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Jackson Hole Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Jackson Hole Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 72 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 13 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-09-11, Time: Day (07:43), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 983, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-09-07, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-2000 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N232QS, Flight: 232, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $4000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR/OWNER = NETJETS SALES INC
Remarks: NO INJURIES, DAMAGE IS AS OF YET.
Date: 2015-05-25, Time: Day (12:17), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 561, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 175 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2015-03-24, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N302NB, Flight: 1092, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx), MOR JAC-M-xxxx/xx-xx-xxxx
Remarks: DEPARTING RWY 19 KJAC REPORTED STRIKING A BIRD APPROX FIRST 3000 FEET OF THE RWY. REPORTED NO DMG AND NO ASSISTANCE REQUIRED. RWY INSPN COMPLETED AND ALL FOD WAS REMOVED. NO DMG TO A/C. JUST A BLOOD SMEAR ON THE RADOME AND LT INBOARD SLAT.
Date: 2015-03-20, Time: Day (15:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N608SK, Flight: 4706, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx THIS A/C HAD ANOTHER BIRDSTRIKE THE SAME AFTERNOON LEAVING KJAC.
Remarks: ON THE RUNWAY JUST PASSED 1000 FEET.
Date: 2015-03-20, Time: Day (16:35), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4706, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR JAC-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx SAME A/C HAD ANOTHER BIRDSTRIKE LATER THAT DAY AT KJAC/LANDING.
Remarks: A/C NOTIFIED TOWER AFTER DEPARTURE THAT THE A/C STRUCK A SMALL BIRD MIDWAY DOWN THE RWY WHILE TAKING OFF. PILOT STATED THERE APPEARED TO BE NO DMG TO THE A/C. RWY INSPN WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.
Date: 2015-03-06, Time: Day (08:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1621, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great horned owl, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 10000 h, Repair Costs: $5000, Other Costs: $9740, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx, x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: REQUIRED BORESCOPE, ENGINE INSPN AND CLEANING. NEXT FLIGHT CANCELLED.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-04-02, Time: Day (13:57), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6201, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 5 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, 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: ON RWY BTWN A2 AND A3.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-06-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great horned owl, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: OWL FOUND ON THE APRCH END OF RWY 1. NO PHYSICAL DMG TO BIRD NOTED OTHER THAN DECEASED.
Date: 2013-04-04, Time: Day (12:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4806Y, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = COX CONSTRUCTION INC
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C. THREE CARCASSES.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-09-12, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRDS REPTD AS SAGE GROUSE.
Date: 2012-09-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ON THE RWY AT 1000 FOOT MARKERS. 845 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-08-27, Time: Day (09:59), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6458, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT CALLED TWR. REPTD FROM KDEN WHEN HE LANDED. NO DMG. FOUND A FEATHER ON WINDSHLD WIPER.
Date: 2012-07-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 1/19, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mountain bluebird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FEMALE MOUNTAIN BLUEBIRD. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2012-03-27, Precipation: None, Operator: Flight Options, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N422FL, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 1/19, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & x-x-xxxxxx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED ARPT, PHASE, SPECIES)
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2012-03-25, Time: Night (12:00), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-680 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N497KK, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 1, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = WINGTYPE LLC xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx
Remarks: SMALL SPARROW. NO DMG.

