUTICS
Remarks: HIT WING STRUT. NO DMG.

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-11-27, Time: Day (14:31), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-20 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N20VF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = VF CORPORATION (T WAYNE)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD NO DMG AFTER NSPN & RESUMED DEPTR. (WHITE EGRETS)
Date: 2002-10-17, Time: Day (10:18), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-34 SENECA (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N76RM, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = AIR ORLANDO OR PAINTER AIRCRAFT INC SOURCE = xxxx-x & SOUTHERN REG OPS CENTER PRELIM SITUATION REPT
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2002-09-12, Time: Day (14:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: EXPERIMENTAL, Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Registration: N1324, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Damaged Wing or Rotor, Damaged Tail, Struck & Damaged Other, Canopy, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 30000 h, Repair Costs: $80000, Other Costs: $41162, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = T.G. AIR POWER INC A/C - AMA EXPERIMENTAL A/C = HAWKER/UTILCOFURY T xx.
Remarks: 2 BIRDS HIT BUBBLE CANOPY SLIGHTLY AFT OF PILOT'S HEAD. CANOPY DISENTEGRATED, DEPARTED A/C ALONG WITH MOST OF FRAME, RAILS & EMERGENCY ESCAPE PANEL FROM L FUSELAGE. CANOPY DEBRIS HIT AND DMGD BOTH SIDES OF HORIZ STABIL AND DMGD VERTICAL FIN. DEBRIS LANDED RESIDENTIAL AREA CLEAR OF INHABITANTS. A/C -
Date: 2002-08-05, Time: Day (10:29), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8376L, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = WARRIOR II AVIATION (TED BLANTON)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. RT STABILATOR FRONT LEADING EDGE DENTED.
Date: 2002-06-18, Time: Dusk (19:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N333GJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = WYOMING ASSOC (LARRY KING)
Remarks: NO DMG (DATA ENTRY NOTE: PARTS WERE CHECKED AS DAMAGED)
Date: 2002-06-04, Time: Day (08:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N90RK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CTE II LLC
Remarks: PILOT REPTD PART OF BIRD ON WINDSHLD AFTER LDG. SPECULATED THAT HE MIGHT HAVE HIT A BIRD.
Date: 2002-03-07, Time: Day (10:21), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: C-340 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5729M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = LEE COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT (PAT KELLY)
Remarks: NO DMG. ROC NOTIFIED
Date: 2002-03-01, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: ASRS
Remarks: DURING FLT INSTRUCTION, WE LANDED AND STARTED A NORMAL T/O WHEN SAW SEVERAL BIRDS ON RWY. ATTEMPTED ABORTED T/O BUT UNSUCCESSFUL. DID NOT HEAR OR SEE ANY STRIKES SO CONTD WITH T/O. TOLD TWR OF BIRD ACTIVITY. SAW BIRD FEET STICKING OUT OF L ENG BEHIND THE PROP AND MADE A PREC LDG ASAP. NOTIFIED MX. EXACT DATE , JUST MO/YR
Date: 2002-02-27, Time: Day (15:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Flight Express, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2667S, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Crows, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Rear Antenna, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 100 h, Other Costs: $137, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: LOST RADIO COMMUNICATION.

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-10-17, Time: Day (10:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31 NAVAJO (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N62951, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 29, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EAGLE AIR
Remarks: 2 DOVES HIT BOTTOM OF WING. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-04-02, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N242MT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = WAL-MART AV
Remarks: INSPN FOUND NO DMG OR INDICATION OF STRIKE
Date: 2001-03-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N16TS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AERO TOY STORE

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-06-27, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N427UE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DISCOVER AIR
Date: 2000-04-29, Time: Day (09:41), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: BELL-206 (Helicopter), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: N82844, Remains Collected: No, Location: 2 MI NW ORL, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF (DAVE DONAHUE)
Remarks: HAZY.
Date: 2000-02-19, 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: N62283, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 76 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = COMAIR AVTN ACADEMY

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-08-03, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-36 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N171PB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = GIERACH & GIERACH (JOHN GIERACH) (UPDATED ENG CODE x/x/xx)
Date: 1999-07-01, Time: Day (07:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9548W, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MECH WILL INSPCT ON 7/2/99
Date: 1999-04-28, Time: Day (10:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N764DR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Tail, Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AIR ORLANDO CHARTER
Remarks: DENTED RT HORIZ STAB. NEVER SAW BIRD. COM 1 ANTENNA DESTROYED.
Date: 1999-04-10, Time: Night (22:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: BELL-407 (Helicopter), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: N407KB, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 60 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
Comments: OPER = ORANGE CTY SHERIFF A/C = BELL xxx
Date: 1999-04-05, Time: Day (17:53), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-50 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N254DV, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10000 ft, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = RDV PROPERITES
Remarks: BIRD HIT RADOME & CRACKED IT.

