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Hector International Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Hector International Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 200 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 9 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-09-27, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CIRRUS SR 20/22 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N262BG, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Geese, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = TW VENDING INC
Remarks: OUTER TWO INCHES OF PROP ON ONE BLAD HAS BLOOD ON IT. BLOOD SPATTER ON WING. NO DMG. BIRD REPORTED AS "GOOSE".
Date: 2015-09-20, Time: Day (11:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N635AE, Flight: 3195, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Speed: 100 knots, 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, Repair Costs: $500, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: STRUCK ONE WITH LT WINGTIP. SAW 2 GULLS.
Date: 2015-08-30, Time: Day (15:48), Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3170, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Departure, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: REPORTED BIRDSTRIKE ON DEPARTURE RWY 18. PILOT CONT TO DESTINATION. NO DMG REPORTED.
Date: 2015-08-30, Time: Day (15:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4839, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bonaparte's gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Date: 2015-07-27, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2015-07-17, Time: Night (23:05), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2343, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 1100 ft, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON 2-MILE FINAL FOR RWY 36. 2000 FT MSL. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2015-07-06, Time: Day (16:25), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4494, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: SOURCE = FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: JUST PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN STRUCK BIRD. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2015-07-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swainson's hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: 16:26 PM DAY
Date: 2015-07-05, Time: Day (11:58), Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 426, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Daily Report
Remarks: AAY 426 LANDED RWY 17 & REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE TO WINDSHLD, APPROX HALF WAY DOWN RWY. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2015-06-17, Time: Day (07:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N943SW, Flight: 5590, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Speed: 132 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx), DAILY REPT APP EVENT xxxxxx
Remarks: HEN MALLARD. NO DMG. BIRD WAS STRUCK AT ROTATION.
Date: 2015-05-30, Time: Day (13:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5561, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ONE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: OPS NOTIFIED BY ATC. REMOVED CARCASS FROM THE RWY 13/31 AND RWY 18/36 INTXN.
Date: 2015-05-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 12:20 PM DAY
Date: 2015-03-31, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N512ND, Flight: 12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Dark-eyed junco, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA / UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO VISIBLE DMG. DID NOT SEE BIRDS AT NIGHT. DID NOT NOTICE UNTIL POSTFLIGHT AND FOUND FEATHERS. RIGHT STRUT. LOCATION REPORTED AS 10 S KFAR.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-10-30, Time: Night (20:25), Operator: Compass Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5820, Remains Collected: No, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Lights, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR FAR-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: REPORTED HITTING 2 BIRDS, ONE ON CAPT WNDSHIELD AND ONE OF THE RT SIDE WING, DAMAGING THE LANDING LIGHT. A/C LANDED W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2014-08-31, Time: Night (20:50), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1456, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: DAL1456 REPTD STRIKING A BIRD N 1 MILE FINAL. NO REPTD DMG.
Date: 2014-08-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LANDING AIRCRAFT REPORTED BIRD ON EDGE OF RWY 36. FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 36 APPROX. 100' NORTH OF THRESHOLD. 15:35 PM DAY
Date: 2014-08-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LANDING AIRCRAFT SPOTTED ON SIDE OF RWY. 11:30 AM DAY
Date: 2014-08-18, Time: Day (06:45), Operator: Commercial, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A/C REPTD NUMEROUS BIRD ON T/O.
Date: 2014-08-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO PIREPS. PILOT SPOTTED BIRD ON RWY. NOT FRESH. 9:30 AM DAY
Date: 2014-08-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY 18 SOUTH OF RWY 27 DURING DRI. CARCASS INTACT, NO REPORTED BIRD STRIKES. 3:05 AM NIGHT
Date: 2014-08-08, Time: Day (11:22), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3256, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-08-07, Time: Day (18:19), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-45 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FSDL, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = LONG AIR SERVICES LTD. xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx
Remarks: PILOT REPTD BIRD STRUCK FUSELAGE. NO DMG.
Date: 2014-08-05, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3849, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, x-x-xxxxxx), MOR FAR-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: AF/D WARNING FOR BIRDS. PILOT REPTD STRIKE ON CLLIMBOUT. NO DMG. FLT CONTD. 1 INTACT CARCASS WAS FOUND AROUND THE 4000' MARK OF RWY 18.
Date: 2014-06-14, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N593ML, Flight: 6277, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: CONTRACT MX FOUND NO DMG. INTACT REMAINS FOUND ON RWY.
Date: 2014-05-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS MIDFLD ON RWY DURING ROUTINE INSPN. NO STRIKE REPTD. 400 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2014-05-22, Time: Night (11:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N935AE, Flight: 2982, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Date: 2014-05-19, Time: Day (07:58), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Sun Country Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 117, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A/C REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON ROTATION. SEARCHED RWY AND SURROUNDING GRASS WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-12-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gray partridge, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND DECAPITATED ON RWY EDGE DURING FIELD INSPN NEAR A3. 1328 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-10-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND INTACT IMMATURE HERRING GULL CARCASS ON THE DEPT END OF RWY 27. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1320 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-10-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: GULL REMAINS FOUND AT RWY 9, TWY A. 1830 PM DUSK.
Date: 2013-10-06, Time: Day (17:15), Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3055, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: IMMATURE RING-BILLED GULL.
Date: 2013-10-06, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N638AE, Flight: 3158, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, xx-x-xxxxxx)
Date: 2013-10-05, Time: Day (08:25), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Martinaire, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N575F, Flight: 725, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, xx-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD SEEING BIRDS BUT WASN'T SURE IF HE STRUCK ANY. INITIAL A/C INSPN FOUND BLOOD STREAK ON VAN OUTBD FROM ENG NACELLE. NO APPARENT DMG. HOWEVER, PILOT IS WAITING FOR A MORE THOROUGH INSPN FROM A MECHANIC. EXPECTING A CALL BACK WITH UPATED INFORMATION.
Date: 2013-09-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1740 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-08-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sharp-shinned hawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 1600 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-07-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Pectoral sandpiper, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD FOUND ON 36 AT ECHO. 1345 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-07-30, Time: Day (13:00), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4658, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED REMARKS)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKE DURING ROTATION. CONTD FLT TO DESTINATION. NO REPTD DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: AIRLINE HAD NO INFO ON THIS STRIKE)
Date: 2013-07-30, Time: Day (12:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6488, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED PART & REMARKS)
Remarks: 2 SWALLOW BODY PARTS RECOVERED ON RWY 18 BY TWY E. CAPT REPTD NO DMG. BIRDSTRIKE NEAR LEFT FLAP AREA.
Date: 2013-07-24, Time: Day (12:24), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N161PQ, Flight: 4536, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKING BIRD ON LDG ROLL UPON INITIAL CONTACT WITH GROUND CONTROL. NO DMG. BIRD WAS A YOUNG W MEADOWLARK.
Date: 2013-07-24, Time: Night (23:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N595ND, Flight: 95, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 2NM, NE KFAR. JUST CONTINUED THE VFR PATTERN AND LANDED THE A/C WITH NO ASSISTANCE REQUIRED.
Date: 2013-06-10, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Compass Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5722, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: BIRD WAS BANDED. USGS BAND # 175756039 DRAKE. (A/C = EMB 175)
Date: 2013-06-03, Time: Day (16:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N432SW, Flight: 4698, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bobolink, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: CAPT REPTD BIRD STRUCK METAL FRAME IMMEDIATELY ABOVE CAPT'S SIDE OF WINDSHLD. REPTD NO APPARENT DMG UPON INITIAL INSPN.
Date: 2013-05-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY 18 AT 4000 FT MARKER DURING RWY INSPN. 1315 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-04-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY BY ECHO TWY. NO STRIKE REPTD. 2214 PM NIGHT.
Date: 2013-04-25, Time: Night (21:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N537ND, Flight: 37, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Miles From Airport: 7 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 3000 h, Repair Costs: $10000, Other Costs: $3080, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx , x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = UND AEROSPACE / UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. AFTER PARKING AND UPON EXTERIOR INSPN, FOUND SIGNIFICANT DMG TO RT WING L/E INCLUDING WHITE FEATHERS AS A RESULT OF A BIRDSTRIKE. LOCATION REPTD AS APPROX 5-8 MILE FINAL.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-10-18, Time: Dawn (07:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N696AE, Flight: 4076, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxx, xxxxxx & xx-xx-xxxxxx) & FAA ACCIDENT/INCIDENT PRELIM DATA
Remarks: BIRD FOUND IN 2 PIECES 2500 FT FROM APCH END OF RWY. BLOOD ON RADOME AND LDG GEAR DOORS. BIRD FIRST REPTD AS HAWK.
Date: 2012-08-28, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-21 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 700 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2012-08-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND INTACT NEAR BRAVO INTXN. 1855 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-07-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A/C REPTD BIRD CARCASS ON RWY. CARCASS INTACT, FOUND MIDFLD. NO STRIKE REPTD. 600 AM DAWN.
Date: 2012-07-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND BIRD IN TWO PIECES ON FIRST 1/3 OF RWY DURING ROUTINE INSPN. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1300 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-07-12, Time: Day (12:53), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 351, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-07-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND DECAPITATED BIRD ALONG EDGE OF RWY WHILE PERFORMING ROUTINE INSPN. NO STRIKE REPTD. 401 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2012-06-03, Time: Night (22:13), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N678AE, Flight: 4088, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FRONT RT FUSELAGE DIRECTLY BEHIND AND ADJ TO RADOME HAD DENT IN METAL LARGER THAN 12 INCHES x 6 INCHES IN SIZE. APPEARED TO HAVE SMALL CRACK IN SKIN AT RIB BEHIND DENT. BIRD DESCRIBED AS LARGE WHITE BIRD. MAYBE OWL?
Date: 2012-05-10, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N595ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR /OWNER = UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 2 MILES N KFAR ON FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2012-04-24, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N615AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, 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
Date: 2012-04-19, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-21 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Unknown bird, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2012-04-05, Time: Day (11:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N676AE, Flight: 4080, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Landing Gear, Struck Lights, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ARPT OPS COLLECTED REMAINS. A/C FLEW AROUND PATTERN THREE TIMES TO BURN OFF FUEL. LANDED W/O INCIDENT.

