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Palm Beach International Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Palm Beach International Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 226 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 40 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-09-10, Time: Day (16:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N27213, Flight: 1583, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SNARGE WASHED AWAY IN RAIN.
Date: 2015-09-07, Time: Day (16:02), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N873NN, Flight: 2271, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FEW BIRDS WERE ON LANDIN RWY AND FLEW UP INTO OUR A/C DURING LANDING ROLL. OCCURRED AT INTERSECTION OF RWY 32 AND 28R. PILOT POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND 2 SMALL MARKS. MX HAD NOT ARRIVED WHEN CREW LEFT THE AIRPORT TO DETERMINE IF DAMAGING OR NOT.
Date: 2015-09-05, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N161MM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = AIRCRAFT PROPERTIES LLC
Remarks: NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES.
Date: 2015-08-31, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N559JB, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ASSUME 1 STRUCK. FOUND EVIDENCE ON NOSE GEAR AND BELLY. NO DAMAGE NOTED. DEBRIS DOWN BELLY TO WTB FAIRING.
Date: 2015-08-28, Time: Day (10:18), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MULTIPLE SPECIES. BARN SWALLOWS AND EUROPEAN STARLINGS. PILOT REPORTED WHILE TAXIING TO RAMP. DMG . DATA ENTRY NOTE: OWNER, REGISTRATION AND MAKE/MODEL OF A/C NOT REPORTED.
Date: 2015-08-28, Time: Day (09:57), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MULTIPLE SPECIES. BARN SWALLOWS AND EUROPEAN STARLINGS. PILOT REPORTED WHILE TAXIING TO RAMP. DMG . DATA ENTRY NOTE: OPERATOR, REGISTRATION AND MAKE/MODEL NOT REPORTED.
Date: 2015-08-28, Time: Day (08:24), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MULTIPLE SPECIES. BARN SWALLOWS AND EUROPEAN STARLINGS. PILOT REPORTED WHILE TAXIING TO RAMP. DMG . DATA ENTRY NOTE: OWNER, REGISTRATION AND MAKE/MODEL OF A/C NOT PROVIDED.
Date: 2015-08-28, Time: Day (08:18), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MULTIPLE SPECIES. BARN SWALLOWS AND EUROPEAN STARLINGS. PILOT REPORTED STRIKE ON CLIMB. DMG . DATA ENTRY NOTE: OPERATOR, REGISTRATION AND MAKE/MODEL OF A/C NOT PROVIDED.
Date: 2015-08-28, Time: Day (14:45), 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: N925WN, Flight: 861, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $300, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. SAW 3 BIRDS AND TWO SURVIVIED.
Date: 2015-08-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMOVED A SMALL SWALLOW FORM RWY 10L/28R DURING RWY INSPECTION. NO FURTHER INFORMATION KNOWN.
Date: 2015-08-25, 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: N977DL, Flight: 905, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: DAL 1905 FROM PBI ARRIVED INTO LGA WITHOUT INCIDENT. FLIGHT CREW WAS NOT ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PRESENT AT THE A/C TO OBTAIN ANY PERTINENT INFO. MX PERSONNEL E. WONG CONFIRMED THE A/C OBTAINED NO DAMAGE. ALSO, HE WAS ABLE TO SPEAK WITH THE FLIGHT CREW. THEY HAD STATED THE A/C STRUCK THE BIRD DURING THE T/O ROLL OUT OF PBI.
Date: 2015-08-24, Time: Day (12:22), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N566JB, Flight: 362, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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. ONE SMALL BIRD STRUCK WINDSHIELD. NO DMG. MX INSPN UPON ARRIVAL AT DESITNATION AIRPORT.
Date: 2015-08-09, Time: Day (16:39), 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: N374NW, Flight: 768, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cliff swallow, 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, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DAL 768 FROM PBI REPORTED THEY HIT A BIRD ON T/O RUN FROM PBI. SMALL BIRD STRIKE ABOVE F/O WINDOW AT ROTATION. A/C WAS NOT TAKEN OOS. PILOT REPORTED BIRD AS BEING SMALL IN SIZE. REMAINS SENT TO SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 2015-06-08, Time: Dawn (06:00), Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N708JB, Flight: 762, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Nightjars, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, 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. UNDETERMINED CAPRIMULGIDAE (NIGHTHAWK0. PILOT REPORTED ON ROTATION, STRUCK FRONT RT SIDE OF A/C. PILOT REPORTED NO INDICATION OF DMG.MX STATED NO DMG.
Date: 2015-04-20, Time: Night (21:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Kalitta Charters, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N726CK, Flight: 726, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: NO DMG. ON POSTFLT INSPN NOTICED SMALL AREA OF STRIKE FROM BLOOD APPROX x INCHES IN DIAMETER.
Date: 2015-02-11, Time: Day (13:40), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N309US, Flight: 1519, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = MOR PBI-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx, AIRLINE REPT (x/x/xxxx UPDATED REMARKS:x/xx/xxxx UPDATED N# & PART STRUCK WITH AIRLINE REPT)
Remarks: DAL1519 DEPTD PBI AND REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON CLIMBOUT AT 2000. RETD TO PBI, ADVISED AN ALERT 2 ON SHORT FINAL. PILOT ADVISED BIRD PARTS ALL OVER A/C BUT NO DMG REPTD BY CLEANING CREW BUT WILL ADVISE IF ANY DMG IS FOUND. DEN ARPT OPS NOTIFIED. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: CHECKING WITH DAL FOR PARTS AND DMG. MX LOG DID NOT INDICATE PART. NO DMG. CLEANED AREA OF IMPACT. LATER RECEIVED NOTICE TAT WINDSHIELD WAS STRUCK. NO DMG.)

