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Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 1381 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 91 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-09-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 800DAY.
Date: 2015-09-22, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N553NW, Flight: 2132, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 10, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Date: 2015-09-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Date: 2015-09-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING AIRFLD INSPN OPS RECVRD THE REMAINS OF TWO KILLDEER FROM THE WEST END OF RWY 9L. UNSURE IF BIRDS STRUCK TOGETHER OR BY SEPARATE A/C.
Date: 2015-09-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-09-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-eyed vireo, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING SCHEDULED RWY CLOSURE, SINGLE CARCASS LOCATED ON RWY 8R/26L, SOUTH ASPHALT SHOULD, ABEAM THE 26L GLIDE SLOPE ANTENNA AND THE 9/1 DRM. NO STRIKES WERE REPORTED FROM ANY SOURCE IN THE AREA AT THE TIME. CARCASS FOUND. 10:59 AM DAY
Date: 2015-09-15, Time: Dusk (18:43), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-90-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N907DA, Flight: 2642, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MECHANIC REPORTED 2642 EXPERIENCED A BIRD STRIKE DURING LANDING ROLL ON RWY 8L. OPS INSPECTED RWY WHERE NO REMAINS WERE FOUND. UPON INSPECTION OF A/C, SNARGE COLLECTED FROM RADOME. NO DAMAGE TO A/C.
Date: 2015-09-14, Time: Day (15:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N968DL, Flight: 2599, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 3L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American redstart, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DAL A-TWR REPORTED DAL 2599 EXPERIENCED A BIRDSTRIKE DURING LANDING ROLL ON RWY 8L. AFTER INVESTIGATING, STRIKE EVIDENCE WAS FOUND ON RIGHT SIDE OF NOSE. NO DAMAGE TO A/C.
Date: 2015-09-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Brazilian free-tailed bat, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING THE MORNING AIRFIELD INSPECTION, OPS REMOVED THE REMAINS OF A MEXICAN (AKA BRAZILIAN) FREE-TAILED BAT FROM TWY B-11. THERE WAS NO PILOT REPORT OF A STRIKE - CARCASS FOUND.
Date: 2015-09-12, Time: Day (08:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N968WN, Flight: 1734, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Location: 5 MILES, AJAAY, FAF, Above Ground: 2700 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 2015-09-08, Time: Day (10:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N756SA, Flight: 479, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Location: JCKTS 9 DEPARTURE, Above Ground: 14000 ft, Speed: 280 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NOTICE SPLASH PATTERN PASSING 14000' DID NOT NOTICE ANY IMPACT. THERE WERE NO ENGINE OR FLIGHT INSTRUMENT FLUCTUATIONS. MX PERFORMED A STRIKE INSPECTION UPON ARRIVAL AT THE DESTINATION.
Date: 2015-09-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: WHILE WAITING TO INSPECT RWY 10 FOR A DIFFERENT BIRD STRIKE REPORT, OPS HEARD A REGIONAL JET PILOT REPORT A DEAD BIRD ON RWY NEAR TWY SG-12. OPS INSPECTED RWY 10 AND REMOVED REMAINS JUST WEST OF TWY SG-12. A/C INVOLVEMENT. CARCASS FOUND. 8:35 AM DAY
Date: 2015-09-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING MORNING AIRFIELD INSPECTION, OPS REMOVED REMAINS FROM RWY 8R JUST WEST OF TWY 3-11. NO PIREPS OF BIRD STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 7:20 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-09-06, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N601WN, Flight: 6639, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 9000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-09-06, Time: Day (18:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N394SW, Flight: 818, Remains Collected: No, Location: SHORT FINAL, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-09-06, Time: Day (16:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N302NB, Flight: 2506, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ADVISED BY DAL MX OF ARRIVING A/C REPORTING A BIRD STRIKE AT 2000' FOR RWY 9R. SPOKE WITH PILOT WHO ADVISED THEY SAW AND STRUCK ONE SMALL BLACK BIRD. NO DAMAGE, NO EFFECT ON FLIGHT, COLLECTED SNARGE FROM RADOME.
Date: 2015-09-05, Time: Day (18:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N996DL, Flight: 28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REPORTED BIRD STRIKE ENROUTE FROM MEMPHIS. AFTER INSPECTING A/C STRIKE WAS FOUND ABOUT CPTN'S WINDOW CLOSER TO MAIN ENTRANCE. SNARGE WAS COLLECTED. NO DAMAGE TO A/C.
Date: 2015-09-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Little brown bat, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: OPS OBSERVED BAT REMAINS ON DEPARTURE END OF RWY 28 AT THE 8500' MARK DURING RWY INSPECTION. NO A/C OPS OR PILOT REPORTS AT THAT TIME. CARCASS FOUND. 10:55 AM DAY
Date: 2015-09-01, Time: Night (21:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N352NW, Flight: 681, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 10, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TWO SAMPLES RECEIVED. ONE WAS COMMON NIGHTHAWK, TWO WAS INSECT MATERIAL. REPORTED BIRD STRIKE WHILE ON L/R FOR RWY 10. OPS INSPECTED BOTH THE RWY AND A/C. REMAINS OF NIGHTHAWK WERE REMOVED FROM THE RWY ABEAM SG4 AND SNARGE WAS COLLECTED FROM THE A/C. NO DAMAGE WAS REPORTED.
Date: 2015-08-31, Time: Day (18:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N741EV, Flight: 5146, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8L, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2015-08-29, Time: Day, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5223, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Struck Other, Ice Detector, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx; x/x/xxxx UPDATED WITH xxxx-x INFO, REG #, SPECIES
Remarks: PLANE STRUCK BIRD ON ROTATION BUT APPEARED TO BE OPERATING NORMALLY AND LANDED W/O INCIDENT AT GRB AT 2027C. UNKN A/C DAMAGE. REMAINS WERE FOUND ON NOSE CONE, ICE DETECTOR, LEFT AND RIGHT WING ROOT AND LEFT MAIN GEAR HAD A BIRD CARCASS. WHAT HAPPENED WITH REMAINS
Date: 2015-08-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1900DAY.
Date: 2015-08-28, Time: Day (18:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N906AT, Flight: 301, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 800 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Date: 2015-08-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red bat, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: OPS FOUND AND REMOVED ONE RED BAT FROM EAST END OF TWY R AT RWY 9R HOLD BAR DUIRNG DRI. NO REPORT OF WILDLIFE STRIKE AT TIME. CARCASS FOUND. 7:30 AM DAY
Date: 2015-08-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: OPS FOUND AND REMOVED THE REMAINS OF ONE STARLING ON RWY 8L JUST SOUTH OF NORTH EDGE LINE, ABEAM TWY B5. TIME OR A/C INVOLVEMENT. CARCASS FOUND. 7:45 AM DAY
Date: 2015-08-27, Time: Day (07:32), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N881AS, Flight: 4997, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT ADVISES OF A PILOT REPORTED BIRD STRIKE ON RWY 8L. THE REPORTING FLIGHT WAS DL4997, ARRIVING FROM CHA TO GATE D34. THE RWY WAS SWEPT WHERE A CARCASS WAS FOUND ABEAM TWY B11. THE LOCATION WAS IN ACCORD WITH PILOT'S ACCOUNT, WHO STATED THE BIRD STRUCK THE A/C ON L/R IMMEDIATELY ABOVE THE CAPTAIN'S WINDSCREEN. NO SNARGE WAS LOCATED ON THE A/C AND NO DAMAGE WAS NOTED. 7
Date: 2015-08-26, Time: Dusk (20:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N530US, Flight: 1615, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SHORT FINAL. OPS RESPONDED TO INSPECT RWY AND A/C. REMAINS COLLECTED FROM THE A/C. NO REMAINS FOUND ON THE RWY AS BIRD WAS NOT STRUCK OVER RWY SURFACE. NO DMG.
Date: 2015-08-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red bat, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DURING THE MORNING AIRFIELD INSPECTION, OPS REMOVED THE REMAINS OF A BAT FROM TWY L ABEAM RMP 9. THERE WERE NO PIREPS OF A WILDLIFE STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 7:56 AM DAY
Date: 2015-08-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Microbats, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UNDETERMINED MYOTIS BAT. DURING A DAYTIME RWY CLOSURE, OPS REMOVED THE REMAINS OF A BAT FROM RWY 8L APPROX 800' FROM THE THRESHOLD. THERE WERE NO PILOT REPORTS OF A WILDLIFE STRIKE, CARCASS FOUND. 11:40 AM DAY
Date: 2015-08-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: OPS FOUND AND REMOVED THE REMAINS FROM THE ASPHALT SHOULDER OF RWY 26R AT B11 DURING DAYTIME RWY CLOSURE. NO REPORT OF A BIRD STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 11:38 AM DAY
Date: 2015-08-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Upland sandpiper, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. OPS FOUND AND REMOVED BIRD REMAINS FROM RWY 27R AT TWY N13 DURING THE DAILY INSPECTION. NO REPORT OF A BIRD STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 7:35 AM DAY
Date: 2015-08-17, Time: Night (22:02), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N986AT, Flight: 1813, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird or bat, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reported, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPORTED STRIKING A BIRD DURING LANDING ROLL ON RWY 28. OPS RESPONDED THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE RWY AND A/C AT THE GATE, HOWEVER, FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF A STRIKE ON THE RWY OR A/C. RAIN COULD HAVE WASHED OFF ANY EVIDENCE OF A STRIKE (FROM THE A/C) DURING TAXI TO GATE. POTENTIALLY A BAT STRIKE.
Date: 2015-08-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cooper's hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ATCT REPORTED A DEAD BIRD ON RWY 26R AT B3 HIGH SPEED. OPS RESPONDED AND REMOVED REMAINS OF A COOPER'S HAWK FROM THE RWY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF A BIRD STRIKE. A/C. 17:25 PM DAY
Date: 2015-08-14, Time: Day (19:59), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-90-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N937DN, Flight: 2186, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REPORTED STRIKE ON DEPARTURE RWY 9L AT ROTATION. OPS RESPONDED AND FOUND ONE EUROPEAN STARLING CARCASS AT TWY M12. REMAINS WERE COLLECTED FROM THE RWY.
Date: 2015-08-11, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-90-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N952DN, Flight: 2091, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Miles From Airport: 3,6 mi, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. STRUCK 3.6 MILES FROM AIRPORT. ATCT REPORTED A BIRD STRIKE ON FLIGHT 2091. CREW DID NOT REPORT THE STRIKE TO ATCT, BUT REPORTED TO COMPANY MX ONCE AT THE GATE. UPON INTERVIEWING THE CREW, IT WAS DETERMINED THE STRIKE OCCURRED AT APPROX 1000' AGL AT OR NEAR THE MIDDLE-MARKER FOR RWY 28. RWY 28 WAS SWEPT AND NO CARCASS WAS FOUND. BLOOD/SNARGE WAS COLLECTED FROM THE A/C FUSELAGE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE THE A/C'S MIDDLE WINDSCREEN. NO DAMAGE OR EFFECT ON FLIGHT.
Date: 2015-08-11, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N808DN, Flight: 2559, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Pectoral sandpiper, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DL MTX TOWER REPORTED THAT DAL 8380 FROM SFO REPORTED A BIRD STRIKE WHILE ON APCH FOR 26R. OPS INSPECTED RWY WITH NO REMAINS FOUND. OPS ALSO MET A/C AT GATE A7 WHERE SNARGE WAS LOCATED ON THE UPPER NOSE AND WINDSHIELD OF THE A/C. SNARGE COLLECTED AND BAGGED FOR ID. NO DAMAGE TO A/C.
Date: 2015-08-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern cottontail, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPORTED THAT AN ANIMAL HAD BEEN RUNOVER BY AN A/C. OPS REPSONDED TO FIND A RABBIT CARCASS. RABBIT WAS REMOVED AND TWY WAS THROUGHLY CLEANED WITH WATER. NO DAMAGE REPORTED. 23:30 PM NIGHT
Date: 2015-08-09, Time: Day (18:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-90-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N902DA, Flight: 221, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REPORTED HITTING A BIRD ON APCH AROUND SHORT FINAL FOR RWY 8L. BIRD HIT BELOW CAPTAIN'S WINDOW ON THE FUSELAGE. SNARGE WAS COLLECTED. PILOT REPORTED BIRD AS BEING SMALL IN SIZE. NO DAMAGE REPORTED.
Date: 2015-08-08, Time: Day (07:44), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N582CA, Flight: 5038, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cooper's hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ATCT REPORTED BIRDSTRIKE. OPS RESPONDED AND REMOVED ONE HAWK FROM RWY 27L JUST E OF TWY R7. ADDITIONAL HAWK REMAINS REMOVED FROM A/C NOSE GEAR AT GATE. NO DMG.
Date: 2015-08-07, Time: Day (07:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N257WN, Flight: 307, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: STRUCK ON LANDING ROLL ON RWY 28 AT THE 7000 FOOT MARKER. BIRDREMAINS ON COPILOT WINDSHIELD. RWY INSPECTED AND MOURNING DOVE REMAINS FOUND. NO DMG.
Date: 2015-08-06, Time: Day (16:18), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N181PQ, Flight: 4938, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: OPS RESPONDED FOR RWY INSPN AND REMOVED ONE EUROPEAN STARLING FROM RWY 26R AT TWY B6. NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2015-08-06, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-90-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N948DN, Flight: 1184, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ONE BARN SWALLOW STRUCK ON LANDING ROLL JUST PAST AIMING POINT APPROX 2000 FEET FROM THRESHOLD. IMPACTED UPPER NOSE THEN WIPER AND ULTIMATELY THE WINDSHIELD. FEATHER AND A BIT OF BLOOD FOUND ON CAPT WIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER. ALL REMAINS REMOVED FROM RWY AND SNARGE CLEANED FROM WINDSHIELD. NO DMG.