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-09-03, Time: Day (18:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N625AA, Flight: 2307, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: WARNED IN REMARKS SECTION OF ARPT PAGES. NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2011-05-10, Time: Day (12:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N403UA, Flight: 321, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 500 h, Other Costs: $541, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING WALKAROUND NOTICED A/C RT LANDING LIGHT BROKEN WITH REMAINS OF BIRD. REPTD TO MX OF BIRDSTRIKE. KJAC TOWER REQUESTED CALL, THEY INFORMED THAT THEY FOUND GLASS AND BIRD REMAINS ON RWY. DID NOT NOTICE BIRD ON FINAL TO RWY 19. A/C TIME OUT OF SERV REPTD AS 0015 HRS.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-12-27, Time: Day (08:00), 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: N344NB, Flight: 1204, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: A/C HIT BIRDS (ASSUME 2-10) ON ROTATION OUT OF JAC. ENG HAD 5 DAMAGED BLADES. POSSIBLE DMG TO ENG PENDING FURTHER INVESTIGATION. TOOK BLOOD SAMPLES. UNKN HOW MANY BIRDS.
Date: 2010-10-23, Time: Day (08:17), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1234, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 1, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, 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: NO DMG.
Date: 2010-08-13, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED REMARKS)
Remarks: PILOT STRUCK THREE MEDIUM SIZED SAGE GROUSE WHILE CLIMBING AFTER T/O. DMG TO LT FLAP OF A/C. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: OPER NOT REPTD, HOWEVER PERSON FILING REPT HAD AN EMAIL ENDING IN .EDU, MAYBE THIS WAS A FLIGHT SCHOOL)
Date: 2010-08-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, xxxxxx & xx-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD DEAD SAGE GROUSE ON T/O ROLL RWY 19. CARCASS DISCOVERED BY ARPT OPS DURING INSPN. 0855 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-08-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD CARCASS OF DEAD SAGE GROUSE ON T/O ROLL RWY 19. CARCASS DISCOVERED BY ARPT OPS DURING INSPN. 0905 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-07-14, Time: Day (07:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N762SK, Flight: 6240, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & AIRPORT (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2010-04-03, Time: Day (07:31), Operator: Flexjet, Aircraft: LEARJET-45 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 442, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY ALERT BULLETIN
Remarks: STRUCK SMALL BIRD DEPARTING (ASSUME T/O) RWY 19. NO REPTD DMG.
Date: 2010-03-31, Time: Dawn (07:18), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4781, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx), AIRPORT & EMAIL (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES AND ALTITUDE, xx/xx ENTERED REMARKS)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD NO APPARENT DMG. ARPT OPS SAW GROUSE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE REPORT AND DISPERSED THEM. THEY ALSO FOUND SCATTERED REMAINS/FEATHERS NEAR THE DEPTR END OF RWY.
Date: 2010-03-31, Time: Day (13:30), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N393QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 1250 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPER = NETJETS (NJA)
Remarks: BIRD HIT LEFT WING 1000-1500 AFTER TAKE-OFF. NO DMG REPTD.

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-10-03, Time: Day (12:40), Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 361, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPT & AIRPORT (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Date: 2009-09-05, Time: Day, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N641AA, Flight: 2242, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Departure, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx & x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3611. REMAINS COLLECTED FROM DFW AA MX AT 1500L. MX REPTD LDG GEAR STRUCK. BRAKE REPLACED. FLT ORIGINATED AT JACKSON HOLE. ASSUME THAT IS WHERE STRIKE OCCURRED SINCE THE SPECIES IS NOT FOUND AT DFW. PHASE WOULD HAVE BEEN TAKE OFF RUN OR CLIMB.
Date: 2009-08-27, Time: Day (19:08), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N640A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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
Remarks: STARLING TYPE BIRD. NO MENTION OF BIRDS OF ATIS WHAT WE CAN RECALL.
Date: 2009-08-23, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N520UA, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE & AIRPORT (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: VERY LITTLE INFORMATION. PHASE UNKN. # STRUCK UNKN. JUST ENG #2 HAD A BIRDSTRIKE AT JAC.
Date: 2009-08-13, Time: Day (17:36), Operator: Flight Options, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N852LE, Flight: 852, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Out Of Service: 165 h, Other Costs: $188, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AAIPN-x & AIRPORT (UPDATED x/xx/xx WITH PART STRUCK, COST) (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: HIT 2-3 BIRDS ON T/D/ LANDING ROLLOUT. MINOR DAMAGE. FLAP ASSEMBLY. COST WAS FOR LABOR AND REPO CHARGES.
Date: 2009-07-14, Time: Day (09:17), Operator: Business, Aircraft: PILATUS PC12 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N623AC, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: OPERATOR/OWNER= CLAIRE AIR LEASING CO LLC
Remarks: STRUCK A SMALL BIRD ON DEPARTURE ROTATION (ASSUME CLIMB). THERE DID NOT SEEM TO BE ANY DMG. A/C CONT TO DEST.

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-09-29, Time: Day (08:25), Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 560, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPT & AIRPORT (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: ON DEPARTURE (ASSUME TAKE OFF RUN), A/C HIT 1 SML BIRD. NO DMG REPORTED.
Date: 2008-09-24, Time: Day (13:12), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 393, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: OPER = NETJETS
Remarks: HIT A SPARROW WHEN LDG. NO DMG.
Date: 2008-06-13, Time: Day (09:33), Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 560, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Remarks: HIT SML BIRD ON DEPTR (ASSUME TAKE OFF RUN). NO DMG.
Date: 2008-06-13, Time: Day (13:11), Operator: Netjets, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 657, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Remarks: HIT SML BIRD ON DEPTR (ASSUME TAKE OFF RUN). NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2008-05-29, Time: Day (10:57), Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM V (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N91LA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: OPER = AVIATION LEASING
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2008-04-29, Time: Day (12:12), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4059, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Remarks: PILOT REPTD HITTING A FLOCK OF SML BIRDS AFTER T/O. N DMG INDICATED.
Date: 2008-03-24, Time: Day (11:43), Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N583UA, Flight: 557, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Engine 2, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: DURING LANDING HIT A BIRD OR TWO ON FINAL. 1 HIT THE F/O'S WINDSHLD, ONE (OR SAME BIRD) HIT ON #2 COWL. NO DMG STATED (MEANS ) APPEARED TO BE A SMALL BIRD.
Date: 2008-03-24, Time: Day (12:45), Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N823UA, Flight: 361, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRLINE REPTS, DAILY REPORT & AIRPORT (UPDATED xx-x-xx WITH xND AIRLINE REPT) (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE DURING LDG. HIT A FLOCK OF BIRDS.(REPTD AS CHICKADEES AND SAGE GROUSE ON DIFFERENT REPTS.) SOME WENT INTO ENGINE. NO DMG STATED (MEANS UNKN). BIRDS REPTD AS SAGE GROUSE BY AIRLINE AND CHICKADEES BY AIRPORT. NO DMG ACCORDING TO AIRPORT. LATER AIRLINE REPT SHOWS DMG WHICH RESULTED IN THE SUBSTITUTION OF THE A/C.

