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Lakefront Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Lakefront Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 89 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 17 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-06-17, Time: Day (09:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-31 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N160CF, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = LA AVIATION LLC xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Date: 2015-06-15, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-45 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N404EL, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18R, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = AERODYNAMIC LLC xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-08-29, Time: Day (11:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-2000 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1JK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = PEGASUS SOUTH LLC. xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2014-06-23, Time: Day (19:00), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N24UD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 110 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER/OWNER = MOTLEY RICE LLC/BRIDGEVIEW AVIATION LLC xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG. SEVERAL BIRDS SEEN WHILE IN LDG FLARE.
Date: 2014-06-17, Time: Day (18:01), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: RAYTHEON 390 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N390MM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = MEDICO AVIATION LLC SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR NEW-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: N390MM A PRM1, STRUCK 2 BIRDS DURING FLARE WHILE LDG RWY 18R. PILOT REPTD NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2014-04-14, Time: Day (15:12), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Bombardier Business Jet Solutions, Aircraft: LEARJET-60 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N263FX, Flight: 263, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Plovers, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR NEW-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: NO DMG. NO DMG.
Date: 2014-03-16, Time: Day (17:25), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: IAI-1124 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N705AC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Speed: 100 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: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 39515 h, Other Costs: $39515, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER /OWNER = EXECUJET CHARTER SERVICE, INC/SMA, LLC SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx) FAA ASIAS
Remarks: A/C INGESTED A BIRD ON T/O. SEVERAL TURBINE BLADES APPEARED TO BE DAMAGED/BENT. NO REMAINS FOUND.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-12-13, Time: Dusk (17:23), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CIRRUS SR 20/22 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N139JM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Above Ground: 250 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx), MOR NEW-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR /OWNER = ACADIANA INTRAOPERATIVE MONITORING LLC (x/x/xx UPDATED REMARKS, ADDED MOR)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD SEEING SEVERAL SHADOWS AND HEARD A THUD OVER THE NUMBERS OF RWY 18R. RESCUE BASE WAS NOTIFIED AND PERSONNEL RESPONDED FOR FOD SWEEP AND OFFICIAL PILOT INTERVEIW. RESCUE REPTD NO BIRD DEBRIS ON RWY. BIRD REMAINS ON L/E OF RT WING.
Date: 2013-08-27, Time: Dusk (20:24), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5122P, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36R, 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = FLIGHT ACADEMY OF NEW ORLEANS LLC
Date: 2013-08-11, Time: Day (07:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: IAI-1124 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N424JR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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
Comments: OPER = KANNERS & WHITELEY, LLC xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: NO APPARENT DMG. A/C CONTD TO DEST.
Date: 2013-08-03, Time: Day (09:47), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N750CK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36L, Speed: 80 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 Other, Outside Antenna, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = TK AVIATION INC xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx.
Remarks: PILOT REMOVED 1 FEATHER FROM OUTSIDE ANTENNA.
Date: 2013-07-09, Time: Day (08:52), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N53KA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: MEDICAL TRANSPORT SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx, Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = LOCK HAVEN AIRCRAFT SALES
Remarks: NO DMG. LANDING FLARE.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-06-20, Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Unknown bird, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-08-26, Time: Day (09:20), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N721CC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, 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 = MUNCOC COMPANY
Remarks: REPTD STRIKING A SML BIRD UPON LDG. NO DMG.

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-04-27, Time: Day (17:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-60 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N76QF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: TWO xxxx-x REPTS (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxxx) OPER - STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE (UPDATED x/x/xx WITH ENG AND OPER)
Remarks: ADVISED SML TO MED WHITE BIRD WITH BLACK MARKINGS CAME OUT OF NOWHERE FROM WATER AREA.