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-12-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2011-07-17, Time: Day (10:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2535, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON RWY BTWN ECHO AND A3.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-10-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD DEAD BIRD ON RWY. NO REPTD STRIKE. 1915 PM DUSK.
Date: 2010-09-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD SEEING A DEAD BIRD ON RWY. NO REPTD STRIKE. 1830 PM DAY.
Date: 2010-09-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: White-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: WHILE RESPONDING TO ATC REPT OF RABBIT STRIKE WE FOUND A RABBIT (ASSUME WHITE-TAILED JACKRABBIT) AND A SKUNK (ASSUME STRIPED SKUNK) DEAD ON RWY 36 NEAR B3. NO INFO ON WHO MAY HAVE STRUCK ANIMALS. 2315 PM NIGHT.
Date: 2010-09-02, Time: Day (14:46), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5968, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 20 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TWO FRANKLIN'S GULLS FOUND RT ON THE NUMBERS OF RWY 36. PILOT HAD REPTD TO TOWER THAT THEY MIGHT HAVE A BIRDSTRIKE. WENT OUT ABOUT 1/2 HR AFTER TO INVESTIGATE.
Date: 2010-08-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND DEAD ON RWY. NO RETPD STRIKE. 0945 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND PARTIAL REMAINS OF TWO GULLS ON APRCH END OF RWY 36 WHILE HARASSING GULLS. NO REPTD STRIKES. 0930 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-08-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY 18 NEAR A3 DURING AIRFLD INSPN. NO REPTD STRIKES. 1345 PM DAY.
Date: 2010-08-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS PARTS FOUND ON RWY DURING FLD INSPN. NO REPTD STRIKES. 0400 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2010-07-13, Time: Day (13:19), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6026, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2010-07-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND DEAD ON RWY DURING FIELD INSPN. 1328 PM DAY.
Date: 2010-06-06, Time: Day (20:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4505, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Local, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED ALTITUDE) (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT)
Remarks: PART NOT REPTD, ASSUME LANDING GEAR. ALSO ASSUME 0' AGL.
Date: 2010-05-03, Time: Night (22:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N6111V, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 106 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Exhaust Stack, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION / UNIV OF N DAKOTA
Remarks: POSSIBLE GEESE. SOFT BALL SIZED DENT, 1/4-3/8 IN DEEP TO ENG EXHAUST STACK. LOCATION REPTD AS 1 MILE S OF RWY.
Date: 2010-04-20, Time: Night (00:04), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N954SW, Flight: 6702, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: UPON COMPLETION OF POSTFLT INSPN WE NOTICED A BIRDSTRIKE ON LT NOSE SECTION. AS TO WHERE EXACTLY IT HAPPENED IS INKNWON DUE TO NIGHT FLT CONDITIONS. I REMEMBER A FAINT SOUND RESEMBLING A SMALL BIRDSTRIKE ON FINAL FOR RWY 36 INTO KFAR.
Date: 2010-04-19, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Aircraft: CITATION (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Local, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx x/x/xx UPDATED REMARKS) (x/xx/xx UPDATED REMARKS WITH BAND #) (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT, DISTANCE))
Remarks: USGS BAND # 103585913. PILOT TOLD TOWER HE HIT A BIRD. DATA ENTRY NOTE: OPERATOR AND MODEL OF CITATION NOT REPTD. PHASE NOT REPTD, ASSUME ON ARPT AS REMAINS WERE COLLECTED.