Date: 2015-08-03, Time: Day (19:34), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N323NB, Flight: 2596, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: OPS INSPECTED RWY 10 AND FOUND REMAINS OF A BARN SWALLOW ON THE BRIDGE STRUCTURE, N OF C/L. AT THE GATE, NO REMAINS OR DMG FOUND UPON INSPN OF THE A/C.
Date: 2015-08-02, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-321 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N561UW, Flight: 671, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPORTED AS 15NM.
Date: 2015-07-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red bat, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EASTERN RED BAT REMAINS FOUND ON THE BLAST PAD OF RWY 26R (EAST END) DURING RWY INSPECTION. NO REPORT OF A STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 10:46 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON BLAST PAD OF RWY 26R (EAST END) DURING RWY INSPECTION. NO REPORT OF STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 10:45 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Brown-headed cowbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING MORNING AIRFIELD INSPECTION, OPS REMOVED THE REMAINS OF A COWBIRD FROM RWY 26L AT TWY C. THERE WERE NO PILOT REPORTS OF A BIRD STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 7:31 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-27, Time: Night (21:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N552WN, Flight: 324, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HEARD STRIKE BUT NO REMAINS FOUND DURING POST FLT WALK-AROUND. BOTH SAW BIRD AND HEARD IMPACT. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: RWY REPTD AS 8 DID NOT INCLUDE L OR R)
Date: 2015-07-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: UPON DAILY INSPECTION, OPS FOUND THE REMAINS OF ONE SWALLOW ON THE SOUTH SIDE RWY EDGE OF RWY 10, ABEAM SG12. NO PIREP OF STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 7:33 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-25, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N943AT, Flight: 1798, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE UPON APCH TO RWY 8L. RWY WAS INSPCTD, NO REMAINS FOUND. A/C TAXIED TO GAT C41 WHERE SNARGE WAS FOUND AND COLLECTED FROM L SIDE OF NOSE. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2015-07-25, Time: Day (17:21), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N332NB, Flight: 835, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DAL 835 REPTD HITTING A BIRD ON LDG RWY 9R. SNARGE WAS COLLECTED FROM L SIDE OF RADOME AT THE GATE. RWY WAS INSPCTD & BARN SWALLOW CARCASS WAS FOUND. NO DMG. SNARGE SENT TO CONFIRM ID.
Date: 2015-07-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10/28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING ROUTINE RWY INSPECTIONS, OPS FOUND AND REMOVED REMAINS OF ONE KILLDEER INSIDE THE RSA OF RWY 10/28 ON SG16 HIGH SPEED, NORTH OF C/L. NO REPORT OF A BIRD STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 17:52 PM DAY
Date: 2015-07-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON SOUTH SHOULDER, BTWN R7 AND R11 ON RWY 27L DURING RWY INSPECTION. UNKN A/C, CARCASS FOUND. 11:00 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern cottontail, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: RABBIT REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 26L, JUST WEST OF B10, DURING MORNING INSPECTION. NO REPORT OF STRIKE. A/C. CARCASS FOUND. 7:00 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: KILLDEER REMAINS FOUND ON BLAST PAD, NEAR THE THRESHOLD, OF RWY 9R DURING RWY INSPECTION. REMAINS SHOWED SIGNS OF DECAY. UNKN A/C, CARCASS FOUND. 11:10 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-winged blackbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DURING THE MORNING AIRFIELD INSPECTION, OPS REMOVED THE REMAINS OF A SMALL BIRD FROM TWY N AT N-2. NO PIREPS OF A BIRD STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 7:56 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING AM AIRFIELD INSPECTION, OPS REMOVED THE REMAINS OF ONE KILLDEER FROM RWY 27L BTWN TWY N-6 AND N-10. THERE WERE NO PIREPS OFF A BIRD STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 7:15 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-19, Time: Day (07:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N584NW, Flight: 1818, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATC INDICATED DAL 1818 REPTD STRIKING BIRDS ON T/O RUN FROM 26L. OPS REMOVED 3 CARCASSES FRO RWY 26L @ TWY D. NO DMG REPTD. FLT CONTD TO DEST.
Date: 2015-07-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: UPON MORNING INSPECTION, ATCT CALLED TO REPORT A DEAD BIRD AT TWY L3 AND RMP 1 SOUTH. UPON INSPECTION, A SMASHED BIRD WAS FOUND AND HAD TO BE PEELED OFF TWY AT L3. UNKN A/C INNVOLVED, ASSUMED STRUCK. 7:25 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-18, Time: Day (19:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-90-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N926DH, Flight: 2297, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Indigo bunting, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: STRUCK BIRD IN FLARE FOR RWY 10. OPS RESPONDED AND REMOVED REMAINS OF ONE INDIGO BUNTING FROM RWY 10 JUST E OF SG-2. NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2015-07-16, Time: Day (20:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N905DL, Flight: 54, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: STRIKE TO LT SIDE OF FUSELAGE BEHIND COCKPIT. THREE JUVENILE BARN SWALLOW REMAINS COLLECTED FROM RWY JUST BEFORE TWY SG12, N OF C/L. NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2015-07-16, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N944DL, Flight: 1941, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: House finch, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx,Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SHORT FINAL OVER THE APRCH LIGHTS FOR RWY 8L. RWY INSPECTED TO INCLUDE THE OVERRUN IMMEDIATELY OUTSIDE THE RSA WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. SMALL AMT OF BLOOD COLLECTED FROM A/C FUSELAGE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE THE F/O WINDSCREEN. CREW REPORTED GLANCING BLOW. NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2015-07-16, Time: Day (20:29), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N908DL, Flight: 1582, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9R, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPORTED SEEING 3 BIRDS CROSS N FRONT OF THE A/C ON ROLLOUT. STRUCK ONE BIRD. NO DMG TO A/C. SNARGE COLLECTED AND SENT TO SI FOR ID. RWY INSPECTED WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.
Date: 2015-07-15, Time: Day (20:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N6716C, Flight: 1482, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DAL 1482, REPTD STRIKING A BIRD ON LDG ROLL RWY 27L. UPON INSPN, REMAINS OF MOURNING DOVE WERE FOUND ON RWY. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2015-07-15, Time: Day (09:42), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N801NN, Flight: 1237, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: AAL FLT 1237 ATL-DFW REPTD STRIKING A BIRD ON T/O RUN FROM RWY 26L. PILOT ADVISED ATCT HE WAS TRAVELING AT 120 KTS AND HAD NOT YET LEFT THE GROUND. STRIKE WAS WITHIN FIRST 2500 FT OF RWY. FLT CREW DID NOT REPT SIZE, TYPE OF BIRD OR WHERE A/C WAS STRUCK. RWY WAS INSPCTD, BUT NOT REMAINS WERE FOUND. ASSUMED STRIKE, HOWEVER, NO EVIDENCE. UNKN SPECIES.
Date: 2015-07-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPORTED A DEAD BIRD ON RWY 26L AND TWY C. PILOT REPORTED OBSERVING DEAD BIRD. THE DEAD BIRD WAS FOUND ON TWY C NORTH OF THE RWY EDGE MARKING, INSIDE THE RWY SAFETY AREA. THERE WAS NO SPECIFIC STRIKE REPORTED BY ANYONE. 14:05 PM DAY
Date: 2015-07-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-winged blackbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPORTED FOD ON RWY 27L. UPON RWY INSPECTION, OPS FOUND 1 BIRD IN SEVERAL PIECES BTWN N2 AND N4. REMOVED REMAINS OF BIRD. A/C INVOLVED. 17:55 PM DAY
Date: 2015-07-11, Time: Dusk (20:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N910DE, Flight: 1066, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FIVE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx-Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DMG TO RADOME & NOSE. ATL OPS WAS NOTIFIED OF A POTENTIAL STRIKE TO DAL 1066, N910DE AND RESPONDED TO INSPCT RWY 27R. REMAINS OF 1 EUROPEAN STARLING WERE FOUND ON RWY 27R JUST E OF TWY U. NO DMG OR EOF WAS REPTD TO ATL OPS. REMAINS SENT TO SMITHSONIAN FROM DAB WILL CONFIRM SPECIES ID. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: CHECKING WITH DAL FOR DMG EXTENT, COST, AOS. DMG REPTD AS LIGHTNING STRIP WAS DAMAGED AND NEEDED REPAIR WITHIN 60 DAYS. HOWEVER ON 13 JUL RADOME WAS REPLACED.)
Date: 2015-07-09, Time: Day (08:59), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N838MH, Flight: 150, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 60 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS FROM NOSE GEAR & RADOME WERE BOTH MOURNING DOVE. DAL150 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON SHORT FINAL APCH TO RWY 28. FLT CREW REPTD SEEING 3-4 BIRDS JUST BEFORE THE RWY THRESHOLD AND HEARING A LOUD BANG FROM UNDER THE FLT DECK. THE RWY WAS INSPCTD & A JUVENILE MOURNING DOVE CARCASS WAS FOUND APPROX 1500 FT FROM THE 28 THRESHOLD. BIRD THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN STRUCK & THEN "CARRIED" BY THE A/C TO THE LOCATION FOUND ON RWY. BLOOD & FEATHERS WERE COLLECTED FROM THE RADOME & NOSE GEAR DOOR. SAMPLE SENT TO SMITHSONIAN TO CONFIRM SPECIES. NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2015-07-09, Time: Day (15:48), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N143DA, Flight: 1792, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26L, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ATC REPTD DAL 1792 STRUCK A BIRD ON DEPT FROM 26L AT 1548L. IMMEDIATELY AFTER T/O, THE PILOT REQUESTED TO RETURN TO ATL RWY 27R. OPS RESPONDED TO INSPECT DEP RWY & A/C AT THE GATE. REMAINS WERE COLLECTED FROM 26L, W OF E11, N OF CENTERLINE. SNARGE & FEATHERS WERE COLLECTED FROM A/C & ENG. BIRD WAS INGESTED IN #2 ENG CAUSING DMG TO AT LEAST 3 FAN BLADES AND PUSHNG BACK THE STATOR VANE ASSEMBLY. P ILOT REPTD VIBRATIONS JUST AFTER ROTATION, YET NO ENG PEROFRMANCE ISSUES. PILOT BELIEVED BIRD TO HAVE BEEN A RED-TAILED HAWK. REMAINS FROM RWY SUPPORT THIS. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: CHECKING WITH DAL AND ENG MANU FOR ADDITIONAL INFO. ENG DMG WAS WITHIN EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS INGESTION. 3 FAN BLADES WERE BENT AT THE TIP BEYOND REPAIR LIMITS AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. SEVERAL OF THE FAN EXIT GUIDE VANES BEHIND THE FAN HAD SOME OF THE PLASTIC OUTER FAIRINGS BROKEN OFF. ENG WAS REMOVED & REPLACED. NO INTERNAL DMG WAS NOTED. ENG WAS PW 4060 MODEL. DAL REPORTED THAT THE ENG WAS REPLACED)
Date: 2015-07-08, Time: Day (09:36), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N695CA, Flight: 5581, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOTS REPORTED STRIKING ONE BIRD ON THE WINDSHIELD AS THE NOSE WHEEL WAS TOUCHING THE GROUND ABEAM TWY SG6. PILOT REPORTED THE BIRD WAS SMALL AND STRUCK WITH A GLANCING BLOW OFF THE WINDSHIELD. NO SNARGE, REMAINS OR DMG FOUND UPON INSPN OF THE A/C. RWY INSPECTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE STRIKE WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.
Date: 2015-07-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND NORTH OF C/L ON RWY 28, AT THE WEST END OF THE BRIDGE STRUCTURE, DURING MORNING AIRFIELD INSPECTION. NO BIRD STRIKES WERE REPORTED AT THE TIME. CARCASS FOUND. 7:30 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-07, Time: Day (20:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-90-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N910DN, Flight: 2006, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-07-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern mockingbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING MORNING AIRFIELD INSPECTION, OPS REMVOED THE REMAINS OF ONE MOCKINGBIRD FROM RWY 26R, SOUTH OF C/L, NEAR TWY C. THERE WERE NO PIREPS OF A BIRD STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 7:46 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-01, Time: Day (08:03), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N979EV, Flight: 5362, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, 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 xxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ATCT ADVISED PILOT OF ASQ5262 REPTD STRIKING A SML BIRD LDG RWY 28. OPS INSPCTD RWY & REMOVED 1 BARN SWALLOW WEST OF TWY SG14. NO A/C DMG.
Date: 2015-06-30, Time: Day (19:37), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N817DN, Flight: 1694, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REPORTED STRIKING MULTIPLE BIRDS ON T/O RWY 26L. AIRCREW DELCARED AN EMERGENCY AND RETURNED TO KATL LANDING SFAELY ON RWY 27R. OPS INPECTED RWY 26L AND REMOVED 3 EUROPEAN STARLING CARCASSES AT TWY D INTXN. THE A/C STRUCK THE BIRDS ON THE WINDSCREEN AND LT WING/WINGLET. NO DMG. CLEANED AFTER INSPN AND DEPARTED AGAIN TO DESTINATION.
Date: 2015-06-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING MORNING ARFLD INSPN, THE REMAINS OF A BARN SWALLOW WERE FOUND ON THE N SIDE OF RWY 28 CENTERLINE ABEAM TWY SG4. NO REPORT OF A STRIKE.
Date: 2015-06-30, Time: Day (08:29), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7745A, Flight: 2593, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx,Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REPORTED BIRDSTRIKE ON L/R. RWY INSPN REVEALED KILLDEER CARCASS LOCATED ON RWY ABEAM TWY R11. SNARGE AND FEATHERS REMOVED FROM A/C AT GATE FROM A/C RADOME AND NOSE GEAR DOOR. NO DMG.
