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San Carlos Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - San Carlos Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 57 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 10 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-07-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: House finch, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FOUND ON TAXI LANE APPROX 125 FEET FROM C/L OF RWY 30 AT MIKE HANGARS.
Date: 2015-01-17, Time: Day (08:57), Operator: Business, Aircraft: PILATUS PC12 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 106, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Arrival, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR SQL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = SURF AIR
Remarks: ARPT OPS NOTIFIED AND REMOVED RED-TAILED HAWK FROM RWY 30. AFTER ADVISING OPS OF ALL THE A/C THAT HAD ARRIVED RECENTLY IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SURF AIR WAS THE INCIDENT A/C. IMPACT POINT WAS ON THE MIDSPAN OF THE L/E OF LT WING. PILOT REPORTED NO DMG TO A/C.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-12-16, Time: Night (18:59), Operator: Business, Aircraft: PILATUS PC12 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 3013, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR SQL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR/OWNER = SURF AIR
Remarks: ADVISED ON ROLLOUT THAT THERE WAS A SMALL FLOCK OF BIRDS 10 FEET ABOVE THE 30 NUMBERS AND HE CONSEQUENTLY STRUCK AT LEAST ONE. ARPT OPS CONDUCTED A RWY INSPN WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. NO DMG.
Date: 2014-10-29, Time: Day (07:08), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PILATUS PC12 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N807SA, Flight: 21, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx), FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ENTRY#xxxxxx, MOR SQL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = SURF AIRLINES INC
Remarks: SMALL DIMPLE IN L/E OF WING. A/C LANDED W/O INCIDENT. SHORT FINAL. LOCATION REPTD AS 1/4SM FROM KSQL.
Date: 2014-05-10, Time: Day (16:31), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4814K, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: SOURCE = FAA DAILY REPT APP EVENT ENTRY #xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = BLUE STAR GAS ASSOCIATES (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES, REMARKS: x/xx/xxxx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT, DISTANCE AND ALT)
Remarks: NOT A STRIKE BUT HAD A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON FLIGHT. ABORTED T/O WHEN A GOOSE (ASSUME CANADA GOOSE FROM LOCTION AND DATE) LANDED ON RWY IN FRONT OF A/C.
Date: 2014-04-08, Time: Day (13:33), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PILATUS PC12 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N25NG, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OWNER/OPER = CRAIG RAMSEY/BRUCE EISIMINGER SOURCE = xxxx-x, DAILY REPT APP EVENT xxxxxx
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 12619. STRUCK A BIRD ON LANDING RWY 30. NO DMG.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-12-19, Time: Day (11:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2214L, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Parked, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = MONTAGE SERVICES INC
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. A/C DOING RUNUP WHEN BIRD FLEW INTO PROP. OBSERVED BLOOD ON PROP WITH SOME REMAINS ON COWLING AND WINDSHIELD. NO APPARENT DMG AT TIME OF REPT. ARPT OPS REPORTING INCIDENT.
Date: 2013-10-28, Time: Night (19:15), 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: N345BS, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxxx, DAILY REPORT EVENT xxxxxx, xxxxxx) OPER = CMF LEASING INC
Remarks: WINDSHLD SUSTAINED MAJOR DMG (CRACKED). AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND A PREC LDG WAS MADE.
Date: 2013-07-31, Time: Day (18:08), Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N81024, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: SOURCE = FAA DAILY REPT APP EVENT ENTRY#xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = PETERSON AIRCRAFT INC
Remarks: STRUCK A SMALL BIRD IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN PRIOR TO LANDING W/O FURTHER INCIDENT. NO DMG.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-08-08, Time: Day (20:06), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-310 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N310JP, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: OPER = EAST-WEST AVIATION
Remarks: NOT A STRIKE BUT EFFECT FLIGHT. PILOT ABORTED T/O AFTER SEEING GEESE (ASSUME CANADA FROM DATE AND LOCATION) LAND ON THE RWY IN FRONT OF THE A/C.
Date: 2012-01-10, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: SOCATA TBM700 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N700JJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 90 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 windshield, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = INDEPENDENT MONITORING LLC xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: MINOR SCRATCHES ON PILOT SIDE UPPER WINDSHLD. BELIEVED TO BE A BIRD.

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-01-28, Time: Night (18:02), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BELLANCA (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N74414, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Venturi, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = ALFRED W ARCHIBALD
Remarks: PILOT REPTD NO DMG. POSSIBLY A GULL. A/C = BELLANCA 14-13-2

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-02-14, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Spirit Aviation, Aircraft: BE-300 KING (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N300CW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 800 h, Other Costs: $962, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-06-07, Time: Day (17:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N32258, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CHRIS DYBALL

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-08-12, Time: Day (09:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PILATUS PC12 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N451DM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AIR FOX HOLLOW (JOHN BELL)
Remarks: NO DMG

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-05-24, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: ROBINSON R22 (Helicopter), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N54BA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = DIAMOND AVIATION
Remarks: LOOKED LIKE SWALLOWS COMMON TO THE AREA. NO VIZ DMG.

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-12-26, Time: Day (13:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N7983X, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 65 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FLYING VETERANS CLUB SAN FRANCISCO (PETER NAU)
Date: 2003-02-07, Time: Day (10:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N24860, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, 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: OPER = MARTIN ASHEIM
Remarks: NO DMG.