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-10-25, Time: Day (14:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3394?, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Departure, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bonaparte's gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED DISTANCE, OPERATOR)
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY. A/C WAS A FLT FROM FAR TO MSP. PHASE OF FLT UNKN. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: AIRLINE REPTD AS DELTA, BUT THEY DO NOT FLY EMB 175. PROBABLY A DELTA COMMUTER. COULD NOT LOCATE ANY WITH THE FLT NUMBER 3394.)
Date: 2009-10-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND AT INTXN RWY 18 AND 27. 1300 PM DAY.
Date: 2009-09-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND APPROX 1/3 WAY DOWN RWY 18. 1100 AM DAY.
Date: 2009-08-25, Time: Day (07:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1794, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Arrival, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bonaparte's gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND IN PIECES AT INTXN OF B3 AND RWY. DATA ENTRY NOTE: PHASE WAS EITHER APRCH OR L/R.
Date: 2009-08-16, Time: Day (15:25), Operator: Lynx Aviation, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N508LX, Flight: 3377, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Bonaparte's gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPT, AON DAIL INCIDENTS & NEWS MEDIA
Remarks: MULTIPLE BIRDSRIKE ON T/O. A/C WAS RETURNING TO FAR AFTER BURNING OFF FUEL WHEN AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED DUE TO A BACK-UP HDRAULIC INDICATOR LIGHT. BIRDSTRIKE DID NOT CAUSE DAMAGE.
Date: 2009-08-16, Time: Day (10:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2149?, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bonaparte's gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 36 AT A3 INTXN. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: FLT # MAY BE INCORRECT)
Date: 2009-08-16, Time: Day (12:23), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1589, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: House sparrow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY NEAR A3.
Date: 2009-08-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ALONG EDGE OF RWY, MIDFLD DURING FIELD INSPN. CARCASS DAMAGED. NO BIRDSTRIKES REPTD. 1230 PM DAY.
Date: 2009-08-09, Time: Day (07:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3466, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Departure, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bonaparte's gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (xx/x/xx UPDATED A/C DATA)
Remarks: IMMATURE BONAPARTES GULL. DATA ENTRY NOTE: PHASE OF FLT EITHER T/O RUN OR CLIMB.
Date: 2009-08-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American crow, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND DEAD ALONG EDGE OF RWY NEAR B3 DURING FIELD INSPN. CARCASS INTACT. NO PILOT REPTS OF BIRDSTRIKE. 0930 AMD AY.
Date: 2009-08-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND NEAR ECHO ON RWY DURING FIELD INSPN. CARCASS INTACT. NO PILOT REPTS OF BIRDSTRIKES. 0930 AM DAY.
Date: 2009-07-31, Time: Day (13:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A/C HIT BIRD ON T/O RUN ABOUT FIRST THIRD OF RWY 18.
Date: 2009-07-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND DEAD ALONG EDGE OF RWY, MIDFLD DURING FLD INSPN. 1230 PM DAY.
Date: 2009-07-19, Time: Day (15:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2409, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3405. MICRO. SMALL PORTION OF BIRD FOUND NEAR T/D PORTION OF RWY.
Date: 2009-07-15, Time: Day (16:00), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 149 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2009-04-10, Time: Night (21:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 2600 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = UNIV OF NORTH DAKOTA NDUxx
Remarks: ENGINE COWLING DAMAGED.
Date: 2009-04-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx & x/xx/xxxx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: JACK RABBIT FOUND AT B3 INTXN. NO ONE REPTD STRIKING RABBIT. 07:00 AM DAWN. (ASSUME WHITE-TAILED DUE TO LOCATION)