Date: 2015-06-27, Time: Day (10:12), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N930DL, Flight: 1895, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26l, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATC INDICATED DAL 1895 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON 26L DURING DEP ROLL AT ROTATION. BIRD HIT WINDSHLD ON RT SIDE. OPS INSPCTD RWY 26L/8R, REMOVING 1 STARLING JUST EAST OF RWY D. NO DMG. REPTD. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: NO INFO ON REPORTER)
Date: 2015-06-24, Time: Day (19:08), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N121DE, Flight: 1775, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATC ADVISED A/C REPORTED A BIRDSTRIKE DURING T/O RWY 26L. UPON INSPN 2 EUROPEAN STARLINGS WERE FOUND JUST W OF TWY E11 AND S OF C/L. A/C CONT TO DESTINATION. NO DMG.
Date: 2015-06-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern pipistrelle, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING MORNING INSPN OPS REMVD THE REMAINS OF A BAT FROM RWY 9L/27R JUST E OF TWY N5. NO PILOT REPORTS. TRICOLORED BAT.
Date: 2015-06-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING MORNING INSPN OPS LOCATED AND REMVD REMAINS OF ONE JUVENILE EUROPEAN STARLING FROM TWY R AND TWY 27, S OF RWY 9R/27L.
Date: 2015-06-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: DURING MORNING INSPN OPS LOCATED AND REMVD THE REMAINS OF A BARN SWALLOW FROM RWY 28 S OF THE C/L, PARALLEL TO THE 4000 FOOT REMAINING DR SIGN. 750AM DAY
Date: 2015-06-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING MORNING INSPN OF CENTER COMPLEX, REMAINS OF A JUVENILE EUROPEAN STARLING FOUND AND REMOVED FROM RWY 9L/27R AND TWY J. 725AM DAY
Date: 2015-06-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING A SCHEDULED DAYTIME RWY CLOSURE, OPS REMOVED KILLDEER REMAINS FROM S EDGE OF RWY 27L, E OF TWY R-11. NO PILOT REPTS OF A BIRDSTRIKE.
Date: 2015-06-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: House finch, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: OPS LOCATED THE REMAINS OF A HOUSE FINCH ON 27L @ N6 DURING RWY CLOSURE AT 1010, DAY. REMAINS WERE N OF RWY CENTERLINE AND W OF N6 CENTERLINE. NO REPT OF A STRIKE.
Date: 2015-06-17, Time: Day (08:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N376SW, Flight: 399, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 12500 ft, Speed: 280 knots, Miles From Airport: 25 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $50, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SINGLE BIRD
Date: 2015-06-17, Time: Day (11:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N26FE, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 11 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Other, #2 Eng Cowling, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 154032 h, Other Costs: $150025, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx), FAA ASIAS
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. OPS RECVD A CALL FROM ATCT THAT FDX CHALLENGER 300 HAD STRUCK A BIRD ON FINAL FOR ATL AND EXPERIENCED DMG. OPS RESPONDED AND FOUND DMG TO UPPER PORTION OF THE F/O'S NOSE SECTION. PILOTS REPTD SEEING 3 LARGE BLACK BIRDS, POSSIBLY TURKEY VULTURES AND STRIKING 1 AT FIXED POINT BAMBU. A/C WAS APPROX 11 MILES FROM ATL. BLOOD SPLATTER NOTED ON LEADING EDGE OF WING & ENG COWLING. NO SIGN OF ENG DMG. PASSENGERS REPORTED SEEING THE BIRD IN MULTIPLE PIECES AFTER CONTACTING THE PITOT TUBE. PILOTS REPTD NO ISSUES WITH INSTRUMENTS OR ENGINES. FEATHERS WERE COLLECTED FROM ATOP THE PITOT TUBE AND SENT FOR ID. A/C WAS OUT OF SERVICE WITH FDX MX EN ROUTE. DETAILS FROM FDX SHOW RT HAND SKIN,, DAMAGED FRAME MEMBER, FRAME INTERCOSTAL BRACKET WERE REPLACED. REPAINTED AREA THAT WAS REPLACED.
Date: 2015-06-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: AT 1015, DURING A SCHEDULED RWY 26R CLOSURE, CARCASS WAS FOUND ABOUT 10' SOUTH OF THE RWY C/L NEAR TWY B13. OPS REMOVED THE REMAINS FROM THE RWY. NO REPORTS OF A STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 10:15 AM DAY
Date: 2015-06-14, Time: Day (20:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N854AS, Flight: 5023, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 30 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx,Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. OPS RESPONDED, INSPECTED BOTH A/C AND RWY WITH REMAINS COLLECTED FROM A/C AND RWY. STRUCK BIRD OVER THE NUMBERS FOR 27L. STRUCK F/O WINDSHIELD. NO DMG.
Date: 2015-06-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS WAS LOCATED BY ARPT OPS DURING RWY 26L CLOSURE, SOUTH OF EDGE MARKING (ON SHOULDER), JUST WEST OF TWY D. NO REPORT OF STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 10:10 AM DAY
Date: 2015-06-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern rough-winged swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS WERE RECOVERED FROM THE NUMBERS OF RWY 28 DURING AFTERNOON INSPECTION. NO STRIKES WERE REPORTED AT THAT TIME. CARCASS FOUND. 17:30 PM DAY
Date: 2015-06-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPORTED FOD ON RWY 9R AT N6. OPS REPSONDED AND FOUND ONE DEAD BIRD NORTH OF RWY C/L, BTWN HOLDBAR AND RWY EDGE MARKING AT N6. NO REPORT OF BIRD STRIKE AT THE TIME. 9:30 AM DAY
Date: 2015-06-03, Time: Night (00:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Spirit Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N602NK, Flight: 676, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: AT 0005 L, NKS FLT 676 REPTD STRIKING A BIRD DURING THEIR LDG FLARE ON 27L. A/C TAXIED SAFETLY TO THE GATE WHERE NO DMG WAS FOUND. REMAINS WERE COLLECTED FROM RWY 27L JUST EAST OF N10 & NORTH OF RWY CENTERLINE.
Date: 2015-06-03, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N999DN, Flight: 723, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 10, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. STRIKE REPTD BY DAL 723 OVER THE NUMBERS ON RWY 10. PILOTS REPT SEEING 1 ISML BLACKBIRD AND HEARD A SRIKE ON THE RADAR DOME. UNABLE TO FIND REMAINS OR DMG ON A/C. REMAINS LOCATED ON CENTERLINE ABOUT 1,000' DOWN RWY 10.
Date: 2015-06-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DEAD BIRD FOUND DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION ON TWY V, WEST END ALONG THE TWY EDGE MARKING APPROX 1300' OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF RWY RWY 26L. ARPT IN WEST OPERATION. NO PIREP AT TIME. 13:45 PM DAY
Date: 2015-05-31, Time: Night (21:47), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N924EV, Flight: 5429, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Raccoon, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT ADVISED THAT AIRLINE REPORTED STRIKING A RACCOON ON T/O ROLL. A/C CONT TO DESTINATION REPORTING NO DMG. OPS INSPECTED RWY 26L AND REMOVED ONE RACCOON CARCASS FROM THE RWY C/L ADJ TO E11.
Date: 2015-05-31, Time: Day (09:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 849, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C NOTED ON WALKAROUND. SPLATTERING OF BLOOD AND NO FEATHERS WERE NOTED. BIRD REPORTED AS SLIGHTLY LARGER THAT A SPARROW.
Date: 2015-05-27, Time: Night (23:48), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N394SW, Flight: 2950, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1 FEATHER FOUND ON RADOME WITH SML AMT OF BIRD REMAINS. NO DMG. SML THUMP WAS HEARD ON SHORT FINAL APCH. SUSPECT SML BIRD.
Date: 2015-05-26, Time: Day (16:53), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N336NB, Flight: 1378, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS FROM LT WING, L1 ENGINE AND RT MAIN GEAR ALL = ROCK PIGEON. PILOT CONDUCTING POSTFLT INSPN WHEN HE FOUND ALL THE SIGNS OF A BIRDSTRIKE. HE SAID WHEN HE WAS PULLING BACK ON THE YOKE AS HE WAS DEPARTING KATL, HE SAW A BUNCH OF BIRDS IN THE GRASS NEXT TO THE RWY AND AS HE WAS APPROACHING THEM THEY FLEW IN FRONT OF HIM. HE SAID HE DID NOT FEEL ANYTHING AND THOUGHT HE DID NOT HIT THEM.
Date: 2015-05-26, Time: Day (19:12), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N920EV, Flight: 5024, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: STRUCK ON LANDING ROLL ON RWY 28 APPROX SG12 INTXN. BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 28 AT SG12 INTXN N OF RWY C/L. NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2015-05-19, Time: Day (06:47), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N585NW, Flight: 834, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx) (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED REMARKS)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DAL MX CALLED ATL OPS TO A POTENTIAL BIRDSTRIKE. UPON INSPN #1 ENG APPEARED TO HAVE INGESTED A BIRD AND DAMAGED AT LEAST 5 FAN BLADES. REMAINS WERE COLLECTED FROM THE FRONT SIDE OF THE ENG. NO REMAINS WERE FOUND ON THE BACKSIDE. PILOT FOUND ON WALK-AROUND. UNKN LOCATION OF INCIDENT. A/C ARRIVED AT KATL AT 0647 ON RWY 27L. AUDIO PLAYBACK DID NOT MENTION POTENTIAL OF WILDLIFE STRIKE. ENG MANU EXAMINED DAMAGE AND STRIKE INFORMATION AND ESTIMATED THAT THE MOST PROBABLE PHASE OF FLIGHT WOULD HAVE BEEN LANDING ROLL DURING APPLICATION OF THRUST REVERSERS. NO REMAINS WERE FOUND ON THE RWY OR OVERRUN AND SAFETY AREA. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: CHECKING WITH DAL FOR PHASE. REPLY - FOUND ON WALK AROUND)
Date: 2015-05-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blue grosbeak, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. WHILE INSPECTING THE SOUTH COMPLEX, OPS REMOVED THE REMAINS OF ONE SMALL BIRD FROM TWY SG ABEAM TWY SG-6. THERE WERE NO PIREPS OF A BIRD STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 11:30 AM DAY
Date: 2015-05-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common grackle, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT CALLED ARPT OPS STATING RUBBER WAS FOUND ON RWY 26R AT B3 AT 12:42. UPON INSPECTION, DEBRIS WAS A DEAD GRACKLE NOT RUBBER. OPS PICKED UP GRACKLE FROM SOUTHSIDE RWY EDGE LINE AT B3 HIGH SPEED. NO PIREP OF STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 12:42 PM DAY
Date: 2015-05-11, Time: Night (21:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N390SW, Flight: 2259, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2015-05-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: AT 1230L, ATCT ADVISED OPS OF A PIREP- ANIMAL CARCASS ON TWY B AT TWY B4. OPS RESPONDED AND REMOVED ONE CARCASS FROM TWY. NO STRIKES HAD BEEN REPORTED THIS DAY AND/OR IN THE AREA. CARCASS FOUND. 12:30 PM DAY
Date: 2015-05-03, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N913WN, Flight: 2692, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-05-01, Time: Day (10:29), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N971DL, Flight: 2125, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27R, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern rough-winged swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rxx
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD STRIKING 1 BIRD AT ROTATION DURING DEP FROM RWY 27R. OPS FOUND NO REMAINS ON RWY. NO DMG OR EFFECT WAS REPTD. ATL CONTACTED BWI AND REMAINS WERE COLLECTED AT BWI AND SENT FOR ID.
Date: 2015-04-29, Time: Night (21:13), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2255, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wilson's warbler, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FIVE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx-Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD STRIKING A BIRD ONT/O FROM KATL. DAL MX COLLECTED REMAINS. NO DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: N# REPTD AS 5714DL. THIS IS NOT CORRECT)
Date: 2015-04-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-winged blackbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING THE AM AIRFIELD INSPECTION, OPS REMOVED THE REMAINS FROM THE RWY 28 THRESHOLD. THERE WERE NO PIREPS OF A BIRD STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 7:30 AM DAY
Date: 2015-04-26, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N969AT, Flight: 949, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Phase of Flight: Arrival, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EXPERIENCED A BIRDSTRIKE ON RWY 26R. OPS RESPONDED FOR A RWY INSPN AND REMOVED A PIGEON FROM THE LT EDGE OF THE RWY NEAR TWY B10. OPS RESPONDED TO GATE FOR EQUIPMENT INSPN AND OBSERVED THE POINT OF IMPACT ON THE RT WINDSHIELD SLOT. DAL MX ADVISED OPS OF NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2015-04-22, Time: Day (07:19), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N903DA, Flight: 2197, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REPORTED A STRIKE AT 1500 FEET UPON LANDING RWY 26R. REMAINS OF A TREE SWALLOW WERE FOUND ON THE S RWY SHOUDLER AT THE EAST 7000 FOOT DRM. NO DMG FOUND UPON INSPN OF A/C.
Date: 2015-04-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gray catbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: OPS REMOVED THE REMAINS OF A CATBIRD FROM TWY N JUST EAST OF TWY P DURING THE AM AIRFIELD INSPECTION. THERE WERE NO PIREPS OF A BIRD STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 7:12 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-04-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: OPS REMOVED THE REMAINS FROM RWY 26L ABEAM TWY E-3 DURING AM AIRFIELD INSPECTION. THERE WERE NO PIREPS OF A BIRD STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 7:28 AM DAY
Date: 2015-04-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-throated sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: OPS REMOVED THE REMAINS FROM TWY B ABEAM B-13 DURING THE AM AIRFIELD INSPECTION. THERE WERE NO PIREPS OF A BIRD STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 7:48 AM DAY
Date: 2015-04-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: OPS REMOVED THE REMAINS FROM THE EAST END OF RWY RWY26R THRESHOLD DURING THE AM AIRFIELD INSPECTION. NO PIREPS OF BIRD STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 7:35 AM DAY
Date: 2015-04-20, Time: Night (23:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N435WN, Flight: 238, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-04-19, Time: Night (21:19), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N974AT, Flight: 1810, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Silver-haired bat, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DAL 1810 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE OVER THE NUMBERS LANDING RWY 28. SNARGE COLLECTED FROM TOP OF CENTER WINDSCREEN. RWY INSPN BY OPS. UNABLE TO LOCATE REMAINS. NO DMG.