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-12-28, Time: Day (13:03), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Bahamasair, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: C6-BFP, Flight: 281, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx), ASIAS, MOR PBI-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: REPORTED TO ATC THEN DEPT OF AIRPORTS. DMG TO TAXI LIGHT ON THE NOSE CONE OF A/C.
Date: 2014-12-09, Time: Night (18:04), Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1967, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 700 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: PILOt ADVISED LOCAL CONTROL HAD A BIRDSTRIKE AT 700 FT. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2014-11-30, Time: Day (14:32), Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PIAGGIO P180 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N654JG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: OWNER = JULES GOGUEN PBI-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: N654JG REPTD TO LC THAT ON A 1/2 MILE FOR RWY 10L HE HAD A BIRDSTRIKE AT 400 MSL. A/C LANDED W/O FURTHER INCIDENT THEN REPTD TO GC THERE WAS NO DMG. RWY WAS CLOSED FOR FOD INSPN. DOA WAS NOTIFIED.
Date: 2014-11-15, Time: Day (15:26), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-680 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N899JF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 2800 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Repair Costs: $500, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER/OWNER = SUNRISE JETS/BUILDAIR LLC SOURCE = MOR PBI-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx, xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx ) (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED WITH xxxx-x)
Remarks: A/C DEPTD AND REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE OFF THE DEP END. LOCATION REPTD AS 8SM EAST KPBI. RETD TO LAND AS A PRECAUTION. NO REPTD DMG FROM THE PILOT. ARPT INSPN COMPLETE. DEN NOTIFIED.
Date: 2014-11-10, Time: Day (12:57), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 697, Remains Collected: No, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR PBI-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: REPORTED A BIRDSTRIKE ON ONE MILE FINAL TO KPBI. NO DMG REPTD BY FLT CREW. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2014-11-03, Time: Day (11:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Executive Jet Mgmnt, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM 200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N622SV, Flight: 622, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 1000 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: WE REMARKED ON THE BIRDS ON FINAL & THOUGHT WE MISSED THEM. AFTER LDG, POST FLT INSPN FOUND WE HAD STRUCK A BIRD.
Date: 2014-10-31, Time: Night (23:00), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-90-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1229, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reported, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR PBI-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: STRUCK BIRDS AT 1000 AND 500 FEET. NO SIGNIFICANT DMG TO A/C REPORTED.
Date: 2014-10-19, Time: Day (17:00), 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: 1858, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Wood thrush, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, #1 Eng Cowl, 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 REPTD A/C STRUCK MULTIPLE BID ON T/O RUN. FLT CONTD TO DEST. LANDED W/O INCIDENT. CLT ARPT OPS WITH AWE MX IDENTIFIED 4 STRIKES - 1 ON NOSE, 1 ON ENG COWLING (NO EVIDENCE OF INGESTION), 2 UNDER L WING. TISSUE SAMPLES COLLECTED FROM EACH STRIKE AREA BUT WERE ALL UNFORTUNATELY PUT IN THE SAME ZIPLOC BAG.
Date: 2014-10-18, Time: Night (19:55), 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: N271LV, Flight: 1038, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Miles From Airport: 7 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Struck Other, Rt Side Lower Pitot Tube, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HEARD A NOISE BUT DID NOT SEE THE BIRD, ASSUME IT WAS A SINGLE BIRD. BASED OF POSTFLT INSPN WOULD GUESS IT WAS A MED SIZED BIRD. BIRD IMPACTED LOWER PART OF NOSE IN VICINITY OF RADOME AND TRAVELED AFT. BASED ON TRAIL OF BLOOD AND FEATHERS IT APPEARED THAT THE BIRD MAY HAVE ALSO IMPACTED THE LOWER PITOT TUBE ON RT SIDE OF NOSE. FEATHERS DARK IN COLOR. NO A/C DMG. MX REPORTED NO DMG.
Date: 2014-10-17, Time: Day (08:48), Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 453, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 8000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: JBU453 INBOUND TO PBI OVER THE SWOMP INTXN REPTD TO THE CONTROLLER OF A BIRDSTRIKE AT 8000 FT. NO DMG REPTD. BUT PILOT FELT THAT HE SHOULD REPORT IT.
Date: 2014-10-15, Time: Night (19:35), Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 321, Remains Collected: No, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: SOURCE = THREE MOR PBI-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx, xxxx & xxxx
Remarks: JBU 321 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE AFTER HE LANDED AND REACHED THE GATE. STRIKE WAS ESTIMATED TO BE ON 1 MILE FINAL, OFF ARPT PROPERTY.
Date: 2014-10-05, Time: Day (16:10), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-90-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 768, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: OPS 16 CALLED GC TO NOTIFY US THAT THE PILOT OF DAL 768 INFORMED HIM OF A BIRDSTRIKE APPROX 1500 FT ON 3 MILE FINAL TO 28R. RWY SWEEP COMPLETE. NO REPTD DMG.
Date: 2014-09-21, Time: Day, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 697, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Arrival, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: TWR SUP RECEIVED A CALL FROM ARPT OPS THAT DAL 697 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE AFTER THE A/C WAS AT THE GATE. NO DMG. NO FOD ON RWY. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ASSUME STRIKE WAS ON ARRIVAL)
Date: 2014-09-20, Time: Day (10:20), Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 461, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: BIRDSTRIKE APPROX xxxx FEET DOWN THE RWY DURING L/R. RWY SWEEPT WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.
Date: 2014-09-17, 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: N363SW, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Miles From Airport: 6 mi, 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
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON CAPT'S WINDOW.
Date: 2014-09-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO OTHER INFORMATION KNOWN.
Date: 2014-09-14, Time: Day (10:04), Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 354, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR PBI-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: DEPARTED RWY 10L AND ENCOUNTERED A BIRDSTRIKE. PILOT REPTD NO DMG AND CONT TO KJFK.
Date: 2014-09-10, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 122, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR PBI-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: ADVISED LC JUST AFTER T/O THAT THEY HAD A BIRDSTRIKE. NO DMG AND CONT FLT. RWY SWEEP COMPLETED WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.
Date: 2014-09-02, Time: Day (11:40), 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: N217JC, Flight: 3943, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10l, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, 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, xxxxxx)
Date: 2014-08-29, Time: Day (11:09), Operator: Business, Aircraft: PARTENAVIA68 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N69HA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: OPER = B & B LEASING CO LLC PBI-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: SHORTLY AFTER DEP, PILOT REPTD STRIKING A BIRD DURING T/O ROLL. NO DMG.
Date: 2014-08-29, Time: Day (11:30), Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2953, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: JBU 2953 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE 50 FT FROM THE RWY ON LDG. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2014-08-27, Time: Day (07:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N266JB, Flight: 1158, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, 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 = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE UPON DEP RWY 28R.
Date: 2014-08-25, Time: Day (17:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION X (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N956QS, Flight: 965, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = NETJETS xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Date: 2014-08-18, Time: Day (12:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N819AW, Flight: 1822, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, 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: NO DMG.
Date: 2014-07-16, Time: Day (18:14), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1053, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR PBI-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx(xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED PHASE, ALT)
Remarks: ON T/D RWY 28R REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE. DAL REPTD NO DMG AND TAXIED TO RAMP W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2014-05-14, Time: Dawn (07:15), 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: N543US, Flight: 1190, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx), FAA ASIAS, NEWS MEDIA
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. 2 SEPARATE IDS. A/C DIVERTED TO KMCO AS A PRECAUTION DUE TO INCREASED VIBRATION. 8 FAN BLADESWERE REPLACED. NEWS MEDIA REPORTS ANOTHER PILOT ON THE GROUND HAD SEEN BIRDS HIT THE RT ENG AND NOTIFIED THE TWR. THE CREW WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY SAID THE ENG APPEARED NORMAL AND THEY WEREN'T AWARE OF ANY IMPACT BY THE BIRDS. THEY STOPPED THE CLIMB AT 14,000 FEET AND DECIDED TO DIVERT TO KMCO WHERE THE /AC LANDED SAFELY ABOUT 30 MINS AFTER DEP.
Date: 2014-05-04, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N247JB, Flight: 2067, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, MOR PBI-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 12776. NO DNA. PASSERINE. STRIKE TO F/O WINDSCREEN ON 3 MILE FINAL. NO DMG REPTD. ARPT OPS NOTIFIED.
Date: 2014-05-02, Time: Day (12:30), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N612QS, Flight: 612P, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: OPER = NETJETS AVIATION SOURCE = MOR PBI-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: EJA612P STRUCK A BIRD ON LANDING. PILOT REPTD NO DMG. BIRD WAS RECOVERED ON THE RWY.
Date: 2014-03-06, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N705SW, Flight: 3944, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SMALL DENT ON THE #8 SLAT. FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2014-02-12, Time: Day (11:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: BELL-407 (Helicopter), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: N470WM, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, 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
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = SOUTHERN FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Remarks: NO DMG. LOCATION REPTD AS 2 MILES W KPBI.
Date: 2014-01-02, Time: Day (09:51), Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N638JB, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: MOR
Comments: SOURCE = MOR PBI-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: JBU 1353 WAS ON SHORT FINAL WHEN ANOTHER PILOT OBSVD A BIRDSTRIKE TO THE LEFT WING ABOVE THE ENG. JBU 1353 WAS UNSURE OF THE BIRDSTRIKE AND THEY ADVISED ATC THAT THEY WILL DO AN INSPN AND ADVISE OF THEIR FINDINGS. INSPN FOUND STRIKE. NO DMG REPTD. (JBU CONFIRMED NO DMG.)

