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Laguardia Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Laguardia Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 1939 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 154 incidents)

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-12-28, Time: Night (19:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N525AE, Flight: 4580, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UNDETERMINED SPECIES OF WHITE-HEADED GULL. INSUFFICIENT DIAGNOSTIC MATERIAL FOR MORE SPECIFIC ID. FINAL APRCH. EGF PILOT REPTD STRIKING BIRD AT 300 FEET ON FINAL. VISUAL MARKING OBSERVED AND SNARGE KIT USED. EGF MX INSPECTED AND NO DMG FOUND.
Date: 2012-12-20, Time: Night (22:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-321 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N188US, Flight: 1490, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UNDETERMINED SPECIES OF WHITE-HEADED GULL (LARUS SP). INSUFFICIENT DIAGNOSTIC MATERIAL FOR MORE SPECIFIC ID. FLT LANDED W/O INCIDENT. CAPT RECALLED SEEING 2 MED SIZED BIRDS FLYING CLOSE TO THE A/C DURING SHORT FINAL. EVIDENCE OF 1 STRIKE ON CAPT'S SIDE WING. MX INSPECTED, NO DMG. A/C WILL DEPART ON SCHEDULE.
Date: 2012-12-19, Time: Night (07:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gojet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N390CA, Flight: 6195, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, 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-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CREW REPTS SEEING 2 AND STRIKING 1 MED SIZED BIRD WHILE ON APRCH TO KLGA RWY 31. DAL FLT 6195 LANDED KLGA W/O INCIDENT AND TAXIED TO GATE. SNARGE SAMPLE TAKEN FROM LT WING L/E. A/C MX REPTS NO DMG TO A/C AFTER COMPLETION OF BIRDSTRIKE INSPN.
Date: 2012-12-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS OF A RING-BILLED GULL FOUND ADJ TO THE SERVICE RD NEAR APRCH OF RWY 4. BIRD APPEARED INTACT WITH NO OBVIOUS REASONS FOR DEATH. CARCASS WAS PLACED IN FREEZER WITHIN BLDG 303.
Date: 2012-12-05, Time: Night (19:17), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N411ZW, Flight: 3858, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 30 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Snow goose, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 250000 h, Repair Costs: $114000, Other Costs: $263533, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = SIX xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx-Rx), NTSB DCAxxCAxxx, NEWS MEDIA (x/x/xx UPDATED COST AND AOS: x/x/xx ADDED Rx: x/xx/xx ADDED NTSB, NEWS MEDIA)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ALL 3 SAMPLES RECEIVED WERE SAME SPECIES. CAPT REPTD ENCOUNTERING MULTIPLE BIRDSTRIKES AT 7000'. PILOT WAS IN CONTACT WITH APPROACH CONTROL. ATC MUST HAVE CALLED OUT EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT WHICH ESCORTED A/C TO THE GATE. NTSB REPORT INDICATES THE FOLLOWING DAMAGE: STRUCTURAL DMG TO SKIN PANELS, BULKHEADS, STRINGERS, FRAMES, NOSE LDG GEAR SUPPORT STRUCTURE, ADG ENCLOSURE, LEADING EDGES, AND PICCOLO DUCTS. THE FWD PRESSURE BULKHEAD WAS DENTED, DEFORMED AND PUNCTURED IN SEVERAL AREAS, AFFECTING THE STRUCTURAL STRENGTH AND REQUIRED MAJOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. A/C WAS OUT OF SERVICE FOR 38 DAYS. PHOTOS. BIRD WING OBSTRUCTED VIEW. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: COST REPORTED FOR HANGAR SPACE CONFIRMED AS $114,000)
Date: 2012-11-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ruddy duck, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON E SIDE OF C/L OF RWY 22. ATCT HAD NO STRIKE REPTD. 1550 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-11-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS OF MOURNING DOVE FOUND AT THE INTXN OF TWY CY AND TWY B. PORTION OF THE AIRFLD WAS CONFIGURING WITH A RWY CHANGE AND HAD A/C LINED UP FOR DEPT ON RWY 4. WHICH A/C STRUCK THE CARCASS. 735 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-11-20, Time: Night (21:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N662JB, Flight: 986, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-bellied plover, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 9204. CAPT HEARD A BUMP ON FINAL APCH TO RWY 4 AT ABOUT 10 MILES OUT AND 5000 FT. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-11-11, Time: Night (21:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N212JQ, Flight: 6008, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: F/O SAW A SML BIRD ON APCH AND HEARD A FAINT THUMP. NO IMPACT FOUND ON A/C. MX STATES NO DMG.
Date: 2012-11-09, Time: Day (14:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7730A, Flight: 2162, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FIVE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx Rx-Rx) & xxxxxx)
Remarks: PILOT REPORTED HITTING A FLOCK OF BIRDS ON T/O RUN. (CAPT'S REPORT SHOWS BLACKBIRDS 2-10 HIT AND 11-100 SEEN). ARPT OPS AND DUTY MG FOUND INJURED HERRING GULL ON RWY 4 BY INTXN U. GULL WAS CLEAR OFF THE RWY. NO OTHER BIRDS FOUND.
Date: 2012-11-08, Time: Day (09:27), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FEIX, Flight: 743, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American pipit, 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-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx) (xx/xx/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ATCT REPTD ON FREQ THAT ACA FLT743 HAD FLOWN THROUGH A SMALL FLOCK OF BIRD ON ROTATION. RWY SWEPT AND 1 SMALL CARCASS LOCATED TO THE LT OF C/L IN AREA REPORTED. A/C DEPARTED W/O FURTHER INCIDENT AND WILL FOLLOW UP ON ARRIVAL.
Date: 2012-11-06, Time: Night (19:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N202JQ, Flight: 6002, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hermit thrush, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. TCH MX REPTD TO KLGA OPS THAT FLT HIT A BIRD ON NOSE CONE. PER PILOT FLT WAS OVER VERRAZANO BRIDGE, 10 MILES OUT. NO A/C DMG. SNARGE COLLECTED AND SENT TO SI FOR ID.
Date: 2012-11-05, Time: Night (23:30), Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N418AW, Flight: 3866, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 350 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chipping sparrow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD STRUCK LT SIDE FUSELAGE 2 FEET UNDER WINDSHIELD.
Date: 2012-11-05, Time: Night (23:30), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N336NW, Flight: 1448, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Miles From Airport: 7 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. INSUFFICIENT DIAGNOSTIC MATERIAL FOR MORE SPECIFIC ID. BIRD STRUCK PILOT SIDE WINDSHIELD, 7-8 MILES OUT.
Date: 2012-11-04, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FHIQ, Flight: 724, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-throated sparrow, 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 & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT SAW 2 BIRD FLY PAST A/C. 1 STRUCK. MX INSPN FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2012-11-02, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5692, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FLT LANDED W/O INCIDENT. CAPT RECALLED STRIKING BIRD DURING APCH. BUT DID NOT SEE IT HAPPEN. MECHANIC FOUND NO DMG. NO DELAYS.
Date: 2012-10-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Double-crested cormorant, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DRIVING DOWN TWY CAME ACROSS A BIRD CARCASS ON TWY V BTWN TWY A AND B. CARCASS FOUND WAS A DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT. CARCASS COLLECTED. NOS TRIKE REPTD. 1721 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-10-27, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N322US, Flight: 2196, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Other, #1 Eng Cowling, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & x) FAA ACCIDENT/INCIDENT PRELIM DATA, NEWS MEDIA
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONAN. ON FINAL APCH, BIRD HIT LEFT ENG. FLT CONTD FOR SAFE LDG. COWLING HAD MINOR DMG. OPS WAS NOTIFIED OF STRIKE BY DAL AT THE GATE. FLT CREW HAD ALREADY LEFT WHEN OPS ARRIVED TO TAKE A REPORT. MECHANIC FOUND SML AMT OF FEATHERS IN THE ENGINE. NO DMG TO BLADES. MINOR DMG ON COWLING. SNARGE AND PIECE OF A FEATHER WAS COLLECTED FOR ID. NO TIME OUT OF SERVICE.
Date: 2012-10-26, Time: Night (19:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N330AT, Flight: 345, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Microbats, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UNDETERMINED SPECIES OF LASIURUS BAT. INSIFFICIENT DIAGNOSTIC MATERIAL FOR MORE SPECIFIC ID. PORT OPS NOTIFIED OF BIRDSTRIKE BY TRS 345 HEADING TO KATL. FLT RETURNED TO KLGA AND SENT TO GATE B7 FOR FURTHER INSPN. PILOT STATES SOMETHING HIT WINDSHIELD UPON DEPT FROM RWY 13. RWY SWEEP FOUND NO REMAINS. MX DID AN INSPN OF THE A/C ALONG WITH THE PILOT. ONCE INSPN COMPLETED ADVISED NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2012-10-24, Time: Night (23:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N760JB, Flight: 382, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-rumped warbler, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT STATED " I SAW A SMALL FLASH AND THEN HEARD A THUMP". IMPACT SITE ON LT SIDE OF FUSELAGE SUGGESTS A SMALL BIRD. A/C MX RETS NO DMG TO A/C. SHORT FINAL.
Date: 2012-10-24, Time: Night (19:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N968AN, Flight: 356, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 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: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: AAL NOTIFIED PORT AUTH OF POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE. RESPONDED TO GATE D7 WHERE FLT 356 JUST ARRIVED. PILOT STATED TO THE MX THAT HE HEARD A THUMP ON THE RT SIDE OF THE A/C NEAR FUSELAGE. MX STATED HE DID NOT FIND ANYTHING ON THE A/C AND REPTS NO DMG. NO DNARGE FOUND. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1 SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2012-10-23, Time: Night (22:47), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N815MD, Flight: 5983, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ruby-crowned kinglet, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, #2 Eng Inlet, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT STATED, "I SAW ONE SMALL BIRD BEFORE IMPACT." IMPACT SITE WAS ON THE TOP INLET OF THE #2 ENG. A/C MX ADVISED BIRD WAS NOT INGESTED. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-10-23, Time: Day (15:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N368NW, Flight: 2395, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 20 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: CAPT REPORTS SEEING AND STRIKING 10 BIRDS AFTER LDG RWY 22 AND ACTIVATING THRUST REVERSERS. TAXIED TO GATE W/O INCIDENT. RWY INSPN FOUND 9 MOURNING DOVE CARCASSES ON CENTERLINE NEAR TWY CY EXIT. A/C MX ADVISES A/C WILL BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR BORESCOPE INSPN. NO DMG FOUND. A/C WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE AT 2000 L AND OPERATED FLT 2331 AT 2023 L.
Date: 2012-10-23, Time: Day (10:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 319, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CAPT CALLED AT 1300 HRS FROM ORD TO REPORT A BIRDSTRIKE THAT OCCURRED ON T/O ROLL FROM LGA. FLT DEPARTED AT 1020L AND HIT 2 BIRDS AT 300 FT. SNARGE WAS FOUND ON THE F/O AND CAPT'S UPPER WINDSHIELD. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-10-23, Time: Day (07:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N872RW, Flight: 5899, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-throated sparrow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. AT 0900 HRS, TCF OPS REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE AT GATE 1 AT DAL SHUTTLE TERMINAL. FLT 5899 LANDED AT 0730. PILOT FOUND THE STRIKE ON THE DEPARTURE WALK AROUND. THE BIRD STRUCK THE RT LDG GEAR COWLING. MX STATES THERE IS NO DMG. ONCE THE PILOT NOTICED THE STRIKE HE RECALLED HEARING SOMETHING AND ASSUMED IT WAS THE BIRDSTRIKE SO THE ALTITUDE AND SPEED ARE ACCURATE.
Date: 2012-10-21, Time: Night (21:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N208JQ, Flight: 5895, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-bellied sapsucker, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT STATED, "WE SAW 1 WHITE MEDIUM SIZED BIRD." IMPACT SITE WAS ON FUSELAGE JUST ABOVE THE NOSE CONE. A/C MX REPORTS NO DMG.
Date: 2012-10-21, Time: Night (20:14), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N618JB, Flight: 378, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 25 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 8973. CAPT REPTD HEARING A THUD OVER WINDSCREEN. NO VISUAL PRIOR TO STRIKE. NO DMG PER MX. NO DELAYS.
Date: 2012-10-21, Time: Day (09:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N561RP, Flight: 6102, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Red-winged blackbird, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTD SEEING A FLOCK OF SML BIRDS ON SHORT FINAL. ON POST FLT INSPN, SNARGE WAS FOUND ON BOTTOM OF RADOME AND IN FRONT LDG GEAR. SAMPLE TAKEN FOR ID. NO DMG OR DELAYS.
Date: 2012-10-20, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Spirit Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N609NK, Flight: 630, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swainson's thrush, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTD FEELING A THUMP. NO PRIOR VISUAL. NO DMG/DELAYS.
Date: 2012-10-18, Time: Night (20:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N953UW, Flight: 2141, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chipping sparrow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. F/O REPTD SEEING 1 SMALL BIRD & FEELING A THUMP. SNARGE WAS FOUND ON LWR PART OF NOSE ON F/O SIDE. SAMPLE TAKEN FOR ID. PER AWE MX, NO DMG OR DELAYS.
Date: 2012-10-18, Time: Day (11:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N208JQ, Flight: 5877, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Pine siskin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) & FAA ACCIDENT/INCIDENT PRELIM DATA
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CREW REPORTS SEEING 6 & STRIKING 2 MEDIUM BIRDS WHILE ON 1/2 MILE FINAL AT 200' AGL. LANDED W/O INCIDENT. A/C MX REPORTS NO DMG. SNARGE SAMPLE TAKEN FROM UPPER RADOME.
Date: 2012-10-18, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N351NW, Flight: 813, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Dark-eyed junco, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx &Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTD FEELING A THUMP ON LOWER PORTION OF NOSE ON CAPT'S SIDE. NO VISUAL PRIOR TO STRIKE. SNARGE SAMPLE TAKEN AND SENT FOR ID. DAL MX FOUND NO DMG. NO DELAYS.
Date: 2012-10-18, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N315NB, Flight: 2098, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Dark-eyed junco, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. F/O REPTD SEEING A FLASH OF WHITE/BROWN THEN A THUMP. ON POST FLT INSPN, SNARGE WAS FOUND ON LWR PART OF NOSE ON CAPT'S SIDE. NO DMG OR DELAY.
Date: 2012-10-18, Time: Night (22:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FEJD, Flight: 728, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-rumped warbler, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx), TRANSPORT CANADA REPT & AIRLINE (x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH AIRLINE REPT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. MECHANICS STATE NO DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: A/C REGISTRATION (CGBHY) = AIRBUS 319. FLT # SHOWS EMB 170/175 WHICH IS WHAT WAS REPORTED. ASSUME REGISTRATION INCORRECT. AIRLINE REPT CONFIRMS A/C = EMB 175 AND REG C-FEJD)
Date: 2012-10-17, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N870RW, Flight: 7313, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DAL MX INSPECTED A/C. NO DMG. CAPT REPTD STRIKING BIRD DURING APRCH INTO KLGA.
Date: 2012-10-17, Time: Night (23:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7544A, Flight: 344, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 100 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: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2012-10-17, Time: Night (21:08), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N629JB, Flight: 986, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Song sparrow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx,
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 8909. HE REPORTED FEELING 2 THUMPS OVER YONKERS. NO VISUAL. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-10-17, Time: Night (20:46), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N806JB, Flight: 364, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), 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 = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 8908. INSUFFICIENT DIAGNOSTIC MATERIAL FOR MORE SPECIFIC ID.OUTBOUND CRW FOUND STRIKE ON LOWER NOSE ON CAPT'S SIDE ON PRE-FLIGHT INSPN. CHECKED LOG BOOK AND SAW THAT PRIOR CREW HAD LOGGED THAT STRIKE OCCURRED AT 4000 AGL. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-10-16, Time: Night (20:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Westjet, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-GWSH, Flight: 1212, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Yellow-rumped warbler, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BAG #1 (ENG) AND BAG #2 (NOSE) BOTH YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER. CAPT REPTD FEELING A THUD ON CAPT SIDE OF A/C. NO VISUAL. UPON INSPN SNARGE FOUND ON LOWER PORTION OF NOSE CONE AND ALSO ON EXTERIOR SIDE OF #1 ENG. PER DAL MX, NO DMG. SHORT FINAL.
Date: 2012-10-16, Time: Night (20:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Westjet, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-GWSH, Flight: 1212, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wood warblers, 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-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UNDETERMINED SPECIES OF WOOD WARBLER. INSUFFICIENT DIAGNOSTIC MATERIAL FOR MORE SPECIFIC ID. CAPT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE AT APPROX 4000 AGL. NO VISUAL PRIOR TO STRIKE. STRIKE OCCURRED ON F/O SIDE OF WINDSCREEN. PER DAL MX, NO DMG NOR DELAYS.