Date: 2015-04-19, Time: Day (16:04), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N801NN, Flight: 1473, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR ATL-M-xxxx/xx-xx-xxxx
Remarks: 1 BIRD HIT BEHIND RADOME IN FRONT OF NOSE GEAR DOORS. LITTLE BLOOD NOTICEDS AFTER LDG. RWY INSPN FOUND NO DEBRIS.
Date: 2015-04-19, Time: Night (05:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1613B, Flight: 1354, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 70 ft, Speed: 149 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BLOOD SPLATTER ON LWR RT SDIE OF NOSE. NO APPARENT DMG. STRIKE WAS ON APCH END OF RWY.
Date: 2015-04-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING MORNING AIRFIELD INSPECTIONS, OPS REMOVED THE REMAINS OF ONE STARLING FROM RWY 8R/26L AT TWY E-7. THERE WERE NO PIREPS OF A BIRD STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 7:17 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-04-11, Time: Night (22:00), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N913DE, Flight: 2542, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blue-winged teal, Size: Small, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx-Rx) (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED REMARKS, DMG, N#) (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED N# TO NxxxDE)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. TIME OUT OF SERVICE IS TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS A/C WAS DOWN FOR ANY TYPE OF FLYING OPERATIONS. PHOTO SHOWS BLOOD AND DMG TO RADOME. INFORMATION ON PHASE AND ALTITUDE CAME FROM INTERVIEWING PILOT.
Date: 2015-04-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common snapping turtle, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPTD A TURTLE ON TWY N13. OPER RESPONDED AND REMOVED REMIANS THAT HAD BEEN RUN OVER FROM RWY 27L APPROX 25 FT INSIDE THE HOLD BAR AT N13. NO REPORT OF A STRIKE. FOD INFERRED TO HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY AN A/C. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ASSUME AT LEAST 1 KG)
Date: 2015-04-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern cottontail, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPORTED A DEAD ANIMAL ON TWY E BTWN TWY D AND THE TOC. OPS RESPONDED AND COLLECTED THE REMAINS OF A RABBIT. NO ACTUAL REPORT OF A STRIKE, ONLY REPORTED FOD INFERRED TO HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY AN A/C. 23:05 PM NIGHT
Date: 2015-04-07, Time: Day (11:40), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1444, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: DAL 144 ATL-EWR REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON THE WINDSHLD AFTER DEPARTING ATL. FLT CONTD TO DEST. ADVISED NO DMG AFTER LDG.
Date: 2015-04-06, Time: Day (09:18), Operator: Republic Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N409YX, Flight: 4368, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 8000 ft, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: CREW REPORTED THEY ENCOUNTERED A BIRDSTRIKE AT APPROX 8000 FEET. OCM INSPECTED A/C WITH NO DMG FOUND. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2015-04-03, Time: Day (17:48), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 743, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: DAL743 ATL-RDU 100' AGL BIRDSTRIKE ON NOSE CONE. PILOT REPTD NO DMG AND LATER CONFIRMED THAT UPON ARRIVAL.
Date: 2015-04-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS WERE FOUND ON RWY 10 NORTH EDGE MARKING, WEST OF TWY SG 14. NO BIRD STRIKES WERE REPORTED AT THE TIME. CARCASS FOUND. 7:25 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-03-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern towhee, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON ASPHALT SHOULDER OF M4 AND RWY 9L (EASTSIDE) DURING INSPECTION. NO REPORT OF A BIRD STRIKE FROM TWR. CARCASS FOUND. 10:10 AM DAY
Date: 2015-03-28, Time: Day (07:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-90-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N908DA, Flight: 2377, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. A/C INSPECTED AT GATE. ONE IMPACT POINT LOCATED ON THE F/O RADOME IMMEDIATELY FRWD OF THE ANGLE OF ATTACK INDICATOR MECHANISM. SNARGE COLLECTED FROM THE POINT OF IMPACT. PILOT REPORTED SEEING 2 BIRDS AND HEARING A THUMP ON THE RT RADOME APPROX 3000 FEET INTO THE RWY AS THE NOSE GEAR WAS TOUCHING DOWN. RWY 26R INSPECTED WHERE AN INTACT MOURNING DOVE CARCASS WAS LOCATED JUST WEST OF TWY A6.
Date: 2015-03-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND IN GRASS ADJACENT TO THE ASPHALT SHOULDER OF RWY 8L/26R AT 1K/8K DRM. REMAINS WERE ABOUT A FOOT OFF THE PAVEMENT AND APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN THERE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. NO REPORT OF A STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 11:55 AM DAY
Date: 2015-03-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND IN GRASS AREA ADJACENT TO THE WEST OVERRUN OF RWY 8L/26R. REMAINS WERE ABOUT A FOOT OFF THE PAVEMENT SURFACE AND SEEM TO HAVAE BEEN THERE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. NO REPORT OF A STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND. 12:00 PM DAY
Date: 2015-03-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swamp sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON NORTH ASPHALT SHOULDER OF RWY 8L/26R AT A4 DURING SCHEDULED RWY CLOSURE. REMAINS FOUND IN 2 LOCATIONS, SHORT DISTANCE FROM ONE ANOTHER. REMAINS BELONG TO SAME BIRD (BREAST AND WING, HEAD AND OPPOSING WING). NO REPORT OF STRIKE. 11:50 AM DAY
Date: 2015-03-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: OPERATIONS FOUND DEAD BIRD ON TWY E C/L, ABEAM TWY F4, DURING MORNING AIRFIELD INSPECTION. NO ATCT/PIREP OF STRIKES AT THAT TIME. CARCASS FOUND. 7:57 AM DAY
Date: 2015-03-11, Time: Night (05:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N978FD, Flight: 1988, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS KATL 060/20DME
Date: 2015-03-09, Time: Night (05:24), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N127DL, Flight: 5, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DAL 5 LANDED RWY 8L & REPTD STRIKING A BIRD WHILE ON FINAL APCH. OPS REMOVED REMAINS FROM RWY THRESHOLD.
Date: 2015-03-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-winged blackbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING AM INSPECTION, OPS FOUND BIRD REMAINS ON RWY 27R NORTH EDGE MARKING BTWN TWY M16 AND M18. NO BIRD STRIKE REPORTED AT THE TIME CARCASS WAS FOUND. 7:18 AM DAY
Date: 2015-03-04, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N919DE, Flight: 1294, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Brown-headed cowbird, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx, x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: MULTIPLE SPECIES. ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SAMPLE FROM LT SIDE NOSE = EASTERN BLUEBIRD. SAMPLE FROM F/O WINDOW = BROWN-HEADED COWBIRD. REPORTED STRIKING 2 BIRDS ON CLIMBOUT AT APPROX 1000 FEET AGL. CREW DECLARED AND EMERGENCY WHICH WAS INITIALLY REPORTED AS A BIRDSTRIKE ON DEPARTURE WITH ONE ENGINE OUT AND RETURNED TO THE AIRFLD. FLT CREW AND PAX IN THE CABIN REPORTED A FOUL ODOR INSIDE THE CABIN AFTER STRIKING BIRD(S). LATER DETERMINED BY INTERVIEWING THE FLT CREW THE ENGINE WAS NOT STRUCK NOR SHUT DOWN IN FLIGHT. BLOOD AND SNARGE COLELCTED FROM TWO IMPACT POINTS. THE FIRST IMPACT POINT WAS ON THE CAPT SIDE OF A/C, ON THE FUSELAGE (NOSE) APPROX 3 INCHES FROM AND DIRECTLY ABOVE NOSE GEAR DOOR. THE SECOND IMPACT POINT WS ON THE F/O SID EOF A/C, AT THE TOP OF THE SIDE WINDOW. SNARGE COLLECTED FROM F/O WINDOW AND FROM THE FUSELAGE ON THE CAPT SIDE. RWY NOT INSPECTED DUR TO THE STATED PROXIMITY OF THE STRIKE (OFF AIRFLD). BSI OF THE COMPRESSOR ACCOMPLISHED WITH NO FINDINGS.
Date: 2015-03-03, Time: Day (17:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N352NW, Flight: 1626, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 10, Above Ground: 150 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx), MOR ATL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DAL REPTD MULTIPLE BIRDSTRIKSE AS THEY WERE CROSSING THE LDG THRESHOLD RWY 10. RWY INSPN REVEALED NO REMAINS. PILOT REPTD ALT AT APPROX 150' AGL. DID NOT SEE THE BIRDSTRIKE JUST HEARD THE IMAPCTS. VISIBILITY LOW DUE TO FOG. IMPACTS SEEN ON RT WING, ON RADOME JUST BELOW THE WINDSCREEN AND ON WINDSCREEN. SNARGE WAS COLLECTED FROM ALL IMPACT POINTS. ALL CAME BACK AS KILLDEER.
Date: 2015-02-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPORTED DEAD BIRD ON TWY N AT TWY T. OPS RESPONDED AND REMOVED DEAD BIRD FROM TWY N, EAST OF TWY T. NO KNOWN A/C REPORTED BIRD STRIKE ASSOCIATED WITH THE BIRD REMOVED FROM TWY N. 8:50 AM DAY
Date: 2015-02-22, Time: Day (07:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N317US, Flight: 891, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPORTED POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE AT APRCH END OF RWY 9R/27L, POSSIBLY OFF THE FIELD. OPS INSPECTED RWY 9R AT APRCH END WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. ATCT LATER UPDATED THAT PILOT OF FLT DID STRIKE ONE BIRD APPROX 100 FEET AGL OVER THE APRCH LIGHTS. NO DMG TO A/C. BIRD STRUCK COPILOTS WINDSCREEN. OPS MET A/C AT GATE AND OBSERVED A SLIGHT MARK ON WINDSHIELD BUT NO VIABLE SAMPLE WAS TAKEN. DATA ENTRY NOTE: FLT 891 REFLECTS A 737-8 PER FLIGHT AWARE.
Date: 2015-02-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern cottontail, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPORTED A DEAD RABBIT ON TWY E JUST EAST OF TWY G AND BEFORE THE TOC. REMAINS FOUND WERE COLLECTED, SEEMINGLY RUNOVER. THERE WERE NO PIREPS OF STRIKING THE RABBIT. 22:20 PM NIGHT
Date: 2015-02-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Red-winged blackbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING DRI OF RWY 27R, 2 DEAD RED-WINGED BLACKBIRDS WERE LOCATED APPROX 100' EAST OF TWY M2. BIRDS REMOVED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF A BIRD STRIKE FOR RWY 27R. 7:05 AM NIGHT
Date: 2015-02-03, Time: Dawn (07:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N849AS, Flight: 5455, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURC = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. AT 0800L, THE CREW OF ASQ5455 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON LDG ROLL RWY 26R. OPS INSPCTD RWY. FOUND NO REMAINS. OPS COLLECTED SNARGE & GREY FEATHERS FROM FUSELAGE ON THE F/O SIDE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE THE WINDSHLD. CREW REPTD SEEING ABOUT 10 BIRDS THEY BELIEVED WERE PIGEONS. THEY ONLY BELIEVE THEY HIT 1 AS ONLY 1 IMPACT POINT SEEN ON A/C.
Date: 2015-02-01, Time: Day (16:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N522US, Flight: 2297, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 10, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ATCT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE OVER RWY 10 FOR FLT 2297. A WALK-AROUND OF THE A/C WA CONDUCTED BY THE FLT CREW, DAL MX AND OPS BUT NO DMG OR POINT OF IMPACT WAS SEEN. OPS INSPCTD RWY AND REMOVED REMAINS N OF THE CENTERLINE ABEAM SG12 HIGH SPEED EXIT.
Date: 2015-01-31, Time: Day (07:38), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3728, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR ATL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: PILOT REPORTED BIRDSTRIKE LANDING RWY 26R. NO DMG TO A/C. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2015-01-25, Time: Day (07:53), Operator: Business, Aircraft: EMB PHENOM 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 302, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR ATL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = NETJETS AVIATION
Remarks: DEPARTED RWY 27R AND REPORTED THAT HE TOOK A BIRD STRIKE OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF RWY. RETURNED TO ARPT AS NON EMERGENCY. RWY 27R INSPECTED WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. PILOT CALLED ATC AND REPORTED NO DMG.
Date: 2015-01-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: MALE KESTREL FOUND OFF THE NORTH EDGE OF RWY 26L, ADJACENT TO ASPHALT SHOULDER, WEST OF 8K' DRM SIGN AND ABEAM E7 DURING RWY CLOSURE. REMAINS COLLECTED/REMOVED AND IDENTIFIED TO SPECIES. NO PIREP. CARCASS FOUND. 10:52 AM DAY
Date: 2015-01-20, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N321NB, Flight: 1771, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Crows, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: RESPONDED TO GATE TO ATTEMPT TO COLLECT REMAINS BUT MX HAD ALREADY CLEANED A/C OF ALL REMAINS. EXPLAINED TO MX THE PURPOSE AND GOAL OF COLLECTING WILDLF REMAINS. NO PILOT PRESENT. FUSELAGE DENTED BELOW F/O SIDE WINDOW. BIRD REPORTED AS "CROW".