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-04-11, Time: Day (14:48), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-10 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N118AD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Above Ground: 350 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = COOPER T SMITH CO
Remarks: ABOUT 7 FAN BLADES. COMPRESSOR HAD ORGANIC CONTAMINATION

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-07-17, Time: Day (07:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N162TJ, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18R, 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) OPER = GULFWIDE AVIATION LLC
Remarks: NO DMG. ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1145
Date: 2005-07-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: TWR ADZ ARFF OF CARCASS ON RWY 36L AT 1554. FOUND JUST N OF TWY K INTXN. CONDTION INDICATES PROP STRIKE. ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1143
Date: 2005-07-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Caspian tern, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 1142. PILOT REPTD DEAD BIRD TO TWR. ARFF RETRIEVED CARCASS FROM 18R ON THE NUMBERS AT 2015, DUSK.
Date: 2005-05-25, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-95 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N225JP, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36R, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, 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)
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING. ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1087.
Date: 2005-05-17, Time: Day (06:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-10 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N118AD, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sanderling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS OPER = COOPER/TSMITH STEVE DORING CO INC
Remarks: 4 BIRDS. ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1076. FLT CONTD. PILOT DID NOT MAKE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-05-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18R, 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) (UPDATED x/xx/xx WITH FAA #) (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1072. CARCASS FOUND NEAR TWY A1 AND 18R. 0845. PROBABLY STRUCK PREVIOUS DAY FROM CONDITION OF REMAINS.
Date: 2005-05-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-bellied plover, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 1068. CARCASS FOUND ON AIMING POINT MARKING RWY 18R SHORTLY AFTER 0600.
Date: 2005-05-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx) AND LETTER
Remarks: PILOT REPTD DEAD BIRD ON RWY 36L @ B. ARFF CHECKED WITH FBO'S FOR ANY STRIKE REPORTS. NONE. SMITHSONIAN ID, FAA 1063
Date: 2005-05-02, Time: Day (07:38), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N162TJ, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36L, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Plovers, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = GULFWIDE AVIATION SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x ( x/xx/xx UPDATED DISTANCE)
Remarks: PILOT SAW 3 SML FLOCKS FLYING ACROSS ARFLD. HE THINKS ONE WAS INGESTED. NO CARCASS FOUND. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 1066. (NOT SURE WHERE BIRD CAME FROM TO ID PERHAPS ENG). INSUFFICIENT FEATHER FOR SPECIES ID, JUST CHARADRIIDAE.
Date: 2005-04-30, Time: Day (10:36), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N2PX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = YUKON RIVER ACQUISTIONS (THOMAS HILL) SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING.
Date: 2005-04-21, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4949S, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18L, Above Ground: 1100 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = NW AIRCRAFT LEASING (KEVIN DARRAH) ** called pilot for cost, aos, N#
Remarks: WINDSHLD SHATTERED, SKYLIGHT SHATTERED. NO INJURIES. (BIRD REPTD AS GOOSE, ASSUME CANADA FROM DATE AND LOCATION)

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-08-21, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N313HC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CHARTER SERVICES (N# SHOWS HIBERNIA AVIATION CORP)
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2004-06-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn owl, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: STANDING NOTAM WARNING FOR BIRDS. USAF PLANE LANDING, REPTD A CARCASS ON RWY. TIME 2155, NIGHT. OWL WAS INTACT.
Date: 2004-03-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bonaparte's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx) & LETTER TO SMITHSONIAN
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 688. BIRD REMAINS FOUND IN 6 LRG PIECES ABOUT 1500 FT FROM APCH END OF RWY 18R BY ARPT OPS DURING RWY SWEEP AT 1015CST. ESTIMATED REAMAINS ABOUT 1 HR OLD. NO PIREPS OF BIRDSTRIKE. PROBABLY WENT THRU A PROP.
Date: 2004-02-24, Time: Day (11:47), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Netjets, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N424QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sanderling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING. FOG CONDITION HAD WORSENED SHORTLY BEFORE STRIKE. BIRD CONTROL IN PROGESS AT TIME.
Date: 2004-02-02, Time: Day (12:33), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-300 KING (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N579MC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-bellied plover, 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 & LETTER OPER = DEER HORN AVIATION
Remarks: STANDING NOTAM WARNING. PILOT REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE TO TWR. BIRD CARCASS NOT FOUND UNTIL NEXT DAY. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 683. RWY WAS CHECKED AND CLEARED BY ARFF.

