Lakeland Linder Regional Airport Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-08-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 5, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN.

Date: 2015-07-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 5, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN.

Date: 2015-04-07, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2226Z, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = INTERNATIOJNAL AVIATION GROUP LLC SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx, xxxxxx, xxxxxx) SAME PERSON FILED ALL REPORTS.
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. A/C WAS GREATLY DAMAGED. LARGE DENT IN RT WING. STRIKE OCCURRED ABOUT 1 MILE FROM ARPT BTWN 400-500 FT. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: REPORTER DID NOT RESPOND TO FOLLOW UP EMAIL ASKING FOR ADDITIONAL INFO)

Date: 2015-04-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-shouldered hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN.

Date: 2015-03-31, Time: Day (10:30), Operator: Us Coast Guard, Aircraft: HH-60G (Helicopter), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: C6019, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Arrival, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR LAL-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: MADE A FULL STOP LANDING AFTER STRIKING A BIRD ON THE UNDERSIDE OF HELICOPTER. BIRD DESCRIBED AS A BUZZARD. NO DMG TO A/C. PHASE OF FLIGHT NOT REPORTED, ASSUME ARRIVAL KLAL.

Date: 2015-03-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD REMAINS FOUND AT THE TOUCHDOWN MARKER ON THE NORTH SIDE OF RWY 27. IT APPEARS THE BIRD WAS RAN OVER. 18:00 PM DAY

Date: 2015-03-03, Time: Day (12:01), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MILITARY, Registration: N142EM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Other, Intake, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = DRAKEN INTERNATIONAL INC xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx
Remarks: A/C = DOUGLAS A-4K ENG = PW J52-P8C. EFFECT ON FLT REPTD AS PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. PHASE WAS APPROACH. MAYBE DOING TOUCH AND GO.

Date: 2014-09-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FOUND ON RWY 9 NEAR TWY A3. 7:45 AM DAY

Date: 2014-08-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS COLLECTED ON RWY 9/27 NEAR A1. 7:20 AM DAY

Date: 2014-07-26, Time: Night (21:19), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-150 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N813L, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = TAILWHEELS ETC, INC. SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD HE STRUCK BIRD ON CLIMBOUT AFTER DEP RWY 27. FLT CONTD COMPLETING SEVERAL TOUCH-AND-GOES. AFTER LDG, ARPT OPS MET THE A/C ON THE RAMP TO ASSESS IF ANY DMG OCCURRED. IT APPEARED THE BIRD STRUCK THE WINDSHLD THEN STRUCK L WING NEAR THE ROOT. SNARGE WAS LOCATED ALONG THE WING AND INSIDE CABIN AIR VENT. NO DMG WAS SEEN.

Date: 2014-07-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 5/23, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS WERE FOUND APPROXIMATELY 300' SOUTH OF RWY 9/27 ADJACENT TO THE RWY 5/23 CENTERLINE.

Date: 2014-06-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON THE NORTHERN EDGE OF RWY9/27 NEAR TWY B INTERSECTION. 17:43 PM DUSK

Date: 2014-06-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD REMAINS FOUND NORTH OF THE CENTERLINE ABEAM PAPIS ON RWY 27. 8:46 AM DAY

Date: 2014-06-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS DISCOVERED AND COLLECTED DURING ROUTINE AOA INSPECTION. REMAINS LOCATED ON RWY 9/27 BETWEEN A4 AND A5. 7:45 AM DAWN

Date: 2014-05-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON THE C/L OF RWY 27 AT INTXN A4, 5000 FEET FROM THE THRESHOLD OF RWY 27. 1410 PM DAY.

Date: 2014-04-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 23, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PREIMARY REMAINS FOUND APPROX 1000 FEET FROM AER AND 50 FEET FROM THE C/L. ADDT'L REMAINS COLLECTED FROM THRESHOLD OF 23 AT THE T/D ZONE MARKERS.

Date: 2014-04-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 5, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD REMAINS FOUND 1000 FEET FROM THE AOPRCH END OF RWY 5 ON THE C/L. 1948 PM DUSK.