Date: 2012-10-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern flicker, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND IN DECEPTIVE AREA W OF TWY UNIFORM. NO STRIKES REPTD AS RWY 4/22 CLOSED AT TIME OF FINDING. 730 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-10-13, Time: Day (07:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N213JQ, Flight: 5991, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CREW REPORTS SEEING AND STRIKING 1 SMALL BIRD TO KLGA ATCT ON T/O CLIMB FROM RWY 31. DAL OPS REPTS FLT LANDED KCVG W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2012-10-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern flicker, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD CARCASS FOUND BTWN TWY ROMEO AND UNIFORM ON THE RWY 22 DECK. NO STRIKES REPTD AT TIME OF FINDING DUE TO RWY BEING CLOSED. 1445 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-10-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-crowned sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD CARCASS FOUND BTWN TWY ROMEO AND RWY 22 DECK. NO STRIKES REPTD AT TIME OF FINDING DUE TO RWY BEING CLOSED. 1448 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-10-12, Time: Night (19:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N204WN, Flight: 3050, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. LIMITED EVID OF STRIKE FOUND UPON LANDING.
Date: 2012-10-12, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N405AW, Flight: 3864, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: White-throated sparrow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT STATED HE STRUCK A BIRD ON APRCH TO KLGA. NO DMG TO FUSELAGE PER CAPT.
Date: 2012-10-12, Time: Night (23:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1226, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 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 radome, Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG OBSERVED. LOCATION REPTD AS 4 MILES S OF DIALS FOR EXPRESSWAY VISUAL.
Date: 2012-10-12, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N316NB, Flight: 942, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-bellied sapsucker, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. F/O STATED THEY STRUCK A BIRD ON THE NOSE OF A/C. DAL MX STATED NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2012-10-12, Time: Night (20:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N991DL, Flight: 895, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackpoll warbler, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DAL OPS REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON CAPT WINDSHIELD. DAL MX STATES NO DMG TO A/C. NO FLT CREW PRESENT FOR INFO. REPT FROM AIRLINE INDICATES THEY WERE ON APRCH APPROX 8 MILES SW OF DIALS ON EXPRESSWAY VISUAL APRCH WHEN PILOTS HEARD SOMETHING IMPACT THE A/C ON CAPT SIDE. UNEVENTFUL LANDING THEN FOUND 9 INCH LONG STREAK OF BLOOD ON THE LT SIDE OF NOSE JUST BELOW CAPT L2 WINDOW. STRIKE REPTD TO KLGA MX AND LOGBK WRITEUP MADE.
Date: 2012-10-12, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N519JB, Flight: 396, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-throated sparrow, 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-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT STATED HE HEARD A THUMP BUT SAW NOTHING. IMPACT SITE FOUND ON L/E OF PILOT SIDE WING. A/C MX STATED NO DMG TO A/C. BASE TO FINAL.
Date: 2012-10-12, Time: Night (23:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8600F, Flight: 1593, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-throated sparrow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. F/O OFFICER STATED HE HEARD A SML THUD AND NOTICED IMPACT SITE ON TOP OF WINDSHLD. A/C MX REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2012-10-12, Time: Night (21:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N206JQ, Flight: 6002, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 17 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-bellied sapsucker, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. LOCATION REPTD AS 1 MILES SW OF VERRAZANO BRIDGE. CAPT STATED HE HEARD A SMALL THUD ON THE COPILOTS SIDE FUSELAGE. A/C MX REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2012-10-12, Time: Day (20:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N215JQ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TOWER REPTD A/C DEPARTED RWY 4. PILOT REPTD STRIKING BIRDS (ASSUME 2-10) AT APPROX 900 FEET ALT. FLT CONT TO DEST. NO FURTHER INFO GIVEN.
Date: 2012-10-12, Time: Night (21:06), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N563RP, Flight: 6123, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FAA TOWER REPTD CHQ6123 DEPARTED KLGA ON RWY 4. PILOT REPTD STRIKING BIRDS AT APPROX 800 FEET ALT. FLT CONT TO DEST. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10.
Date: 2012-10-10, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N719AE, Flight: 4512, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-eyed vireo, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRDSTRIKE OCCURRRED JUST AS THE A/C BROKE THROUGH CLOUDS. EGF MX BARELY NOTICED THE SNARGE LOCATED A FOOT OVER THE CAPT WINDOW. MX INSPECTED A/C AND CONFIRMED NO DMG.
Date: 2012-10-08, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N509JB, Flight: 378, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern parula, 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 & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. APT REPORTED A STRIKE TO CAPT'S SIDE WINDSCREEN. NONE SEEN BEFORE STRIKE. SNARGE WSAMPLE TAKEN FOR ID. NO DMG. THIS IS THE SECOND STRIKE FOR THIS A/C. BOTH WERE ON APPROACH BUT AT DIFFERENT ATLTITUDES
Date: 2012-10-08, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N509JB, Flight: 378, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gray catbird, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 8814. FIRST OF 2 STRIKES. CAPT STATED A THUD WAS FELT ON F/O SIDE OF A/C. NOTHING WAS SEEN. SNARGE FOUND ON POST FLIGHT WALK AROUND. SAMPLE TAKEN. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-10-08, Time: Night (22:46), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N581UA, Flight: 406, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gray catbird, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SAMPLE FROM FUSELAGE = GRAY CATBIRD. SAMPLE FROM WINDSCREEN = DARK-EYED JUNCO. F/O REPTD BRIED VISUAL OF 1 BIRD BEFORE IT STRUCK WINDSCREEN. POSTFLT INSPN REVEALED SECOND STRIKE FOUND BY UAL MX ON BOTTOM OF FUSELAGE. SAMPLES TAKEN AND SENT TO SI FOR ID. PER UAL MX, NO DMG OR DELAY. LOCATION REPTD AS 3.5 MILES ON FINAL.
Date: 2012-10-08, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N206JQ, Flight: 6014, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 9 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-rumped warbler, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. F/O REPTD HEARING A THUMP OFF CAPT SIDE. NO VISUAL BEFORE STRIKE. SNARGE LOCATED ON POSTFLT INSPN. SAMPLE TAKEN AND SENT TO SI FOR ID. LOCATION REPTD AS 9 MILES ON RT BASE OVER BRONX.
Date: 2012-10-07, Time: Night (23:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N912AN, Flight: 336, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 150 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DID NOT INVESTIGATE. REPTD TO MX. IN FLARE.
Date: 2012-10-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-bellied sapsucker, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND IN TWY DD SFTY AREA NEXT TO ECHO PAD A/C PARKING AREA. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1200 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-10-05, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N543UA, Flight: 406, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sora, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FLT REPTD STRIKING A BIRD ON SHORT FINAL TO RWY 22. UAL MX INSPECTED A/C. EVID OF BIRDSTRIKE ON NOSE GEAR. NO DMG TO A/C. SNARGE COLLECTED AND SENT TO SI FOR ID.
Date: 2012-10-05, Time: Night (20:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Spirit Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N611NK, Flight: 630, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Pine warbler, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. OPS REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON FLT NKS630 FROM KORD. BIRD STRUCK A/C ON RT SIDE OF NOSE. PILOT SAID STRIKE HAD NO EFFECT ON FLT. MX CONFIRMED NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2012-10-04, Time: Night (21:26), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N344NB, Flight: 930, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swainson's thrush, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. STRIKE ON RT SIDE OF WINDSHIELD. NO DMG. PILOT DID NOT NOTICE BIRD UNTIL IT STRUCK A/C.
Date: 2012-10-03, Time: Night (23:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N313US, Flight: 2022, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rails, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UNDETERMINED SPECIES OF RAIL. INSUFFICIENT MATERIAL FOR MORE SPECIFIC ID. DAL REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE FOR A320 PARKED AT DAL GATE C4. CREW UNAVAIL FOR INTERVIEW. DAL MX STATED CAPT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AT 4000 FEET AGL. WHEN HE CONDUCTED WALKAROUND HE NOTICED SNARGE ON LT SIDE OF NOSE SECTION. NO DMG TO A/C. SNARGE COLLECTED FROM LT NOSE SECTION AND SENT TO SI FOR ID.
Date: 2012-10-03, Time: Day (07:55), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N541EA, Flight: 4600, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 1500 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-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx, xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONAN. ON APPROACH THRU DENSE FOG. CAPT LANDED W/O INCIDENT AND REPORTED THE STRIKE.BIRD REMAINS SMEARED ON WINDSHIELD. EGF MX HELPED RECOVER SNARGE AND CONFIRMED NO DMG.
Date: 2012-10-01, Time: Night (21:39), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N674DL, Flight: 1086, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gray-cheeked thrush, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN.. BIRD HIT #1 ENG COWLING THEN WAS INGESTED. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-09-30, Time: Night (23:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N470UA, Flight: 448, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common yellowthroat, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxxxx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD HIT WING.
Date: 2012-09-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Song sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ONE SPARROW CARCASS FOUND ON N SHOULDER OF RWY 31 AT TWY T EXIT. RWY 13/31 CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION AT TIME OF FINDING. 820 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-09-29, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9615W, Flight: 1016, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Vesper bats, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, 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. UNDETERMINED SPECIES OF LASIURUS BAT. INSUFFICIENT DIAGNOSTIC MATERIAL FOR MORE SPECIFIC ID.
Date: 2012-09-29, Time: Day (10:29), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N722AE, Flight: 4563, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blue jay, 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 = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx & x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPORTED SEEING 8 BIRDS AND STRIKING 1 ON RADOME DURING SHORT FINAL FOR RWY 4. LANDED W/O INCIDENT. ARPT OPS CONDUCTED SURFACE INSPN AND FOUND NO CARCASS. SNARGE SAMPLE TAKEN FROM RADOME. MX INSPN FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2012-09-29, Time: Night (23:25), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N610DL, Flight: 1286, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gray catbird, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, 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.
Date: 2012-09-28, Time: Night (20:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N327NW, Flight: 507, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 1900 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: COMPRESSOR STALL AFTER LOUD BANG. FLT WAS DIVERTED TO JFK. BORESCOPE FOUND EVIDENCE OF ENGINE INGESTION. NO BLADE DMG. ENG REMAINED IN SERVICE.
Date: 2012-09-27, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N340NB, Flight: 895, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gray catbird, Size: Small, 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 & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD HIT WHILE ARRIVING 22L.
Date: 2012-09-27, Time: Night (22:49), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N364NB, Flight: 1960, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gray catbird, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, 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. BIRD STRUCK WHILE ARRIVING 22. HIT FUSELAGE UNDER RT WINDSHLD.
Date: 2012-09-27, Time: Night (20:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N365NW, Flight: 2022, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swainson's thrush, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx Rx-Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DAL REPORTED A BIRDSTRIKE TO FLT 2022 ARRIVING FROM KTPA. CAPT REPORTED HEARING A PING AND FEELING A VIBRATION ON APPROACH AT 4000 FT AGL. HE SAID HE WAS IN THE CLOUDS WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THERE APPEARED TO BE NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE, BUT MX WILL INSPECT THE A/C LATER.
Date: 2012-09-27, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N779SW, Flight: 686, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common yellowthroat, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD STRIKE RT SIDE OF WINDSHLD. F/O SIDE WHILE ARRIVING.
Date: 2012-09-27, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N15712, Flight: 1573, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Other, Cowling, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx), FAA ACCIDENT/INCIDENT PRELIM DATA AND NEWS MEDIA
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FLT ARRIVED INTO LGA WITH NO ISSUES. UPON INSPN, UAL MX SUPV NOTICED A STRIKE TO #2 ENG COWLING. BIRD REMAINS WERE ALSO SEEN ALL THROUGHOUT THE BLADES OF THE ENG. BORESCOPED NEEDED. MINIMUM DELAY WILL BE 6 HOURS. INBOUND FLT CREW NOT PRESENT AT THE A/C TO OBTAIN ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION. OUTBOUND CAPT KNEW THAT THE STRIKE OCCURRED ON APPROACH INTO LGA. OUTBOUND FLT 1194 TO ORD IS DELAYED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. FOLLOW UP ON 9/28 MECHANIC REPORTED THAT THE ENG WAS DAMAGED AND THE THE INLET COWLING HAD TO BE REPLACED.
Date: 2012-09-27, Time: Night (20:54), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N78506, Flight: 1531, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swainson's thrush, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxxxx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REMEMBERED STRIKING THE BIRD OVER THE BRONX AT 2-3000 FEET INBOUND TO LGA. UNITED MECHANIC SUPV WAS AT THE A/C TO CONFIRM THERE WAS NO DAMAGE.
Date: 2012-09-27, Time: Night (23:48), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N37267, Flight: 1612, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern phoebe, Size: Small, 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)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD STRUCK LEFT SIDE OF RADOME WHILE ARRIVING 22L.
Date: 2012-09-26, Time: Night (20:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N739AE, Flight: 4515, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CAPT WAS ON FINAL APCH, SAW A GULL FLY CLOSE TO A/C. LANDED SAFELY. FOUND LEFT WING OF A BIRD LODGED IN THE LDG GEAR ASSEMBLY ON THE ENGINE 1 SIDE OF THE A/C. EGF MX INSPECTED AND CONFIRMED NO DMG. AT 2015, OPS REPTD A CARCASS ON TWY A BTWY TWYS F AND E THAT WAS RETRIEVED. THE CARCASS WAS AN ADULT RING-BILLED GULL MISSING ITS LEFT WING. IT IS SAFE TO ASSUME THEY ARE PART OF THE SAME BIRD. CARCASS IS IN THE FREEZER FOR FURTHER INSPN IF NEEDED.
Date: 2012-09-24, Time: Night (20:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-321 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N554UW, Flight: 1630, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-bellied sapsucker, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, 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. STRIKE WAS REPTD BY AWE OPS. CO/P SAW 1 DUCK-LIKE BIRD HIT ON BOTTOM OF NOSE. WALK AROUND INSPN CONFIRMED NO DMG. SNARGE WAS COLLECTED AND SENT.
Date: 2012-09-23, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Sky Regional Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FEKH, Flight: 752, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-eyed vireo, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx & Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. STRIKE OCCURRED AT APPROX 2130 HRS. PA OPS NOT NOTIFIED UNTIL 2330 HRS. ALL INFO RECEIVED FROM MX. NO DMG FOUND. FLT WAS FROM MONTREAL. SEVERAL DOWNY FEATHERS REMOVED FROM #1 ENG.
Date: 2012-09-20, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N572RP, Flight: 6046, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CAPT REPTD SEEING 2 BIRDS FLYING OVER RT WING TIP AND HEARD A SMALL THUMP WHILE ON SHORT FINAL FOR RWY 4 KLGA. LANDED RWY 4 W/O INCIDENT. POSTFLT INSPN REVEALED NO EVID OF STRIKE. NO SNARGE FOR SAMPLE.
Date: 2012-09-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black skimmer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CARCASS FOUND ON GRASS AREA BY THE N VEHICLE SERVICE RD. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1230 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-09-19, Time: Night (21:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N326US, Flight: 1976, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 1700 ft, Miles From Airport: 6 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Magnolia warbler, 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-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONAN. CAPT STATED THEY DID NOT SEE THE BIRD. THEY HEARD A THUMP. DAL MX STATED NO DMG. BASE LEG.
Date: 2012-09-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 630 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-09-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO STRIKE REPTD. 515 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2012-09-06, Time: Day (07:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N369NB, Flight: 740, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-eyed vireo, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. F/O STATES THAT ON APRCH FOR RWY 31 HE STRUCK 1 BIRD AT 500 FEET ON NOSE OF A/C. STATES HE DID NOT SEE ANY OTHER BIRDS IN AREA. RWY SWEEP RWY 31 CONDUCTED BY AADM. NO CARCASS FOUND DURING SWEEP. DAL MX STATES NO DMG.
Date: 2012-09-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPTED BIRD CARCASS ON RWY AS A RESULT OF BIRDSTRIKE. ARPT OPS CONDUCTED SURFACE INSPN AND RETRIEVED 1 HERRING GULL CARCASS OFF RWY 13 AT TWY M. 1024 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-09-02, Time: Day (15:31), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N567RP, Flight: 6035, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 700 ft, 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO WILDLIFE MATERIAL IN SAMPLE, JUST INSECT MATERIAL. PORT AUTHORITY WAS NOTIFIED BY DAL FLT 6035 OF A BIRD STRIKE. PILOT STATES BIRD STRUCK WINDSHIELD ON FINAL. MX REPORTS NO DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: SINCE CAPT REPORTED SEEING AND STRIKING A BIRD, ASSUME BIRD WAS HIT BUT NOT COLLECTED)
Date: 2012-09-01, Time: Day (11:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N309US, Flight: 2358, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-throated warbler, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PANYNJ NOTIFIED OF BIRDSTRIKE BY DAL OPS. SPOKE TO F/O WHO STATED AT APPROX 15 MILES OF OF KLGA ON APRCH A BIRDSTRIKE WAS FELT. NO BIRDS SEEN. SMALL SNARGE INDICATION FOUND ON NOSE AREA, SAMPLE TAKEN OUT AND SENT TO SI FOR ID. SPOKE TO DAL MX WHO STATED NO DMG OR DELAYS.