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-12-01, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N19NG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = NORTHERN GRUMAN
Remarks: #2 INTAKE INGESTED DUCK. DENTED INTAKE.
Date: 2003-11-18, Time: Day (10:24), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N867JC, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36L, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = B.F.P.
Remarks: PILOT REPTD GOING THRU ABOUT 12 BIRDS ON LDG FLARE. 1 DISMEMBERED ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 613 CARCASS FOUND. COULD NOT TELL WHERE BIRD HIT A/C. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-07-06, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-414 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N117PA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EAGLE AIR (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED ENG TYPE)
Remarks: MECH NOT WORKING 7/6. OPER WILL CALL BACK ON 7/7 AND REPT DMG. IF ANY.
Date: 2003-05-13, Time: Day (14:13), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N600CX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36L, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = M & M AVIATION
Remarks: SPEED REPTD AT UNDER 100
Date: 2003-05-07, Time: Day (12:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N154NS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS OPER = NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP.
Remarks: NO DMG. STANDING NOTAM ABOUT BIRDS.
Date: 2003-05-04, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Corporate Air, Aircraft: BA-125-700 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N89GN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE, NO INJURIES, SUPERFICIAL DAMAGE (MINOR)
Date: 2003-04-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: MOONEY-20B/C (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N61SS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36R, Speed: 30 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = F J KLEPPNER
Remarks: NO DMG OR EVIDENCE OF STRIKE WAS FOUND.
Date: 2003-03-09, Time: Night (21:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-34 SENECA (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N33824, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36L, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Red-breasted merganser, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x ( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), DAILY REPORT, MISC CORRESPONDENCE OPER = AIR RELDAN
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING. RT WINDSCREEN WAS PENETRATED AND MUCH OF THE BIRD WOUND UP IN THE BACK OF THE PAX COMPARTMENT. D BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 410. SECOND STRIKE APPEARED TO HAVE OCCURRED NEAR THE L FWD WINDSCREEN POST. HAD THE PENETRATION COME THRU THE L WINDSCREEN, I BELIEVE THAT THE SURVIVAL OF THE PILOT WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY MUCH IN DOUBT. WE WERE OVER LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN. L WINDSCREEN WAS DAMAGED. PHOTOS ON WEBSITE.
Date: 2003-01-30, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N604ZH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = ZIMMER INC
Remarks: BIRD PARTS ON WING.

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-11-13, Time: Day (10:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6574K, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36L, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AIR RELDAN
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2002-10-13, Time: Day (10:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Flight Options, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N216CW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36L, 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: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SML BLACK BIRD
Date: 2002-07-15, Time: Day (09:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N430M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = LA DEPT PUBLIC SFTY SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Date: 2002-01-28, Time: Day (07:47), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Flight Express, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9489M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, 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
Remarks: UNABLE TO FIND BIRD. PILOT ADZ THAT HE HIT A BIRD AT THRESHOLD AREA. NO APPARENT DMG.