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-11-22, Time: Day (14:57), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: MOONEY-20B/C (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9239V, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = M.S. FREEMAN
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1998-10-19, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N49258, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EURO FLIGHT
Remarks: ATIS WARNING.
Date: 1998-10-15, Time: Day (08:11), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-500 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N15AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EJJ CHARTERS (HARRY DESCHANGE)
Remarks: INTAKE ON ENG WAS DAMAGED. BLACK BIRD.
Date: 1998-03-01, Time: Day (15:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: HOMEBUILT, Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Registration: N767R, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 500 h, Other Costs: $762, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = JOE LOVELACE A/C = VELOCITY RG (x/x/xx UPDATED A/C)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. AIRWORTHINESS OK. WINDSHLD CRACKED & NEEDS REPLACEMENT. NO INJURIES.
Date: 1998-02-20, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N27JR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, 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 = AIR CARRIERS (MARIA JOHANNSEN)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE REPTD.
Date: 1998-02-02, Time: Day (17:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-60 600 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = AIR CARRIERS INC
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. PILOT SAW NO EVIDENCE OF STRIKE ON A/C AND A DEAD GULL WAS FOUND ON RWY. VERY WINDY.

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-12-27, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-421 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N707DT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ROSE ISLE AVIATION
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. TIME = 0946 LCL. PILOT NOTIFIED, CHOSE TO CONT FLT TO KMGR.
Date: 1997-10-27, Time: Day, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N732QA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = AIR CARRIER INC
Remarks: NO VISIBLE DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-08-21, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N89193, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: 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
Comments: OPERATOR = CRIMMINGS AVIATION (JOSEPH LEVANDOWSKI)
Remarks: NO VISIBLE DAMAGE
Date: 1997-08-13, 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: N25247, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = AIR ORLANDO, INC
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. ATIS ADVISORY.
Date: 1997-07-27, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: HOMEBUILT, Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Registration: N331MR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 100 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 Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = PHIL MCKENZIE A/C = MURPHY REBEL
Remarks: NO PERMANENT DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-06-12, 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: N16RR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Speed: 10 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern mockingbird, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = AIR ORLANDO
Remarks: NO DAMAGE REPTD BY PILOT. TIME = 1841LCL.
Date: 1997-05-05, 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: N139SE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 1050 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 800 h, Other Costs: $1252, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ORLANDO AERO CLUB (HARRY LAWRENCE)
Remarks: LFT MAIN LDG GEAR FAIRING DAMAGED. WILL BE REPLACED.
Date: 1997-04-05, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N3223H, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck & Damaged nose, Struck & Damaged Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Struck Lights, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 13000 h, Other Costs: $20350, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MARK AVIATION (x/xx/xx UPDATED EFFECT ON FLT)
Remarks: LOW ALTITUDE STALL W/ MIRACULOUS RECOVERY. BOUNCED 4 TIMES ON LDG. INABILITY TO CONTROL A/C. BELIEVED INSUFFICIENT NOTIFICATION & SUPERVISION OF CONDITION CAUSED THIS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. BIRDS WERE COVERING THE FIRST 1000' OF RWY. ATIS WARNING & LCL FREQ. THIS WAS NOT THE ACTIVE RWY AND TOWER COULD NOT SEE THE GULLS, HOWEVER THE WINDS FAVORED THIS RWY. THERE IS A LAKE NEAR THE END OF THE RWY WITH FOOD COURTS WHICH ATTRACT GULLS. 30 DEAD GULLS FOUND ON RWY.
Date: 1997-03-14, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Flight Express, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N796Q, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING & ATC WARNING 1 MIN EARLIER. DAMAGE, RUDDER TRIM TAB AND POSSIBLY RT ENG.
Date: 1997-03-13, Time: Dusk, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Flight Express, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6440N, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PITOT TUBE BENT, BIRD WAS IMPALED ON IT. RT FLAP DENTED. HORIZ STABIL. STRUCK BUT NO DAMAGE. FLT 110. TIME = 1845 LCL.
Date: 1997-02-25, 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: N733SM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Location: 3 MI, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = GRADY & FRANCIS INC (PAMELA SALAZAR)
Remarks: TIME = 1436 LCL
Date: 1997-02-13, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N511ST, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = SUN TRUST BANK INC
Remarks: PILOT THINKS L WING WAS HIT. ATIS WARNING.