Date: 2012-08-31, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Compass Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N616CZ, Flight: 5682, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PORT AUTHORITY WAS NOTIFIED BY DAL OF POSSIBLE STRIKE FLT 5682 COMING FROM IAH. CREW NOT AROUND WHEN I ARRIVED AT GATE TO TAKE THE REPORT. MECHANIC FOUND SML CARCASS INSIDE OF THE LDG GEAR AND REPORTS NO DMG. CARCASS COLLECTED AND SENT TO SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 2012-08-29, Time: Day (18:42), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N719AE, Flight: 4448, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PORT AUTHORITY OPS WAS NOTIFIED OF A BIRDSTRIKE ON AE FLT 4448. MX STATED THAT CAPT SAW A SML BIRD HIT THE WINDSHLD. CREW WAS NOT AROUND WHEN I ARRIVED AT THE GATE TO TAKE THE REPT. MX STATES NO DMG. NO SNARGE WAS COLLECTED DUE TO VERY LITTLE FOUND.
Date: 2012-08-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MULTIPLE PIECES OF A SINGLE HERRING GULL CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 13 DEPT END ON THE THRESHOLD MARKINGS AND ON EMAS BY OSS. RWY SWEPT AND CARCASS RETRIEVED. NO STRIKE REPTD. 940 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-08-24, Time: Day (23:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N855UA, Flight: 694, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great crested flycatcher, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, 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. CAPT TOLD UAL RAMP SUPV THAT HE HIT 1 SML BIRD ON ARRIVAL.
Date: 2012-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ONE ROCK PIGEON CARCASS FOUND ON TWY F SHORT OF RWY 4, W SIDE OF FLD DURING ROUTINE INSPN. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1700 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-08-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON TWY YANKEE NEAR HOLD BAR ON WESTSIDE OF LGA FLD BTWN TWY AA AND RWY 4/22. RWY 4/22 CLOSED AT TIME OF FINDING. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1710 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-08-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: BIRD CARCASS FOUND AT APRCH END OF RWY 22 NEAR REILS. RWY 4/22 CLOSED AT TIME OF FINDING. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1445 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-08-16, Time: Dusk (20:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 742, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK SIDE OF RADOME. SHORT FINAL.
Date: 2012-08-15, Time: Day (11:04), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N583AA, Flight: 704, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTD STRIKING A BIRD ON SHORT FINAL - 1/4 MILE OUT WHILE LDG RWY 4. CENTER WINDSHLD WAS STRUCK. MX ASSISTED IN RECOVERY OF SNARGE SAMPLE. CONFIRMED NO DMG AND AN ON TIME DEPATURE.
Date: 2012-08-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 22 ABEAM TWY U. 1130 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-08-05, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N872RW, Flight: 6006, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx) (x/x/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLIGHT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO WILDLF MATERIAL FOUND IN SAMPLE. CALL FROM DAL OPS REPTD FLT 6006 HAD A BIRDSTRIKE. FLT CREW ALREADY GONE BEFORE OPS HAD A CHANCE TO OBTAIN PERTINENT INFO CONCERNING THE BIRDSTRIKE. TCF MX WAS AT THE A/C TO INSPECT AND CONFIRM NO DMG TO A/C. MX SPOKE TO INBOUND FLT CREW AND WAS TOLD THE STRIKE OCCURRED ON SHORT FINAL.
Date: 2012-08-03, Time: Day (10:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N538EG, Flight: 4639, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UPON FINAL APRCH TO KLGA, EGF4639 STRUCK A SMALL BIRD NEAR ITS NOSE CONE. CAPT REPTD STRIKE TO ATCT ONCE ON THE GRND AND TAXIED TO GATE. EGF MX WAS AT THE A/C TO CONFIRM NO DMG TO A/C AND STOOD BY TO CLEAN THE AREA. ASST ARPT DUTY MGR PERFORMED A FULL SWEEP OF RWY 4/22 WHICH RESULTED IN NO FINDINGS.
Date: 2012-07-29, Time: Day (15:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N824MD, Flight: 5916, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 130 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 windshield, 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. NO WILDLF REMAINS IN SAMPLE, ONLY INSECT MATERIAL FOUND. CAPT REPTS SEEING AND STRIKING 1 SMALL BIRD ON SHORT FINAL FOR RWY 22 KLGA. LANDED RWY 22 W/O INCIDENT AND TAXIED TO TERMINAL GATE. A/C MX CONDUCTED BIRDSTRIKE INPSN AND REPTS NO DMG TO A/C. SNARGE TAKEN FROM TOP OF CAPT WINDSHIELD.
Date: 2012-07-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING ROUTINE INSPN, OBSERVED AND REMVD 1 MOURNING DOVE CARCASS ON N SHOULDER OF RWY 13 BTWN HIGH SPEEDS T AND J. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1430 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-07-25, Time: Day (19:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N204JQ, Flight: 6003, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UPON DEPT RWY 4, FLT CREW REPTS TO ATCT THAT THEY STRUCK A BIRD WHITH NOSE GEAR DURING T/O RUN. FLT 6003 ADVISED ATCT THEY DID NOT REQUIRE ASSISTANCE AND CONT TO DEST. ARPT OPS CONDICTED SURFACE INSPN OF RWY 4 AND REMVD FALCON CARCASS FROM W SHOULDER OF RWY 4 AND TWY P.
Date: 2012-07-23, Time: Day (09:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FTJS, Flight: 702, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxxx) & TRANSPORT CANADA
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. OSS SPOKE WITH CAPT WHO SAID HE SAW AND STRUCK 1 SML BIRD JUST UNDER HIS WINDOW. SNARGE SAMPLE TAKEN FOR SMITHSONIAN. RWY SWEEP FOUND NO CARCASSES. PER JETRPO MX NO DMG OR DELAYS. FLT CREW ADVISED TWR.
Date: 2012-07-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: TWO BARN SWALLOW CARCASSES FOUND ON RWY SFTY AREA, E OF TWY "U" SHORT OF RWY 22. 615 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-07-15, Time: Day (10:56), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9681B, Flight: 321, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: CAPT REPTD STRIKING A SML BIRD UPON T/O ON THE A/C NOSE. FLT CONTD AS SCHEDULED TO ORD. RWY SWEEP FOUND 2 CARCASSES ON 13/31 AT TWY S INTXN.
Date: 2012-07-10, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N530EA, Flight: 4652, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, 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. NO WILDLF DNA/MATERIAL FOUND IN SAMPLE. AT 830 EGF OPS REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON FLT 4653 FROM KATL. BIRDSTRIKE VISIBLE ON NOSE CONE AND MINOR BLOOD SMEAR ON BOTH WINGS. SNARGE COLLECTED. PILOT NOT PRESENT, HOWEVER, LOG STATES THAT STRIKE OCCURRED AT 7000 FEET ON DESCENT. MX WALKAROUND REVEALED NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2012-07-09, Time: Day (12:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N6703D, Flight: 1886, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE TO TWR. STRIKE WAS AT 1800 FEET FROM APCH OF RWY 4. SNARGE WAS COLLECTED FROM WINDSHLD AND NOSE CONE. MX REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2012-06-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING RWY INSPN, 1 BARN SWALLOW CARCASS RETRIEVED FROM E EDGE OF RWY 22 AT APRCH END. NO STRIKE REPTD. 600 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-06-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING RAMP INSPN, RETRIEVED 1 ROCK PIGEON CARCASS ON HGR 3 APRON. RWY REPTD AS ARR 31 DEPT 4. NO STRIKE REPTD. 950 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-06-16, Time: Day (18:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9420D, Flight: 347, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 11000 ft, Speed: 260 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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
Remarks: STRUCK A/C ABOVE AND BEHIND COPILOTS EYEBROW WINDOW. NO REMAINS OR DMG FOUND ON ARRIVAL KORD.
Date: 2012-06-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON N RWY EDGE OF RWY 13/31 ACROSS TWY J. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1628 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-05-30, Time: Day (12:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N935AT, Flight: 534, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wilson's snipe, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UPON APRCH TO RWY 31 KLGA, CAPT AND F/O REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON F/O WINDSHIELD TO TRS MX CONTROL CENTER. THEY IN TURN CONTACTED JET PROLINE MX AT KLGA THEN TRS OPS AGNT. HE CONTACTED PA OPS. CAPT NOT AVAIL TO GIVE AGL OR IAS. JET PROLINE MX REPTS NO DMG TO A/C. RWY SWEEP CONDICTED BY AADM AND NO CARCASS FOUND. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2012-05-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING FIELD INSPN, FOUND ROCK PIGEON CARCASS ON VEHICLE SERVICE ROAD NEAR HANGAR 4. NO FLT CREW REPTD STRIKE. 1510 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-05-27, Time: Day (19:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N815NN, Flight: 736, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, 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. BARN SWALLOW IN SAMPLE LABELED L1 DOOR, NO WILDLIFE MATERIAL FOUND IN SAMPLES FROM NOSE OR ENG #1. CAPT REPTD SEEING 10 AND STRIKING 2 BIRDS WHILE ON LANDING FLARE 50 FEET OVER RWY 22 NEAR AIMING PTS. ARPT DUTY MGR PERFORMED SURFACE INSPN RWY 22 AND FOUND NO WILDLIFE CARCASSES. AAL MX SUPV REPTD NO DMG TO A/C AFTER INSPN.
Date: 2012-05-25, Time: Night (21:28), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N703JB, Flight: 365, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1900 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Short-billed dowitcher, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 2, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Struck & Damaged Other, Air Temp Probe, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 10000 h, Other Costs: $10541, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx )
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 7688. CAPT REPTD SEEING AND STRIKING A LARGE FLOCK OF 10+ BIRDS PASSING THE FINAL APCH FIX FOR RWY 22 AT ABOUT 1900 FT. POST FLT INSPN FOUND MULTIPLE STRIKES TO THE NOSE, LEFT AND RT WING AND #2 ENG. WING ROOT WAS DENTED. EVIDENCE SUGGESTED AN INGESTION. LINE MX REPORTS A/C WILL BE OUT OF SERVICE FOR AT LEAST 8 HRS PENDING INGESTION INSPN. AIR TEMP PROBE WAS REPLACED - COST $10,000. MX CONFIRMED NO INGESTION.
Date: 2012-05-25, Time: Night (23:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N324NB, Flight: 1960, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Magnolia warbler, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. STRIKE REPTD BY PILOT (NOT ON SCENE). LEAD MECHANIC SHOWED AREA THAT WAS STRUCK. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-05-16, Time: Day (16:07), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-321 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N180US, Flight: 1182, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2012-05-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON TWY "Y", W SIDE OF FLD. 900 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-05-07, Time: Day (10:01), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gojet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N376CA, Flight: 6162, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 40 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT AND F/O REPTD SEEING A SINGLE BIRD HIT THE WINDSHIELD JUST BEFORE THE A/C T/D. INSPN OF RWY 22 FOUND NO INDICATION OF STRIKE OR CARCASS. TRANS STATES MX INSPECTED A/C AND FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2012-05-06, Time: Night (22:18), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N762US, Flight: 2188, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Magnolia warbler, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. COPILOT STATED "WE SAW 1 BIRD AND HEARD A THUD." A/C MX ADVISED NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2012-05-04, Time: Night (22:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N3743H, Flight: 1514, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: White-throated sparrow, 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-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: MULTIPLE SPECIES. ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ONE WHITE -THROATED SPARROW FROM BOTTOM OF RADOME AND 2 HOUSE WRENS FROM TOP OF RADOME. CAPT STATED HE DID NOT SEE ANY BIRDS JUST HEARD ONE THUD. TWO IMPACT SITES NOTE ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF RADOME. TWO SEPARATE SNARGE SAMPLES TAKEN.A/C MX STATES NO DMG TO A/C. MIDMANHATTAN OVER THE HUDSON.
Date: 2012-05-03, Time: Day (17:31), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N133HQ, Flight: 3232, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CAPT REPTD TO ATCT. ATCT NOTIFIED PA OPS ON FREQ. PA OPS SWEPT RWY 22 AND RECVRD 1 BARN SWALLOW CARCASS. PA OPS SPOKE TO CAPT WHO STATED HE SAW A SINGLE SMALL BIRD AND STRUCK ON L/R. US AIR MX REPTD NO DMG OR DELAYS.
Date: 2012-05-01, Time: Night (23:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N432WN, Flight: 716, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-throated sparrow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CREW HAD LEFT THE SCENE. ALL INFO RECVRD FROM SWA SUPV WHO STATED "CAPT SAID THEY HEARD AND FELT A THUD ON COPILOTS SIDE FUSELAGE". DAL A/C MX REPTS NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2012-04-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ADULT HERRING GULL CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 31 AT EDGE OF HS TWY MIKE. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1910 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-04-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Budgerigar, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SMALL YELLOW CARCASS FOUND IN SFTY AREA OF RWY 31 AT APPROX 3000 FT MARKER. NO STRIKE REPTD. SAMPLE TAKEN AND SENT TO SI FOR ID. 805 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-04-13, Time: Night (20:54), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N6704Z, Flight: 886, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx x Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DAL OPS NOTIFIED PANYNJ OPS OF BIRDSTRIKE. F/O REPTD SEEING A LARGE FLOCK OF BIRDS (APPROX 100+) AT 500 AGL ON BASE TO FINAL APRCH. F/O STATED HE FELT SEVERAL THUMPS. INSPN OF A/C WITH DAL MX REVEALED SEVERAL STRIKES ON BOTH L/E'S, FLAPS, NOSE, #2 ENG COWLING, #2 ENG INGESTION AND LANDING GEAR. DAL MX REPTD NO VISIBLE DMG AT TIME OF REPT. MX TO DROP FLAPS AND BORESCOPE INSPN ON #2 ENG. ATCT NOTIFIED FAA COM CENTER. ALL CARCASSES COLLECTED AND SAVED SNARGE FOR SI. RWY 22 SWEPT NEG DEBRIS FOUND.
Date: 2012-04-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, 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. CARCASS FOUND W OF RWY 22 ABOUT 1000 FT OF THRESHOLD. 0730 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-03-30, Time: Night (21:24), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N905DL, Flight: 2002, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 2700 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern phoebe, 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-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED ID WITH Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE TO F/O WINDSHIELD. MX INSPECTED A/C AND DETERMINED NO DMG.
Date: 2012-03-29, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N815MD, Flight: 5885, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, 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. UNDETERMINED SPECIES OF WHITE-HEADED GULL. DNA ANALYSIS UNABLE TO DISTINGUISH BTWN SPECIES OF WHITE-HEADED GULLS. CAPT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE. NO SPEED REPTD. SNARGE SENT TO SI. MX REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2012-03-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: BIRD CARCASS FOUND ON E SIDE OF TWY DELTA NEAR 4/22 MANDATORY HOLD SIGN. NO STRIKE REPTD AS RWY 4/22 CLOSED FOR MX AT TIME OF FINDING. 0950 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-03-14, Time: Night (20:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N516AE, Flight: 4663, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO VIABLE BIRD DNA IN SAMPLE, FEATHER MATERIAL CONSISTENT WITH SOME TYPE OF SONGBIRD. CAPT REPTD THAT HE WAS 2500 FT OUTSIDE OF DIALS AND WAS GOING RELATIVELY FAST AT 230 KNOTS ON APRCH TO RWY 31 AND HEARD A THUMP. AFTER THE THUMP, BLOOD CAME ACROSS WINDSHIELD. PILOT STATES NO DMG TO A/C AS WELL AS EGF MX.
Date: 2012-03-13, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-45 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N90XR, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bufflehead, Size: Medium, 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 & Rx) OPERATOR = FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT STATES SEEING A MED SIZED BIRD HIT LT SIDE OF WING. APPROX 300 FT OF THE THRESHOLD OF RWY 22. PILOT STATES NO DMG.
Date: 2012-03-08, Time: Night (21:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N938WN, Flight: 3235, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 7 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Green-winged teal, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SWA INFORMED OPS THAT FLT 3235 STRUCK A BIRD. OPS RESPONDED TO GATE B4 AND SPOKE TO CAP. CAPT STATED THAT ON APRCH TO RWY 22 THEY FELT AND HEARD A LARGE BIRD STRIKING THE NOSE, #1 ENG AND L/E OF LT WING. MX INSPECTED A/C AND DETERMINED ONLY A SMALL DENT IN THE NOSE SECTION OF A/C. NO REPAIR COST WILL BE INCURRED TO AIRLINE.