Date: 2015-01-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: AT 0907L, OPS RESPONDED TO A REPORTED DEAD BIRD ON RWY 10 NEAR THE APPR END. UPON ARRIVAL OPS LOCATED DEAD HAWK ON RWY 10 ABEAM SG4. REMAINS COLLECTED. A/C OPS WERE NOT AFFECTED, AND THERE WERE NO REPORTED STRIKES. 9:07 AM DAY
Date: 2015-01-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPORTED 2 DEAD BIRDS ON RWY 26R JUST EAST OF THE TWY B3 LOACTED 5' NORTH OF THE RWYW SOUTHERN EDGE LINE. A/C INVOLVEMENT. 9:00 AM DAY
Date: 2015-01-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Red-winged blackbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS WERE FOUND ON RWY 9L, EAST OF TWY M16, DURING A SMGCS SPECIAL INSPECTION. NO BIRD STRIKES WERE REPORTED AT THE TIME. 14:25 PM DAY
Date: 2015-01-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY 27R, JUST NORTH OF THE RWY EDGE MARKING, ON THE EAST SIDE OF TWY M12 DURING PERIODICAL RWY CLOSURE. NO REPORT OF STRIKE FROM PILOT/ATC. 12:05 PM DAY
Date: 2015-01-03, Time: Day (11:32), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N3732J, Flight: 910, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: STRUCK DURING LANDING FLARE ON RYW 10. OPS ISNPECTED RWY AND REMOVED REMAINS OF AN EASTERN MEADOWLARK JUST E OF TWY SG-4. OPS ALSO MET THE A/C AT THE GATE AND LEARNED THE BIRD STRUCK THE NOSE OF THE A/C JUST UNDER CAPT WINDSCREEN. NO DMG.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-12-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DURING THE AM AIRFIELD INSPECTION, OPS REMOVED THE PARTIAL REMAINS OF AN BIRD FROM THE SOUTH SIDE OF RWY 26R AT TWY C NEAR THE RWY HOLD BAR. NO PIREP. 7:53 AM DAY
Date: 2014-12-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND AT THE APPR OF RWY 26R IN GRASS AREA EAST OF BLAST PAD PAVEMENT DURING THOROUGH RWY INSPECTION. DUE TO LOCATION FO REMAINS AND THAT RWY 26R IS AN ARRIVAL RWY. NO REPORT OF STRIKE FROM PILOT. 11:45 AM DAY
Date: 2014-12-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND IN GRASS INFIELD, SOUTH OF RWY 26R, BTWN B11 AND B13, NEAR PAPIS DURING THOROUGH RWY INSPECTION. ASSUMED AIRCRAFT STRIKE. NOT ABLE TO CONNECT REMAINS TO ANY REPORTED STRIKES. 11:30 AM DAY
Date: 2014-12-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND AT THE APPR OF RWY 26R ON BLAST PAD PAVEMENT DURING RWY INSPECTION. 2014-12-22-105636 WAS SIMILAR LOCATION BUT IF INCIDENTS WERE RELATED. NO REPORT OF STRIKE FROM PILOT. 11:48 AM DAY
Date: 2014-12-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 28 JUST EAST OF SG14 DURING RWY INSPECTION. NO REPORT OF WILDLIFE STRIKE FROM ATCT OR PILOT. 16:20 PM DAY
Date: 2014-12-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Pine siskin, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DURING THE AM AIRFIELD INSPECTION, OPS REMOVED THE REMAINS OF ONE SMALL BIRD FROM TWY E-3. THERE WAS NO PIREPS OF A BIRD STRIKE AT THE TIME. 8:30 AM DAY
Date: 2014-12-15, Time: Night (19:36), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N679DA, Flight: 1772, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. A/C & RWY INSPCTD. REMAINS WERE FOUND ON RWY 28 NEAR THE RWY DESIGNATION. NO EVIDENCE OF STRIKE FOUND ON A/C.
Date: 2014-12-08, Time: Day (07:42), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N997AT, Flight: 1087, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 138 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: SAW AND HEARD IMPACT AT NOSE AREA OF A/C. CALLED MX OUT AFTER LANDING. MX DID INSPN AND COULD NOT FIND EVIDENCE OF BIRDSTRIKE. BIRD REPORTED AS BLACK.
Date: 2014-12-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cooper's hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ATCT REPORTED FOD ON SOUTH COMPLEX. BIRD REMAINS RECOVERED FROM TWY SG EAST OF SJ ON C/L. ASSUMED STRIKE. AIRCRAFT INVOLVED . 19:10 PM NIGHT
Date: 2014-12-07, Time: Night (17:45), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1058, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: DAL1058 STRUCK BIRD, UNKN SIZE AND SPECIES, IN THE FLARE. NO DEBRIS FOUND ON RWY. PILOT REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2014-11-26, Time: Day (07:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N914DL, Flight: 2517, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, 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: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPORTED A FLOCK OF BIRDS JUST BEFORE FLARE. REMAINS NOT FOUND ON RWY. SNARGE COLLECTED OFF A/C AT GATE. APPROX 5 STRIKE LOCATIONS ON WING. NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2014-11-26, Time: Day (07:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N230WN, Flight: 1305, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-11-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ATCT ADVISED OPS OF A DEAD BIRD ON TWY U AT TWY M. OPS RESPONDED AND RERMOVED THE PARTIAL REMAINS OF A HAWK FROM TWY U AT THE RWY 27R HOLD BAR. NO PILOT REPORT OF A BIRD STRIKE. 11:22 AM DAY
Date: 2014-11-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-winged blackbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING THE AM AIRFIELD INSPECTION, OPS REMOVED THE REMAINS FROM THE NORTH EDGE OF TWY E AT TWY D. THERE WAS NO PIREP. 7:51 AM DAY
Date: 2014-11-10, Time: Day (09:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N135EV, Flight: 5179, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REPORTED SEEING A FLOCK OF SMALL BIRDS ON FINAL FOR RWY 8L. NO REMAINS FOUND ON RWY. SNARGE SAMPELS FROM RADOME AND WING SENT FOR ID. NO DMG.
Date: 2014-11-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON TWY SG2 BTWN RWY EDGE MARKING AND HOLD SHORT MARKING (RWY28). NO REPORT OF STRIKE AT THE TIME. PREVIOUS DAY AIRFIELD WAS IN EAST OPERATION. 7:07 AM DAY
Date: 2014-11-03, Time: Night (19:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N993AT, Flight: 1085, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-10-31, Time: Night (05:35), Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: MD-11 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N272UP, Flight: 1304, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 156 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: UPS EVENT REPORT xxxxx
Date: 2014-10-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 26R AT THE NUMBERS DURING AM RWY INSPECTION. NO BIRD STRIKES REPORTED. 7:22 AM NIGHT
Date: 2014-10-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND IN THE GRASS INFIELD, JUST OFF THE ASPHALT SHOULDER, ALONG RWY 26R APPRX 1100' FROM THE APPR END. NO REPORT OF A STRIKE FROM A PILOT OR ATCT. 12:10 PM DAY
Date: 2014-10-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY 26L AT TWY B10, DURING AIRFIELD AM INSPECTION. NO REPORTS OF BIRD STRIKES RECEIVED. 7:20 AM DAY
Date: 2014-10-24, Time: Night (06:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N6713Y, Flight: 1688, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DAL REPORTED BIRDSTRIKE APPROX 5 MILES BEFORE LANDING RWY 26L. UNABLE TO COLLECTED WILDLIFE REMAINS. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2014-10-18, Time: Night (06:26), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N273AT, Flight: 142, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 3500 ft, Speed: 134 knots, Miles From Airport: 6 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD HIT CAPT WINDSHIELD. NO DMG. LOCATIONR EPTD AS 6NM ON LOCALIZER.
Date: 2014-10-18, Time: Day (13:05), Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5322, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR Axx-Mxxxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: REPORTED A BIRDSTRIKE ON 8 MILE FINAL FOR RWY 26R AT 3000. OPERATOR REPTD NO DMG TO A/C TO ATL TOWER.
Date: 2014-10-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red bat, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND DEAD ON RWY 26R SOUTH SHOULDER, BTWN B13 AND B11. NO REPORT OF STRIKE AT TIME. 12:00 PM DAY
Date: 2014-10-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 26R SOUTH SHOULDER, BTWN TWY B13 AND B11. NO REPORT OF A STRIKE AT TIME. 11:55 AM DAY
Date: 2014-10-16, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N723SW, Flight: 3129, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HEARD THE BIRD AND DID NOT SEE THE BIRD.
Date: 2014-10-16, Time: Night (22:11), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N980DL, Flight: 1062, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American coot, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. A/C TRURNED AFTER EXPERIENCEING AN APPARENT BIRDSTRIKE. PILOT, COPILOT AND JUMPSEAT REPORTED THE FOLLOWING: OBSERVED A "BROWN STREAK" FLY PAST THE RT WINDOW AT APPROX 4000 FEET DEPARTING FROM RWY 27L. RAPID COMPRESSOR STALLS AND MODERATE A/C UPSET REPORTED. PREFORMED PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AND TAXIED TO GATE UNDER OWN POWER. A/C INSPECTED, FEATHERS AND SNARGE WERE REMOVED FROM ENG #2. TURBINE NOSE AND FAN BLADES WERE VISIBLY DAMAGED.
Date: 2014-10-15, Time: Night (19:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N221WN, Flight: 397, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-10-12, Time: Day (18:12), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N902DA, Flight: 2447, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: OPS RESPONDED TO GATE TO INSPECT A/C. UPON ARRIVAL THE MX INFORMED OPS THAT THEY HAD JUST CLEANED UP TO THE POINT OF IMPACT ON THE RADOME. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2014-10-05, Time: Dawn (07:08), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N695DL, Flight: 2127, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: NO DMG. REMAINS REMOVED FROM RWY. STRUCK ON 27L BTWN N6 AND N 10.
Date: 2014-10-04, Time: Night (02:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Cathay Pacific, Aircraft: B-747-8 SERIES (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: B-LJC, Flight: 91, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Miles From Airport: 11,8 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blue-winged teal, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 100000 h, Other Costs: $100000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx), xx-x-xxxxxx
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD STRUCK RADOME WHILE ON INTERCEPT HEADING TO ILS FOR 27L. RADAOME WAS DAMAGED AND REPLACED. ONE SMALL FEATHER FRAGMENT FOUND ON DAMAGED RADOME UPON INSPN. REMAINS SENT TO SI FOR ID.
Date: 2014-10-04, Time: Night (20:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1510, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2014-10-01, Time: Dusk (19:47), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N669DN, Flight: 1943, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 20 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Big brown bat, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DAL 1943 HAD STRIKE OVER THE NUMBERS OF RWY 28. UNABLE TO LOCATE REMAINS ON RWY. RECOVERED SNARGE FROM RADOME. NO DMG.
Date: 2014-09-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-billed cuckoo, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD REMAINS (WING) FOUND DURING AM INSPECTION ON TWY E AT TWY E7 JUST ACROSS HOLD SHORT MARKING FOR RWY 8R. 7:44 AM DAY
Date: 2014-09-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blue-winged teal, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON THE DEPT END OF RWY 9L DURING MORNING AIRFIELD INSPECTION. NO PIREP. CONDITION OF REMAINS MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE SPECIES. SENT TO SMITHSONIAN. 7:35 AM DAY
Date: 2014-09-26, Time: Day (08:25), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N904DE, Flight: 1256, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx; UPDATED EOF TO ADD "ATC" PER RD x/xx/xxxx
Remarks: INSTRUCTED BY ATCT TO ABORT ITS LANDING AFTER A TAXING A/C REPORTED A COYOTE ON THE RWY SURFACE OF RWY 9R NEAR THE T/D ZONE. COYOTE WAS DISPERSED OFF THE AIRFLD BY ARPT OPS. FLT EXECUTED A GO-AROUND AND LANDED SAFELY.
Date: 2014-09-26, Time: Day (16:55), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-90-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2372, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR ATL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: REPORTED BIRDTRIKE RWY 10 MIDFIELD LANDING. PILOT INDICATED A COUPLE OF SPARROWS. ATL DOA NOTIFIED TO INSPECTED RWY. PILOT WILL ADVISE ATL ATCT IF ANY DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2014-09-24, Time: Night (22:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N363FE, Flight: 1602, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ONE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR ATL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS ON 8L. VERY BRIGHT LIGHTS USED NIGHTLY. RWY INSPECTED WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.
Date: 2014-09-22, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N603SW, Flight: 1177, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS SMEAR ON RT SIDE OF RADOME. NO INDICATION OF DMG. FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2014-09-22, Time: Night (23:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1424, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 1174 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON FINAL. NO DMG TO A/C. NO REMAINS TO COLLECT.
Date: 2014-09-22, Time: Night (22:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: DC-10-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1602, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 250 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. BIRD REPORTED AS LRG WHITE BIRD, POSSIBLY OWL. NOT AS LRG AS A GOOSE.
Date: 2014-09-22, Time: Night (21:56), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N391DA, Flight: 2386, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Scarlet tanager, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx) (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED RWY WITH Rx
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FLT CREW NOT PRESENT AT A/C. PILOTS NOTES IN LOGBK STATED STRIKE OCCURRED SHORTLY AFTER T/O BUT NO OTHER DETAILS PROVIDED. SNARGE COLLECTED FROM FUSELAGE JUST BELOW F/O WINDSHIELD. DAL MX STATED NO DMG.
Date: 2014-09-20, Time: Day (09:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9019F, Flight: 1513, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Miles From Airport: 6 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-09-14, Time: Day (08:42), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2458, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: SOURCE = MOR ATL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: LANDING ROLL, MIDFLD RWY 9R. NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2014-09-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS WERE RECOVERED DURING INSPECTION OF RWY 9R/27L. FOUND ON NORTH SIDE OF RWY NEAR EDGELINE, NEAR TWY N2. REMAINS PLACED IN FREEZER. NO PIREPS OF STRIKE. 1:30 AM NIGHT
Date: 2014-09-13, Time: Day (18:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N771SA, Flight: 4825, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR ATL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: SWA 4825 DEPARTING 26L AT ROTATION HIT A MOURNING DOVE. NO DMG REPTD. FLT CONTD TO MDW.