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-11-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 10L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 737 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-11-18, Time: Day (14:53), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N529JB, Flight: 362, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 160 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 Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 12016. CAPT REPTD SEEING A MED-SIZED BIRD FLY UNDER THE NOSE WHILE ON T/O RUN. FLT CONTD TO KLGA AND LANDED W/O INCIDENT. MX CONDUCTED A POST-FLT INSPN AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF A STRIKE.
Date: 2013-10-30, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER 900 (Airplane), Registration: N515JM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 6 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 20000 h, Other Costs: $20534, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = ACP JET CHARTERS xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: TKS PANEL INBD LEFT SIDE
Date: 2013-08-31, Time: Day (09:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N649JB, Flight: 461, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28R, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: AFTER LDG, NOTICED SEVERAL BIRDS PASS DOWN RT SIDE OF A/C. INFORMED TWR OF POSSIBLE STRIKE AND ENTERED INLOGBOOK. INFORMED MX. ARPT OPS FOUND 1 BIRD ON RWY. INSPN COULD NOT LOCATE SPOT WHERE BIRD STRUCK THE A/C.
Date: 2013-08-13, Time: Day (17:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1971, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 145 knots, 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 Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-03-08, Time: Dusk (18:48), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FTJP, Flight: 1209, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & AIRLINE REPORT (x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH AIRLINE REPT)
Remarks: STRUCK NOSE ON ROTATION RWY 10.
Date: 2013-01-13, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-45 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N438FX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER/OWNER = FLEXJET/ BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE CORP xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG. NOTED. WE HEARD THE BIRD STRIKE THE UNDERSIDE OF THE A/C.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-09-20, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N519JB, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 600 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN.FAA 8604. MICRO. F/O WINDSHIELD. NO DMG. SMALL AMT OF BLOOD ONLY.
Date: 2012-07-29, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N877NN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO ABNORMAL ENG INDICATIONS. INSPN AFTER LANDING REVEALED EVID OF INGESTION ON FAN BLADE AND COOLER. BIRD DID NOT APPEAR TO ENTER ENG CORE.
Date: 2012-06-24, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N162JB, Flight: 580, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = NEWS MEDIA
Remarks: CLIMBING OUT KPBI, RWY 10L. CREW REPTD THEY HAD A BIRDSTRIKE ABOUT ABEAM TWY H (APPROX 5250 FEET DOWN RWY) AND RETURNED TO KPBI. A/C LANDED SAFELY ON RWY 10L APPROX 15 MINUTES AFTER DEPT. A/C DEPARTED AGAIN APPROX 2 HRS AFTER LANDING AND REACHED DEST TOTAL DELAY OF 3:45 HRS.
Date: 2012-05-04, Time: Day (15:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PILATUS PC12 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N708AF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10R, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = PLANESENSE xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx (xx/xx/xx UPDATED OPER CODE) (xx/xx/xxxx UDATED OPER CODE)
Remarks: NO DMG. LOCATION REPTD AS 2 MILES SE KPBI.
Date: 2012-04-05, Time: Day (19:00), 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: N779SW, Flight: 3419, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 14 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DID NOT KNOW WE STRUCK A BIRD UNTIL POSTFLT INSPN KISP. BLOOD OBSERVED ON INBOARD WING. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-01-14, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N729JB, Flight: 363, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 90 knots, 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 Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-01-13, Time: Day (10:51), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N729JB, Flight: 544, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27R, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-12-31, Time: Day (10:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N900EG, Flight: PGN02, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = VOLO AVIATION LLC
Remarks: NO DMG. AFTER STRIKE MET WITH ARPT AUTH AND ADVISED BUZZARDS FREQ CONGREGATE ON APRCH END OF RWY 28R AT 500 FT AND BELOW. THERE IS AN EMPTY LOT E OF RWY BY A FEW HUNDRED YARDS THAT BUZZARDS USE FOR THERMALING.
Date: 2011-12-12, Time: Day (10:14), 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: 363, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 100 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. BLOOD SMEAR.
Date: 2011-08-09, Time: Day (08:14), 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: N321NB, Flight: 2080, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MULTIPLE SPECIES. PILOT REPTD STRIKING BIRDS ON ROTATION FROM KPBI. UPON ARRIVAL KLGA, WILDLF SUPV FOUND SMALL AREA OF SNARGE ABOVE F/O WINDSCREEN. PER KPBI ARPT OPS, A/C DEPARTED RWY 28R AND TWO CARCASSES WERE FOUND ON THE KPBI RWY (ONE MOURNING DOVE AND ONE BLACKBIRD). NO DMG TO A/C PER DAL MX.
Date: 2011-07-25, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N258JB, Flight: 143, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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: PILOT REPT: SUSPECTED BIRDSTRIKE L/R KPBI. DAY VMC LANDING SAW A SMALL BIRD IN FLT PATH ON L/R AND HEARD AUDIBLE POP AT NOSE OF A/C. MX NOTIFIED AND FULL BIRDSTRIKE INSPN PERFORMED. ATC NOTIFIED OF POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE ABOUT HALFWAY DOWN RWY BUT NO REMAINS FOUND. MX FOUND NO DMG OR VISUAL INDICATION OF BIRDSTRIKE. SUSPECT BIRD MAY HAVE ENCOUNTERED GLANCING BLOW AND FLEW OFF.
Date: 2011-07-18, Time: Day (18:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N750UW, Flight: 1247, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 140 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2011-05-11, Time: Day (12:15), 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: 423, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: STRIKE WAS REPTD TO ATC. MADE LOGBOOK ENTRY. INSPCTD AND RETD TO SERVICE. FINAL APCH.
Date: 2011-01-29, Time: Day (11:30), 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: N239WN, Flight: 2963, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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
Date: 2011-01-04, Time: Night (19:13), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N569JB, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, 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)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 5479. DNA.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-12-26, Time: Night (18:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N554NW, Flight: 1034, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SOUNDED LIKE WE HIT ONE OF THE SMALL BIRDS WE SAW JUST AFTER LIFTOFF. SOUND CAME FROM RADOME/NOSE GEAR AREA. NO DMG OT REMAINS NOTICED.
Date: 2010-12-21, Time: Day (11:00), 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: N741SA, Flight: 970, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DEPARTURE END RWY 10L.
Date: 2010-11-13, Time: Day (13:18), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N430US, Flight: 1411, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2010-11-10, Time: Night (21:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N612JB, Flight: 425, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2010-10-08, Time: Day (12:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PILATUS PC12 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N815AF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 35 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $200, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = PLANESENSE/ALPHA FLYING INC (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: NO DMG. BIRD CAME FROM LT SIDE AS SEEN FROM COCKPIT AND FLEW INTO PROP. NOTHING INGESTED INTO ENG. ONLY COST RESULTING FROM BIRDSTRIKE DUE TO REQ MX INSPN SUBSEQUENTLY REQ.
Date: 2010-10-05, Time: Dusk (19:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N345SA, Flight: 2355, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED. NO ABNORMAL SMELL OR ENG INDICATIONS.
Date: 2010-08-24, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N503CS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = CITATION AIR / GEORGICA ENTERPRISE LLC C/O CITATIONSHARES SALES INC
Remarks: ONE SPARROW STRIKE ON UPPER LT CORNER OF LH WINDSHIELD. NO VISIBLE DMG.
Date: 2010-05-25, Time: Dawn (06:10), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-310 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N429FE, Flight: 1489, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EVIDENCE OF STRIKE FOUND ON LWR RT FUSELAGE. NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2010-05-04, Time: Night (21:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N451UW, Flight: 1823, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 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
Remarks: ON APRCH INTO PBI STRUCK A BIRD ON LT SIDE OF NOSE. NO EFFECT ON FLT REPTD.
Date: 2010-04-22, Time: Night (21:03), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N440US, Flight: 1211, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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: UNDER CAPT WINDOW. NO DMG SEEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER. MX WILL INSPECT.
Date: 2010-04-11, Time: Night (05:40), Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1892, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY ALERT BULLETIN
Remarks: STRUCK A BIRD ON T/O ROLL. REPTD NO DMG AND CONT TO DEST.
Date: 2010-03-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N651JB, Flight: 362, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 775000 h, Repair Costs: $67000, Other Costs: $861178, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 4187. ENG NOSE COWL DAMAGD 14" W 10" H AND 12" D. EN #4 BLADE BENT AND TWISTED. NEW NOSE COWL COST $775,000.
Date: 2010-02-28, Time: Day (15:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N451UW, Flight: 1217, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 150 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 Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS BUZZARD HAWK.