Date: 2012-03-06, Time: Night (21:04), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N629JB, Flight: 378, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 165 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: F/O THOUGHT HE SAW SOMETHING DURING THE APPROACH. CAPT DID NOT SEE OR HEAR BIRD STRIKE. HIT OUTER SIDE PANEL OF RT ENG. NOTICED DURING WALK AROUND. SML FEATHER AND BLOOD STAIN. ENG INSPN. NO DMG OR INGESTION FOUND.
Date: 2012-03-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ON FLD INSPN, ONE ROCK PIGEON CARCASS FOUND ON N SHOULDER NEAR APRCH OF RWY 31. RWY 31 CLOSED FOR MX AT TIME OF FINDING. 0721 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-03-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13/31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: HERRING GULL CARCASS FOUND AT THE 6000 FT MARKING ON RWY 31. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 2012-03-01, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N3146, Flight: 1387, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, 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 (xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD HE STRUCK A BIRD ON RADOME ON APRCH TO RWY 4 OVER THE GRAND CENTRAL PARKWAY. PILOT REPTD NO DMG AND DEPARTED 30 MINUTES LATER.
Date: 2012-03-01, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N842NN, Flight: 710, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT STATED ON APRCH THAT HE STRUCK A ROCK DOVE IN LEFT #1 ENG. REPTD SEEING SEVERAL ROCK DOVES IN THE AREA ON APRCH TO RWY 4. AAL MX STATED NO DMG TO ENG.
Date: 2012-02-22, Time: Night (20:48), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N402AW, Flight: 3860, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CAPT STATED "WE SAW 3 GULL SIZED BIRDS AND FELT ONE HIT THE PILOTS SIDE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. INSPECTED A/C WITH PILOT AND JETPRO MX. FOUND NO IMPACT SITE ANYWHERE ON A/C.
Date: 2012-02-20, Time: Day (12:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N653A, Flight: 2093, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Speed: 140 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, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ONE INLET FAN BLADE ON LT ENG WITH MIDSPAN. L/E DENT DMG 5 LONG, 1/2 DEEP. NO EVID OF INGESTION IN THE GAS PART. REPLACED BLADES ON LT ENG THAT WERE BENT. A/S OUT OF SERV 35.5 HRS.
Date: 2012-02-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Lesser scaup, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx , Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CARCASS FOUND E OF TWY R, BTWN RWY 13/31 AND TWY U. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1505 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-02-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-crowned night-heron, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CARCASS REMVD FROM RWY INTXN. MED GULL. NO STRIKE REPTD. SENT REMAINS TO SI FOR ID. 2315 PM NIGHT.
Date: 2012-02-02, Time: Night (20:02), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N206JQ, Flight: 5926, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 300 ft, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gadwall, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTS SEEING THREE BIRDS ON SHORT FINAL AT APPROX 300 FT. F/O REPTD HEARING A SINGLE THUD. SHUTTLE AMER MX REPTS NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2012-01-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Lesser scaup, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ONE LESSER SCAUP CARCASS REMVD FROM RWY 4/22 ON THE 22 DECK ABEAM TWY U. NO STRIKE REPTD. 0515 AM NIGHT.

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-12-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MOURNING DOVE CARCASS FOUND ON TWY INTXN ALPHA AND FOXTROT. 0714 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-12-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American woodcock, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND AT INTXN OF TWY Q AND TWY R. RWY 4/22 CLOSED AT TIME OF DISCOVERY. NO STRIKE REPTD. 0744 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-12-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ONE FIRST WINTER HERRING GULL CARCASS REMVD FROM RWY 31 S SIDE STRIPE AT H/S TWY M. NO STRIKE RPTD. 0150 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2011-12-04, Time: Night (20:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9626F, Flight: 350, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, 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-xx-x-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO EVIDENCE OF BIRDSTRIKE NOTED. CAPT FELT SMALL THUMP NEXT TO LEFT FOOT. A/C WAS OVER THE BAY.
Date: 2011-11-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American woodcock, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND FULLY INTACT ON RWY 31. CARCASS FOUND DURING ROUTINE INSPN. NO STRIKE REPTD. 0730 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-11-24, Time: Day (18:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N627JB, Flight: 398, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Horned grebe, 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-xx-xxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BAY 1 AND BAG 2 ID'D AS HORNED GREBE. CAPT REPTS SEEING AND STRIKING FOUR MED BIRDS WHILE ON SHORT FINAL FOR RWY 22 AT KLGA. OVER RWY 22 ILS PIER. CAS MX TECH CONDUCTED BIRDSTRIKE INSPN REPTS NO DMG TO A/C. LT L/E.
Date: 2011-11-23, Time: Night (20:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-321 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N189UW, Flight: 1630, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 2011-11-22, Time: Night (19:44), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N689DL, Flight: 786, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, 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-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UNDETERMINED WHITE-HEADED GULL (LARUS SP.) OVER BAY. CAPT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE TO ATCT. CAPT STATED AS HE BROKE OUT OF CLOUDS 2-3 BIRDS APPEARED IN LANDING LIGHTS. ONE STRUCK LT WINDSCREEN. SNARGE COLLECTED AND SENT FOR ID. NO DMG OR DELAY.
Date: 2011-11-21, Time: Night (19:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N355NW, Flight: 2196, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Miles From Airport: 6 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTD STRIKING SIZED BIRD WHILE ON 6 MILE FINAL KLGA RWY 4. DAL MX REPTD NO DMG TO A/C. LOCATION REPTD AS 6 MILES SW OF FLD.
Date: 2011-11-18, Time: Night (21:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N588UA, Flight: 406, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, 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 = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. MX STATED NO DMG TO A/C AFTER WALKAROUND. SNARGE COLLECTED FROM CO-CAPT SIDE. WINDSHIELD. SHORT FINAL. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2011-11-17, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N513AE, Flight: 4664, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 124 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE =THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. F/O SAW A FLOCK OF SML BIRDS (10) COME ACROSS ON FINAL APCH. HE HEARTD A FEW THUMPS BUT SAW NO STRIKE. CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 31 DURING SWEEP ABOUT 500' JUST OFF CENTERLINE. NO DMG OR DELAYS PER EGF MX.
Date: 2011-11-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY B, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS ON EAST SHOULDER OF TWY BTWN TWY G & F. TIME 1130, DAY.
Date: 2011-11-11, Time: Night (18:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N991DL, Flight: 1798, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 7 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 5000 h, Other Costs: $5411, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. F/O REPTD THAT BOTH HE AND CAPT CAUGHT A QUICK GLIMPSE OF WHAT THEY ASSUMED WAS A BIRD TO THEIR LEFT. FELT IMPACT SHORTLY AFTER. LEAD DAL MX STATED A/C WILL BE GROUNDED UNTIL THEY ORDER PARTS AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS. DMG TO SLAT AND L/E OF LT WING. DENT APPROX 4.5 INCHES X 1 INCH X 3/64 INCH. NO OTHER DMG FOUND BY MX ON SITE. OUTBOUND FLT DELAYED 1 HR BECAUSE THEY HAD TO CHANGE A/C. LOCATION REPTD AS 7 MILES S KLGA.
Date: 2011-11-08, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N669CA, Flight: 3036, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Golden-crowned kinglet, Size: Small, 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-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 2011-11-08, Time: Day (10:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-87 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N948DL, Flight: 1996, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON RWY SWEEP. PILOT REPTD STRIKE TO ATCT. NO DMG PER DAL MX.
Date: 2011-11-04, Time: Night (19:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N315NB, Flight: 1174, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CREW HAD LEFT FACILITY, BEFORE LEAVING CAPT TOLD DAL MX THEY HEARD A BANG ON LT SIDE OF A/C. NO DMG OR DELAYS INCURRED PER DAL MX. OVER HUDSON.
Date: 2011-11-04, Time: Day (11:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N449AW, Flight: 3720, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 146 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cedar waxwing, 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 & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTD STRIKING ONE BIRD ON FINAL APRCH. NO BIRDS SEEN BEFORE STRIKE. NO DMG. OVER BAY ON APRCH.
Date: 2011-11-04, Time: Day (09:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N992AT, Flight: 360, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Red-winged blackbird, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 1000 h, Other Costs: $1082, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. POSTFLT INSPN REVEALED TWO BIRDSTRIKE LOCATIONS. PILOT STATED NO BIRD SEEN. TRS MX STATED THERE WOULD BE NO DELAYS INCURRED AND REPLACEMENT OF LANDING LIGHT ON WINGTIP WOULD BE DEFERRED TO PLANES NEXT LOCATION. OVER BAY AFTER ALNDING CLEARANCE.
Date: 2011-11-04, Time: Night (19:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N911DE, Flight: 1548, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Miles From Airport: 40 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. F/O REPTD NO PRIOR SIGHT OF BIRD BEFORE STRIKE. STRIKE AT APPROX 40 MILES OUT. NO DMG OR DELAYS INCURRED PER DAL MX. DREMS INTXN.
Date: 2011-11-04, Time: Night (19:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N603JB, Flight: 398, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 6900. DNA. MUST HAVE BEEN 2 DIFFERENT SAMPLES SENT. THEY ALSO ID'D REMAINS AS A PERCHING BIRD AND THAT NO VIABLE DNA WAS IN THE SAMPLE. FEATHER MATERIAL CONSISTENT WITH SOME TYPE OF SONGBIRD. CAPT DID NOT SEE ANY BIRDS PRIOR TO STRIKE. NO DMG.
Date: 2011-11-01, Time: Night (23:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N643SW, Flight: 580, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Dark-eyed junco, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO FLT CRW PRESENT TO OBTAIN ANY RELEVANT FLT INFO. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ONE OF THE THREE FORMS HAD FLT INFO, UNKN REPORTER)
Date: 2011-11-01, Time: Night (19:30), Precipation: None, Operator: Sky Regional Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FEKH, Flight: 750, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. OVER HUDSON ON DOWNWIND. NO SIGHTING PRIOR TO STRIKE. SNARGE COLLECTED AND SENT TO SI. NO DMG OR DELAYS AS PER JETPRO MX.
Date: 2011-11-01, Time: Night (20:51), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N426UA, Flight: 502, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hermit thrush, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REPTD STRIKE TO AIRLINE OPS WHO REPTD IT TO PANYNJ. CAPT STATED TO AIRLINE OPS STRIKE ON APRCH THEN LEFT FACILITY. NO OTHER INFO RECVD.
Date: 2011-10-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS RECVRD IN SFTY AREA OF RWY 22 GRID #N5. CARCASS 90% INTACT AND PROPERLY DISPOSED. 0200 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2011-10-31, Time: Night (23:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N604DL, Flight: 1286, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, 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: DAL1286 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON FINAL APRCH AT APPROX 500 FT. CAPT REPTD BIRD STRUCK CAPT WINDSHIELD. NO BLOOD OR SNARGE FOUND BUT THE WINDSHIELD SHOWED SIGNS OF STRIKE. DAL MX INSPECTED A/C AND FOUND NO DMG ASIDE FROM VISUAL SIGNS OF STRIKE.
Date: 2011-10-31, Time: Night (22:29), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N929DL, Flight: 930, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-throated sparrow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT ABOARD DAL930 REPTD A POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE ON FINAL APRCH FOR RWY 22. VISIBLE EVID OF STRIKE BELOW CAPT WINDSHIELD. DAL MX PERFORMED VISUAL ISNPN OF STRIKE AND FOUND NO DMG. SNARGE KIT TAKEN AND SENT TO SI FOR ID.
Date: 2011-10-28, Time: Night (21:02), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N868RW, Flight: 5876, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CREW REPTD STRIKING A MED SIZED GULL WHILE OVER CITI FIELD ON APRCH FOR KLGA RWY 31. LANDED AND TAXIED W/O INCIDENT. A/C MX CONDICTED BIRDSTRIKE INSPN AND REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2011-10-26, Time: Day (08:02), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N536EA, Flight: 4600, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Northern flicker, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: MULTIPLE SPECIES. ID BY SMITHSONIAN. WINTER WREN SAMPLE TAKEN FROM NOSE/RADOME. NORTHERN FLICKER. CAPT REPTD SEEING FIVE MED SIZED BIRDS ON APRCH TO RWY 22. ONE OF WHICH STRUCK THE NOSE AND THE LT WING OF A/C. EGF MX INSPECTED A/C AND REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2011-10-25, Time: Night (21:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N245PS, Flight: 2508, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 700 ft, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Microbats, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTD SEEING A MED SIZED BIRD WHILE ON BASE TURN TO KLGA RWY 31. NO DMG TO A/C REPTD BY MX. FLT AND A/C UNEFFECTED BY STRIKE. LOCATION REPTD AS 1 MILE E OF ARPT OVER CITI FIELD.
Date: 2011-10-23, Time: Night (20:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-GBHY, Flight: 724, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-throated sparrow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD STIKING ONE SMALL BIRD ON FINAL APRCH FOR RWY 22. NO DMG TO A/C. SMALL BLOOD SMEAR FOUND ON NOSE CONE TAKEN AND SENT TO SI FOR ID. SHORT FINAL.
Date: 2011-10-23, Time: Night (20:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N420CA, Flight: 2962, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swamp sparrow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx & xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTS SEEING & STRIKING 1 SMAL BIRD AT 3000' ABOVE LGA. NO DMG. SNARGE TAKEN FROM ABOVE WINDSHLD. (ANOTHER REPT SAID NO BIRDSTRIKE REPTD BY AIR CARRIER)
Date: 2011-10-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red bat, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FULLY INTACT CARCASS FOUND ON THE RWY SURFACE AT APRCH END OF RWY 22. 1550 PM DAY.
Date: 2011-10-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Palm warbler, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CARCASS RECVRD FROM APRCH END OF RWY 22 WHILE RWY WAS CLOSED. 1550 PM DAY.
Date: 2011-10-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American golden-plover, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: BIRD CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 22 BTWN TWY R AND U. 0713 AM.
Date: 2011-10-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CARCASS FOUND AND COLLECTED ON RWY 4 AND TWY D. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1634 PM DAY.
Date: 2011-10-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND IN SFTY AREA OF RWY 31. 0535 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2011-10-11, Time: Night (22:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N204FR, Flight: 516, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD HIT RT WING, LEADING EDGE JUST INBD OF #2 ENG.
Date: 2011-10-10, Time: Night (22:52), Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N26226, Flight: 1498, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Yellow-rumped warbler, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Fuselage, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 2011-10-07, Time: Day (12:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N302NB, Flight: 1260, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Buff-breasted sandpiper, 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 = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. F/O STATED ONE SMALL BIRD STRUCK ON T/D ON CAPT SIDE WINDSCREEN. NO DMG. NO DELAY PER DAL MX.
Date: 2011-10-07, Time: Night (22:27), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9626F, Flight: 348, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, 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: SOFTBALL SIZED SPLATTER PATTERN LEFT ON CENTER WINDSHIELD. LOCATION REPTD AS 10 MILES NW OF RWY.
Date: 2011-10-06, Time: Night (06:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N874NN, Flight: 705, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DEPARTED KLGA RWY 4 ON CLIMB SAW SEVERAL BIRDS BUT DID NOT THINK THEY HIT US. IN KDFW ON F/O WALKAROUND, F/O FOUND SIGNS OF A BIRDSTRIKE ON A/C FUSELAGE. CALLED MX WHO FOUND SIGNS OF TWO BIRDS INSIDE #1 ENG COWLING. NO INDICATION THAT WE TOOK ANYTHING INTO ENG OR EVEN HIT ANY BIRDS.
Date: 2011-10-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD CARCASS FOUND AT TWY Y AND B INTXN. 1100 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-10-05, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N675AN, Flight: 1370, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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: EXTREMELY DIRTY WINDSHIELD. BTWN DIALS AND FINAL ON THE EXPRESSWAY VISUAL.
Date: 2011-10-05, Time: Day (08:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FFYG, Flight: 740, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-bellied sapsucker, 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 & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTD SEEING TWO AND STRIKING ONE SMALL BIRD ON SHORT FINAL FOR RWY 31 KLGA. LANDED RWY 31 AND TAXIED TO GATE W/O INCIDENT. JETPRO A/C MX TECH CONDUCTED BIRDSTRIKE INSPN OF A/C. REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2011-10-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hermit thrush, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 31 S OF C/L AT TWY L INTXN. 1605 PM DAY.
Date: 2011-10-04, Time: Night (21:30), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N684DA, Flight: 456, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common yellowthroat, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 2011-10-04, Time: Day (10:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FHKA, Flight: 742, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTD SEEING A SMALL BIRD SECONDS BEFORE HEARING A SOFT THUMP ON THE NOSE. ABOVE DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN.