Date: 2014-09-13, Time: Day (16:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N994AT, Flight: 1242, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 3600 ft, 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 Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SML BLACK BIRD STRUCK ON FINAL. NO REMAINS FOUND AFTER EXHAUSTIVE SEARCH OF A/C.
Date: 2014-09-12, Time: Day (09:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N952DL, Flight: 347, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American kestrel, 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: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SAMPLE 1 FROM LT WING = EVENING BAT. SAMPLE 2 FROM LT WING ONLY HAD INSECT MATERIAL. WIDLF BIOL NOTED ONE AMERICAN KESTRAL REMVD FROM RWY. ATCT REPORTED POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE ON APRCH END RWY 28. OPS RESPONDED AND REMOVED ONE FEMALE AMERICAN KESTREL FROM THE RWY. OPS ALSO MET A/C THAT REPORTED THE STRIKE AT THE GATE. NO DMG TO A/C. PILOT SAID LT L/E OF WING STRUCK THE BIRD IN THE FLARE. REMAINS TAKEN FROM A/C SENT TO SI FOR ID.
Date: 2014-09-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sora, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS ON RWY 9R NORTH EDGE LINE ABEAM TWY N6 DURING AM INSPECTION. NO REPORT OF A BIRD STRIKE. 7:55 AM DAY
Date: 2014-09-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING THE AM AIRFIELD INSPECTION, OPS REMOVED THE REMAINS OF 1 BIRD FROM RWY 9L/27R JUST WEST OF TWY M-20. THERE WERE NO PIREPS. 7:30 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-09-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS FOUND DURING MORNING INSPECTION ON RWY 9R AT THE APPR END. NO STRIKES REPORTED. 7:25 AM DAY
Date: 2014-09-05, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N902NN, Flight: 2388, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 175 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FEATHERS ON RADOME. POSSIBLY A DUCK. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. 10 MILE FINAL.
Date: 2014-09-04, Time: Night (23:17), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N850AS, Flight: 5052, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: A/C NOSE CONE. OPS CONDUCTED A DETAILED INSPN OF RWY 8R WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT THE PILOTS HAD NOT CONTACTED ATCT OR ARPT OPS WITH ADDTL INFORMATION. ONE BIRD CARCASS FOUND DURING MORNING INSPN, FOUND ON RWY 8R, W OF RWY 26L PAPIS AND S OF C/L. RWY 8R USED FOR ARRIVALS DURING 8L CLOSURE UNTIL 0720. BIRD WAS FOUND AT APPROX LOCATION OF THE REPTD BIRDSTRIKE THE NIGHT BEFORE.
Date: 2014-09-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATAC (VIA PIREP) REPORTED WILDLIFE REMAINS ON TWY N. OPS RESPONDED AND REMOVED REMAINS FROM C/L OF TWY N2, JUST OUTSIDE THE HOLDBAR OF RWY 27L (ARRIVAL RWY). STRIKE MOST LIKELY TO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED WITH ARRIVING AIRCRAFT EXITING RWY ON HIGH SPEED. AIRCRAFT INVOLVED, . 12:38 PM DAY
Date: 2014-09-02, Time: Day (14:42), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N811DX, Flight: 2169, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT ADVISED OPS THAT DAL2169 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON SHORT FINAL. APPROX 500 FEET TO RWY 28. OPS INSPECTED RWY 28 AND THE A/C WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. BIRD WAS STRUCK PREVIOUS TO PAVEMENT SURFACE AND HEAVY RAIN WASHED REMAINS OFF WINDSHIELD. PILOT DESCRIBED BIRD AS A "SMALL BLACK BIRD" TO HAVE ATTEMPTED A LEFT BANK TURN (AVOIDANCE) JUST BEFORE IMPACT.
Date: 2014-09-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON THE SOUTH ASPHALT SHOULDER OF TWY E, WEST OF TWY E10, DURING NORTH COMPLEX INSPECTION. NO PIREPS OF A STRIKE. 8:19 AM DAY
Date: 2014-09-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Brazilian free-tailed bat, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING AM AIRFIELD INSPECTION, OPS REMOVED THE REMAINS OF 1 BAT FROM THE APPR END OF RWY 26R. THERE WERE NO PIREPS OF A STRIKE. 7:38 AM DAY
Date: 2014-08-31, Time: Day (18:54), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N951DL, Flight: 478, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DAL478 REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON T/O. REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 27R @ N12.
Date: 2014-08-28, Time: Day (18:45), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: SAAB 2000 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N511RH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $40, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS LLC
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 1NM FINAL.
Date: 2014-08-27, Time: Day (19:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N755EV, Flight: 5141, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 250 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ASQ5141 REPTD STRIKING A SML BLACK BIRD WHILE ON APCH TO 8L. A/C WAS INSPCTD BUT NO SNARGE WAS FOUND.
Date: 2014-08-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red bat, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BAT REMAINS REMOVED DURING DRI AT TWY D AND B NEAR HOLDBAR OF RWY 8R. AIRCRAFT . 7:20 AM DAY
Date: 2014-08-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ATCT REPORTED DEAD BIRD AT TWY N AND N6. OPS RESPONDED AND REMOVED REMAINS FROM RWY 9R/27L AT TWY N6. AIRCRAFT . 10:50 AM DAY
Date: 2014-08-24, Time: Night (22:52), Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2396, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: PILOT ADVISED THEY HIT A BIRD AT ABOUT 1600 FT ON FINAL FOR RWY 9R. PILOTADVISED THEY WOULD NOTIFY TWR IF ANY DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: AIRLINE HAD NO INFO ON THIS STRIKE)
Date: 2014-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: UPON INSPECTION OF 27L, REMAINS WERE FOUND ON C/L ADJACENT TO THE 8000' DRS. NO REPORT OF BIRD STRIKE. 2:45 AM NIGHT
Date: 2014-08-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: KILLDEER FOUND SMASHED ON WEST END OF TWY R ABEAM R3. BIRD REMOVED FROM TWY. 7:30 AM DAY
Date: 2014-08-14, Time: Day (18:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N317NB, Flight: 1677, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD STRIKING BIRD AT APPROX 300 AGL. OPS INSPECTED RWY WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. SAMPLE COLLECTED FROM JUST UNDER CAPT WNDSHIELD AND SENT TO SI FOR ID.
Date: 2014-08-11, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N803NN, Flight: 1414, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NEVER SAW BIRD, JUST HEARD SMAL THUD. NO DMG.
Date: 2014-08-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern pipistrelle, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY 8 AT RWY 26L AT AIMING POINT MARKING, NORTH OF C/L DURING MORNING AIRFIELD INSPECTION. 7:12 AM DAY
Date: 2014-08-11, Time: Day (18:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 577, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: SWA 577. 1 KILLDEER FOUND ON N SIDE RWY 28 NEAR SG14. NO INDICATION OF STRIKE ON JA/C. F/O SAW AND FELT THE STRIKE OFF THE RT SIDE OF THE FUSELAGE.
Date: 2014-08-06, Time: Night (22:32), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N532US, Flight: 2545, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Miles From Airport: 1,5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Free-tailed bats, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. MEXICAN FREE-TAILED BAT.
Date: 2014-08-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND WEST OF SG14 ON ASPHALT SHOULDER, NORTHSIDE OF RWY 28. NO REPORT OF BIRD STRIKE. 7:25 AM DAY
Date: 2014-08-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS SIGHTED AND COLLECTED ON RWY 26R AT B3. NO REPORTS OF A BIRD STRIKE. 7:50 AM DAY
Date: 2014-08-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS WERE FOUND EAST OF SG6 ON RWY 28. NO REPORT OF A BIRD STRIKE. 7:26 AM DAY
Date: 2014-08-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS ON RWY 10/28 APPRX 1500' FROM THE APPR END OF RWY 10. 7:50 AM DAY
Date: 2014-08-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS ON RWY 10/28 APPRX 1500' FROM THE APPR END OF RWY 10 DURING MORNING DRI. 7:50 AM DAY
Date: 2014-08-04, Time: Night (01:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Republic Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N428YX, Flight: 4351, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD A THUMP ON A/C NOSE. NO DMG FOUND AFTER INSPN. NO REMAINS FOUND.
Date: 2014-08-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern rough-winged swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON NORTHSIDE OF RWY 10 ABEAM SG6 DURING MORNING INSPECTION. 7:34 AM DAY
Date: 2014-08-01, Time: Day (09:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N625AE, Flight: 3680, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 10, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-winged blackbird, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx), MOR ATL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. HIT A BIRD WHILE LDG RWY 10 AT T/D POINT. NO DMG. BIRD REMAINS WRE REMOVED FROM RWY AND SENT FOR ID. PILOT REPTD SEEING BIRD ON SIDE OF RWY. STRIKE WAS 3000 FT DOWN RWY. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2014-07-31, Time: Night (22:12), Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N977EV, Flight: 5022, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: ASQ5022 DEPTD RWY 9L, REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE 5 EAST OF ARPT. NO DMG. HIT CAPT'S WINDSHLD. PILOT WILL CALL ATL TWR UPON ARRIVAL TO ILM. DEN NOTIFIED. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: CONTACTED ASQ FOR MISSING DETAILS)
Date: 2014-07-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING THE MORNING AIRFIELD INSPECTION, OPS REMOVED THE REMAINS OF 1 KILLDEER FROM THE APPR END OF RWY 26R. THERE WERE NO PILOT REPORTS OF A BIRD STRIKE. 7:20 AM DAY
Date: 2014-07-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: STARLING FOUND ON RWY 28 NEAR SG14 DURING DRI. REMAINS REMOVED BY OPS. NO PIREP. 7:20 AM DAY
Date: 2014-07-28, Time: Day (19:49), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2502, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR ATL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx (xx/xx/xx UPDATED DMG CODE: x/x/xx UPDATED ID WITH xxxx-x))
Remarks: DAL 2502 REPTD HITTING 2 SMALL BIRDS AT ROTATION. PIC WILL CALL IF HE HAS ANY DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: A STARLING WAS FOUND AT 1948 ON 27R. CHECKING WITH ARPT TO SEE IF THIS CARCASS FOUND IS A MATCH. THEY BELIEVE IT IS. DAL HAD NO REPORT OF THIS STRIKE, ASSUME NO DMG)
Date: 2014-07-28, Time: Day (16:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N758EV, Flight: 5130, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27R, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR ATL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKING 3 FINCHES ON DEPT ROLL NEAR TWY D. RWY SWEEP FOUND BIRDS AT TWY D. NO EVIDENCE OF STRIKE ON POST FLT INSPN. REMAINS OF 1 EUST REMOVED FROM RWY.
Date: 2014-07-28, Time: Day (08:49), Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5534, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), ATL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: ASQ55324 OVER APCH END OF RWY 28. DOA FOUND 2 BARN SWALLOWS ON RWY 28 APCH END AT SF14. PIC HAS NOT REPTD ANY DMG TO THE AIRFRAME.
Date: 2014-07-28, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1873, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Departure, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: ATL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx (xx/xx/xx UPDATED DMG CODE)
Remarks: DAL1873 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON DEP. PIC WILL CALL IF THEY HAVE ANY DAMAGE. (DAL HAD NO REPORT OF THIS STRIKE, ASSUME NO DMG)
Date: 2014-07-26, Time: Day (14:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N948AT, Flight: 220, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Other, Rt Side Aoa, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR Axx-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: TRS220 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON FINAL. NO EFFECT ON FLT. 1 LRG BLACK BIRD POSSIBLY A BUZZARD. FEATHERS AND BLOOD WERE FOUND ON THE NOSE CONE. MECHANICS ARE LOOKING TO DETERMINE IF THERE WAS ANY DAMGE.
Date: 2014-07-26, Time: Day (16:34), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1527, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10500 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: DAL1527 ADVISED ZTL SEC R21 OF BIRDSTRIKE CLIMBING THRU 10500'. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2014-07-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMOVED REMAINS FORM RWY 27R AT J. OPS DID NOT RECEIVE A REPORT OF A STRIKE. 15:55 PM DAY
Date: 2014-07-25, Time: Night (22:29), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1427, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR ATL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. DEPARTED RWY 26L, ADVISED BIRDSTRIKE ON ROTATION. NO REMAINS FOUND ON RWY CK. PILOT ADVISED TO CALL IF ANY DMG.
Date: 2014-07-25, Time: Day (12:32), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N304DQ, Flight: 1125, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27R, Speed: 100 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: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Other, Pitot Tube, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SAMPLES FROM BOTH RADOME AND PITOT TUBE WERE EUROPEAN STARLING. STRUCK 2 EUROPEAN STARLINGS DURING T/O RUN RWY 27R. PILOT REPTD SEEING A SMALL FLOCK OF BIRDS , APPROX 5-7, BEFORE 2 BIRDS IMPACTED THE CAPT SIDE NOSE AND F/O PITOT TUBE. PILOT DECIDED TO RETURN FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING BECAUSE PILOT INSTRUMENT WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MX REPLACED PITOT TUBE. REMAINS FOUND ON THE RWY AND COLLECTED FROM THE A/C.