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-12-20, Time: Day (12:35), Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N16649, Flight: 1455, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: CONTACTED ARPT FOR ID x/xx/xx SOURCE =NEWS MEDIA, AON DAILY LOSSES & FAA ACCIDENT/INCIDENT PRELIM DATA
Remarks: STRUCK 2 LARGE BIRDS AND REJECTED T/O AT HIGH SPEED. A/C RETD TO GATE. FAA REPTD SUBSTANTIAL DMG TO LEFT ENG. A REPLACEMENT A/C REACHED DEST WITH A DELAY OF 2:15 HRS.
Date: 2009-11-01, 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: N267WN, Flight: 309, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 145 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO REMAINS OR DMG FOUND. DISTANCE REPTD AS: 3SM.
Date: 2009-10-14, Time: Night (21:45), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N445US, Flight: 1823, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, 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: SMALL BIRD STRUCK A/C APPROX 1 FT BELOW CAPT WINDOW. NO DMG TO A/C. BIRD REMAINS WIPED AWAY. LOCATION = 10 NM FROM ARPT.
Date: 2009-10-08, Time: Day (18:10), Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2607, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 11000 ft, 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 BIRDSTRIKE AT 11000 FT. A/C CONT ON TO IAH. NO DMG REPTD. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2009-09-30, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1476, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2009-08-25, Time: Day (07:11), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N778SW, Flight: 2470, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 11 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: FLOCK FLEW ACROSS RWY AT ROTATION. SIMULTANEOUS MULTIPLE STRIKES AND COULD SMELL INGESTION IN ENG BUT NO SIGN OF FLT/OPERATION DEGRADATION. RETD TO PBI. GROUND OPS REPTD SEVEN BIRDS ON RWY AND WE HAD ONE STUCK UNDER CAPT'S WIPER. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ENG MANU DID NOT THINK THERE WAS AN INGESTION, JUST BOUNCED OFF NACELLE)
Date: 2009-08-13, Time: Day (07:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N179JB, Flight: 422, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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
Date: 2009-07-19, Time: Day (14:00), 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: N792SW, Flight: 1489, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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
Remarks: SIMPLE BIRDSTRIKE. SMALL BIRD ON T/O. NO DMG.
Date: 2009-04-06, 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: N280WN, Flight: 3223, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 140 knots, 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 Engine 2, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SUDDENLY SAW A SML FLOCK OF WHITE, MED SIZED BIRDS WHILE FULLY CONFIGURED ON FINAL APCH. WE HAD JUST ENOUGH TIME TO DECREASE THE DESCENT RATE AND THOUGHT WE HAD MISSED THEM. UPON INSPN AT THE GATE, WE FOUND REMAINS ON RT LDG GEAR ASSEMBLY AND #2 ENG HOUSING. NO IRREGULAR ENG READINGS. NO VIS DMG TO LDG GEAR OR ENG HOUSING.