Date: 2011-09-30, Time: Night (23:25), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N944UW, Flight: 1290, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 133 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Orchard oriole, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT STATED, "WE SAW ONE BIRD THAT STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD." MX REPORTS NO DMG.
Date: 2011-09-30, Time: Night (21:04), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N973DL, Flight: 1935, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swainson's thrush, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, 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. CAPT REPTD HEARING A THUMP AND STRIKING A BIRD APPROX 4000 FT ABOUT 5 MILES OUT ON DOWNWIND.
Date: 2011-09-29, Time: Day (08:40), Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N590JB, Flight: 370, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Burrowing owl, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED ARPT, x/xx/xx UPDATED ARPT, ALT, SPEED, REMARKS)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 6600. DNA AND MICRO. MX REPTD NO DMG. SNARGE SAMPLE WAS COLLECTED. SPECIES SUGGESTS POSSIBLE STRIKE IN FLORIDA. A/C TOOK OFF FROM KFLL. HOWEVER PILOT WAS CONTACTED AND REPORTED THAT HE WAS TURNING FINAL TO RWY 22 AT ABOUT 4000 FT WHEN HE HEARD A THUMP AROUND THE RADOME. AFTER LANDING HE FOUND A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF FEATHERS IN THE AREA OF THE STRIKE AND DID NOT THINK THEY WOULD HAVE REMAINS THERE DURING A 2.5 HR FLT. BIOLOGISTS ARE UNCERTAIN THAT A BURROWING OWL WOULD BE FOUND AT 4,000' AGL IN THE NY AREA. PERHAPS THE OWL WAS STRUCK DURING T/O OR CLIMB OUT OF FLL AND ANOTHER BIRD WAS HIT ON APCH TO LGA.
Date: 2011-09-29, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Spirit Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N526NK, Flight: 630, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackpoll warbler, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, 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. CAPT STATED "WE SAW ONE MED SIZED BIRD AND HEARD A THUMP". JET PRO MX REPTD NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2011-09-29, Time: Dusk (19:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N871NN, Flight: 728, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2011-09-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-bellied plover, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD CARCASS FOUND IN SFTY AREA BY TWY Z AND RWY 13. FEATHERS PULLED OUT AND SENT TO SI FOR ID. 0925 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-09-22, Time: Day (12:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N328NB, Flight: 1380, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Double-crested cormorant, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)) & NEWS MEDIA (xx/x/xx UPDATED SOURCE)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD FLYING THRU A FLOCK OF CANADA GEESE ON DEPARTURE. HALF THE FLOCK WENT HIGH, THE OTHER HALF LOW. 1 WAS INGESTED IN #1 ENG. A/C LANDED SAFELY, EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT WAS REQUESTED. RESULTED IN 4 BENT BLADES ON THE N1 FAN. 4 PAIRS WERE REPLACED. BORESCOPE INSPN FOUND NO DMG. A/C OUT OF SERVICE. PHOTOS.
Date: 2011-09-15, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N874RW, Flight: 5994, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO VIABLE DNA OR FEATHER/HAIR IN SAMPLE. NO DMG. NO INJURIES. F/O REPTD SEEING TWO "SMALL BLACK BIRDS" ON 4 MILE FINAL FOR KLGA RWY 22. REPTD ONE BIRD STRUCK F/O SIDE WINDSCREEN (IPON POSTFLT INSPN A SECOND STRIKE FOUND ON RT INBAORD WING) ONLY ONE SNARGE SAMPLE TAKEN DUE TO LACK OF BLOOD/FEATHERS ON WINDSCREEN (HAD THE PILOT NOT INDICATED THE WINDSCREEN STRIKE IT WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN EVIDENT).
Date: 2011-09-11, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N748UW, Flight: 2186, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO FEATHER REAMINS FOUND IN SAMPLE. STRIKE WAS REPTD AFTER THE CREW HAD DEPARTED. MX FROM AWE SAID THE STRIKE HAPPENED ON APPROACH. THERE WAS SNARGE ON THE FWD CARGO DOOR AFT SIDE. OTHER FORM SHOWED F/O SIDE WINDOW WAS STRUCK.
Date: 2011-09-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Whimbrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 4 EDGELINE AT TWY YY. 0900 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-09-09, Time: Night (21:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N353NB, Flight: 1399, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Veery, 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-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DELTA MX REPTD STRIKE TO PA OPS. HE REPTD NO DMG TO A/C. SNARGE SAMPLE COLLECTED FROM LT SIDE OF A/C JUST BELOW CAPT WINDOW. SHORT FINAL APRCH. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2011-09-07, Time: Day (18:07), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FNAX?, Flight: 747, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) & TRANSPORT CANADA CADORS REPT xxxxQxxxx
Remarks: FLT 747 REPTD STRIKING A FLOCK OF BIRDS ON TAKEOFF. FLT CONTD W/O INCIDENT. ACA REPTS 4 BIRDS STRUCK.
Date: 2011-09-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TOWER REPTD BIRD CARCASS ON RWY 22 SE CORNER BY TWY P. CARCASS RETRIEVED BY 61. 100% OF CARCASS COLLECTED.
Date: 2011-09-03, Time: Day (08:26), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N608JB, Flight: 370, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 138 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx & x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 6437. WHOLE FEATHER. PILOT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON FINAL APCH OVER RWY 31 THRESHOLD. F/O WINDSHLD WAS STRUCK. NO DMG.
Date: 2011-09-02, Time: Day (18:57), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N954UW, Flight: 2139, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE =THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTD SEEING 2 "GUL-LIKE" BIRDS ON APCH. 1 HIT F/O WINDSCREEN. NO DMG.
Date: 2011-09-01, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N496WN, Flight: 2356, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 11000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 30 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Veery, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG.
Date: 2011-08-31, Time: Night (21:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jazz Aviation, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FKJZ, Flight: 8014, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ovenbird, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx))
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG. PILOT REPTD STRIKING BIRD ON APRCH KLGA RWY 22.
Date: 2011-08-30, Time: Day (11:38), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N428AW, Flight: 3810, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, 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. CAPT REPTS BIRDSTRIKE TO #2 ENG WHILE ON TWO MILE FINAL APRCH FOR RWY 31. JETPRO A/C MX TECH CONDUCTED BIRDSTRIKE INSPN AND FOUND BIRD REMAINS INSIDE #2 ENG BEHIND FAN BLADE. A/C OUT OF SERV AT TIME OF REPT AND AWAITING AWI MX ROAD TRIP CREW TO BORESCOPE AND DETERMINE TOTAL DMG. BORESCOPE REVEALED NO DMG.
Date: 2011-08-30, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N950AW, Flight: 2143, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great crested flycatcher, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG. AWE MX REPTD THE PILOT INDICATED HE HAD STRUCK A SMALL BIRD ON APRCH KLGA. UPON INSPN, STRIKE (FEATHERS) FOUND ON F/O SIDE TEMP PROBE.
Date: 2011-08-29, Time: Night (21:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N535EA, Flight: 4640, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Semipalmated plover, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, 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. CAPT REPTS STRIKING A MED SIZED BIRD RIGHT BEFORE T/D ON RWY 31. A/C TAXIED TO GATE W/O INCIDENT. ARPT OPS CONDUCTED SURFACE INSPN OF RWY 31 FROM TWY Z TO TWY T AND FOUND NO DEBRIS. NO DMG REPTD ON A/C AT TIME OF REPT.
Date: 2011-08-26, Time: Night (21:33), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N301NB, Flight: 158, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hoary bat, 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)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTD STRIKING A GULL WHILE DOWNWIND FOR RWY 22 OVER HUDSON RIVER. NO DMG REPTD TO A/C AT THIS TIME.
Date: 2011-08-26, Time: Night (21:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N353NB, Flight: 1204, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ovenbird, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE =THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT NOT AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW. INFO FROM DAL OPS AND MX. NO DMG.
Date: 2011-08-23, Time: Day (13:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N933AT, Flight: 717, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, 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. CAPT AND F/O REPTD SEEING AND HEARING STRIKING A BIRD APPROX 2500 FT ON APRCH.
Date: 2011-08-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Least sandpiper, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SURFACE INSPN, DUTY MGR RETRIEVED A BIRD CARCASS ON RWY 31 BTWN HIGHSPEED TWY M & V, S OF C/L APPROX 1000 FT FROM RWY 31 APRCH END. 0815 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-08-20, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N955UW, Flight: 1280, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, 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. CAPT REPTD STRIKING A GULL APPROX 200 FT ON FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2011-08-20, Time: Day (13:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N329NB, Flight: 1948, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 150 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Semipalmated sandpiper, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, 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. CAPT AND F/O REPTD STRIKING ONE SMALL BIRD, 150 FT ON FINAL APRCH RWY 31.
Date: 2011-08-17, Time: Day (09:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-321 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N536UW, Flight: 1620, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Least sandpiper, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTD STRIKING 3-4 SML BIRDS AT APPROX 200' ON FINAL APCH OVER FLUSHING BAY. NO DMG WAS FOUND BY MX.
Date: 2011-08-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: PARTIAL JUVENILE EURO STARLING CARCASS REMVD FROM CENTER OF THRESHOLD BARS FOR RWY 31. CARCASS BURIED. 0011 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2011-08-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: UPON SURFACE INSPN, DUTY MGR RETRIEVED A BIRD CARCASS ON S SHOULDER OF RWY 13 BTWN HIGHSPEED TWY M & V. 100% OF CARCASS FOUND. 0815 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-08-14, Time: Day (17:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N168AT, Flight: 367, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring 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
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKING A GULL DUEING T/O RUN. ARPT OPS CONDUCTED SURFACE INSPN OF RWY 13 AND REMVD REMAINS OF ONE HERRING GULL AND ONE CRAB FROM RWY SFTY AREA BTWN TWY S AND T. FLT CONT W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2011-08-14, Time: Dusk (18:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N580JB, Flight: 398, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, 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: CAPT REPTD SEEING 2 AND STRIKING 1 GULL ON SHORT FINAL. HEARD THE STRIKE ON LEFT SIDE UNDER CAPT'S SIDE WINDOW. NOTIFIED TWR & MX CONTROL.NO REMAINS FOUND DURING RWY INSPN. NO DMG OR EVIDENCE OF STRIKE FOUND ON A/C.. TALKED TO PORT AUTHORITY BIRD STRIKE LIASON AND NEXT CREW. ALSO CALLED LGA TWR AS THEY HAD REQSTD A CALL TO LET THEM KNOW IF THERE WAS ANY DMG.
Date: 2011-08-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING FLD INSPN, FOUND THREE BARN SWALLOW CARCASSES ON E SHOULDER OF RWY 22 RSA, S OF TWY U. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1510 PM DAY.
Date: 2011-08-11, Time: Day (15:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Spirit Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N603NK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $150, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: THREE SMALL BIRDS BEEN CIRCLING OVER FINAL APRCH TO RWY 31 KLGA. STRUCK ONE OF THEM ON RADOME. NO DMG NOTED. EST OTHER COTS TO CALL OUT CONTRACT MX TO VISUALLY INSPECT A/C AND SIGN OFF A/C LOGBK.
Date: 2011-08-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TOWER REPTD A SMALL BIRD W OF C/L ON RWY 22 ON TWY D. CARCASS RETRIEVED AND INTACT. NO STRIKE REPTD. 0755 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-08-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS REMOVED FROM INTXN OF TWY T/U DURING ROUTINE INSPN. TIME DAWN.
Date: 2011-08-08, Time: Night (20:59), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N433AW, Flight: 3860, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Semipalmated plover, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 2011-08-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 31 C/L BY OPS STAFF. NO PILOT REPT. 0949 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-08-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Least sandpiper, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CARCASS FOUND ON TWY V AND RWY 13 INTXN. 1040 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-08-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Double-crested cormorant, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 22 BTWN TWY U AND R. 1105 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-08-04, Time: Day (10:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N690CA, Flight: 438, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Miles From Airport: 7 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG. F/O REPTD SEEING AND STRIKING "MED SIZED BIRD" ON THE ILS TO KLGA RWY 4, 2000 FT APPROX 7 MILES SW FROM RWY END. SNARGE FOUND ON CAPT WINDSCREEN ON INSPN.
Date: 2011-08-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BARN SWALLOW CARCASS FOUND ON EMAS AT APRCH OF RWY 4. 0545 AM DAWN.
Date: 2011-07-31, Time: Day (14:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N642AA, Flight: 1565, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Semipalmated sandpiper, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) & AIRLINE (xx/x/xx UPDATED WITH AIRLINE REPT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD STRIKE TO TWR. TWR REPTD TO PORT AUTHORITY. CARCASS RETRIEVED ON RWY SWEEP EAST OF TWY M. PILOT REPTD ENCOUNTERING 5 BIRDS WITH STRIKES TO LF FWD FUSELAGE. MX INSPN FOUND NO DMG. NO OPERATIONAL IMPACT.
Date: 2011-07-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ON FLD INSPN, ASST DUTY MGR REPTD BIRD CARCASS ON RWY 31, 25 FT E OF TWY S. 0837 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-07-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: UPON FLD INSPN DUTY MGR REPTD BIRD CARCASS ON RWY 31. BIRD CARCASS RETRIEVED APPROX 50 FT N OF APRCH END OF RWY 31. 0706 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-07-27, Time: Day (10:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N343NW, Flight: 1748, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DAL FLT 1748 REPTD STRIKING A SMALL BIRD AT APPROX 100 FT ON FINAL APRCH ON LT SIDE TO FIX WINDOW #3.
Date: 2011-07-27, Time: Day (06:24), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N473AA, Flight: 301, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 10 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: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: BIRDS WERE SML, BLACK. TWR REPTD THAT CAPT REPTD STRIKING A BIRD ON T/O.
Date: 2011-07-26, Time: Day (18:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N756US, Flight: 2180, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: F/O REPTD SEEING THE BIRD, OPPOSITE DIRECTION, SAME ALTITUDE. RAISED NOSE OF A/C. TO AVOID. REPTD THE BIRD PASSED TO THE INSIDE RT SIDE THEM HEARD A LOUD THUMP/STRIKE. INSPN FOUND AFTER THOROUGH SEARCH. RWY INSPN REVEALED NO CARCASS. PILOT DESCRIBED BIRD AS LARGE AND BLACK, POSSIBLE DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT.
Date: 2011-07-22, Time: Day (07:53), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N202PS, Flight: 2438, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, 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, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FLO REPTD SEEING THREE SMALL BIRDS ON FINAL R/O. ONE STRUCK WINDSCREEN. F/O REPTD STRIKE TO ROWER WHO REPTD IT TO PANYNJ. SNARGE SAMPLE TAKEND SND SENT TO SI. NO DMG OR DEPAYS INCURRED.
Date: 2011-07-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ON FLD INSPN, FOUND TWO BARN SWALLOW CARCASSES ON W SHOULDER OF RWY 22, 600 FT FROM THRESHOLD. 1507 PM DAY.
Date: 2011-07-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: FOUND BARN SWALLO CARCASS ON NW SHOULDER OF RWY 4/22 AT TWY P ON FLD INSPN. 0655 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-07-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TOWER REPTD A BIRD CARCASS. 61 PICKED UP BIRD CARCASS ON RWY 22 NEAR TWY D. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1915 PM.
Date: 2011-07-07, Time: Night (22:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N775JB, Flight: 378, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SML DROP OF BLOOD ON WINDSHLD. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: BOXES CHECKED FOR REMAINS BEING COLLECTED AND SENT TO SMITHSONIAN. NO ID AS OF 8/16/11)
Date: 2011-07-06, Time: Dusk (20:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N259JQ, Flight: 3044, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, 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-E
Remarks: CAPT AND F/O REPT SEEING ON GULL AND HEARING A "THUMP" UNDER NOSE OF A/C WHILE 50 FT OVER RWY 22 ILS PIERS. FLT LANDED W/O INCIDENT AND TAXIED TO GATE. SURFACE INSPN RWY 22 WITH NO CARCASS FOUND. CHQ MX PERFORMED BIRDSTRIKE INSPN OF A/C AND FOUND NO BIRD REMAINS AND NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2011-07-01, Time: Day (12:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N988DL, Flight: 2395, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 1100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG. F/O REPTS STRIKING BIRD ON BASE LEG OF APRCH TO RWY 31 OVER CITI FIELD. REPTS QUICKLY SEEING A "SMALL BLACK COLORED BIRD". SNARGE SAMPLE TAKEN FROM UNDER COPILOT SIDE WINDSHIELD.
Date: 2011-06-17, Time: Day (11:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 321, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS SMALL TO MED BLACK BIRD.
Date: 2011-06-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ADJ TO TWY U, RWY 4/22 SFTY AREA. NO STRIKE REPTD.