Date: 2014-03-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 5/23, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS FOUND APPROX 40 FEET TO THE W OF THE C/L OF RWY 5/23. APPROX 100 FEET S OF THE C/L OF RWY 9/27.

Date: 2014-01-10, Time: Day (07:43), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Bombardier Business Jet Solutions, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 548, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, 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-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. A/C PILOT REPTD TO KLAL LOCAL CONTROL THAT THEY MIGHT HAVE STRUCK A BIRD ON T/O ROLL. ARPT OPS NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY AND RESPONDED TO RWY. FOUND HAWL CARCASS ON RWY 9 NEAR TWY A4. REMAINS COLELCTED AND SUBMITTED TO SI FOR ID.

Date: 2014-01-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS COLLECTED AT INTXN OF TWY A AND TWY B. 750 AM DAWN.

Date: 2014-01-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 9/27 DURING ROUTINE INSPN OF AIRPORT.

Date: 2013-11-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 5/23, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 5 NEAR THE T/D MARKER. 810 AM DAY.

Date: 2013-11-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS FOUND APPROX 15 FEET FROM THE C/L OF RWY 9/27 AND APPROX 320 FEET TO THE W OF TWY A4.

Date: 2013-08-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 5/23, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND INTACT ON RWY 5/23 NEAR INTXN OF TWY D DURING ROUTINE AOA INSPN. 735 AM DAY.

Date: 2013-08-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 9/27 DURING ROUTINE INSPN.

Date: 2011-10-19, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: SOCATA TBM700 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N851SH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Tail, Report Type: Other
Comments: OPER = CLYDE TBM LLC SOURCE = FAA ASIAS BRIEF REPORT xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Remarks: LAL ATCT 8020-9 REPT. A/C WAS ON L DOWNWIND FOR RWY 27 FR A FULL STOP LDG WHEN A BIRD HIT THE LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER CAUSING MINOR DMG. A/C LANDED W/O INCIDENT. FORM 5200-7 WAS SUBMITTED WITH 8020-9 (DATA ENTRY NOTE: DID NOT RECEIVE THESE REPTS). STRIKE WAS AT 1,000 TO 1,100 FT MSL. SAW 2-10 BIRDS. SPECIES WAS DESCRIBED AS LARAGE, POSSIBLE A CRANE.

Date: 2011-08-11, Time: Day (07:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N884DA, Flight: 7704, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OERATOR / OWNER = DYNAMIC AIRWAYS / DYNAMIC JETLEASE LLC
Remarks: JUST PRIOR TO ROTATION OUT OF KLAL, A SMALL BIRD HIT THE LEFT SIDE OF A/C JUST AFT OF THE RADOME. BIRDSTRIKE INSPN AT KMYR. NO DMG NOTED.

Date: 2011-07-21, Time: Day (07:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N880DA, Flight: 7704, Remains Collected: No, 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, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = DYNAMIC AIRWAYS / DYNAMIC JETLEASE LLC
Remarks: INSPN KIAW AMM 05-51-08 AFTER LANDING KMYR. NO DMG FOUND.

Date: 2011-04-03, Time: Day (11:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: HOMEBUILT, Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Registration: N924JH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 7 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 100 h, Other Costs: $108, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = JOHN HOWARD A/C = JOHN HOWARD VELOCITY XL-x (x/x/xx UPDATED A/C)
Remarks: SLIGHT DMG TO FIBERGLASS. NO CHANGE IN FLT CHARACTERISTICS. PILOT SIDE WING MIDPT. LOCATION REPTD AS 7 MILES SE OF FIELD. BIRD REPTD AS MID BLACK BIRD, SPECIES .

Date: 2011-01-23, Time: Day (16:41), Operator: Flight Options, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N471LX, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = FAA DATA RESEARCH/ACCIDENT INCIDENT/PRELIM REPT
Remarks: A/C ON L/R, STRUCK 2 BIRDS, LAKELAND, FL. AIRPORT NOT SPECIFICALLY REPTD, ASSUME KLAL DUE TO LENGTH OF RWYS.