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-11-20, 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: N643JB, Flight: 39, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 1100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO EVIDENCE FOUND ON POST FLT INSPN.
Date: 2008-06-15, Time: Day (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: N228WN, Flight: 2373, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2008-01-26, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GLOBAL EXPRS (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N205EL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Other, Spinner, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 1300000 h, Repair Costs: $230000, Other Costs: $1522755, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = RICHMORE AVN INC (INVEMED AVIATION SERVICES LLC) (CALLED CAPT x/xx/xx RE UPDATE ON COST AND AOS)
Remarks: WARNING MIGHT HAVE BEEN ON ATIS. LARGE DENT ON ENG INLET. 6 DAMAGED FAN BLADES WERE REPLACED. FAN SHROUD, COWL AND SPINNER REPLACED.. ENG CONTINUED TO RUN WITH NO APPARENT PROBLEMS. COST TO LEASE ANOTHER A/C WAS $230,000.

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-11-02, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N428WN, Flight: 2551, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Speed: 135 knots, 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2007-10-21, Time: Night (21:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N440US, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: POSSIBLY A GULL. HIT BELOW F/O WINDOW. NO DMG. CLEANED.
Date: 2007-09-28, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N561JB, Flight: 581, Remains Collected: No, 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
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON CO/P WINDSHLD ON FINAL APCH. INSPN. NO DEFECTS.
Date: 2007-08-31, Time: Day (13:32), 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: N788SA, Flight: 2203, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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: SPARROW SIZE. NO DMG.
Date: 2007-07-23, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N449US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: Over 100, 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 Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: C/O INDICATED A FLOCK OF 300-400 BIRDS. FOUND 2 STRIKES ON RT WING, 2 ABOVE F/O WINDOW, 2 ABOVE C/O WINDOW AND 1 ON FUSELAGE. FEATHERS IN #1 ENG.
Date: 2007-04-06, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N454AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 143 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
Remarks: HIT CENTER WINDSCREEN. NO DMG.
Date: 2007-03-19, Time: Dawn (07:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N17541, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 6000 h, Other Costs: $7216, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS ONLY. BIRD HIT #1 ENG COOLER INLET. MOST OF BIRD REMAINED AFTER LDG. DMG TO ENG COWLING.
Date: 2007-03-07, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N427US, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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
Remarks: NO DMG. STRIKE JUST BELOW F/O WINDOW.
Date: 2007-01-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: EMB-190 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N521JB, Flight: 835, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MULTIPLE BIRDSTRIKES TO L SIDE OF A/C. SML BIRDS WERE NOT REPTD BY TWR.
Date: 2007-01-23, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N434US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2007-01-05, Time: Night (22:20), 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: N666DN, Flight: 937, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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
Remarks: NO DMG.

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-11-07, Time: Day (14:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N592JB, Flight: 836, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HIT LRG BIRD ON T/O FROM 9L PRIOR TO THRUST REDUCTION AT 1000' AGL.
Date: 2006-10-06, Time: Night (21:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N444UP, Flight: 1333, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Location: 10 MI WEST OF RUBIN, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: EVENT 9672
Date: 2006-08-11, Time: Dawn (06:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N425US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2006-08-09, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N466UP, Flight: 1333, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: CREW REPTD BIRDSTRIKE DURING APCH. MX CLEANED & INSPCTD.
Date: 2006-05-27, Time: Day (09:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N421US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, 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
Remarks: CAPT CALLED TO ADVISE MUST HAVE HIT A VERY SML BIRD ON APCH. GRND CREW ADZ CAPT OF FEATHER RESIDUE ON WING LE. NO DMG. MX NOT CALLED OUT PER CAPT DECISION.
Date: 2006-05-04, Time: Night, 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: N442WN, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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
Remarks: BIRD HIT RADOME AT ITS ATTACH POINT TO FUSELAGE. EXTERIOR LIGHTS ON, RADAR WAS OFF.
Date: 2006-05-02, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N777AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 180 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2006-04-17, Time: Day (14:36), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-60 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N785DR, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 2200 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Out Of Service: 750000 h, Other Costs: $926070, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = EMAIL AND THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1429. #2 ENG HAD SIGNIFICANT DMG AND WAS SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT. RETD TO ARPT. UNEVENTFUL 1 ENG LDG. ENG WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR.
Date: 2006-03-29, Time: Day (10:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N507JB, Flight: 37, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: L DOWNWIND FRO RWY 9L. SAW BIRD PASS BY RT SIDE. MX FOUND RT LE OF WING WAS DAMAGED. PANEL WAS REPLACED.
Date: 2006-02-11, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N449US, Flight: 1407, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 15000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Struck & Damaged Tail, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = EMAIL
Remarks: CREW REPTD STRIKE AT 15,000 FT MSL. IMPACT FELT SIGNIFICANT. FOUND BENT COWL ON #2 ENG AND DENTS IN HORIZ STABIL. A/C WAS OUT OF SERVICE AT LEAST 2 DAYS. CHANGED SKIN PANELS. NO INGESTION. MINOR DENTS ON INBD EDGE OF #1 ENG COWLING.

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-11-16, Time: Day, 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: N943DL, Flight: 668, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD INGESTED. REMAINS FOUND IN COMPRESSOR OTBD OF CORE. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-05-02, Time: Night (22:04), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7536A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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
Remarks: 2 BIRDS
Date: 2005-04-30, Time: Night, 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: N770SA, Flight: 2718, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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
Remarks: NO DMG. CONTRACT MX WAS USED FOR ACFT FORMS. THIS ISTHE ONLY ESTIMATED COST I WOULD KNOW OF.
Date: 2005-03-16, Time: Day (10:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N90511, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck & Damaged nose, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 20000 h, Other Costs: $25355, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: ** called airline for cost, time lost etc. SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. PILOT REPTD EXTENSIVE DMG TO RADOME WHICH WAS REPLACED. A/C TAKEN OUT OF SVC.
Date: 2005-03-14, Time: Day (14:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Flight Options, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N815TA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 500 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 Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT #2 ENG NACELLE, PART WENT OUTSIDE AND PART WENT THRU ENG. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-03-02, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-FKCR, Flight: 936, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE L ENG ON FLARE. INDICATIONS NORMAL. NO SIGN OF DMG.
Date: 2005-02-20, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N592UA, Flight: 111, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 800 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FLEW THRU A FLOCK OF TURKEY VULTURES. BIRDS WERE BTWN 600-1000 FT. HIT 1 ON LWR RT SIDE OF COCKPIT. ALL ENG INDICATIONS NORMAL. NO DMG. CLEANED.
Date: 2005-02-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N45AR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 9000 h, Other Costs: $11410, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPOER = RANGE SYSTEMS ENG.
Remarks: LEADING EDGE L WING OUTSIDE NACELLE HAD FOOTBALL SIZED DENT.
Date: 2005-01-15, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N434UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE IN FLARE. NO DMG.