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-11-03, Time: Day (07:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N602AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36L, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 600000 h, Repair Costs: $5000, Other Costs: $845225, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x AND NEWS ARTICLE OPER = STATE OF ALABAMA xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: INGESTION. RAN INTO A FLOCK OF DUCKS. GOV. DON SIEGELMAN WAS ABOARD THE STATE'S JET. ENG DID NOT FAIL BUT WAS DAMAGED. L ENG INLET FAN BLADES BROKEN, TEMP PROBE BROKE OFF AND WENT THRU FAN. ENG INLET DAMAGED. RT WING DENTED 2 FEET INBD OF FUEL CAP SIZE 45" LONG 8-10" DEEP AND 2" DEPRESSION.
Date: 2001-09-14, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-500 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N41HL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: Over 100, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Fuselage, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = HOTEL LIMA INC (HUGH LAMBERT)
Remarks: FLEW UNDER A VERY LARGE FLOCK OF BIRDS OVER APCH END OF RWY. NO DMG. JUST A LOT OF BIRD DROPPINGS ON WINDSCREEN.
Date: 2001-09-07, Time: Day (17:12), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: RKWLTRBO 690 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N690RK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Merlin, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SURRY CHEMICALS
Remarks: BIRD EVIDENTLY STRUCK BY PROP
Date: 2001-09-01, Time: Day (09:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6326B, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18L, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DAVID COX
Date: 2001-06-19, Time: Day (08:52), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2401E, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AIR RELDAN (DANIEL BECNEL)
Remarks: CHIPPED PAINT ON NOSE COWL.
Date: 2001-02-12, Time: Day (21:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N65FS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36R, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AIRNET SYSTEMS INC

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-12-20, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Flight Express, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 640 PILOT INSPCTD A/C THEN TOOK OFF AGAIN. NO DMG.
Date: 2000-06-04, Time: Day (15:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Coast Guard, Aircraft: GULFAERO III (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x & ARFF REPT (UPDATED OPER x/xx/xx)
Remarks: FOUND DEAD GULL ON RWY. NOTAM WARNING. REG REPTD AS CG01
Date: 2000-03-28, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Netjets, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N366QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 138402 h, Other Costs: $200176, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DENTED RT WING 10" BY 1" DEEP.

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-06-21, Time: Day (09:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-20 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N384K, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, 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
Comments: OPER = QUALITY INDUSTRY (AKA TIDEWATER INC) SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-11-24, Time: Night (18:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-500 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N713SA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36L, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 5000 h, Other Costs: $7623, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SYMPHONY AVIATION LLC
Remarks: NOSE BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT LATCH POPPED OPEN & ANNUNCIATOR PANEL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR DENTED & LE OF WING DENTED. ANTI-ICE ELEMENT DAMAGED.
Date: 1998-09-13, Time: Night (20:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-100 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N3606T, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36L, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: INTERNET REPT xxx OPER = SUNSHINE AERO INDUST
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS FOUND IN RT ENG INTAKE & ON WING SURFACES & FUSELAGE. REMAINS APPEARED TO DEPART THRU THE SEPARATION DOOR & DID NOT GO INTO THE COMPRESSOR SECTION. CORRECTIVE ACTION: ENG INSPN BY CHIEF OF MAINT. STAINS REMOVED FROM INTAKE AREA & SKIN SURFACES.
Date: 1998-08-21, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N76CS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CSX TRANSPORTATION
Date: 1998-04-15, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-24 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N24LG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = AMERICAN AIR NETWORK
Date: 1998-03-18, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N154NS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Above Ground: 60 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sandpipers, curlews, phalaropes, allies, Size: Small, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 50000 h, Other Costs: $76232, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPERATOR = NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILROADSOURCE =THREE xxxx-x REPTS & AAIPN
Remarks: TIME = 2020Z. A/C DEPTD LAKEFRONT ARPT & MADE PREC LDG AT NEW ORLEANS INTL W/O INCIDENT AT 2032Z. 3 FAN BLADES BENT IN #1 ENG, 1 FAN BLADE BENT IN #2 ENG. WINGLET DAMAGED.
Date: 1998-03-18, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Aircraft: LEARJET-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N188BC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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: N# NOT FOUND
Date: 1998-03-06, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N916HC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS OPERATOR = TEXAS DRYDOCK
Remarks: NO DAMAGE, PILOTS MOSTLY HEARD BIRD STRIKE. TIME = 1823LCL. A/C WAS OVER LAKE PONCHARTRAIN WHEN STRIKE OCCURRED.
Date: 1998-02-16, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: HB-IEJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 148 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Terns, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS OPERATOR = BUSINESS JETS (DENIS BABEL)
Remarks: LEAST TERN. TIME = 1700 LCL.
Date: 1998-02-01, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31T CHEYENNE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = HL INC
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1998-02-01, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: IAI ASTRA JT (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N90UG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Plovers, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = x xxxx-x & ARFF OPERATOR = UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS GROUP
Remarks: TIME = 1600 LCL. STRUCK 7 BIRDS. PILOT ID'S BIRD AS WREN. ARFF AS PLOVER.
Date: 1998-02-01, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N77PR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Plovers, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ARFF REPT
Remarks: TIME = 1350 LCL. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1998-01-29, Time: Day, Aircraft: HAWKER-SDLY HS125 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herons, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = REG HIGGINS
Remarks: BLUE HERON - NO DAMAGE.