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-10-10, Time: Day (17:55), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 478, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 36 AT INTXN OF RWY 31
Date: 2008-10-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND DEAD ALONG EDGE OF RWY NEAR ALPHA 3, CARCASS INTACT. 3:30 PM DAY.
Date: 2008-10-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: House wren, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND DEAD ON RWY, CARCASS INTACT. 3:30 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2008-09-20, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N343NB, Flight: 9975, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2008-09-12, Time: Night (05:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N944AX, Flight: 526, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE TO F/O WINDSHLD. INSPN. NO DEFECTS NOTED.
Date: 2008-09-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON INTXN OF A-3 & 36. 4:00 AM DAWN.
Date: 2008-09-01, Time: Day (12:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6668, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. ((DATA ENTRY NOTE: 2 DAYS LATER A FRANKLIN'S GULL WAS FOUND BUT DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS THE GULL THAT WAS STRUCK ON THE 1ST.)
Date: 2008-09-01, Time: Day (11:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6015, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: (DATA ENTRY NOTE: 2 DAYS LATER A FRANKLIN'S GULL WAS FOUND BUT DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS THE GULL THAT WAS STRUCK ON THE 1ST.)
Date: 2008-08-20, Time: Day (07:10), Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5698, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: xx-xx-xx sent question to tim pugh re species.
Remarks: GULL, POSS CASPIAN TERN. A FLOCK OF GULLS HAD BEEN CHASED OFF ARPT ABOUT 30 MINUTIES EARLIER. (DATE ENTRY NOTE: ASSUME BIRD WAS A GULL AND NOT A TERN FROM THIS INFO)
Date: 2008-08-18, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Lynx Aviation, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 3374, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xxxx UPDATED DISTANCE)
Remarks: 500 FT SHORT OF RWY 9. REPTD NO DMG. (# STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN)
Date: 2008-08-09, Time: Day (15:36), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Cedar waxwing, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-08-07, Time: Night (21:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-310 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Flight: 357, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PRO AIRE CARGO "WISCAIR
Date: 2008-07-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: INTACT REMAINS FOUND MIDFIELD RWY 36 BY TWY E. TIME 1345, DAY.
Date: 2008-07-22, Time: Day (11:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5926, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: TWO xxxx-x REPTS (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: CAPT STATED THEY HIT A FEW BIRDS MIDFIELD JUST AFTER ROTATION. 1 HIT CAPT'S WINDOW & POSSIBLY BODY OF PLANE. FLT CONTD TO ORD.
Date: 2008-07-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND DURING FIELD CHECK NEAR B3. INTACT. 1430, DAY.
Date: 2008-05-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ABOUT 1 FT FROM EDGE ALONG RWY 36 NEAR ALPHA 3.
Date: 2008-04-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HALF OF CARCASS FOUND MIDFIELD ON RWY. TIME 1445, DAY.
Date: 2008-03-21, Time: Day (18:07), Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8923E, Flight: 455, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: PERFORMED BIRDSTRIKE AND ENG FOD INSPN. NO DMG NOTED. BIRD HIT F/O WINDSHLD ON LANDING ROLLOUT.
Date: 2008-03-21, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Snow, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED DISTANCE)
Remarks: FOUND INTACT ON RWY MIDFIELD. THIS WAS A CONFIRMED STRIKE BUT THE TOWER DID NOT SUPPLY DETAILS.