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-12-17, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N343NB, Flight: 896, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE L WING ON FINAL. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-11-09, Time: Night (00:39), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Jetblue Airways, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, 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
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT)
Date: 2004-10-25, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N45AR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPE = RANGE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Date: 2004-05-24, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N319UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE NEAR F/O'S WINDSHLD. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-01-22, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: AGUSTA 109 (Helicopter), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: N6094R, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 6,5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 16000 h, Other Costs: $20826, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = x xxxx-x, AAIPN, AON DAILY LOSSES & NEWS ARTICLE OPER = FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT
Remarks: BIRD HIT WINDSHLD WHILE PILOT WAS CHANGING FREQUENCY. WINDSHLD CAME APART, HIT PILOT ALONG WITH BIRD. FACIAL CUTS REQUIRED STITCHES. MOST OF WINDSHLD DEPARTED A/C. INTERIOR WAS A MESS. STRIKE OCCURRED 6-7 MILES NO OF ARPT.

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-12-20, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N648SW, Flight: 510, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE JUST PRIOR TO TURNING OFF RWY. BIRD WAS SEEN CROSSING A/C PATH L TO RT AND APPARENTLY WENT INTO RT ENG. ISNPN BY CONTRACT MX AND RELEASED TO FLY. TIME OUT OF SERVICE 1/2 HR
Date: 2003-11-14, Time: Night (18:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Flight Options, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N708TA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 450 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. GLANCING BLOW
Date: 2003-10-16, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N46AR, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 30 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = RANGE SYSTEMS ENG. CO
Remarks: NO DMG. 30 NM SE OF PBI.
Date: 2003-10-16, Time: Night (20:02), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 300 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 radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: NO DMG. MTC INSPN OVERNIGHT
Date: 2003-10-15, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Netjets, Aircraft: BA-125-800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N873QS, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: EVENT NJA xxxx
Remarks: DESCENDING THRU SCATTERED CLOUDS TO BROKEN LAYER, 5 MI N OF ARPT ON RT DOWNWIND, SAW 1 BIRD AS IT HIT WINDSHLD ON FRAME BTWN 2 PANES. ON LDG, FOUND SIGN OF 2ND STRIKE ON L SIDE OF A/C NEAR WING ROOT BELOW ICE AND ENTRY LIGHT LENS. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-09-16, Time: Day (09:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N101DA, Flight: 1572, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2003-09-04, Time: Day (16:35), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N81556, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CLEANED IMPACT AREA. NO DMG. N# REPTD INCORRECTLY AS 87556.
Date: 2003-09-02, Time: Day (19:10), 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, Flight: 2592, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SML SEABIRD. NO BIRDS FOUND. TWR UNAWARE OF STRIKE. 2 FAN BLADES BENT AND REPLACED
Date: 2003-08-25, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Netjets, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N691QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HEARD LIGHT HTUD ON DOWNWIND LEG OF TRAFFIC PATTERN. UPON LDG, FOUND EVIDENCE OF BIRDSTRIKE ON RT SIDE NOSECONE AND RT PITOT TUBE. REPLACED RADOME.
Date: 2003-07-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N282Y, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = JSH AIR LLC (JAMES HOOPER)
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2003-07-15, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N448UP, Flight: 334, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. HIT NOSE LDG GEAR.
Date: 2003-06-10, Time: Day (14:02), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N69547, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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: SML BIRD HIT UPPER PART OF CAPT'S SIDE WINDSHLD. NO DMG. SML AMT OF RESIDUE FOUND.
Date: 2003-04-29, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 219, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 2700 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRDS NOT SHOWN ON RADAR
Date: 2003-03-31, Time: Night (19:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N128DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2003-02-25, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1108, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STRUCK AT MIDFIELD ON T/O ROLL. NO REMAINS FOUND.

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-11-19, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 283, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, 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
Remarks: ATIS AND LC WARNING. HIT LWR L FUSELAGE. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-11-19, Time: Day (09:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-2000 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N70KS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x REPTS OPER = VEGSO AVIATION OR EXECUTIVE JET MANAGEMENT EVENT NJA xxxx
Remarks: SIGNIFICANT DMG TO INTAKE. FOOTBALL SIZE DENT. FELT IMPACT. NO ENG ABNORMALITIES
Date: 2002-11-17, Time: Dusk (17:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N900NB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = xxxNB CORP. (STEVE SCHILLING) SOURCE = xxxx-x & AON DAILY LOSSES
Remarks: L LEADING EDGE SLAT DAMAGED. A/C UNABLE TO LEAVE PBI UNTIL REPAIRED.
Date: 2002-10-16, Time: Day, 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: N385SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2002-07-16, Time: Day, 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, Flight: 1636, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PHASE REPTD AS TAKE-OFF AND CLIMB. ALTITUDE REPTD AS TAKE-OFF ROLL
Date: 2002-06-11, Time: Day, 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: N420WN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 30 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HERON? GRAY IN COLOR. 15 MINS OUT OF SVC.
Date: 2002-03-17, Time: Day (13:02), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N109DL, Flight: 200, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: LRG BLACK BIRD DENTED COWLING. REPLACED.
Date: 2002-02-25, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Netjets, Aircraft: DA-2000 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N268QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: EJA EVENT xxxx
Remarks: DURING T/D, HIT A BLACK BIRD ON L SIDE BELOW AOA INDICATOR. INSPN. FOUND NO EVIDENCE.

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-11-18, Operator: Air Canada, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-GAQX, Flight: 936, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FLT 936. INGESTION. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-11-02, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LOCKHEED 1329 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N728PX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 3, Struck Engine 4, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 1000000 h, Repair Costs: $50000, Other Costs: $1408709, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ENG INLETS DAMAGED. NO NOTICEABLE EFFECT ON PERFORMANCE IN FLIGHT. DMG BEING ASSESSED AT GARRETT AGS, EST 30 DAYS FOR REPAIRS.
Date: 2001-09-05, Time: Day (11:39), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N433US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 125 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
Date: 2001-07-13, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-34 SENECA (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N342PH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = JLR AVTN (DAN ARNOLD)
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2001-07-12, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N245US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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
Date: 2001-06-26, Time: Day (19:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N246US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 125 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CAPT ADZ A SML BIRD HIT LDG GEAR OR RADOME. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-04-17, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N207, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, 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
Remarks: F/O WINDSHLD. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-04-10, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N419AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: INSPN. NO DMG. TIME OUT OF SVC 1/2 HR.
Date: 2001-02-28, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N138DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 138 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, 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
Remarks: A/C WAS TOWWED OFF GATE FOR INSPN. FLT1500 REPTD NO DMG ON INSPN. FLT 283 NO ENG SHUT DOWN, PILOTS NOTICED ODOR.