Date: 2011-01-12, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N761PY, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = FAA ASIAS BRIEF REPT OPER = RALEY STRANG AVIATION INC
Remarks: ABOUT 1 MINUTE INTO THE FLT, A BIRD STRUCK THE L WING LE. AFTER LDG, AN FAA MECHANIC INSPECTED A/C AND FOUND AT 16" TEAR IN LEFT WING LEADINGE EDGE SKIN ABOUT 30" INBD OF WINGTIP.

Date: 2009-09-03, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N171CA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = DELTA CONNECTION ACADEMY
Remarks: BIRDS CROWWING RWY ON T/O RUN. DID NOT REALIZE UNTIL WE RETURNED TO KSFB. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.

Date: 2008-01-30, Time: Night (19:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: ROBINSON R22 (Helicopter), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N127SH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 4 ft, Speed: 10 knots, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = SILVER STATE HELICOPTERS (x/xx/xx UPDATED EFFECT ON FLIGHT)
Remarks: NUMEROUS BIRDS TOOK FLIGHT AROUND THE HELICOPTER WHILE TAXIING. SOME WENT UNDER WHILE 1 HIT THE WINDSCREEN THEN FLAPPED UPWARD THRU THE DOWNWASH UNTIL STRIKING BOTH MAIN ROTOR BLADES. IMPACT WAS SEEN AND NOT FELT THRU THE CYCLIC OR COLLECTIVE. A PRECAUTIONARY "SETDOWN" WAS PERFORMED BEFORE RETURNING TO THE HANGER. NO REMAINS TO BE RECOVERED. PILOT SAID BIRDS WERE BROWN, FUZZY AND ABOUT THE SIZE OF A BASKETBALL THEN CHECKED SIZE AS SMALL.

Date: 2006-07-28, Time: Day (12:28), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION EXL (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7402, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sandhill crane, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 2000 h, Repair Costs: $1000, Other Costs: $2470, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = GMRI LEASING
Remarks: DURING ROLLOUT SAW 5 SANDHILL CRANES STANDING IN CENTER OF RWY. NO WAY TO AVOID THEM.

Date: 1999-08-18, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N3PX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 5, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern bobwhite, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PUBLIX CORP
Remarks: NO DMG

Date: 1999-02-19, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31T CHEYENNE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N2480X, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sandhill crane, Size: Large, 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 = SEWARD MOTOR FREIGHT (RON MARSHALL)
Remarks: HIT BIRD ABOUT 500 FT FROM END OF RWY. A/C CONTD T/O THEN RETURNED TO LAND. PILOT REPORTED NO DAMAGE.

Date: 1997-04-11, Time: Day (10:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Executive Jet Aviation, Aircraft: HAWKER 1000 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N541QS, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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: 7699 h, Other Costs: $12052, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DENTED TKS PANEL ON L WING

Date: 1996-11-09, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MU-300 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2560 ft, Speed: 225 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Out Of Service: 9000 h, Other Costs: $14464, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = DIAMOND LEASING
Remarks: LARGE DENT L WING. EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN.

Date: 1996-02-04, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-24 COMANCHE (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8778Y, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 8 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sandhill crane, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: A/C STRUCK 2 BIRDS THAT FLEW INTO PATH IMMEDIATELY AFTER T/O. A/C SUSTAINED MINOR SKIN DAMAGE TO L WING LE, L MAIN GEAR DOOR & BENT PITOT TUBE. NO INJURIES. PILOT WAS ASSISTED BY N8932U, A BE-35, WHO KEPT PILOT ADVISED OF AIRSPEED. A/C LANDED SAFELY AT GILBERT FIELD IN WINTER HAVEN, FL.(DATA ENTRY NOTE: N# REG SAYS A/C IS PA-30 AND REGISTERED TO HEAVY DUTY ENTERPRISES, INC.)