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-12-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ON RWY NEAR TWY C. 1130, DAY.
Date: 2007-10-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON INTXN OF 26 @ ALPHA 3. TIME 1240L DAY.
Date: 2007-10-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND FOR 3 BIRDS ON RWY 36 @ 1445, DAY.
Date: 2007-10-17, Time: Day (12:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6669, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: FOUND 2 RING-BILLED GULLS N OF ECHO. REMOVED FROM RWY AT 1230, DAY. (THE REMAINS FOUND DID NOT MENTION THE AIRLINE, ASSUME SAME STRIKE SINCE TIME WAS WITHIN 15 MINS OF REPTD STRIKE.)
Date: 2007-10-07, Time: Day (12:37), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Antenna Skin, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-10-04, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N376NW, Flight: 748, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx) & AIRLINE
Remarks: SAW A COUPLE OF SML FLOCKS OF BIRD DURING INITIAL ROLL. ABOUT A DOZEN IN EACH FLOCK. I ELECTED TO CONTINUE T/O SINCCE WE HAD ALREADY BEGUN THE ROLL AND THRUST WAS SET TO T/O POWER. AS WE APPROACHED V1, WE HEARD THE SOUNDS OF 2 IMPACTS. FLT CONTD. NO DMG EVIDENCE. NOTIFIED MX. FOUND IMPACT ON LWR L FUSELAGE JUST FWD OF DOOR 1L AND JUST INBD OF ENG ON L WING LE. NO DMG. REMAINS OF 2 IMMATURE RING-BILLED GULLS FOUND ON RWY AT MIDFIELD.
Date: 2007-09-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bonaparte's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: IMMATURE FOUND ON RWY IN T/D AREA. 0830, DAY.
Date: 2007-08-23, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-40 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N969AX, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HIT BELOW CAPT'S WINDOW ON FINAL APCH. INSPN. BIRDSTRIKE AT HINGE POINT ON RADOME. ALL CHECKED GOOD.
Date: 2007-08-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY MIDFIELD DURING INSPN. 1345, DAY.
Date: 2007-08-22, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 943, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 4500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2007-08-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: READ HALF OF CARCASS FOUND ON RWY DURING INSPN. AT 0400, NIGHT.
Date: 2007-08-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 36 S OF RWY 27. 0940, DAY.
Date: 2007-08-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Grasshopper sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY DURING ARFLD INSPN. TIME 1400, DAY.
Date: 2007-08-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY DURING FIELD INSPN. 1430, DAY.
Date: 2007-08-08, Time: Dusk (18:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2862, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: REMAINS OF IMMATURE RGGU FOUND ON RWY 18 S OF TWY E.
Date: 2007-08-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS OF IMMATURE FRANKLIN'S GULL FOUND ON RWY 36 CUT IN HALF DURING FIELD INSPN. TIME 1410, DAY.
Date: 2007-08-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PARTIAL REMAINS FOUND ON FIELD INSPN, MIDFIELD RWY 18. TIME 1415. DAY
Date: 2007-08-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON INTXN OF RWYS 18 & 27. TIME 1440, DAY.
Date: 2007-07-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMOVED 2 INTACT CLIFF SWALLOWS. TIME 0930, DAY.
Date: 2007-07-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND DURING DAT
Date: 2007-07-15, Time: Day (13:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-21A (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-07-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND DURING RWY INSPN. AT1400, DAY.
Date: 2007-07-11, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5865, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REPTD TO DEPTR DURING CLIMBOUT
Date: 2007-07-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PICKED UP BIRD PARTS ON RWY 36. DAY.
Date: 2007-06-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND INTACT CARCASS AT 1200, DAY.
Date: 2007-06-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: JACK RABBIT REMAINS FOUND DURING FIELD INSPN. CARCASS INTACT (only jackrabbit at FAR is Whitet-tailed)
Date: 2007-06-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ON RWY DURING FIELD INSPN. INTACT. DAY, 1400 HRS.
Date: 2007-03-24, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-40 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N963AX, Flight: 943, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1700 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx (xx/x/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT: x/xx/xxxx REMOVED STATE FROM ENRT)
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE AT 1700' VFR, GEAR DOWN. (PHAS NOT REPTD, ASSUME APCH). INSPN FOUND NO DMG.