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-12-17, Time: Day (16:49), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N628AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ENG MANU & xxxx-x
Remarks: FLT 1807 INGESTED A BIRD ON FINAL. NO ABNORMAL ENG PARAMETERS. MX FOUND FEATHERS IN TAILPIPE AND THOUGHT BIRD MIGHT HAVE GONE THRU THE LP AND HP TURBINES. TIME OUT OF SVC 1/2 HR
Date: 2000-11-16, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N127DL, Flight: 472, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS, ASRS & PRELIM. SITUATION REPT
Remarks: ATIS WARNING.JUST AFTER LIFTOFF, HIT LRG FLOCK OF VERY LRG BIRDS. FELT VIBRATION. CLIMBED TO 3000 FT AND REDUCED L ENG TO IDLE. DECLARED EMERG. EXTENSIVE DMG TO FAN BLADES & ACCOUSTIC LINING. ENG CONTD RUNNING AT IDLE UNTIL LDG.
Date: 2000-11-15, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N127DL, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Engine Manufacturer
Comments: MFG NO. xxxxxx
Remarks: VULTURE INGESTED. FAN BLADE DAMAGE UNKN. BIRD ID BY CREW
Date: 2000-10-19, Time: Night (18:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 3400 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT CAPT WINDSCREEN. NO VIZ DMG
Date: 2000-10-13, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N962N, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRLINE REPTS #xxxx/xx/Dxx AND xxxx/xx/Dxx (x/x/xxxx UPDATED WITH xND REPT. HAD BEEN ENTERED AS DUPL DUE TO INCORRECT FLT #)
Remarks: BIRD ABOVE C/PILOT WINDOW ON TOP OF FUSELAGE. INSPN. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: FLT # REPTD AS 393 AND 893)
Date: 2000-09-13, Time: Night, 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: N998HA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT LWR L WINDSHLD. NO DMG.
Date: 2000-08-25, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 3031
Date: 2000-08-21, Time: Day (14:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N46AR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = RANGE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (ALSO REPTD AS AVTEC x) (UPDATED x/x/xxxx COMBINED DUPL REPTS)
Remarks: SML BLACK BIRD. NO DMG.
Date: 2000-06-17, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Midway Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N570ML, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Brown pelican, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: LANDED W/O INCIDENT. NO MARKS OF ANY KIND. PELICAN?
Date: 2000-05-12, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N434UP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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
Comments: OPER SHOWN AS KENRY KUHLMAN
Remarks: ATIS WARNING
Date: 2000-04-14, Time: Day (19:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N18119, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SML, WHITE BIRD. FLT 1081

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-12-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: L-1011 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N755DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxx-x REPTS
Remarks: CAPT'S WINDSHLD. FLT 1078
Date: 1999-12-10, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N31DP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CJPJ ASSOC.
Remarks: 50% OF THE FAN BLADES NEEDED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
Date: 1999-10-09, Time: Day (10:46), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N199GA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 1400 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck Propeller, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: GEAR DOOR DAMAGE (TEAR). FLT 9178
Date: 1999-08-26, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-10 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N502BG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = LOUISVILLE SCRAP METAL
Date: 1999-08-26, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 228
Date: 1999-08-21, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: RKWL SHRIKE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N57EB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SAPPHIRE AVTN
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO DMG.
Date: 1999-06-08, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-500 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N2158U, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: NOT SURE IF DATE IS AUG 6 OR JUNE 8. REPORTS SHOW DIFFERENT DATES.

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-10-10, Time: Night (20:19), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N413US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ENG COWL WAS DENTED. WHITE EGRETS.
Date: 1998-09-08, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO DAMAGE. FLT 3064
Date: 1998-08-06, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 100 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: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE NOTED, SMALL THUMP HEARD.
Date: 1998-07-30, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N443UP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1998-03-06, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Midway Airlines, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N108ML, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-12-16, Time: Day, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N993HA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $100, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED COSTS)
Remarks: FLT 3029. TIME = 1721Z. ATIS WARNING. PART STRUCK NOT REPTD.
Date: 1997-12-09, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9617R, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 160 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
Date: 1997-11-14, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CAA
Remarks: SMLL DENTS TO A/C TAIL. FLT 51.
Date: 1997-10-22, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N48251, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CHANDELLE AVIATION
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-09-02, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N188GA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 4 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING.
Date: 1997-07-24, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N423US, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STRUCK LT PITOT BOOM. STRUCK BIRD ON FLARE OUT. TIME = 1844 LCL
Date: 1997-04-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: RKWL SHRIKE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N57EB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CONSOLIDATED TRANSPORT (DAVID O'DONNELL)
Remarks: SMALL DENT/ CRACKED PAINT ABOVE NOSE GEAR
Date: 1997-03-28, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Midway Airlines, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N104ML, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DUCK HIT PILOT'S WINDSHLD AT TOP & FORWARD FUSELAGE ABOVE WINDSHLD. NO DAMAGE. TIME = 2130 LCL
Date: 1997-03-23, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: RKWL SABRLNR (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: , Registration: N65SR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ARROW MOLDED PLASTICS
Remarks: ATIS WARNING.
Date: 1997-02-12, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N3194W, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS OPERATOR = MERRITT DEJONG
Remarks: COWLING DAMAGED, NO INJURIES.

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-12-15, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N46AR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 2000 h, Other Costs: $3214, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERTOR = AUTEC RANGE SVCS
Remarks: BIRD HIT RT ENG SPINNER & FOLLOWED DOWN RT SIDE OF FUSELAGE & DAMAGED RT STABILON JUST FWD OF TAIL SECTION. EXTENT OF DAMAGE NOT REPTD, ASSUME MINOR.
Date: 1996-11-18, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N221EB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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
Comments: OPERATOR =
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-11-10, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. FLT 893
Date: 1996-10-09, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Midway Airlines, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N132ML, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 11000 ft, Speed: 280 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STRIKE RESULTED IN DENT. NO EFFECT ON APCH LANDING OR ENG OPS.
Date: 1996-10-05, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: L-1011 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, 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
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. BIRD HIT CO/PILOT'S WINDSHLD.
Date: 1996-10-01, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N512AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 800 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: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HAWK OR CROW
Date: 1996-08-02, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. FLT 1819.
Date: 1996-07-20, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: RKWL SHRIKE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 40 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CARIBE AIR CARGO
Date: 1996-06-13, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N195GA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 5000 h, Repair Costs: $1000, Other Costs: $8036, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: WING WAS DAMAGED, EXTENT NOT REPTD.
Date: 1996-06-10, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N439US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Shorebirds, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: N # INDICATED B-xxx-xxx
Remarks: EVIDENCE OF BIRD STRIKE ON ENG COWL & FAN BLADE. SMALL SHORE BIRD, IE SANDPIPER.
Date: 1996-04-16, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7537A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, 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
Remarks: 1 BIRD STRUCK WINDSHLD. NO DAMAGE. BIRD DEMOLISHED.