Date: 2014-07-23, Time: Day (09:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N301DQ, Flight: 2252, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: RWY INSPECTED BY OPS WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. DAL MX SAW POSSIBLE REMAINS ON RADOME, HOWEVER, CLEANED THE AREA BEFORE OPS ARRIVAL AT GATE. NO EVIDENCE TO COLLECT. DAL MX REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2014-07-21, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2396, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A/C # 015 (NOT N#)
Date: 2014-07-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING THE MORNING AIRFIELD INSPECTION, OPERATIONS REMOVED ONE SET OF REMAINS FROM THE NORTH EDGE OF RWY 9L/27R ABEAM TWY U. THERE WERE NO PILOT REPORTS OF A BIRD STRIKE. 7:25 AM DAY
Date: 2014-07-20, Time: Day (11:44), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2091, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Phase of Flight: Departure, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE WHILE DEPARTING. RWY INSPN BY DOA FOUND NO REMAINS. PILOT CALLED AND REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2014-07-20, Time: Day (07:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N913DL, Flight: 1085, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT ADVISED OPS THAT FLT 1085 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON SHORT FINAL AT 50' OVER THE RWY. OPS REMOVED REMAINS JUST WEST OF TWY B-3. PILOT REPTD NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2014-07-20, Time: Day (07:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N922EV, Flight: 5257, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT ADVISED OPS OF A STRIKE DURING THE SOUTH COMPLEX DAILY INSPN. RWY 10 WAS INSPCTD. 2 EUST WERE FOUND NEAR CL AT THE TDZ MARKINGS AND REMOVED. NO DMG WAS REPTD TO ASQ.
Date: 2014-07-19, Time: Day (18:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N973DL, Flight: 2613, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: MULTIPLE SPECIES. ID BY SMITHSONIAN AS TO EUROPEAN STARLING. PILOT REPTD SEEING APPROX 10 BIRDS AND BELIEVES HE STRUCK THREE. EIGHT BIRDS FOUND ON THE RWY: 7 EUROPEAN STARLINGS AND ONE EASTERN MEADOWLARK. SNARGE COLLECTED OFF A/C RADOME AND SENT TO SI FOR ID. NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2014-07-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cooper's hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ATCT REPORTED BIRD REMAINS ON RWY 26R AT TWY D. REMAINS COLLECTED FOR ID AND SMITHSONIAN CONFIRMED INITIAL ID OF CARCASS. STRIKE WAS NOT REPORTED BY AN AIRCRAFT. 20:15 PM DAY
Date: 2014-07-16, Time: Day (11:54), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 775, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR ATL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE LANDING RWY 26R. ADVISED PILOT TO NOTIFY IF ANY DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2014-07-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING THE MORNING AIRFIELD INSPECTION, OPS REMOVED THE REMAINS OF 3 BARN SWALLOWS FROM RWY 38 JUST EAST OF TWY SG12. THERE WERE NO PILOT REPORTS OF A BIRD STRIKE.
Date: 2014-07-14, Time: Day (19:02), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N998AT, Flight: 1958, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR ATL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: REMAINS RECVRD FROM RWY 27R NEAR TWY UNIFORM. BIRDS STRUCK ON ROTATION. RWY INSPECTED AND CLEARED OF 2 BIRDS. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2014-07-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 27R AT N5 DURING MORNING INSPECTION. NO REPORT OF A STRIKE. 7:40 AM DAY
Date: 2014-07-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 2 BIRDS OBSERVED DEAD ON RWY 28. ONE LOCATED ALONG SOUTH SIDE EDGE LINE ABEAM 4/5 DRM AND THE OTHER LOCATED AT THE NORTHSIDE EDGE LINE JUST EAST OF SG 6. 7:30 AM DAY
Date: 2014-07-13, Time: Day (18:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N306DQ, Flight: 390, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DL390 REPTD BIRDSTRIKE WHILE LDG RWY 28. ONE STRIKE ON NOSE, OTHER ON F/O WING. REMAINS COLLECTED FROM RWY AND A/C. BOTH SAME ID. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2014-07-13, Time: Day (18:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N955DL, Flight: 1726, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Perching birds (y), 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: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SNARGE IS FROM RT WING. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2014-07-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9L, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TAXIING AIRCRAFT REPORTED FOD ON RWY 9L. OPS RESPONDED. ~ 20 EUROPEAN STARLING CARCASSES RECOVERED FROM RWY 9L AT TWY K. NO STRIKE WAS REPORTED. 18:50 PM DAY
Date: 2014-07-11, Time: Day (17:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N933EV, Flight: 5013, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMVD BIRD FROM RWY 10 AT SG6. NO REPT OF DMG.
Date: 2014-07-06, Time: Day (15:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N740EV, Flight: 5209, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON RWY 8L NEAR THE NUMBER. OPS RESPONDED AND REMVD REMAINS OF 6 EUROPEAN STARLINGS FROM RWY 8L THRESHOLD BARS. A/C INSPECTED WITH NO VISIBLE DMG.
Date: 2014-07-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING THE MORNING AIRFIELD INSPECTION, OPERATIONS REMOVED THE REMAINS OF 1 EUROPEAN STARLING FORM THE SOUTH EDGE OF RWY 27R ABEAM TWY U. THERE WERE NO PILOT REPORTS OF A BIRD STRIKE. 07:42 AM DAY
Date: 2014-07-02, Time: Day (09:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N301DQ, Flight: 2252, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CONFIRMS ID FROM WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST OF REMAINS FOUND ON RWY. ATCT REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE TO DAL 2252. OPS FOUND 10 CARCASSES ON RWY AT TWY SG14. A/C WAS INSPCTD BY OPS AND WS BIOL. FOUND MULTIPLE STRIKE MARKS INCLUDING BOTH WINGS, NOSE, NOSE GEAR. NO DMG. PILOT REPTD SEEING A LARGE FLOCK OF BIRDS.
Date: 2014-07-02, Time: Day (15:43), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N950DL, Flight: 2053, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Phase of Flight: Departure, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKE WHILE DEPARTING RWY 26L. OPS REMOVED 6 CARCASSES FROM 26L @ E11. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: CHECKING WITH DAL FOR ADDITIONAL DATA: THEY REPLIED THAT THEY HAD NO INFORMATION. ASSUME NO DMG.)
Date: 2014-07-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: KILLDEER CARCASS FOUND AND REMOVED FROM RWY 28 AT 1110L. THE KILLDEER WAS FOUND DURING A RUNWAY CLOSURE AT TWY SG14 APPROXIMATELY 115' NORTH OF THE RWY 28 CENTERLINE JUST WEST OF THE SG14 LEAD OFF LINE. 11:10 AM DAY
Date: 2014-07-01, Time: Day (20:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N174AT, Flight: 441, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REPTD A BRIDSTRIKE ON L/R. UPON INSPN 2 BARN SWALLOWS WERE FOUND NEAR SG6, N OF C/L. NO DMG OR EVIDENCE OF STRIKE FOUND UPON A/C INSPN.
Date: 2014-06-26, Time: Day (19:28), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N548US, Flight: 2502, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), MOR ATL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx (x/x/xxxx UPDATED N#)
Remarks: UPON DEPT ROLL DAL2502 REPTD A POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE. UPON INSPN TWO EUROPEAN STARLINGS WERE LOCATED ON RWY 27R AT INTXN OF TWY JULIET, S OF C/L. NOTIFIED OPS THAT UPON ARRIVAL, DAL 2502 DISCOVERED ANOTHER EUROPEAN STARLING LODGED INSIDE THE RT SIDE LANDING LIGHT AND THE BULB WAS BROKEN OF THE NOSE WHEEL.
Date: 2014-06-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TUG REPORTED DEAD BIRDS AT THE INTERSECTION OF TWY D AND RWY 26L. APPROX 18-20 EUROPEAN STARLINGS COLLECTED SOUTH OF RWY SIDE STRIPE. NO PILOT REPORTED A STRIKE. 16:05 PM DAY
Date: 2014-06-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EUROPEAN STARLING REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 26L AT E7 DURING MORNING INSPECTION. NO BIRD STRIKES REPORTED AT THE TIME. 07:20 AM DAY
Date: 2014-06-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND EASTERN MEADOWLARK REMAINS DURING THE DAILY INSPECTION OF RWY 27L AT TWY K, NORTH OF THE NORTH EDGE LINE FOR RWY 27L. REMAINS WERE REMOVED. 07:00 AM DAY
Date: 2014-06-24, Time: Day (19:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N528CA, Flight: 4885, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE UPON LANDING ROLL ON RWY 28. REMAINS COLLECTED JUST W OF TWY SG14 ON RWY 28, N OF C/L. NO DMG TO A/C REPTD.
Date: 2014-06-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BARN SWALLOW FOUND SOUTH OF CENTERLINE OF RWY 28 ABEAM THE 5/4 DRM SIGN. NO BLOOD OR OTHER DEBRIS FOUND WITH BIRD. NO REPORT OF A BIRD STRIKE. 00:40 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2014-06-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-winged blackbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx,Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON NORTH SIDE OF RWY 10/28 BRIDGE DURING RWY INSPECTION. NO REPORT OF BIRD STRIKE. 13:00 PM DAY
Date: 2014-06-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON NORTH SIDE OF RWY 10/28 DURING RWY INSPECTION. NO REPORT OF A STRIKE. 12:45 PM DAY
Date: 2014-06-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATL TOWER REPORTED A DEAD BIRD ON RWY 26R AT B3. NO PILOT REPORTED THE STRIKE. A SMALL BIRD ON THE SOUTH SIDE STRIPE WAS COLLECTED. 19:00 PM DAY.
Date: 2014-06-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern rough-winged swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS FOUND AT THE 4000' MARK OF RWY 28 ON THE BRIDGE STRUCTURE DURING RWY INSPECTION. REMAINS COLLECTED. NO REPORT OF A BIRD STRIKE. 7:45 AM DAY
Date: 2014-06-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern rough-winged swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 10 DURING MORNING AIRFIELD INSPECTION. NO REPORTS FROM PILOTS OF BIRD STRIKE. 7:35 AM DAY
Date: 2014-06-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern rough-winged swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 10 DURING MORNING AIRFIELD INSPECTION. NO REPORTS FROM PILOTS OF BIRD STRIKE. 7:30 AM DAY
Date: 2014-06-16, Time: Day (07:38), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N983DL, Flight: 1113, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR ATL-Mxxxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: ATCT ADVSD DAL 1113 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE WHILE ON DEPTR ROLL ON RWY 9L. OPS REMOVED 2 CARCASSES NEAR THE CENTERLINE BTWY TWY S AND D. ATCT ADVISED DAL 1113. FLT CONTD. PILOT CALLED TO REPT NO DMG.
Date: 2014-06-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON THE APPR END OF RWY 8R (NORTH SIDE) AT TWY H. NO REPORT OF A BIRD STRIKE.
Date: 2014-06-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 10 DURING MORNING AIRFIELD INSPECTION. NO REPORTS FROM PILOTS OF BIRD STRIKE. 7:36 AM DAY
Date: 2014-06-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND 1 BIRD ON RWY 27L/9R DURING INSPECTION ABOUT 10 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH EDGE LINE ABEAM TWY N10. NO BIRD STRIKE REPORTED. 2:04 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2014-06-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPORTED BIRD REMAINS ON 94 AT N10. WHOLE CARCASS COLLECTED AND IDENTIFIED AS A KILLDEER. UKNOWN AIRCRAFT. 08:45 AM DAY
Date: 2014-06-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING THE MORNING AIRFIELD INSPECTION, OPERATIONS REMOVED THE REMAINS OF 1 SMALL, BIRD FROM RWY 10/28 JUST NORTH OF THE CENTERLINE, ABEAM TWY SG-12. NO REPORT OF BIRD STRIKE. 7:38 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-06-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern rough-winged swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON RUNWAY 28 SAFETY AREA ALONG THE TWY SG14 CENTERLINE. NO REPORTED BIRD STRIKES. 5:41 AM NIGHT
Date: 2014-06-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern rough-winged swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 28 SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE JUST EAST OF THE 4000' DRM. NO BIRD STRIKES REPORTED. 5:38 AM NIGHT
Date: 2014-06-11, Time: Day (18:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N935AE, Flight: 3554, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27R, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD HIT CAPT'S SIDE WINDSHLD. ABORTED T/O RETD TO GATE. MX CHECKED AND CLEARED A/C FOR OPERATION. CARCASS FOUND ON RWY.
Date: 2014-06-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DURING MORNING ISNPECTION BIRD REMAINS WERE FOUND ON RWY 27 APPR END. REMAINS WERE COLLECTED FOR IDENTIFICATION. NO BIRD STRIKES WERE REPORTED AT THIS TIME. 7:30 AM DAY
Date: 2014-06-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON NORTH EDGE OF RWY 26R AT A6 DURING RUNWAY INSPECTION. NO REPORT OF A BIRD STRIKE. AIRCRAFT. 11:30 AM DAY
Date: 2014-06-09, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N306DQ, Flight: 510, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ATCT NOTIFIED OPS OF A PIREP OF A STRIKE ON SHORT FINAL NEAR THE THRESHOLD FOR RWY 28. RWY INSPECTED WITH NO REMAINS FOUND. A/C INSPN AT GATE YIELDED SNARGE REMAINS FROM THE F/O WINDSCREEN.
Date: 2014-06-08, Time: Day (15:48), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 697, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: DAL 697 REPTD SML BIRDSTRIKE OVER LDG THRESHOLD OF RWY 28. NO DMG.