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-03-14, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N604SK, Flight: 4030, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx) & AIRPORT (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: CAPT REPTD THERE WAS NO DMG.
Date: 2007-03-14, Time: Day (12:08), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Flexjet, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N508FX, Flight: 508, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mountain chickadee, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & DAILY REPORT (xx/xx/xx UPDATED A/C TYPE)
Remarks: REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON ROLLOUT
Date: 2007-03-13, Time: Day (14:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Citationair, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N332CS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPORT & xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: SPARROWS? FEATHERS ON A/C. NO DMG.

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-07-28, Time: Day (07:25), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3820, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: PACIR
Remarks: HIT SML BIRD AS A/C ROTATED FOR DEPTR. NO DMG REPTD
Date: 2006-07-25, Time: Night (20:44), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-340 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N14JD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: PACIR
Comments: OPER = JONATHAN L FOOTE & ASSOC
Remarks: SML BIRD HIT WINDSCREEN ON DEPTR. A/C CONTD WITH NO APPARENT DMG
Date: 2006-07-25, Time: Day (20:05), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3792, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: PACIR
Remarks: SML BIRD HIT WINDSHLD WHILE INBOUND. NO REPT OF DMG.
Date: 2006-03-07, Time: Day (14:43), Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N335MG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = MILTS EAGLE SOURCE = PACIR & AIRPORT (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: HIT BIRD AT ROTATION. NO DMG.

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-08-13, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N855FC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 40 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 30000 h, Other Costs: $38032, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = PACIR & xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) OPER = FLOW COMPANIES
Remarks: DMG TO LE OF L WING. 12-15" LONG, 4-5" WIDE AND 4" DEEP. HOLE IN LEADING EDGE. COST REPORTED INCLUDES OTHER COSTS BESIDES DAMAGE.
Date: 2005-08-03, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-680 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N565A, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = BANK OF AMERICA LEASING SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) & AIRPORT (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: STRIKE WAS ABOUT 3000 FT S OF THRESHOLD ON RWY 19. NO DMG REPTD BY PILOT.
Date: 2005-07-30, Time: Day (10:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-32B (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: Sharp-tailed grouse, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-07-22, Time: Day (08:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N308WA, Flight: 1839, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), PACIR, AON DAILY LOSSES, NASDAC BRIEF REPT & AIR SAFETY WEEK. CONTACTED AIRLNE FOR DMG EXTENT. xx-x-xx
Remarks: HIT BIRD ABOUT 2500 ' S OF RWY 19 THRESHOLD. TWR REPTD NO BIRD ACTIVITY PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. A/C RETD TO GATE FOR DMG CHECK. FOUND DMG TO L ENG FAN BLADES. AT LEAST 1 BIRD INGESTED. ARPT OPS HAS PHOTOS. NO ARFF RESPONSE. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-07-10, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N809UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Lights, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE & AIRPORT (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: SAW 4 BIRDS ON RWY, HEARD 2 THUMPS AS THEY HIT NOSEGEAR. LDG LIGHT DAMAGED WITH CARCASS WRAPPED AROUND. 2 MAN HRS
Date: 2005-05-30, Time: Day (15:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N197SW, Flight: 3829, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 1, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = PACIR & xxxx-x E(xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: HIT SEVERAL SPARROWS ON APCH. NO APPARENT DMG.
Date: 2005-03-24, Time: Day (09:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Snow, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1831, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 1, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, 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