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-09-22, Time: Day (12:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6668, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMOVED FROM MIDPOINT OF RWY CARCASS INTACT.
Date: 2006-09-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND DEAD ON RWY AT 1310, DAY.
Date: 2006-09-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ON N END OF RWY 18 AT1345, DAY DURING RWY CHECK.
Date: 2006-09-17, Time: Day (11:48), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6809, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Grasshopper sparrow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKE, (PHASE NOT REPTD). RETRIEVED BIRD FROM RWY.
Date: 2006-09-15, Time: Day (15:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N452SW, Flight: 3997, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BLOOD IMPACT MARK ON TOP EDGE OF RT WING
Date: 2006-09-05, Time: Night (20:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16A (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Sora, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-09-01, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N321NB, Flight: 1065, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKES ON SHORT FINAL. FOUND REMAINS ON RADOME AND L INBD SLAT AND L WINGROOT. (# NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10)
Date: 2006-08-24, Time: Day (08:55), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N604TC, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = THARALDSON EXECUTIVE MGT
Date: 2006-08-23, Time: Day (11:07), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9-50 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N762NC, Flight: 856, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE & xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: HIT BIRD DURING ROTATION JUST BELOW F/O'S WINDSHLD. LOGBOOK ENTRY MADE. REMAINS COLLECTED.
Date: 2006-08-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Striped skunk, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND IN MANY PIECES DURING FIELD INSPN, MIDPOINT RWY36. 0830, DAY.
Date: 2006-08-06, Time: Day (14:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: BA-RJ85 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3648, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) & ASRS xxxxxx OPER PROBABLY MESABA
Remarks: LARGE NUMBERS OF GULL WERE PRESENT ON THE ARPT AND HAD BEEN SEEN ON THE FLT IN BY CREW. JUST AFTER LIFT OFF 1 HIT THE LWR FWD FUSELAGE. ALL ENG INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL AND FLT CONTD TO MSP. CARCASS FOUND IN 2 PIECES MIDFIELD.
Date: 2006-08-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18/36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND AT 0415, NIGHT DURING INSPN.
Date: 2006-08-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Grasshopper sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND CUT IN HALF DURING FIELD INSPN ON RWY 9/27 W OF ALPHA. TIME 1430, DAY.
Date: 2006-07-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18/36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bonaparte's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND IN 2 PIECES DURING RWY INSPN. BY TWY ECHO AT 1300, DAY.
Date: 2006-07-24, Time: Day (11:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16A (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-07-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND IN PIECES ON RWY AT 2215, NIGHT
Date: 2006-07-07, Time: Day (10:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: BA-RJ85 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N516XJ, Flight: 3551, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS INTACT, FOUND AT EDGE OF RWY.
Date: 2006-06-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Grasshopper sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ALONG RWY EDGE, INTACT AT 1505, DAY.
Date: 2006-05-26, Time: Dusk (21:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N969SW, Flight: 6909, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 8000 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx ** EMAILED CAPT ABOUT ID x/x/xx
Remarks: BIRD WAS NEVER SEEN, JUST HEARD THE STRIKE ON DESCENT. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: BIRD REPTD AS CROW, NOT SURE HOW THEY KNEW IF THE BIRD WAS NOT SEEN), PILOT REPLIED IT WAS A GUESS HE SAW BLACK FEATHERS ON A/C. STRIKE SHIFTED RADOME OFF CENTER.