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-10-02, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-206 STATIO (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N29150, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CP HORIZONS
Remarks: PILOT REPTS NO DAMAGE
Date: 1995-09-21, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N812US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS (x/x/xx UPDATED AIRCRAFT NAME)
Remarks: L HORIZ STAB., R ENG NOSE COWL, L WING, L ENG NOSE COWL, F/O EYEBROW WINDOW WERE STRUCK. PILOT REPTD FLOCK OF BIRDS TOOK OF AT T/D. HE FELT & HEARD SEVERAL STRIKES.
Date: 1995-09-18, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT FLT 246
Date: 1995-09-09, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. NO BIRD FOUND ON ARPT. # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 1995-08-28, Time: Day, 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: N947DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1995-08-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: MOONEY-20F (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N444DS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = DON SHORT
Date: 1995-08-26, Time: Day, 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: N9018, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 128 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: AT ROTATION FROM PBI, EXPERIENCED 1 BIRD STRIKE ON CAPT'S WINDSHIELD. SAW AT LEAST 2 OTHER BIRDS THAT MAY HAVE STRUCK OTHER PARTS OF A/C. ALL SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES APPEARED NORMAL SO WE CONTD. TO CVG. NOTIFIED PBI TOWER OF STRIKE FOR POTENTIAL RY INSPECTION AND NOTIFIED AIRLINE MAINT. COORDINATOR IN ATL VIA ACAPS FOR INSPECTION ON ARRIVAL IN CVG. NO DAMAGE REPTD.
Date: 1995-08-16, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 433
Date: 1995-08-03, Time: Day, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N946DL, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK CNTR W/S ABOUT 1" CRACK IN LWR LFT CORNER OF OUTER PANE.
Date: 1995-07-20, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1995-07-10, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N817US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1995-05-24, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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
Remarks: FLT 181
Date: 1995-03-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N533AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, 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
Comments: A/C = S-xx (x/x/xx UPDATED AIRCRAFT NAME)
Remarks: INGESTED DURING POWERBACK. PILOT NOT NOTIFIED BY GND UNTIL A/C WAS ON CLIMBOUT AT 10-14,000 FT!
Date: 1995-02-12, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N505DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Brown pelican, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-12-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, 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 Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: INSPECTED BY AIRLINE MAINT. - NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1994-07-16, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N438US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CONTRACT MX, CHECKED OUT A/C AND FOUND NO DAMAGE. FLT. CONTINUED.
Date: 1994-03-31, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N775AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLIGHT 356 INGESTED A SEAGULL INTO THE RIGHT ENGINE ON CLIMBOUT OF PBI. ENGINE INDICATIONS REMAINED NORMAL. THE ONLY INDICATION OF BIRD BEING INGESTED WAS A BURNING ODOR. CAPTAIN ELECTED TO CONTINUE ON TO DESTINATION OF PHL. DURING FLIGHT, ENGINE VIBRATION METER READ A LITTLE HIGH BUT BY LANDING VIBRATION INDICATIONS NORMAL. AFTER INSPECTION BY PHL MAINTEN. ENGINE WAS SIGNED OFF NO ANOMALIES.
Date: 1994-03-25, Time: Night, 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, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-01-28, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N287K, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 3000 h, Other Costs: $5082, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: WINDSHIELD, BLEEDAIR SHROUD, RAIN REMOVAL DOOR DESTROYED.

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-12-13, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N784AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: RADOME 12" GASH PLUS LRG DENT.
Date: 1993-11-28, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-300 KING (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N300MY, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Exhaust Stack, Air Intake, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ROGER SMITH
Remarks: PILOT STATES VERY LITTLE DAMAGE. EXHAUST STACK AND AIR INTAKE
Date: 1993-10-13, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N407AA, Remains Collected: No, Location: 20 MI NE PBI, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, 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
Remarks: NO A/C DAMAGE
Date: 1993-08-16, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N502AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1993-06-19, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N396US, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1700 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: TIME = 1838Z. LARGE BLACK BIRD. HAWK? HAWK.(2 DIFFERENT REPTS). FLT 919.
Date: 1993-01-19, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N70504, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: 4 GULLS FLYING RT TO LFT SPOTTED NEARY RY AT ABOUT 130 KTS. ROTATED AND STRUCK 1 BIRD WITH NOSE GEAR. CONTD FLT TO DEST. INSPECTION REVEALED NO DAMAGE.

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-10-30, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & MISC SITUATION REPT.
Remarks: FLT 352 INGEST A GULL IN #2 ENG. CAPT RETPD SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. ABTD T/O & RETD TO RAMP.
Date: 1992-08-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7514A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. BIRD WARNING ALWAYS ON ATIS, SO IT REALLY DOESN'T PROVIDE A WARNING.
Date: 1992-08-18, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N880AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 300 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, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HAD ALL LIGHTS & RADAR OPERATING
Date: 1992-06-23, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N356US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27L, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ENG READINGS INCLUDING VIBRATION GAUGES ALL READ NORMAL, TURNED PACKS ON AND OFF, STILL NORMAL. ENG VIB. WAS NOT ENOUGH TO RETURN TO FIELD & ON CLIMB, VIB. DECREASED.
Date: 1992-02-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Henson, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 4352, NO INJURIES. DAMAGE UNKN. PILOT ADVISES NO DAMAGE.

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-11-25, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. UNKN IF ANY DAMAGE. TIME = 0649Z.
Date: 1991-11-03, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY
Date: 1991-09-29, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Aircraft: PA-32 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck & Damaged Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CHARLES W DEVANE
Remarks: DAMGE TO ADF & ELT ANTENNAS. HIT WINDSHLD.
Date: 1991-09-27, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Henson, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 75 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 4361.
Date: 1991-09-14, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BLOOD ON WINDSHIELD. NO DAMAGE/INJURY. FLT 289
Date: 1991-08-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: B-737-400 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N776AU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: FLT 708
Date: 1991-06-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-82 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: HIT 2 BLACK BIRDS. NO DAMAGE/INJURY. TIME = 2319Z
Date: 1991-05-28, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-55 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N550CS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Location: 12 W PBI, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Miles From Airport: 12 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STRUCK BIRD ON APPROACH TO PBI. BIRD DENTED VERTICAL STABILIZER.

1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-09-20, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Continental Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT A FLOCK, ASSUME 2-10. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1990-06-23, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-767 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 11 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
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