Date: 2014-06-08, Time: Day (07:59), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N3734B, Flight: 2351, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Brown pelican, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx-Rx), MOR ATL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx (x/x/xxxx UPDATED REMARKS)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN.PILOT REPTD STRIKING LRG BIRD JUST AFTER ROTATION. INGESTED INTO #2 ENG. PILOT WAS ABLE TO KEEP ENG AT IDLE. PREC LDG. DAL MX ADVISED AN ENG OVERHAUL WOULD BE IN ORDER. ARPT BIOL (S. BOYD)SENT 4 BAGS OF REMAINS TO SMITHSONIAN. #1 WAS FROM ENG, #2 WAS FOUND IN INFLD, #3 WAS FOUND ON RWY, #4 WAS A BAG OF FEATHERS. REMAINS WERE FOUND IN ENG, PARTS OF CARCASS FOUND ON GROUND, AND SMITHSONIAN CONFIRMED BROWN PELICAN FROM FEATHERS AND FROM DNA. THIS STRIKE WAS CLEARLY DOCUMENTED AS A BRPE AT ATL. SMITHSONIAN HAS PHOTO OF CARCASS AND FEATHERS. ALTITUDE WAS VERIFIED AS 500'. THE RWY IS THE LONGEST AT KATL AND A/C CAN BE AT 500 FT ON CLIMB AND STILL BE OVER THE RWY.
Date: 2014-06-03, Time: Dusk (19:54), Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N501AA, Flight: 2263, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. RECVRD BIRD REMAINS ON RWY 28 AT 1K DOWN THE RWY AFTER AAL2263 REPTD STRIKING A BIRD. OPS REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2014-05-28, Time: Day (19:52), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N336AT, Flight: 1806, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. STRUCK A SMALL BLACK BIRD ON APRCH TO RWY 28. BIRD IMPACTED LT SIDE OF NOSE OF A/C AND LEFT A SMALL BLOOD SMEAR. NO DMG.
Date: 2014-05-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern cottontail, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPTD A RABBIT CARCASS ON TWY V. OPS RESPONDED AND REMVD THE RABBIT. 655 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-05-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern pipistrelle, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND DURING DAILY INSPN OF RWY 8R APPROX 1500 FEET FROM DEPT END. NO STRIKE REPTD. REPTD AS TRICOLORED BAT. 745 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-05-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND DURING DAILY INSPN OF RWY 8L ABEAM TWY B5. NO STRIKE REPTD. 810 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-05-25, Time: Night (22:02), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 330, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8R, Above Ground: 7500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 6 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR Axx-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx(xx/xx/xx UPDATED WITH MOR)
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK WINDSHIELD. NO DMG OR ENGINE IRREGULARITY NOTED. LOCATION REPTD AS 6NM. MOR REPTD ALT AT 8000 FT, CAPT REPTS 7000 FT, TOOK AVG.
Date: 2014-05-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TWO CHIMNEY SWIFTS FOUND ON RWY 26R BTWN TWY B1 AND WEST END DURING MORNING INSPN. NO STRIKE REPTD. 730 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-05-22, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N103FE, Flight: 1221, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 7700 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 10 W KATL.
Date: 2014-05-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND DURING ROUTINE RWY CLOSURE. BIRD FOUND IN THE GRASS ALONG THE S EDGE OF RWY 26L, ADJ TO TWY D. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1200 PM DAY.
Date: 2014-05-16, Time: Day (13:57), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N979DL, Flight: 1863, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BAG 1 (RADOME) AND BAG 2 (RUNWAY) BOTH CHIMNEY SWIFT. ATCT REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE RWY 26R APRCH. OPS INSPECTED RWY AND FOUND ONE CHIMNEY SWIFT CARCASS. NO DMG TO A/C. SAMPLE OF BLOOD COLLECTED OFF RADOME AT GATE.
Date: 2014-05-12, Time: Day (07:28), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N771SA, Flight: 628, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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
Date: 2014-05-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cape May warbler, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 9L AT TWY M6 DURING MORNING AIRFLD INSPN. NO STRIKE REPTD. 740 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-05-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Marsh wren, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD REMAINS FOUND DURING MORNING INSPN ON TWY L AT RAMP 1S. NO STRIKE REPTD. 745 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-05-07, Time: Night (22:16), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N938DL, Flight: 1367, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26L, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 264 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swainson's thrush, Size: Small, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. 2 SAMPLES RECEIVED FOR ID. BOTH SAME SPECIES. PILOT REPTD HEARING LOUD NOISE, SIMILAR TO A BIRDSTRIKE AT APPROX 5000 FT DURING CLIMB FROM ATL. INCREASED WIND NOISE CAUSED PILOT TO RESTRICT AIR SPEED AND RETURN TO ATL. UPON INSPN, LEFT NOSE GEAR DOOR WAS DAMAGED AND REPLACED. FEATHERS/SNARGE SENT FOR ID.
Date: 2014-05-05, Time: Day (15:43), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1791, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27R, Phase of Flight: Departure, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx) AND MOR ATL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx (x/x/xxxx UPDATED A/C: x/xx/xxxx UPDATED TIME, REMARKS)
Remarks: ATC REPTD THAT A PILOT REPTD A BIRD CARCASS ON RWY 27R. UPON INSPN 1 MOURNING DOVE COLLECTED ABEAM TWY M18. MOR STATES "DAL1791 REPTD HITTING A BIRD MID FIELD ON DEPARTURE RWY 27R. ADVISED PILOT TO CONTACT TOWER IN THE EVENT THERE WAS DAMAGE. 1550 PM DAY. DOA NOTIFIED FOR RWY INSPN. ONE BIRD CARCASS REMVD FROM RWY 27R.
Date: 2014-05-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackburnian warbler, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMOVED REMAINS OF ONE SMALL BIRD FROM APRCH END OF RWY 9L DURING MORNING AIRFLD INSPN. NO STRIKE REPTD. 715 AM DAWN.
Date: 2014-05-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND DURING RWY INSPN ON 27L AT 1000 FEET DRM. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1100 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-05-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD AN ANIMAL CARCASS APPROX 1000 FEET FROM TWY R7 ON RWY 27L. FOUND COYOTE CARCASS. COLLECTED ANIMAL AND REMVD FROM RWY. NO STRIKE REPTD. 2240 PM NIGHT.
Date: 2014-04-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-rumped warbler, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. OPS REMVD BIRD REMAINS FROM TWY N-4 DURING DAILY AIRFLD INSPN. NO STRIKE REPTD. 716 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-04-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Indigo bunting, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx-Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. OPS REMVD REMAINS OF BIRD FROM RWY 28 BTWN TWY SG-2 AND SG-4 DURING DAILY AIRFLD INSPN. NO STRIKE REPTD. 730 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-04-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON S EDGE OF RWY 26R IN THE GRASS DURING INSPN. REMAINS WEATHERED. 1145 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-04-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FOUND ON THE N EDGE OF RWY 28 JUST W SG14 DURING RWY INSPN.
Date: 2014-04-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Free-tailed bats, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING ROUTINE RWY INSPN OPS REMVD REMAINS OF ONE BAT FROM THE APRCH END OF RWY 28. NO STRIKE REPTD. REPTD AS MEXICAN FREE-TAILED BAT. 950 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-04-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Red-winged blackbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT ADVISED OPS OF A PILOT REPT OF BIRD CARCASSES ON RWY 26L NEAR TWY B4. OPS INSPECTED RWY 26L AND REMVD REMAINS OF 2 FEMALE RED-WINGED BLACKBIRDS ABEAM TWY B4. NO STRIKE REPTD. 725 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-04-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Free-tailed bats, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT ADVISED OPS OF A PILOT REPT OF WILDLF REMAINS ON RWY 26L NEAR TWY B4. OPS INSPECTED RWY 26L AND REMVD REMAINS OF ONE BAT ABEAM TWY B4. NO STRIKE REPTD. 725 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-04-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern pipistrelle, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING AIRFLD INSPN, OPS REMOVED REMAINS OF ONE BAT FROM TWY BRAVO ABEAM TWY B-10. REPTD AS TRI-COLORED BAT. NO STRIKE REPTD. 735 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-04-22, Time: Day (15:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N553NW, Flight: 1827, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRDS FOUND ON RWY = BARN SWALLOW. BIRD ID FROM RADOME = SAME. .
Date: 2014-04-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING RWY 9R INSPN, OPS REMVD REMAINS OF ONE EASTERN MEADOWLARK FROM THE RWY T/D ZONE JUST N OF C/L. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1328 PM DAY.
Date: 2014-04-07, Time: Day (12:37), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N6704Z, Flight: 1602, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bonaparte's gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BOTH SETS OF REMAINS (FEATHERS FROM BIRD ON RWY AND BLOOD FROM RADOME) WERE BONAPARTE'S GULL. PILOT OBSERVED FLOCK OF GULL SPECIES ON FINAL APRCH DURING LANDING FLARE. UPON INSPN BLOOD SMEAR ON THE RADOME OF A/C WAS NOTED. REMAINS ALSO FOUND ON RWY. SAMPLE SENT TO SI FOR ID.
Date: 2014-03-22, Time: Day (18:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N844AS, Flight: 5496, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx), MOR ATL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE OVER APCH END OF RWY 27L. BIRD REMOVED FROM RWY. PILOT REPTD NO DMG.. BIRD HIT F/O SIDE OF NOSE. THEN WINDSHLD.
Date: 2014-03-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Brown thrasher, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON N EDGE OF TWY R ADJ TO 27L, 8000 FEET DRM. BLOOD OBSERVED ON PAVEMENT WHERE REMAINS WERE FOUND. NO STRIKE REPTD. PHASE OF FLT MOST LIKELY TAXI DUE TO LOCATION AND BASED ON EVIDENCE. 820 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-03-21, Time: Day (09:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N946AT, Flight: 590, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT ADVISED TRS590 STRUCK A BIRD AT RWY 9R/27L APRCH END. OPS INSPECTED THE RWY AND REMVD ONE KILLDEER FROM THE APRCH END OF RWY 9R. NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2014-03-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DURING MORNING AIRFLD INSPN BIRD REMAINS WERE FOUND ON RWY 26L AT TWY D. OPS COLLECTED REMAINS FOR ID. NO STRIKE REPTD. 731 AM DAWN.
Date: 2014-03-17, Time: Day (11:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKE ON RWY 10 JUST AFTER T/D ON L/R.
Date: 2014-03-13, Time: Day (07:27), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N681BR, Flight: 5257, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR ATL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: STRUCK BIRD ON LDG ROLLOUT. DEBRIS WAS REMOVED BY DOA AND 2 ARRIVALS WERE SIDE-STEPPED TO RWY 26L IN THE INTERIM. IC WAS ASKED TO CALL THE TWR WITH ANY DMG. NO CALL TO THIS POINT.
Date: 2014-03-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8L/26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY 8L AT B11 HIGH SPEED TWY DURING RWY INSPN. 1130 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-03-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HAWK, INJURED, REMVD FROM RWY AND BROUGHT TO NEARBY REHABILITATION FACILITY. 1405 PM DAY.
Date: 2014-03-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 8R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern cottontail, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UNDETERMINED COTTONTAIL RABBIT. INSUFFICIENT DIAGNOSTIC MATERIAL FOR MORE SPECIFIC ID. REMAINS FOUND ON THE N SIDE OF THE 8R BLAST PAD AT 2ND CHEVRON DURING RWY INSPN. APRCH END OF RWY. 1200 PM DAY. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2014-03-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND DURING RWY INSPN ALONG N SIDE OF 26L JUST W OF B10. 1145 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-03-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: NO STRIKE REPTD. 715 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-03-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1150 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-03-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ALL FOUR SAMPLES = KILLDEER. SEVERAL REMAINS FOUND DURING THOROUGH RWY INSPN. SAMPLES TAKEN IN SEPARATE BAGS. 1130 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-03-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9R/27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-winged blackbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING DAILY AIRFLD INSPN, OPS REMVD REMAINS OF A RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD FROM RWY 9R/27L, S OF C/L, JUST W OF TWY N-10. NO STRIKE REPTD. 720 AM DAWN.
Date: 2014-03-02, Time: Day, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1947, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 700 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: SOURCE = MOR
Remarks: STRUCK LRG HAWK ON RWY 27L, FINAL APRCH. PILOT ADVISED NO DMG.
Date: 2014-02-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY 8L/26R WITH INDICATIONS OF STRIKE INJURIES. NO STRIKE REPTD. 0041 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2014-02-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9R/27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-winged blackbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING DAILY AIRFLD INSPN OPS REMVD REMAINS OF A RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD FROM S EDGE OF RWY 9/27 ABEAM TWY R-7. NO STRIKE REPTD. 730 AM DAWN.
Date: 2014-02-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9L/27R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American woodcock, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DURING DAILY AIRFLD ISNPN OPS REMVD REMAINS OF A BIRD PRESUMED TO BE A WILSON'S SNIPE. REMAINS LOCATED ON THE N EDGE OF RWY 9L/27R ABEAM TWY M-4. NO STRIKE RPTD. REMAINS SENT TO SI FOR ID. 720 AM DAWN.
Date: 2014-02-11, Time: Day (11:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N842AS, Flight: 5077, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR ATL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. PILOT CALLED AND INFORMED THAT HE STRUCK 3 BIRD ON LANDING FLARE TO RWY 10. OPS INSPECTED RWY 10 AND COLLECTED REMAINS OF ONE EUROPEAN STARLING BTWN TWY SG-4 AND SG-6 ON S SHOULDER. OPS INSPECTED A/C AT GATE. NO VISIBLE DMG. RWY INSPECTED AND REMVD DEBRIS OFF RWY.
Date: 2014-01-31, Time: Night (20:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: REMVD ONE COYOTE CARCASS FROM RWY 10 AT TWY SG12. DATA ENTRY NOTE: PART NOT REPTD, ASSUME LANDING GEAR.
Date: 2014-01-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8L/26R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1143 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-01-06, Time: Day (15:43), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N931DL, Flight: 1895, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: SOURCE = MOR ATL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED DAMAGE, N#, REMARKS)
Remarks: DAL 1895 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE WHILE LDG RWY 27L. TYPE UNKN. PILOT WILL ADVISE IF ANY DMG TO A/C. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: CONTACTED AIRLINE FOR DMG INFO, THEY HAD NO RECORD OF THE STRIKE OR OF ANY DMG.)
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