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-09-21, Time: Night (22:55), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1900 ft, Speed: 162 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-09-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY AT NIGHT DURING FIELD CHECK ABOUT 4AM
Date: 2005-09-02, Time: Day (08:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Commercial, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 580, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18/36, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER)
Date: 2005-08-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS ALONG EDGE OF RWY DURING FIELD CHECK. INTACT. TIME 1334, DAY.
Date: 2005-08-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY DURING FOD RESPONSE SWEEP AT 1330, DAY.
Date: 2005-08-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND JACK RABBIT (ASSUME WHITE-TAILED FROM LOCATION) ON FIELD INSPN AT 420, NIGHT.
Date: 2005-07-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS AT 1500, DAY
Date: 2005-06-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: JACK RABBIT FOUND ON RWY AT 0400 NIGHT. ASSUME WHITE-TAILED.

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-10-29, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9333, Flight: 504, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: JUST PRIOR TO V1, SEVERAL LRG BIRDS WENT BY. 1 HIT JUST AFT OF F/O'S AFT SIDE WINDOW. A COUPLE OF SECONDS LATER, A FEW MORE BIRDS WENT BY. NO UNUSUAL ODORS OR ENG INDICATIONS TO INDICATE BIRDS HAD HIT THE A/C. FLT CONTD. APPEARED TO BE GULLS. NO DMG. OR EVIDENCE FOUND.
Date: 2004-10-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY NEAR 4000' MARKER. TIME 1115, DAY.
Date: 2004-09-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS INTACT FOUND ON CENTERLINE AT 1130, DAY.
Date: 2004-08-04, Time: Day (14:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH, Fatalities: 0
Comments: SOURCE = BASH xxxxxx-x-xxxx
Date: 2004-08-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND MIDFIELD NEAR RWY EDGE. TIME 0900, DAY. SOME CLOUD.
Date: 2004-08-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed jackrabbit, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: FOUND SEVERAL PIECES OF RABBIT ON RWY. TIME - 1030, DAY.

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-09-18, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2003-09-10, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 750, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: IMMATURE RBGU FOUND IN GRASS ALONG RWY AT MIDFIELD. INTACT.
Date: 2003-09-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: IMMATURE. FOUND 4 INTACT CARCASSES ON RWY AT 0645, DAY.
Date: 2003-05-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gadwall, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND HEN AT APCH END OF 17. 0825, DAY.
Date: 2003-04-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED ARPT & RWY)
Remarks: CARCASS LOCATED AT BASE OF 35. TIME FOUND 1630, DAY.
Date: 2003-04-12, Time: Dawn (06:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N983AX, Flight: 186, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: CARCASS WAS FOUND AT INTXN OF 26 & 17. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-04-04, Time: Day (13:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16A (Airplane), Registration: 8100077, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: No remains gathered (mistakenly).

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-11-20, Time: Day (18:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Faa, Aircraft: BA-125-800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N94, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red fox, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx (UPDATED OPER x/xx/xx & x/x/xx)
Remarks: TWR REPTD FOD ON RWY. ARPT OPS FOUND FOX CARCASS. A/C OPER WAS NOTIFIED AND FOUND NO DMG. PART STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME LANDING GEAR.
Date: 2002-10-10, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5567, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A/C REPTD STRIKE ON ARRIVAL IN DEN. CREW COULD NOT SEE ANY SIGNS OF DMG.
Date: 2002-10-10, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5567, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A/C REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON ARRIVAL IN DEN. CREW SAW NO DMG.
Date: 2002-09-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TIME FOUND 0902. NO A/C REPTD STRIKE. BELIEVE IT WAS AT TAKE OFF. PIECES OF 9 BIRDS RECOVERED ON TWY RYW INTXN.
Date: 2002-09-03, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-404 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N155TT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Speed: 95 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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 = ABERDEEN FLYING SERVICE
Remarks: WARNED ABOUT BIRDS FLYING OFF OF THE DEPTR END BUT NOT WARNED OF BIRDS ON RWY. HIT BIRD ABOUT 2300 ' DOWN THE RWY
Date: 2002-08-15, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16A (Airplane), Registration: 82-0905, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-04-29, Time: Dawn (06:40), Aircraft: LEARJET UNKN (Airplane), Engines: 2, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: A/C REPTD BIRD STRIKE TO ATCT. OPS RECOVERED PIECES FROM RWY
Date: 2002-04-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Merlin, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND AT 1530, DAY. FOUND OFF RWY END.

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-09-30, Time: Dusk (19:20), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16A (Airplane), Registration: 8200090, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2001-07-06, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Registration: 94-6703, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Crew found evidence of strike on the number two engine intake during post flight inspection.