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-09-28, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N829UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE & AIRPORT (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE AT 10 O'CLOCK POSITION BY SIDE OF RADOME. ENG PARA NORMAL. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-08-05, Time: Day (08:49), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1941, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x REPTS (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD
Date: 2004-07-27, Time: Day (07:46), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Corporate Air, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N125AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Speed: 112 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: SHORTLY AFTER LDG, A FLOCK OF 8-10 SAGE GROUSE CROSSED THE RWY IN FRONT OF THE A/C. PILOT WAS UNABLE TO AVOID 2 OR THE BIRDS. HIT MAIN LDG GEAR.
Date: 2004-07-03, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N173AN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: NO DMG. REMAINS ON RT INBD FLAP
Date: 2004-06-23, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N819UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE & AIRPORT (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON T/O. HEN TURKEY. HIT LWR RT SDIE OF #2 ENG. INSPN. CHECKS OK. WILL NEED BORESCOPE. EVIDENCE OF FEATHERS ON 1.5 STAGE. NO DMG. WS STATE DIR SAID NO TURKEY IN WY. BUT CHECKLISTS SHOW IT IS THERE.
Date: 2004-03-01, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Fuselage, Report Type: ASRS
Comments: ASRS ACN:xxxxxx (xx/x/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT)
Remarks: EXACT DATE UNKN, JUST MO/YR. ON SHORT FINAL, SEVERAL SML BIRD HIT A/C. ADZ TWR OF STRIKE. CONTACTED CESSNA FIELD SVC REP FOR ACTION TO BE TAKEN. ENG INSPN. NO CORE INGESTION. WE DEPTD AND MADE FLTS THE FOLLOWING WEEK. LATER AFTER CALL FROM FAA, A/C WAS GROUNDED FOR BORESCOPE INSPN. GENERATING THE BIRD STRIKE REPORT OPENED A CAN OF WORMS FOR US WITH THE FAA. I WILL NO LONGER VOLUNTEER BIRD STRIKE REPTS, PIREPS OR VOLUNTEER INFO. BIRD STRIKE REPT CAUSED THIS 'INVESTIGATION.'

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-09-06, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1959, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 225000 h, Other Costs: $300683, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = EMAIL & xxxx-x REPT
Remarks: FLT CANCELLED. MECHANICS WERE FLOWN IN.
Date: 2003-08-21, Time: Dusk (19:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-601/604 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N604RT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Repair Costs: $125000, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = CORPORATE JETS INC SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & AIRPORT (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: POSSIBLY GROUSE. #1 ENG FAN BLADE DAMAGE AND L WING LE DMG.
Date: 2003-08-04, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N834UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES) SOURCE = AIRLINE & AIRPORT
Remarks: HIT ABOVE F/O'S WINDSCREEN ON APCH. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-03-27, Time: Day (14:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1220W, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = OVERLAND WEST INVESTMENTS SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & AIRPORT (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: JUST PRIOR TO LDG, ABOUT 50 MED SIZED BIRDS, REPORTEDLY QUAIL, FLEW IN FRONT OF THE A/C. 4 BIRDS STRUCK THE A/C. NO DMG. 1 WENT THRU FAN BYPASS DUCT OF #1 ENG. 1 HIT WINDSHLD AND 1 HIT EACH WING. WS STATE DIRECTOR SAID THERE ARE NO QUAIL IN WY

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-05-03, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2002-04-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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
Remarks: FOUND A FEW FEATHERS ON RWY
Date: 2002-03-29, Time: Day (12:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Netjets, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N882QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Speed: 132 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: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Lights, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE AT ROTATION SPEED ABOVE L WINDSCREEN & ON LEFT WINGTIP. REMAINED IN PATTERN, MADE PREC. LDG. TIME OUT OF SVC 1.5 HRS. INSPN, CLEANED. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-03-28, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N188SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SNOW BIRD

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-07-10, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N313WA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: ENG MANU# xxxxxx & AIRPORT REPT (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: 1 BIRD INGESTED. SEVERAL FAN BLADES DAMAGED. CORE INGESTION.

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-08-21, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: ENG MANU # xxxxxx & AIRPORT REPT (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: 1 INGESTED. DAMAGED 2 FAN BLADES.

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-04-08, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: BIRDS WERE SMALL TWEETY TYPE

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-06-19, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N19831, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Greater sage-grouse, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED ID, PHASE OF FLT, ARPT, REMARKS)
Remarks: APPEARED TO BE GROUSE. ASSUME GREATER-SAGE GROUSE BASED ON LOCATION.NOTICED STRIKE ON POSTFLT/PREFLT INSPCTN. ASSUMED WE STRUCK BIRD ON APPCH. BIRD STRUCK RT LANDING &BOUNCED TO AFT RT FUSELGE AROUND AFT SERVICE DOOR. 1 1/2 HRS OUT OF SERVICE
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