Date: 2011-06-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Double-crested cormorant, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FOUND BIRD CARCASS REMAINS IN SFTY AREA BTWN TWY U AND RWY 4/22 EDGE LIGHT. BIRD'S HEAD DECAPITATED PRIOR TO RECOVERY. 1215 PM DAY. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2011-06-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great egret, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ONE FULLY INTACT GREAT EGRET CARCASS COLLECTED ON SW CORNER OF RWY 4/22. NO REPTD STRIKE. 0530 AM DAWN.
Date: 2011-06-01, Time: Day (20:19), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7547A, Flight: 352, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cedar waxwing, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. F/O STATED HE STRUCK ONE BIRD ON FINAL APRCH, APPROX ONE MILE OUT. REPTD TO AAL MX REP WHO REPTD TO PANYNJ. AAL MX CKD A/C. NO DMG OR DELAYS. SNARGE SAMPLE TAKEN AND SENT TO S.I.
Date: 2011-05-31, Time: Day (18:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N948DL, Flight: 930, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Semipalmated sandpiper, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. F/O REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON SHORT FINAL TO DELTA RAMP CONTROL REP. PANYNJ WAS NOTIFIED BY DAL REP. F/O DID NOT SEE ANY BIRDS PRIOR TO STRIKE. NO DMG. SNARGE COLLECTED FOR ID.
Date: 2011-05-30, Time: Day (09:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N501AA, Flight: 1088, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx & x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT RETPD SEEING AND STRIKING 1 SML BIRD ON SHORT FINAL - ABOUT 1 MILE OUT. REMAINS WERE CONTAINED ON THE WIPER ARM. MX STATED NO DMG. FEATHERS GATHERED FOR ID.
Date: 2011-05-26, Time: Dawn (06:12), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N645AA, Flight: 1895, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 4500 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx )(x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH xND xxxx-x)
Remarks: LOCATION RETPD AS 5NM NE CRI VOR. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ALT REPTD AS 4,000 AND 5,000, TOOK AVG)
Date: 2011-05-24, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N349NW, Flight: 938, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Miles From Airport: 6 mi, 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: CAPT REPTD SEEING AND STRIKING A SMALL BIRD 6 MILES OUT ENROUTE TO KLGA. BIRD STRUCK WINDSHIELD. NO VISIBLE DMG. NO SNARGE PRESENT.
Date: 2011-05-24, Time: Night (00:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N942FR, Flight: 804, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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: NO DMG. BLOOD ON F/O SIDE OF NOSE. NORMAL ENG PARAMETERS.
Date: 2011-05-23, Time: Night (23:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N291SK, Flight: 5901, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT UNAVIL FOR INTERVIEW. A/C MX TO INSPECT AND BRIEF PORT AUTH. PILOT REPTD STRIKING A BIRD TO ATCT 3 MILES OUT. NO SNARGE FOUND ON A/C.
Date: 2011-05-22, Time: Night (21:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N496AA, Flight: 744, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Semipalmated sandpiper, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT STATED HE SAW SEVERAL LARGE BIRDS AND STRUCK SEVERAL BIRDS. NO VISIBLE DMG TO A/C. A/C MX WILL FURTHER INSPECT AND ADVISE IF DMG. FEATHERS AND SNARGE TAKEN FROM A/C AND SENT TO S.I. FOR ID.
Date: 2011-05-15, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Sky Regional Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FEKH, Flight: 712, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 30 ft, 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-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: CAPT STATETD HE STRUCK A VERY SMALL BIRD WHILE LANDING. NO VISIBLE DMG TO A/C OR SIGNS OF STRIKE ON A/C.
Date: 2011-05-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON DEPT END OF RWY 22. 1015 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-05-11, Time: Night (21:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N757UW, Flight: 2188, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gray catbird, 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-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTD WHILE 4 MILES OUT FOR RWY 22 KLGA, 2 MED GULLS SEEN AND STRUCK APPROX 1500 FT AGL. FLT 2188 LANDED RWY 22 W/O INCIDENT AND TAXIED TO GATE 18. SURFACE INSPN RWY 22 PERFROMED AND NO CARCASS FOUND. AWE MX TECH PERFORMED BIRDSTRIKE INSPN OF A/C AND FOUND BIRD REMAINS ON LT WINDSHIELD. AMT FOUND NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2011-05-08, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N989DL, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-billed cuckoo, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx & x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FLT CREW UNAVAIL FOR COMMENT BUT DID NOT REPT STRIKE. GRND CREW SPOTTED DMG. APPROX 2 INCH WIDE, SHALLOW INDENTATION TO LT MID-WING SLAT. DELTA ADVISES A/C WILL BE REPAIRED OVERNIGHT AND RETURN TO DUTY IN MORNING. NOTE: SNARGE WAS NOT FRESH. NOTE: ONE REPT SAYS AOS 2 HRS, OTHER REFLECTS 12.
Date: 2011-05-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LAUGHING GULL CARCASS RECVRD FROM 4/22 RSA BEFORE ARPT OPENED.
Date: 2011-05-05, Time: Day (07:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N12218, Flight: 733, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, 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 & Rx)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKE TO ATCT, RWY SWEEP DONE AND CARCASS FOUND JUST E OF TWY U.
Date: 2011-05-03, Time: Day (14:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N934HA, Flight: 4148, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. MX CONFIRMED NO DMG TO A/C. PILOT SAID HE HAD JUST T/D WHEN STRIKE OCCURRED.
Date: 2011-04-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: RWY SFTY INSPN, ONE BARN SWALLOW CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 22 E SHOULDER, SHORT OF RWY 13/31. 0827 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-04-11, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N512AE, Flight: 4671, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 2200 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 7 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hermit thrush, 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-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT STATES 'WE HEARD A THUMP AND SAW SPLAT ON WINDSHIELD:. A/C MX REPTS NO DMG. LOCATION REPTD AS 6.5 MILES OUT (RT BASE TO FINAL).
Date: 2011-04-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American black duck, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD FOD ON RWY 22 AT ABOUT 1000 FT S OF INTXN LEFT OF C/L. RWY SWEEP DISCOVERED AND REMVD FROM RWY 22 NEAR TWY ECHO. 2050 PM.
Date: 2011-04-04, Time: Night (20:52), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N427ZW, Flight: 3948, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 350 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, 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 & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE HITTING FRONT OF WINDSHIELD AT ABOUT 350 FT ON FINAL APRCH RWY 22. MX REPTS NO DMG TO A/C. DNA ANALYSIS UNABLE TO DISTINGUISH BTWN WHITE-HEADED GULL SPECIES.
Date: 2011-04-04, Time: Night (23:21), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N354NW, Flight: 1806, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), 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 & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UNDETERMINED PERCHING BIRD. NO VIABLE BIRD DNA IN SAMPLE. FEATHER MATERIAL CONSISTENT WITH SOME TYPE OF SONGBIRD. CAPT STATED HE DID NOT SEE THE BIRD STRIKE HIS SIDE OF THE WINDSHLD. BUT HE SAW THE SPLAT IN REAL TIME. NO DMG.
Date: 2011-03-27, Time: Day (11:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N721HS, Flight: 4559, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE TO ATCT DEPARTING RWY 4. BIRD STRUCK PAST INTXN OF RWY 4/22 & 13/31. BIRD CARCASS FOUND E OF TWY U.
Date: 2011-03-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY AA, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS OF UNKKN BIRD WAS RECOVERED FROM TWY AA SHORT OF D. CARCASS WAS NOT SAVED FOR ID.
Date: 2011-03-22, Time: Day (10:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N441UA, Flight: 405, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, 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-x-xxxxxx & Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH Rx)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKE TO ATCT. CARCASS RETRIEVED AT DEPT END OF RWY 4/22.
Date: 2011-03-14, Time: Day (17:11), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Republic Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N813MA, Flight: 1800, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD SEEING 3 GULLS ON APRCH. GULLS DISPERSED IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS WITH 1 STRIKING A/C IN NOSE AREA. NO DMG TO A/C. SNARGE SAMPLES TAKEN AND SENT TO SI. LOCATION REPTD AS 1/2 MILE S KLGA.
Date: 2011-02-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American coot, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 22 E SHOULDER AT TWY G. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. 0944 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-02-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ruddy duck, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: CARCASS RECVRD FROM INTXN OF TWY E & TWY A. JUST OUTSIDE THE 200 FT MARK. GIVEN SPECIES AND LOCATION, SAFE TO ASSUME THAT THIS WAS PROBABLY A STRIKE AND CARCASS MAY HAVE BEEN BLOWN AROUND BY JET BLAST.
Date: 2011-02-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: IMMATURE HORNED LARK. DAY.
Date: 2011-02-11, Time: Night (18:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N533AE, Flight: 4648, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 500 ft, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, 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)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DNA MARKERS UNABLE TO CONFIRM SPECIES OF GULL. PILOT REPTD SEEING 4-5 GULLS WITH ONE STRIKING RADOME. A/C MX STATES NO DMG.
Date: 2011-02-02, Time: Day (13:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N951UW, Flight: 2127, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. INSUFFICIENT MATERIAL FOR MORE SPECIFIC ID, DNA ANALYSIS ONLY CONFIDENT TO LARUS SPECIES OF WHITE-HEADED GULL. COPILOT STATED HE SAW AND STRUCK A BIRD WITH NOSE ABOUT 1/4 MILE OUT. HE STATED THERE WAS NO VISIBLE DMG TO A/C. SNARGE SAMPLE TAKEN AND SENT TO SI.
Date: 2011-01-27, Time: Night (20:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N737MW, Flight: 4450, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SHORT FINAL. CARCASS LODGED IN FLAP OF LT WING. EGF MX REPTS NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2011-01-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ONE CARCASS FOUND 5 FT E OF RWY 22 C/L BY TWY P. 1119 AM DAY.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-12-30, Time: Night (17:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N33264, Flight: 1450, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTD STRIKING A MED SIZED WHITE BIRD ON 1/4 MILE FINAL. BIRD STRUCK RT SIDE OF WINDSCREEN. COPILOT REPTD SEEING MULT WHITE BIRDS ON FINAL. COA MX REPTD NO DMG TO WINDSCREEN. RWY SWEEP FOUND NO EVID ON RWY 22. TOWER BRIEFED AND WILL CONTACT FAA COM CENTER.
Date: 2010-12-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND DURING RWY SFTY AREA INSPN OF CLOSED RWY. REMAINS COLLECTED AND FROZEN. E SIDE 500 FT FROM APRCH END.
Date: 2010-12-14, Time: Night (20:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N213JQ, Flight: 5928, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Snow goose, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTD FLYING THRU FLOCK OF BIRDS AND HEARING MULT THUMPS AT ABOUT 5000 FT ON DESCENT.
Date: 2010-12-14, Time: Night (17:26), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FEJD, Flight: 751, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx) & AIRLINE # xxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH AIRLINE REPT)
Remarks: CAPT REPTD STRIKING BIRD ON DEPTR. ABOUT 1/3 DOWN RWY. TWR WAS ADVISED. CREW THOUGHT STRIKE WAS ON LEFT SIDE BY NO PRECISE LOCATION NOTED. INSPN FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2010-12-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PIGEON REMVD FROM G5 ON ARPT GRID 9ADJ TO RWY).
Date: 2010-12-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LGA ATCT REPTD TO ARPT OPS OF BIRD REMAINS ON E SHOULDER OF RWY 22 AND TWY CY. ONE MOURNING DOVE RETRIEVED. 0900 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-12-04, Time: Night (19:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N447WN, Flight: 1932, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SWA OPS ALERTED PA OPS TO BIRDSTRIKE IN #1 ENG. CAPT REPTD SEEING ONE MED SIZED BIRD ON APRCH STRIKE #1 ENG. COPILOT REPTD SEEING FOUR MED SIZED WHITE BIRDS OUT HIS SIDE OF WINDSCREEN. SNARGE COLLECTED FROM FAN BLADES OF #1 ENG. DAL MX DID VISUAL CK OF ENG AND FOUND NO DMG. BORESCOPE CONDUCTED BY DAL MX FOUND NO ENG DMG.
Date: 2010-12-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: AMER KESTREL REMVD FROM SHOULDER OF RWY 13/31. (RWY CLOSED AT TIME OF DISCOVERY) AT H/S "J" (K-10). NO REPTD STRIKE. 100 AM.
Date: 2010-11-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red bat, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: CARCASS 100% INTACT. CARCASS FOUND ON RWY. 0820 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-11-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, 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. CARCASS FOUND IN SFTY AREA OF RWY 4 AND TWY G TO THE W SIDE OF C/L. NO RETPD STRIKE. 0800 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-11-14, Time: Night (22:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 4459, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2010-11-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ruddy duck, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CARCASS FOUND IN SFTY AREA OF RWY 13/31, N SIDE OF 13 DECK IN GRID LOCATION L4. NO RETPD STRIKE. 1100 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-11-10, Time: Night (11:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N376NW, Flight: 2048, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Engine 1, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 65000 h, Other Costs: $72228, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = SEVEN xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx, xxxxxx Rx-Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ALL 3 SAMPLES WERE SAME SPECIES. DURING LDG FLARE WE SAW A BIRD HIT CAPT'S WINDSCREEN. LRG SMEAR LEFT ON WINDOW. AT GATE, MX REPTD MULTIPLE STRIKES ON WING & BOTH ENGINES. PILOTS DID NOT SEE MULTIPLE BIRDS. REMAINS COLLECTED FROM ALL 3 LOCATIONS. MX REPTS NO DMG TO AIRFRAME. BOTH ENGS WERE BORESCOPED. MX SUPV REPORTS NO DMG ON #2 ENG. 2 FAN BLADES ON INTERIOR OF #2 ENG WERE BROKEN. ENG REPLACED. ESTIMATED COST INCLUDES OVERTIME STAFFING FOR A CREW OF 6, ENG SHIPMENT & RETURN, CRANE & FORKLIFT RENTAL, LOST REVENUE FROM FLT CANCELLATION AND ENG REPAIR. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ENG MANU BELIEVES THAT A BIRD THIS SMALL COULD NOT DAMAGE COMPRESSOR BLADES AND THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A PRE-EXISTING CONDITION DEPENDING ON HOW LONG IT HAD BEEN SINCE LAST OVERHAUL.)
Date: 2010-11-08, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N603AT, Flight: 364, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 4500 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SNARGE COLLECTED FROM NOSE.
Date: 2010-11-07, Time: Day (10:39), Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N566UA, Flight: 405, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: DURING T/O ROTATION RWY 4 KLGA A SPARROW SIZED BIRD IMPACTED FUSELAGE ABOVE THE CAPT FRWD WINDSHIELD. NO DMG STATED. SPECIES . UAL REPT#6894-10-LGA.
Date: 2010-11-07, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FEKS, Flight: 744, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx) & AIRLINE # xxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH AIRLINE REPT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ACA OPS CALLED TO REPT HIS GRND CREW FOUND FRESH SNARGE ON BELLY OF A/C FWD OF NOSE GEAR. NO DMG TO A/C. PILOT DID NOT SEE OR HEAR ANYTHING, BUT BELIEVED STRIKE LIKELYU OCCURRED DURING LDG ROLL WHEN NOISE WOULD HAVE MADE THE BIRDSTRIKE DIFFICULT TO HEAR.
Date: 2010-11-02, Time: Night (21:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N458AA, Flight: 748, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTS STRIKING BIRD OVER THE VERRAZANO BRIDGE.
Date: 2010-11-02, Time: Night (19:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N473AA, Flight: 730, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 140 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-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & xx-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: STRIKE WAS REPTD BY AAL OPS. LOG INDICATED NO DMG.
Date: 2010-11-02, Time: Night (20:59), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N204FR, Flight: 516, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 6 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-bellied sapsucker, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, xx-x-xxxxxxR & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT RETDP STRIKE WAS ABOUT 1 MILE SOUTH OF "DIALS" DESCENDING THRU 3000 FT INBOUND FRO THE EXPRESSWAY VISUAL RWY 31 ABOUT 6 NM SSE OF LGA. BIRD WAS REPTD TO BE GOOSE-SIZE. HIT LEFT OF CENTER JUST AT EDGE OF RADOME WHERE IT ATTACHED TO THE NOSE BELOW CAPT'S WINDSHLD. F/O HAD TO MAKE APCH AND LDG DUE TO REDUCED VISIBILITY ON CAP'TS SIDE. BIRD WAS STRUCK OVER THE VERRAZANO BRIDGE.
Date: 2010-11-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American woodcock, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND DURING AIRFLD INSPN. NO REPTD STRIKE. CARCASS STORED IN FREEZER AND ID'D AS AMER WOODCOCK. RWY 4 ABEAM TWY D. 1530 PM DAY.