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-07-22, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: MOONEY-20B/C (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: C-FXPH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = JORDAN SMITH

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-04-28, Time: Night (04:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-34 SENECA (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N888VA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 4000 h, Other Costs: $5635, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER =TODD VANCESOURCE = xxxx-x & AWP WILDLIFE HAZARDS
Remarks: STRUCK RT PROP AND TORE OFF RT GEAR DOOR. ESTIMATED COST OF REPAIR 3-5000.

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-09-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5550L, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 55 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = WILLIAM CHANG
Remarks: HIT 2. NO DMG. RESUMED PATTERN FLYING.
Date: 1999-08-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-425 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N1222B, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 4500 h, Other Costs: $6682, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MELON SIZE DENT. RADAR ANTENNA BENT

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-07-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DIAMOND 20 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N930AG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 25 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = DIAMOND AVIATION ENG = ROTAX xxx (x/x/xx UPDATED A/C: x/xx/xxxx UPDATED ENG CODE))
Remarks: NO APPARENT DAMAGE. ENG = BOMBARDIER ROTAX

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-09-17, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: DIAMOND 20 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N930AG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 2 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: N# INFO DOES NOT SEEM TO MATCH INFO ON FORM A/C = KATANA DVxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED A/C: x/xx/xxxx UPDATED ENG CODE))
Remarks: A/C LOST POWER & CAME BACK FOR A LANDING. ENG = BOMBARDIER ROTAX

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-10-12, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BELLANCA CIT (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5037N, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = MARY B ALEXANDER
Date: 1996-04-02, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MU-300 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N188MF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = DIAMOND A/C SALES USA (MIKE CONRARDY)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-09-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N32PD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1995-03-28, Time: Day, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-76 DUCHESS (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6041U, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = WEST-PACFC BIRD/WILDLF STRIKE HISTORY
Remarks: 1 FT DENT ON L WING TIP, DENTED SKIN ON TOP & BOTTOM OF WING ALEUTIAN GOOSE. TIME = 1600PST.
Date: 1995-03-11, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N757PP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 10 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = MIKE JERD
Remarks: TENNIS BALL SIZED HOLE IN LEADING EDGE OF L WING.
Date: 1995-03-03, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-32 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N98B, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 30 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = TRANSAIR
Remarks: NO APPARENT DAMAGE, NO FURTHER INFO PROVIDED BY PILOT

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-06-02, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-500 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N12CV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ED MUELLER FOR SEAWOLF CORP
Remarks: STARBOARD LEADING EDGE OF WING HAS DENT APPROX. 18" LONG WHICH RUPTURED FUEL TANK. A/C LANDED W/O INCIDENT. FIRE DEPT. CALLED OUT AS PRECAUTION. STRIKE HAPPENED BEFORE TOWER WAS OPEN. REPORT FORWARDED TO SJC FSDO AND AWP 530 (MOODY).

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-10-26, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-36 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N18756, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = DON LEWIS
Date: 1993-10-25, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8696W, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = LAIRD FOSHAY
Date: 1993-09-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-32 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = DONALD HACK
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1993-09-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N739HZ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = Z & H LEASING (RON HORCH)
Date: 1993-08-12, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N24PR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = FRAN STABEN
Remarks: HIT 2 BIRDS
Date: 1993-07-09, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N67370, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 30 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1993-05-31, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-23 SUNDOWNER (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1984W, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 55 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = DON LANDEN
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1993-02-18, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: SOCATA TB-20 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2523T, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = TRINIDAD AIR PARTNER
Date: 1993-02-13, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-32 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8333H, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 5 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-10-14, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N69208, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1992-09-25, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-180 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4935Q, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 45 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = PERFECT LUBE CORP
Date: 1992-09-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N64945, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 2 ft, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = BOB TAYLOR (UAL FLYING CLUB)
Date: 1992-09-16, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N39938, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 5 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = AIRMECH, INC.
Remarks: PART OF A/C STRUCK UNKN. UNKN IF DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-09-13, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N7611F, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 10 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1992-09-10, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N160AC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ADREINI & CO
Date: 1992-08-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-35 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N636T, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 2 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ALLEN FINK (x/x/xx UPDATED DISTANCE)
Remarks: REPORT TORN, PART OF COMMENTS ON DAMAGE MISSING. WINDSHIELD BROKEN & RT WING DENTED.
Date: 1992-08-10, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6529V, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CHRISTOPHER TURKUI
Date: 1992-07-09, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8166B, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 3 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = GOLDEN GATE AVIATION
Date: 1992-05-21, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4359C, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 2 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = T---BAY AIRWAYSA/C = PA xx-xxx
Date: 1992-03-23, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N022, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 3 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-11-29, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N761QA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 40 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = RONALD GODBY
Date: 1991-11-08, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N47791, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = SUMMIT AVIATION (TIM LLOYD)
Remarks: RETD TO INSPECT A/C.
Date: 1991-10-30, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-34 SENECA (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N55378, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = DEAN GARDENER
Date: 1991-09-19, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N79843, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Struck Landing Gear, Struck Tail, Struck Lights, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = PETER DANTO
Remarks: TIME = 1649 LCL.
Date: 1991-09-14, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6436V, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = KEN ZEMEL
Remarks: TIME = 1143 LCL.
Date: 1991-07-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-150 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N45570, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = SAN MATEO FLYING CLUB (ROLAND CHEROWETH)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. 20' FROM END OF RWY. TIME = 1155 CLC

1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-11-23, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N81149, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DAN LUTTRELL
Remarks: PILOT REPORTS NO APPARENT DAMAGE OR INJURIES.
Date: 1990-09-12, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N160AC, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = KING AIR
Remarks: 2 DOVES. NO DAMAGE.
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