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-12-12, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N68301, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = FLIGHT INCORPORATED
Remarks: LT WING LE STRUCK. COMPANY MAINT IS LOOKING AT A/C. UNKN IF DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-11-15, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N611ST, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = SUN TRUST BANKS INC
Remarks: ATIS WARNING
Date: 1996-11-14, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HUGHES 269A (Helicopter), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N7487F, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 3 ft, Speed: 5 knots, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, 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
Comments: OPERATOR = MAVERICK HELICOPTERSA/C = HU xxxC
Date: 1996-11-10, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N75885, Remains Collected: No, Location: 8 MI E KORL, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Speed: 95 knots, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CIVIL AIR PATROL (WILLIAM R JONES)
Remarks: ATIS & ARPT DIRECTORY WARNING. TIME = 1306LCL
Date: 1996-10-29, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N484HB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 40 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CONNERTY INC (DAVID PAYNE)
Remarks: TIME = 1145 LCL. HIT BIRD OVER THRESHOLD. ATIS WARNING. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-08-13, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Government, Aircraft: BELL-206 (Helicopter), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: N1410C, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, 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
Comments: OPER = ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT RE-ENTERED x/xx/xxxx
Remarks: POSSIBLY STARLINGS, SML BIRDS. 1.5 MILES NW OF ORL
Date: 1996-08-01, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N107AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = DAVE JACKSON FOR GRADY & FRANCIS INC.
Remarks: EFFECT ON FLT - MADE A GO AROUND. NO APPARENT DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-03-30, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-36 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N3220J, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = UNITED PLUMBING INC. (LARRY NOUGHTON)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1996-02-11, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N700HD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Location: 3 MILE FINAL, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 95 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Double-crested cormorant, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PRELIM SITUTION REPTS.OPERATOR = ORLANDO AERO CLUB
Remarks: SLIGHT DENT TO LE L WING. BIRD REPTD AS CORMORANT. ASSUME DCCO
Date: 1996-01-30, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-441 CONQUE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N910EA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 4000 h, Repair Costs: $1500, Other Costs: $6429, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = EAGLE AVIATION
Remarks: DENT ABOUT 1' LONG ON FRONT L BAGGAGE DOOR.

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-11-02, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N59240, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, 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 = FLIGHT EXPRESS INC (JOHN BATCHELOR)
Remarks: SMEAR ON WINDSHLD
Date: 1995-07-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Cherokee Express, Aircraft: PA-60 600 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N699RF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herons, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CAN'T DISCERN ANY DAMAGE YET. TIME OUT OF SERVICE 30 MIN.

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-08-05, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2268S, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = FLIGHT INC
Date: 1994-07-22, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9346D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 90 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-11-19, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4403Q, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 140 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = MARK SWADE
Remarks: WINDSHIELD BROKEN.
Date: 1993-08-26, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-310 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = TOM TUTTLE
Date: 1993-07-14, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-310 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N310BB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, 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: OPERATOR = PAUL ILFF FOR VOLUNTEER CORP. (INFO FROM N#)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. TIME = 0715 LCL
Date: 1993-05-02, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: MOONEY-20B/C (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern mockingbird, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = MICHAEL FREEMAN
Date: 1993-01-04, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: GRUMAMER AA5 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = TRACY STREATER

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-06-03, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Aircraft: BE-300 KING (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = MIKE HORNBORG
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-06-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-60 600 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CHECKAIR
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-05-25, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: C-310 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: (data entry note:bird reptd as pelican, but arpt had no record of one being struck here.)
Date: 1992-04-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-03-07, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 1588

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-12-03, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = AIR ORLANDO
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY.
Date: 1991-09-08, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N30697, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HOLE IN LE OF LFT WING
Date: 1991-05-31, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31T CHEYENNE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N523PD, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = TRANSPORT CONSULTANTS
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY.
Date: 1991-03-18, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Aircraft: RKWL SHRIKE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1100 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Tail, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = GARY WILSON
Remarks: MINOR DAMAGE TO HORIZ. STABIL. MINOR PAINT DAMAGE.
Date: 1991-01-03, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: MOONEY M20 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: , Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = BRIAN OHRT
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY.

1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-11-06, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: BE-55 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = BRUCE CAMPBELL
Remarks: DENT IN WINGTIP.
Date: 1990-11-06, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1990-10-29, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N5NC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. HIT 3 OR 4 SMALL BIRDS.
Date: 1990-08-18, Time: Dusk, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N802US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18L, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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
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