Date: 2010-11-01, Time: Night (19:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N335NB, Flight: 1548, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, 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-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTD STRIKING ONE BIRD 5000 FT ON BASE FOR RWY 31. CAPT NEVER SAW BIRD. A/C MX PERFORMED POSTFLT INSPN AND STATED NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2010-11-01, Time: Day (12:44), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N301NB, Flight: 1383, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, 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 & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE 4 NM E OF THE LGA VOR AT 4000 FT, 250 KNOTS. REPTD SEEING 50 SMALL BIRDS AND STRUCK ONE ON PILOT SIDE WINDSCREEN. DAL MX REPTD NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2010-11-01, Time: Day (14:52), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N37273, Flight: 432, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CAPT REPTD STRIKING A GULL AT APPROX 50 FT AGL OVER THRESHOLD OF RWY 31. FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2010-11-01, Time: Night (20:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8659B, Flight: 3700, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Local, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx) (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FLT 370 REPTD STRIKING A BIRD AT LGA. INBOUND CREW UNAVAILABLE FOR STATEMENT. SNARGE COLLECTED FOR ID. SML DENT ON RT WING.
Date: 2010-11-01, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N468WN, Flight: 361, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 25 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, 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-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx & xx-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FLT WAS INBOUND FROM MDW. REPTD STRIKING SML BIRD ABOUT 8000' ON FINAL APCH. INBOUND CREW UNAVAILABLE FOR STATEMENT. INFO PROVIDED BY A/C MX. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: CAPT FILED REPORT AS WELL) MED SIZED BIRD HIT WINDSCREEN WITH A LOUD BANG. NO DMG.
Date: 2010-10-31, Time: Night (18:42), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N653RW, Flight: 7586, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPORTS STRIKING A GULL AT APPROX 200' ON FINALAPCH. SNARGE SAMPLE COLLECTED AND SENT. MX INSPN FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2010-10-31, Time: Night (21:12), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FEJL, Flight: 752, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx) & AIRLINE # xxxxx(x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH AIRLINE REPT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ACA OPS SUPV REPORTS CREW ON FLT 752 HAD A BIRDSTRIKE ON FINAL APCH. FLT CREW NOT AVAILABLE TO GIVE STATEMENT, BUT ADVISED A/C MX THAT HE HIT A BIRD ON FINAL AT 4000FT. SNARGE SAMPLE WAS RECEIVED & SENT. NO DMG. HIT ABOUT 2-3 FT BELOW F/O MAIN FWD WINDOW.
Date: 2010-10-30, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FEIQ, Flight: 742, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: AIRLINE REPT xxxxx
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE DURING APCH. ATC AND MX HAVE BEEN ADVISED.
Date: 2010-10-29, Time: Night (06:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N950UW, Flight: 2115, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD HIT RADOME. NO DMG. 10 NM EAST LGA
Date: 2010-10-29, Time: Night (19:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N715UW, Flight: 2187, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 800 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2010-10-28, Time: Dusk (18:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Spirit Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N603NK, Flight: 174, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 900 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTD STRIKING SML TO MED BIRD ON SHORT FINAL FOR RWY 22. FEATHER SEEN UNDER PILOT'S WINDOW AND SNARGE ON UNDERSIDE OF L WING. NO DMG. REMAINS COLLECTED AND SENT TO S.I.
Date: 2010-10-28, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 728, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Dark-eyed junco, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) & AIRLINE # xxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH AIRLINE REPT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. RECVD CALL FROM ACA OPS. PILOT HAD DEPARTED BEFORE STATEMENT COULD BE TAKEN. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: REG REPTD AS C-FH15, NOT CORRECT)
Date: 2010-10-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CARCASS FOUND BTWN RWY 31 AND THE NORTH SERVICE RD ADJ TO THE EMAS. 1013 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-10-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wood duck, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND BTWN RWY 22 AND TWY B AND TWY Q & F. 0950 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-10-21, Time: Night (21:01), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N261PS, Flight: 2547, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DEPARTURE END OF RWY.
Date: 2010-10-17, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N806FX, Flight: 4602, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 3400 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Miles From Airport: 9 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-throated blue warbler, 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 = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FLT CREW HEARD A LOUD BANG THEN SAW BLOOD RUNNING UP RT WINDSHIELD. LOCATION REPTD AS 9 MILES S KLGA.
Date: 2010-10-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: JUV. EUROPEAN STARLING CARCASS FOUND APPROX 800 FT FROM APRCH END OF RWY 22. TWO FT W OF C/L. 1715 PM DUSK.
Date: 2010-10-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ONE CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 4/22 RWY SFTY AREA ON TWY Y, 15 FT E OF TWY C/L. 1500 PM DAY.
Date: 2010-10-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-bellied sapsucker, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND IN SFTY AREA BTWN RWY 22 AND TWY ROMEO. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. 1000 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-10-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: RECVRD FROM RWY 22, W OF C/L, 2000 FT FROM APRCH.
Date: 2010-10-13, Time: Night (20:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N76516, Flight: 632, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Song sparrow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTD HEARING A "THUMP" ONE MILE OUT ON FINAL APRCH. COA MX INSPECTED A/C AND REPTS NO DMG.
Date: 2010-10-13, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N954UW, Flight: 2127, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chestnut-sided warbler, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT NOT AVAILABLE FOR STATEMENT. AWE MX INSPCTD A/C AND REPTS NO DMG. FEATHER SAMPLE SENT. FINAL APCH.
Date: 2010-10-12, Time: Night (21:16), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N294SK, Flight: 3012, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO SNARGE AVAIL. NO DMG FOUND BY A/C MX. PILOT REPTD APECIES AS "SEAGULL".
Date: 2010-10-12, Time: Night (22:27), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N943DL, Flight: 1898, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), 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-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DOWNWIND.
Date: 2010-10-10, Time: Day (08:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N836AE, Flight: 4535, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Purple finch, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ILOT REPTD HITTING A SML BIRDS ABOUT A HALF MILE OUT AT 300'. MX FOUND NO VIZ DMG. SOME BIRD REMAINS ABOVE RT SIDE WINDSHLD.
Date: 2010-10-09, Time: Night (23:30), Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-321 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N536UW, Flight: 1630, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MX SUPV REPTS STRIKE, CREW NOT AVAIL FOR INTERVIEW. NO DMG TO A/C. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2010-10-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-throated sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: WHITE-THROATED SPARROW CARCASS FOUND ON THE 22 DECK ON TWY R, N OF TWY U.
Date: 2010-10-07, Time: Day (11:23), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FHNL, Flight: 707, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, 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 Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & AIRLINE # xxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH AIRLINE REPT)
Remarks: CAPT REPTD TO TOWER HE HIT A SMALL BIRD IN AREA OF NOSE GEAR ON ROTATION. A/C DEPARTED W/O INTERRUPTION. CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 31 BTWN TWY L & J.
Date: 2010-10-07, Time: Night (23:55), Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N748UW, Flight: 1632, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 850 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTS HE WAS ONE BASE TURN TO FINAL FOR RWY 31 WHEN THE BIRD STRUCK THE NOSE AND WINDSHIELD OF A/C. NO VISIBLE DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2010-10-05, Time: Day (12:41), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N312AT, Flight: 368, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD SEEING A BIRD BUT DID NOT THINK HE HIT IT. NO DMG TO A/C PER A/C MX. LOCATION REPTD AS HALF MILE FINAL TO KLGA.
Date: 2010-10-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ONE CARCASS FOUND ON APRCH END RWY 13. CARCASS 100% INTACT AND ID'D AS AMER KESTREL. 0730 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-10-02, Time: Night (20:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N465WN, Flight: 426, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Miles From Airport: 6 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Indigo bunting, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTS HEARING A THUMP WHILE ON APRCH. MX STATES NO DMG TO A/C. APPROX 6 MILES S OF ARPT.
Date: 2010-10-01, Time: Night (21:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N473WN, Flight: 1142, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackpoll warbler, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT STATES HE HEARD A STOMP. MX STATED NO DMG TO A/C. SNARGE COLLECTED AND SENT TO SI.
Date: 2010-09-29, Time: Day (16:37), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N369NB, Flight: 1391, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 800 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT SAW 1 BIRD WHICH APPEARED TO BE A GULL. IT WAS INGESTED IN #1 ENG. MX STATES NO DMG.
Date: 2010-09-27, Time: Day (06:55), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N216JQ, Flight: 5900, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, 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 & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPORTS 2 SML BLACK BIRDS SEEN ONLY HIT 1. OVER THRESHOLD ON FINAL APCH TO RWY 4.
Date: 2010-09-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American golden-plover, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SINGLE CARCASS FOUND ONE FT FROM WESTERN EDGELINE OF RWY 4/22 JUST N OF TWY U INTXN. BIRD 90% INTACT.
Date: 2010-09-25, Time: Night (21:40), Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N290AT, Flight: 365, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 900 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD SINGLE BIRDSTRIKE TO NOSE. NO DMG. DISTANCE ABOUT 1/4 MILE FROM LGA.
Date: 2010-09-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-crowned night-heron, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: IMMATURE BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON CARCASS REMVD FROM RWY 4/22, W SIDE OF C/L JUST N OF TWY E. NO REPTD STRIKE. 0200 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2010-09-23, Time: Night (20:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N834AE, Flight: 4496, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLIGHT)
Remarks: SMALL AMT OF RESIDUE OBSERVED ON NOSE AND F/O WINDSCREEN UPON LANDING.
Date: 2010-09-23, Time: Night (21:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N284AT, Flight: 364, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CAPT STATES "WE HEARD A LOUD BANG AT APPROX 3 MILES OUT. AFTER LANDING PERFORMED POSTFLT WALKAROUND AND NOTED BIRD REMAINS ON NOSE GEAR". A/C MS ADVISES NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2010-09-21, Time: Night (20:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N766US, Flight: 2189, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG SEEN. CAUSED COMPRESSOR STALL.
Date: 2010-09-20, Time: Night (22:54), Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N992AT, Flight: 358, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 12 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swainson's thrush, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREEE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 4930. DNA. NO DMG. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2010-09-19, Time: Night (20:45), Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N576UA, Flight: 836, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Other, Wiper, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE DURING APCH TO LGA NORTHBOUND OVER HUDSON RIVER. HIT CAPT'S WINDSCREEN AND WIPER. UPON EXAMINATION AT GATE APPEARED TO BE WATERFOWL. SPECIES UNKN. STRIKE NOT REPTD TO OPS SO NO SAMPLE WAS TAKEN.
Date: 2010-09-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gadwall, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ONE GADWALL FOUND IN RWY SFTY AREA OF RWY 22, 50 FT E OF TWY U. 0700 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-09-15, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Spirit Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N534NK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: SMALL BLACK BIRD. I STRUCK A BIRD THE SAME LOCATION THE DAY BEFORE. LOCATION REPTD AS 2 MILES NE KLGA.
Date: 2010-09-15, Time: Night (23:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N746UW, Flight: 1632, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gray catbird, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, 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 4906. DNA. CAPT STATES "WE SAW ONE LARGE WHITE BIRD AND HIT IT". MX REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2010-09-14, Time: Dusk (19:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N964AN, Flight: 1376, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cedar waxwing, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG. MULTIPLE IMPACT SITES IN LINE WITH EACH OTHER ARE PROBABLY THE RESULT OF 1 BIRD. A/C MX SUPV REPTD TO OPS THAT A/C FROM MIAMI WHICH HAD ARRIVED 3 HRS PREVIOUS HAD HIT A BIRD. NO PERTINENT INFO IN CAPT'S LOG. TIME 1959 REFLECTS ARRIVAL AT LGA. CAPT REPTD STRIKE AS WELL.
Date: 2010-09-14, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Spirit Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N507NK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 2 MILES NE KLGA. SMALL BLACK BIRD.
Date: 2010-09-12, Time: Day (07:49), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N972AT, Flight: 199, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C. PARTIAL BIRD CARCASS FOUND IN NOSE GEAR FOR POSITIVE ID.
Date: 2010-09-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS N OF 13/31 C/L GRID LOCATION K12. 1635 PM DAY.
Date: 2010-09-08, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 728, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 220 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
Date: 2010-09-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-crowned night-heron, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: IMMATURE BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON CARCASS FOUND E SIDE OF C/L OF RWY 22 ABOUT 100 FT S OF TWY U. 1000 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-09-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMVD FROM RWY 13/31 SFTY AREA GRID LOCATION L10. 1530 PM DAY.
Date: 2010-09-03, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N505JB, Flight: 378, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Veery, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FIVE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx & x-x-xxxxxx) (x/x/xx UPDATED BIRD CODE)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 4862. & 4843. DNA. CAPT STATED, "I SAW A LARGE WHITE BIRD IMPACT MY WINDSHIELD." CERTIFIED AVTN MECH ADVISES NO DMG. CAPT TURNED CONTROLS OVER TO CO/P. ARPT CONFIRMS SNARGE WAS TAKEN FROM A LARGE SPLAT ON THE WINDSHLD. SMITHSONIAN RE CONFIRMED THEIR ID. (DATA ENTRYNOTE: BIRD ID DOES NOT MATCH CAPT'S DESCRIPTION OF BIRD SEEN. PERHAPS SEVERL BIRDS WERE STRUCK)
Date: 2010-09-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS 100 % INTACT. NO REPTD STRIKE BY AIRLINE/ATCT. CARCASS FOUND DURING RWY INSPN. CARCASS FOUND BTWN C/L AND EDGE LINE ON DEPT END OF RWY.
Date: 2010-08-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sanderling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FIVE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 4860. DNA. ONE CARCASS REMVD FROM SFTY AREA OF RWY 31 BY TWY M. 0825 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-08-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern pipistrelle, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx) (xx/xx/xx AND x/x/xx UPDATED SPECIES)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ONE BROWN BAT CARCASS REMVD FROM RWY 31 N OF C/L BTWN TWY W AND TWY V APPROX 500 FT FROM APRCH END OF RWY 31. 0822 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-08-26, Time: Night (21:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N947DL, Flight: 2552, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx & SI FEATHER ID)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 4776. DNA. MICRO. PILOT P CARRAO REPTD STRIKING ONE GULL ON FINAL APRCH TO RWY 31 OVER WATER. VISUAL MARKINGS OF A/C STRUCK IN NOSE CONE, RADOME AND WINDSHIELD. VISUAL INSPN OF A/C PERFORMED BY DAL MX. NO DMG.
Date: 2010-08-25, Time: Night (21:26), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N332NB, Flight: 1142, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Semipalmated plover, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, 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 4872. DNA. NO DMG. PILOT REPTD STRIKE AT 100 ON SHORT FINAL FOR RWY 31.
Date: 2010-08-24, Time: Day (09:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FLWH, Flight: 702, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Least sandpiper, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) & AIRLINE # xxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH AIRLINE REPT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 4769. DNA & WHOLE FEATHER. PILOT REPTD STRIKING A MED SIZE BIRD ON SHORT FINAL FOR RWY 4. SNARGE OBSERVED ON L/E OF #1 ENG AND FEATHER REMVD FROM #1 ENG FAN BLADE. NO DMG TO A/C. SNARGE AND FEATHER SENT TO SI. NO DMG TO ENG LINE.
Date: 2010-08-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great blue heron, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ONE GREAT BLUE HERON CARCASS REMVD FROM RWY 4 C/L. N OF TWY "U" APPROX 1000 FT FROM DEPT END (N-6). NO REPTD STRIKES. 0130 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2010-08-21, Time: Day (16:57), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N689CA, Flight: 6571, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ELEVEN EUROPEAN STARLINGS. NO DMG TO A/C PER LINE MX. FLARE OVER RWY 4 T/D.
Date: 2010-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Budgerigar, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND DURING INSPN OF CLOSED RWY (RWY 4/22). CARCASS SAVED. NO REPTD STRIKE. WEST SIDE OF RWY 4/22 RSA BTWN TWY CY AND APRCH RWY 4. BIRD REPTD AS "BLUE BUDGIE PARAKEET". 0915 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-08-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TWO BARN SWALLOW CARCASSES REMVD FROM RWY 22 DECK AT INTXN OF TWY R AND TWY U.
Date: 2010-08-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO REPTD STRIKE. BARN SWALLOW FOUND ROUGHLY 200 FT TO RT OF APRCH END OF RWY 22.
Date: 2010-08-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13/31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Least sandpiper, Size: Small, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) & SI FEATHER ID FORM
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 4753. DNA. CARCASS FOUND AT POPPA NEAR RWY 13.
Date: 2010-08-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Semipalmated plover, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: TWO SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS AND ONE BARN SWALLOW CARCASSES FOUND IN RWY 22 SFTY AREA AT APRCH END OF RWY. 1730 PM NIGHT.
Date: 2010-08-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common tern, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO REPTD STRIKE. ONE COMMON TERN CARCASS REMVD FROM RWY 4 AT TWY D.
Date: 2010-08-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO REPTD STRIKE. ONE BARN SWALLOW CARCASS REMVD FROM RWY 4 AT TWY CY.