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-09-27, Time: Night (02:15), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135T (Airplane), Registration: 58-0042, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Aircraft struck 3 birds - One hit windscreen - One hit right inboard leading edge - One hit right outbard flap No damage, no remains
Date: 2000-08-24, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 1052. PILOT REPTD STRIKING A BIRD CLIMBING OUT
Date: 2000-08-19, Time: Night (01:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N405AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Above Ground: 2300 ft, Speed: 138 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 nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-07-22, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 1273. BIRD HIT 3000' FROM THRESHOLD
Date: 2000-04-06, Time: Dawn (07:48), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Superior Aviation, Aircraft: MERLIN IV (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N329BA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING
Date: 2000-03-08, Time: Day (09:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N625BR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Above Ground: 1700 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: F/O SAW WHAT HE THOUGHT TO BE 3 DUCKS PASS QUICKLY OVER WING. HE HEARD A THUD AT SAME TIME. NO EVIDENCE OF IMPACT FOUND.

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-09-12, Time: Day (12:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: HOMEBUILT, Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Registration: N2650N, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DOUG ANDERSON A/C = DOUG ANDERSON GRAND xx (x/x/xx UPDATED A/C)
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 1999-09-05, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: ASR# xxx/xx/Dxx
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 1999-08-21, Time: Day (14:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16A (Airplane), Registration: 82-0919, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - F - 16 - A; IMPACT - UPPER SIDE OF RADOME AND FRONT OF CANOPY; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-10-06, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Ryan Intl Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N356QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE REPT
Remarks: FLT 230. NO DAMAGE. NO MENTION OF BIRDS ON ATIS OR TWR AT FAR. FOUND BIRD PARTS ON LFT MAIN LDG GEAR & BLOOD ON LE OF RT WING

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-10-09, Time: Night (21:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16A (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swainson's thrush, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - GROUND FOUND; AIRCRAFT - F - 16 - A; IMPACT - FUSELAGE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1997-10-09, Time: Night (21:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16A (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swainson's thrush, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - GROUND FOUND; AIRCRAFT - F - 16 - A; IMPACT - FUSELAGE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1997-09-04, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: TIME = 1020LCL. FLT 1281,.
Date: 1997-07-20, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N12366, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Speed: 45 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = WEATHER MODIFICATION INC
Remarks: TIME = 0630 LCL
Date: 1997-06-10, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO REPT OF DAMAGE.

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-09-16, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N3038V, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = UND
Remarks: HIT GEAR DOOR, NO DAMAGE. BUSINESS IS LISTED AS A CORPORATION BY N#.

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-09-14, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airvantage, Aircraft: SA226 TC (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N229AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Speed: 90 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: TOWER WARNED OF BIRDS ON RY AND IN AREA. TAKEOFF STARTED SLOWLY WHILE LOOKING AHEAD FOR BIRDS. BECAUSE THEIR COLORS BLENDED WITH RY THEY WERE NOT SEEN UNTIL 500' IN FRONT OF A/C. I SAW LARGE FLOCK ON RY AND STARTED TO ABORT T/O. WE FELT NO IMPACT & AFTER INSPECTION FOUND BLOOD AND FEATHERS ON LEFT WING. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1994-09-13, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Terns, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-08-27, Time: Day (15:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - KC - 135 - R; IMPACT - #1 ENGINE INLET; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-08-30, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck & Damaged nose, Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Propeller, Struck Lights, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 500 h, Other Costs: $870, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = P BUFFINGTON
Remarks: HEARD LOUD THUD & SAW LIQUID RUNNING UP WINDSHIELD. NEITHER I NOR INSTRUCTOR KNEW WHAT HAD HAPPENED UNTIL SMELL ENTERED COCKPIT. ENG TEMP GAUGE ROSE. BIRD STRUCK PROP AND ENTERED ENG COWLING AND CAME TO REST ON #4 CYLINDER. ALTERNATE AIR VALVE OPENED BECAUSE BIRD JAMMED PRIMARY AIR INTAKE. LANDED SAFELY, MODERATE DAMAGE. STRIKE OCCURRED ABOUT 40 NW OF KFAR. LANDING LIGHT INOP DUE TO DAMAGE, DIFFICULTY FLYING VFR FROM BLOOD ON WINDSHLD.

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-10-22, Time: Day (15:07), Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16 (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 255 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - F - 16 - ; IMPACT - CANOPY; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - F
Date: 1991-10-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LOCKHEED 1329 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N679BL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: ENGINE SHUT DOWN, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = QUADION CORP
Remarks: 1 BIRD INGESTED. MINOR DAMAGE TO FAN ON ENG #4. SHUT DOWN ENG AS A PRECAUTION. SMALL ENG VIBRATION. NO THRUST LOST
Date: 1991-04-02, Time: Night (21:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130B (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Green-winged teal, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 130 - B; IMPACT - VERTICAL STAB; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S

1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-10-01, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N526US, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Franklin's gull, 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, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = FAA TECH CENTER BIRD INGESTION REPT, ENG MANU & FAA AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPT. (UPDATED x/x/xx)
Remarks: VIBRATION HIGH. 3 FAN BLADES DAMAGED. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. EVENT #433.(DATA ENTRY NOTE: DATES REPTD AS 1ST AND 2ND)
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