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-04-25, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Aircraft: LEARJET-24 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = AMERICAN AIR NETWORK
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-10-29, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herons, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERTOR = LIFEGUARD AIR AMBULANCE
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY
Date: 1996-04-23, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9044V, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = BILL RUBIN
Remarks: PART OF A/C STRUCK NOT REPTD. A/C CONTD ON COURSE.

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-07-02, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-55 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = BILL KAPP
Date: 1995-04-29, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER-SDLY HS748 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = MCDERMOTT INC (x/x/xx UPDATED A/C)
Date: 1995-04-17, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-21A (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 21 - A; IMPACT - DAMAGED RT WG (SMALL DENT); NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1995-02-22, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-07-26, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: IAI-1124 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N403W, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = BRIGNAN
Date: 1994-07-02, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = JEFF LASALLE FOR MIDLAND FREIGHTONE OF THE xxxx-x REPORTS LISTED AN OWL AND THE OTHER CALLED IT A GULL.
Date: 1994-06-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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
Date: 1994-04-05, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Entergy Services, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N864EC, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-11-22, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N534H, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS GULL & DOVE ON EACH REPT.
Date: 1993-10-20, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 107 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Herons, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ENTERGY CORP
Remarks: CRACK IN RADOME, LANDING GEAR DOOR BENT.
Date: 1993-03-17, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER-SDLY HS125 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = MCDERMOTT
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1993-03-16, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = AVIEX JET INC.

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-11-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Brown pelican, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SMALL DENT (1/") ON LE WING. REPTD AS PELICAN, ASSUME BROWN.
Date: 1992-11-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Entergy Services, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: REPLACED RADOME. FLT 12

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-07-20, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-22 TP/COLT (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N7715D, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Raptors: Hawks, eagles, vultures, kites, osprey, f, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURIES. BIRDS REPTD AS RAPTORS.
Date: 1991-05-22, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N1969C, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = PINE TELEPHONE CO.
Remarks: QUESTIONS NOT ANSWERED DUE TO NO INCONVENIENCE CAUSED & PILOT UNAVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW.
Date: 1991-05-20, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-441 CONQUE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N246DP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18R, Speed: 112 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = BERRY CONSTRUCTION
Remarks: HIT LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR & LEFT WING NACELL.
Date: 1991-04-30, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = ENTERGY SERVICE INC
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY
Date: 1991-04-18, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: DA-10 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = JOE MELTON SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTD.
Remarks: EXTENSIVE ENG DAMAGE. ENG # NOT REPTD, ASSUME #1. HIT A FLOCK, # NOT REPTD ASSUME 2-10.
Date: 1991-01-31, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36L, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ENTERGY SERVICES DATE - POSTMARK
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. 1 BIRD WAS HIT ON 36L BETWEEN RW9 & GULF. SOME FOG OVER AREA. TIME = 1800 LCL
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