Date: 2010-08-11, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 712, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: AIRLINE REPT xxxxx
Remarks: STRUCK SML BIRD ON APCH ABOUT 4-5 MILES FINAL TO RWY 4. NO DMG FOUND BY CONTRACT MX. HIT JUST BELOW CAPT'S FWD WINDSCREEN.
Date: 2010-08-08, Time: Day (13:32), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N932DL, Flight: 2096, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG. SNARGE WAS COLLECTED ON RT INBD FLAP. PER DAL MX IT APPEARS THE FLAP WAS FULLY EXTENDED AT TIME OF STRIKE INDICATING THE APPROACH/LANDING PHASE OF FLT. OUTBOUND FLT WAS DELAYED 5 MINS.
Date: 2010-08-07, Time: Day (11:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N920DE, Flight: 2631, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT OF DAL 2631 REPTD HE STRUCK A BIRD ON T/O RUN. RWY SWEPT FULL LENGTH. NO REMAINS FOUND.
Date: 2010-08-07, Time: Night (21:04), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N329EN, Flight: 4624, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 100 ft, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CAPT STATED HE HEARD A LOUD THUD ON CAPT SIDE WING. BELIEVES HE STRUCK A LARGE BIRD. NO VISIBLE DMG FOUND. MX UNAVAIL AT TIME OF STRIKE. NO SNARGE SEEN. NO IMPACT ON FLT.
Date: 2010-08-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13/31, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MULTIPLE SPECIES. ONE AMER KESTREL AND ONE BAT CARCASS REMVD FROM N SHOULDER OF RWY 13/31 ACROSS FROM THE H/S TWY "M". ARPT CLOSED AT TIME HOWEVER RWY 13/31 WAS THE ARRIVAL RWY EARLIER. ASSUME KESTREL WAS PRYING ON BAT AND WAS STRUCK WHILE ENTERING RWY AIRSPACE. CARCASSES FOUND A FEW FT FROM EACH OTHER. 0130 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2010-07-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ONE BARN SWALLOW CARCASS (FULLY INTACT) REMVD FROM RWY 4/22/ SAFTY AREA, S SHOULDER OF H/S "Q" HALFWAY BTWN RWY EDGE AND HOLDBAR. NO STRIKE OR DMG REPTD. BIRD CARCASS FOUND IN RWY SFTY AREA DURING ROUTINEINSPN. RWY CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION AT THE TIME OF RECOVERY.
Date: 2010-07-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ONE AMER KESTREL CARCASS REMVD FROM SHOULDER OF TWY P NEAR RWY 13.
Date: 2010-07-30, Time: Day (16:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N717JL, Flight: 337, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SOME TYPE OF WHITE-HEADED GULL. INSUFFICIENT MATERIAL FOR A MORE SPECIFIC ID. CAPT REPTD BIRDS AS CANADA GEESE. STRIKE OCCURRED OVER THE VERRAZANO BRIDGE. MX REPTD LGR DENT IN NOSE. (CAPT'S REPT SAID SML DENT). PHOTO.
Date: 2010-07-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TREE SWALLOW CARCASS FOUND W OF RWY 22 C/L 75 YARDS S OF TWY U. NO REPTD STRIKES.
Date: 2010-07-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ONE ROCK DOVE CARCASS FOUND IN SFTY AREA OF RWY 31, 100 YARDS W OF RWY 13 GLIDE SLOPE ON N SIDE OF RWY. NO REPTD STRIKE. 1940 PM DAY.
Date: 2010-07-26, Time: Day (09:34), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N315NB, Flight: 1377, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, 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 = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx & Rx) (xx-x-xx UPDATED DATE FROM x/xx TO x/xx)
Remarks: DELTA CAPT REPTD STRIKING A SMALL BIRD ON R/O RWY 31. BIRD STRUCK RT SIDE OF WINDSHIELD. AMER KESTREL CARCASS FOUND AROUND TWY J ON RWY 31. DELTA A/C MX FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2010-07-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO REPTD STRIKE. THREE BARN SWALLOW CARCASSES REMVD FROM SHOULDER OF RWY 4 AT TWY U. 0930 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-07-20, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Republic Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N866RW, Flight: 1509, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 126 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: NO DMG. PILOT REPTD HITTING A GULL. SHORT FINAL.
Date: 2010-07-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: BARN SWALLOW CARCASS FOUND ON W SHOULDER OF RWY 22, 500 FT FROM APRCH END THRESHOLD. NO REPTD STRIKE. 0727 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-07-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND S SHOULDER OF RWY 13/31 IN GRID LOCATION K4. NO REPTD STRIKE. 1030 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-07-15, Time: Day (07:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N363NB, Flight: 1372, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: CAPT CONTACTED PA OPS AND REPTD BIRD STRUCK WINDSHIELD WITH NO DMG. 90 SWEPT RWY AND FOUND ONE BARN SWALLOW CARCASS. 3000 FT DOWN RWY 13.
Date: 2010-07-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TWO BARN SWALLOW CARCASSES REMVD FROM VEHICLE SERVICE RD W SIDE RWY 22 DECK. NO REPTD STRIKE.
Date: 2010-07-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 4526. DNA. ONE CARCASS FOUND ON RWY AT APRCH END RWY 13. NO REPTD STRIKE. 0723 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-07-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BARN SWALLOW CARCASS FOUND IN RWY 13 SFTY AREA. DAY.
Date: 2010-06-29, Time: Day (18:50), Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N815UA, Flight: 688, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 400 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: UAL RPT#xxxx-xxFSAP-LGA
Remarks: SHORT FINAL RWY 31 LGA, HIT A SMALL BIRD AT 400 FT JUST ABOVE F/O WINDSCREEN. NO DMG TO A/C. SPECIES .
Date: 2010-06-29, Time: Day (06:29), Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4042, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = FAA REGNL DAILY ALERT BULLETIN SUMMARY
Remarks: REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE WHILE ON APCH. NO DMG REPTD.D
Date: 2010-06-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO REPTD STRIKE. PARTIAL KILLDEER CARCASS REMVD FROM RWY 31 SFTY AREA APPROX 50 FT FROM TWY P. 0815 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-06-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO REPTD STRIKE. PARTIAL BARN SWALLOW CARCASS REMVD FROM RWY 22 SFTY AREA AND TWY UNIFORM. 0732 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-06-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great egret, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO REPTD STRIKE. ONE GREAT EGRET CARCASS REMVD FROM RWY 4 SHOULDER AT TWY U.
Date: 2010-06-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TWO CARCASSES FOUND AT APRCH END RWY 31 IN SFTY AREA. 0555 AM DAWN.
Date: 2010-06-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BARN SWALLOW CARCASS REMVD FROM SFTY AREA RWY 22.
Date: 2010-05-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BARN SWALLOW CARCASS FOUND ON C/L RWY 4/22 ADJ TO TWY CY. NO REPTD STRIKE.
Date: 2010-05-26, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-GBIN, Flight: 710, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swainson's thrush, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = FAA REGIONAL DAILY ALERT BULLETIN SUMMARY & THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx & Rx) (xx/xx/xx UPDATED WITH FAA REPT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 4397. DNA LANDED AFTER REPORTING A BIRDSTRIKE ON APCH. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: FAA REPT SHOWS CAPT SAID HE DID NOT KNOW WHERE IT HAPPENED. RWY SWEEP FOUND NO REMAINS)
Date: 2010-05-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: TWY B, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED REPTD BY & PERSON FILING REPT TITLEx
Remarks: CARCASS REMOVED FROM TWY B JUST NORTH OF Y ON EAST SIDE OF RWY 4. WITHIN SAFETY AREA.
Date: 2010-05-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HERRING GULL CARCASS REMVD FROM S SHOULDER OF RWY 13 AT TWY M AT 0700 AM.
Date: 2010-05-20, Time: Night (22:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N360NW, Flight: 1448, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: APRCH 1/2 NM.
Date: 2010-05-15, Time: Night (21:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N201LV, Flight: 1939, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ovenbird, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx & Rx, x-xx-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 4335. LOCATION REPTD AS 4.5 SM.SMALL BIRD STRUCK NOSE AREA OF A/C.
Date: 2010-05-09, Time: Dusk (18:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N661JB, Flight: 392, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxx & Rx, x-xx-xxxxx) & FAA REGIONAL DAILY ALERT BULLETIN SUMMARY (x/x/xx UPDATED WITH FAA REPT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 4291. WHOLE FEATHER. WHOLE BIRD RECOVERED. CAPT REPTD STRIKING A SML BIRD. HE SAW 3. MX REPTD NO DMG. BIRD HIT JUST ABOVE WINDSHIELD. ARFF RESPONDED.
Date: 2010-05-07, Time: Night (20:37), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N426AW, Flight: 3694, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 1100 ft, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 2.5 MILES FROM ARPT. CAPT REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON CLIMBOUT OF LGA TO TOWER. SPECIES BUT IT WAS MED SIZED AND A FLOCK OF 10-15. NO VISIBLE DMG ON PHYSICAL INSPN BY PILOT. IF MX FINDS ANY THEY WILL CONTACT PORT OPS.
Date: 2010-05-03, Time: Day (09:25), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N857AE, Flight: 4535, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxx & Rx &xxxxx)
Remarks: SNARGE FOUND UNDER LEFT WING ABOUT 2" IN DIAMETER. NO DMG. PILOT REPORTS IT WAS A HERRING GULL FLYING SOLO.
Date: 2010-04-22, Time: Day (16:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N735TS, Flight: 4566, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, 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
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKING A BIRD TO NEW YORK CENTER. TOWER CONTACTED OPS. NO INFO OF HEIGHT OR WHERE BIRD STRUCK A/C AVAIL.
Date: 2010-04-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EUROPEAN STARLING CARCASS FOUND 10 FT FROM RWY C/L AT INTXN OF TWY Y AND RWY 4/22. NO STRIKE REPTD. 0710 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-04-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMVD 2 INTACT MOURNING DOVES FROM RWY 4 EMAS. NO REPTD STRIKE. RWY 4/22 CLOSED AT THIS TIME FOR CONSTRUCTION. 0530 AM DAWN.
Date: 2010-03-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: INJURED HERRING GULL REMVD FROM NORTHSIDE OF RWY 31.
Date: 2010-03-26, Time: Night (19:45), Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N965DL, Flight: 1397, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx, Rx & Rx) AND SMITHSONIAN FEATHER ID
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 4195. WHOLE FEATHER. DNA. CREW STATED THEY HAD A BIRDSTRIKE. CREW UNAVAIL FOR INTERVIEW. PILOT TOLD MX THAT HE SAW BIRDS AND FLT ATTENDANT INFORMED HIM THAT SHE THINKS THEY HIT THEM. BIRDSTRIKE WAS UNDER THE RT WING OF A/C. MX STATED THAT THERE WAS NO DMG TO A/C. COMM CTR AND TOWER (EF) NOTIFIED. SNARGE COLLECTED SENT TO SI.
Date: 2010-03-19, Time: Day (16:24), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 187, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Remarks: REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON DEPT (ASSUME CLIMB) AND ELECTED TO CONT TO ATLANTA, GA ARPT. NO DMG.
Date: 2010-03-17, Time: Dusk (19:13), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N912HA, Flight: 4166, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 900 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD HITTING A BIRD AT 900 FT AGL OVER WATER CLOSER TO MANHATTAN. STATED HE SAW 5 GULLS IN VICINITY AND HEARD A THUMP ON RT SIDE. LEAD MX TECH REPTD NO DMG AND NO EVID OF WHERE BIRD STRUCK.
Date: 2010-03-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13/31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ROCK PIGEON CARCASS FOUND ADJ TO H/S 'T" RWY 13/31 SFTY AREA. NO REPTD STRIKE. RWY 13/31 CLOSED AT TIME FOR CONSTRUCTION.
Date: 2010-03-01, Time: Dusk (18:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N658AA, Flight: 1530, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gadwall, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = SIX xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxx, Rx-Rx) & FEATHER ID SHEET
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 4118. ON FINAL WHEN CAPT AND F/O SAW FLOCK OF 6 GULLS AND HIT 3 ABOVE RT WINDSHLD. MX INSPN REPTD NO DMG. PILOT WAS ADVISED TO CALL TWR.
Date: 2010-02-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HORNED LARK CARCASS FOUND ON THE S SHOULDER RWY 13/31 BTWN TWY "T" AND "S". NO REPTD STRIKE.
Date: 2010-02-01, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N856RP, Flight: 6052, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Great black-backed gull, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxx, Rx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 4084. DNA FOR RUDDY DUCK AND WHOLE FEATHER FOR GULL. 1 DUCK AND 2 GULLS ID'D. BIRDS WERE STRUCK ON T/D. HIT RT LDG GEAR. NO DMG. FOUND REMAINS ON THE 500 FT THRESHOLD OF RWY 22.
Date: 2010-01-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND WITHIN RWY SFTY AREA. NIGHT.
Date: 2010-01-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4/22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx (x/xx/xx REVISED DATE)
Remarks: UNREPTD STRIKE. ONE HERRING GULL CARCASS FOUND INSIDE RSA OF RWY 4/22 BTWN APRCH OF 22 AND TWY U. CARCASS APPROX 40 FT OUTSIDE OF RWY.
Date: 2010-01-28, Time: Night (18:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N440LV, Flight: 3507, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxx) & FEATHER ID
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 4049. CAPT REPTD STRIKING A BIRD ON SHORT FINAL RWY 31. STATES SEEING AT LEAST 12 MED SIZED WHITE BIRDS IN LANDING LIGHTS AND A LOUD BANG ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF A/C. SNARGE FOUND IN #2 ENG. DELTA MX TECH REPTD NO DMG TO ENG. SNARGE COLLECTED AND PREPARED AND SENT TO SMITHSONIAN. LOCATION REPTD AS 1/4 SM FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2010-01-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx) & ARPT REPT (x/xx/xx UPDATED DATE AND DELETED DUPL REPT)
Remarks: ONE CARCASS REMVD FROM NORTH SHOULDER OF RWY 31 AT TWY M. NO REPTD STRIKE. RWY 13/31 WAS CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION.
Date: 2010-01-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gadwall, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x-xx-xxx & ARPT REPT
Remarks: GADWALL CARCASS REMVD FROM APRCH OF 31 BY REIL LIGHTS. NO REPTD STRIKE. 540 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2010-01-18, Time: Dusk (17:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N342NW, Flight: 2204, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NW FLT 2204 STRUCK A HERRING GULL 100 FT AGL ON FINAL. (YM) RESPONDED TO GATE TO SPEAK TO PILOT (61 UNABLE TO RESPOND TO DO DISPERSEMENT OF BIRDS). PILOT STATED SHE SAW THE GULL COMING TOWARDS THEM AND HEARD A THUMP UNDER THE RIGHTSIDE OF NOSE. (CP) CONDUCTED RWY SWEEP AND FOUND NEGATIVE CONDITION. AS PER MX, NEG DMG AND NEG INDICATION OF STRIKE. NO SNARGE FOUND.
Date: 2010-01-15, Time: Dusk (17:22), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N463UA, Flight: 689, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ONE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxx) & AIRLINE REPT
Remarks: UAL STATION MGR SERRAO REPTDD THEY STRUCK A SMALL BIRD. FLT CONT TO ORD. NO DMG TO A/. NO CARCASS FOUND. NO SNARGE TAKEN.
Date: 2010-01-14, Time: Dawn (06:58), 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: N431AW, Flight: 3804, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO VISIBLE DMG. GULL STUCK IN NOSE GEAR STRUT ASSEMBLY, REMOVED.
Date: 2010-01-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American black duck, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxx & ARPT REPT)
Remarks: ONE AMER BLACK DUCK CARCASS (HALF CARCASS) REMVD FROM APRCH OF RWY 22 NORTH OF THE THRESHOLD LIGHTS (0-6) RWY 4/22 WAS CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION AT THE TIME. NO REPTD STRIKE.
Date: 2010-01-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ruddy duck, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FEMALE RUDDY DUCK CARCASS FOUND ON N VEHICLE SERV RD ON THE 13 DECK ACROSS FROM TWY AA. NO REPTD STRIKE. 1112 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-01-08, Time: Day (11:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N323NB, Flight: 2452, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ONE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) & SMITHSONIAN FEATHER ID REPT
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 4006. WHOLE FEATHER. A/C MX REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE TO A/C. PILOT UNAVAILABLE AND WAS CONTACTED THROUGH NW OPS. STATE HE DID NOT HAVE ANY INFO ON WHERE HE STRUCK SAID BIRD. MX CHECKED #1 ENG WHERE THE BIRD REMAINS WERE FOUND. NO DMG FOUND IN ENG. SNARGE COLLECTED AND STRIKE REPT FILED ONLINE.
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