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Tallahassee International Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Tallahassee International Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 86 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 10 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-09-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gopher tortoise, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1546PM DAY.
Date: 2015-08-13, Time: Day (07:13), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N320NB, Flight: DAL957, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Departure, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reported, 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. MX CONTACTED ATL OPS IN REGARDS TO DAL 957 STRIKING MULTIPLE BIRDS WHILE DEPARTING TLH. PHASE OF FLIGHT. BIRD REMAINS WERE COLLECTED BY DAL MX WHEN THE A/C LANDED IN ATL. ATL OPS RETRIEVED BIRD REMAINS FROM DAL MX AND SENT TO SMITHSONIAN FOR ID.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-11-07, Time: Day (10:30), Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5249, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: JIA 5249 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE IN THE T/D ZONE FOR RWY 36 DURING LANDING ROLL OUT PHASE. TYPE OF BIRD UNKN. PILOT DID NOT FIND ANY DMG DURING POST-FLT INSPN AND WILL CALL BACK IF A COMPLETE MX INSPN FINDS DMG.
Date: 2014-10-24, Time: Day (11:00), Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5249, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR TLH-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: DEPARTURE ROLL RWY 36. PILOT STATED NO KNOWN DMG TO A/C. GULL CARCASS FOUND ON THE RWY DURING INSPN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE EVENT.
Date: 2014-10-04, Time: Day (17:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-T34A (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: , Registration: N53JA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 2189 h, Other Costs: $2189, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = Gxxx LLC SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: A/C IS A OLD MILITARY TRAINER BASED ON BE-35 BONANZA.
Date: 2014-10-03, Time: Day (18:00), Operator: Republic Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N432YX, Flight: 4339, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 8000 ft, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: DURING DESCENT AROUND 8000 FT A SML BIRD HIT CAPT'S WINDSHLD. NO DMG. DISPATCH AND MX NOTIFIED.
Date: 2014-07-31, Time: Day (15:05), Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5235, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: ASQ5235 HIT A GULL IN FINAL TO RWY 36 AT ABOUT 200 FT AGL. BIRD HIT PILOT'S WIDSCREEN. INSPN BY PILOT FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2014-06-12, Time: Night (21:34), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N441ZW, Flight: 4012, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 40 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Vesper bats, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SOURCE)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 13146. NO DMG.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-11-08, Time: Day (10:38), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N908AE, Flight: 3353, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-08-19, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N908EV, Flight: 2540, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = FAA ASIAS
Remarks: STRUCK BIRDS ON LANDING. LANDED W/O INCIDENT. DMG TO WINGLET MINOR.
Date: 2013-07-22, Time: Night (23:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N960FD, Flight: 1349, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 2NM.
Date: 2013-05-07, Time: Night (08:06), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N853CR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Other, Engine Inlet, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $3000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = CAMAR EXPRESS LLC
Remarks: HIT RT NOSE BAGGAGE DOOR. LOWER RT WINDSHIELD, BLOOD SPLATTER ON RT ENG INLET. FOUND PORTION OF FEATHER ON RT ENG FAN. ENG BORESCOPED, FOUND SOME FEATHER RESIDUE ON INLET COMPRESSORS. PERFORMED COMPRESSOR WASH, ANOTHER BORESCOPE INSPECN AFTER COMPRESSOR WASH, NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2013-01-10, Time: Night (20:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2178, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, 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: NO DMG REPTD. SHORT FINAL.
Date: 2013-01-10, Time: Night (19:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2511, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 150 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FINAL APRCH. ARPT OPS ADVISED TO HAVE PILOT REPT ANY DMG TO KTLH UPON ARRIVAL TO DEST.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-10-16, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N340NB, Flight: 1802, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT ADVISED WHILE ON APRCH HE STRUCK A BIRD 15 MILES OUT FROM ARPT ON THE NOSE OF A/C, UNDER F/O WINDOW.
Date: 2012-08-23, Time: Day (14:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Silver Airways, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N341AG, Flight: 4034, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: ENG INGESTED 1 MOURNING DOVE. REMAINS WERE REMOVED. NO DMG. FLT WAS DELAYED FOR 1 HR 40 MINS.
Date: 2012-08-18, Time: Day (18:39), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N926EV, Flight: 5213, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG. REMAINS COLLECTED FROM BTWN 1,000 AND 15000 FT MARK ON RWY.
Date: 2012-08-15, Time: Night (05:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N950FD, Flight: 1481, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 124 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.)
Date: 2012-08-06, Time: Day (16:18), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Alaska Airlines, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, 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
Date: 2012-08-06, Time: Day (16:17), Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2545, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS "SMALL BLACK BIRD".

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-11-23, Time: Day (13:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31T CHEYENNE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N701PT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx & Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = WILLIAM TURNER / NATOLI AVIATION LLC
Remarks: L/E OF RT WING DMGD. FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2011-10-14, Time: Day (11:18), 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: N87555, Flight: 4026, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH xND REPT)
Remarks: NO DMG. HIT ABOVE COCKPIT.
Date: 2011-07-09, Time: Day (07:41), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2222, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 170 knots, 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD. ATCT NOTIFIED ARPT OPS OF BIRDSTRIKE ON RWY 27. 2 SML BIRDS WERE REMOVED 2000' FROM APCH END OF 27. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: BIRDS REPTD AS BLACK-CHINNED SPARROWS WHICH IS A WEST-COAST SPECIES NOT FOUND IN FL)

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-09-28, Time: Night (23:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N482FE, Flight: 1349, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1700 ft, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED
Date: 2010-09-14, Time: Night (05:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N213FE, Flight: 1481, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 400 ft, 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 DMG NOTED.
Date: 2010-07-30, Time: Day (08:01), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5221, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Nt Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2010-05-11, Time: Day (11:05), Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 258, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = FAA REGIONAL DAILY ALERT BULLETIN SUMMARY
Remarks: STRUCK BIRD ON DEPTR (ASSUME CLIMB). PILOT REPTD NO DMG AND CONTD TO DEST.
Date: 2010-05-01, Time: Night (04:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N463FE, Flight: 1481, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 500 ft, 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: NO DMG NOTED.

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-07-29, Time: Night (23:10), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N487FE, Flight: 1278, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $344, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EVID OF STRIKE FOUND ON UPPER PORTION OF CAPT WINDSCREEN. NO DMG NOTED. OUT OF SERVICE TIME WAS TWO HOURS RESULTING IN EST COST OF $144. EST COST OF LABOR WAS $200. TOTAL EST COST OF BIRDSTRIKE WAS $344.
Date: 2009-07-19, Time: Day (12:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N732NM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, 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
Comments: OPER = EAGLE AIRCRAFT (DANIEL GONZALES) xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Date: 2009-05-11, Time: Day (07:24), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8458A, Flight: 2252, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUR CATLE EGRETS. NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2009-04-23, Time: Day (15:06), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 280 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Species: Black vulture, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Out Of Service: 5422 h, Other Costs: $6186, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2009-04-16, Time: Day (08:40), Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4516, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: AAIPN-1
Remarks: A/C ADVISED BIRD ENCOUNTERED ON DOG LEG FINAL TO RWY 27. DUCKS OR SOMETHING.

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-12-08, Time: Dusk (17:50), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-07-22, Time: Day (07:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N679FS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FRAZEE AVIATION
Remarks: A/C ABORTED T/O AND DEPT 15 MINUTES LATER.
Date: 2008-06-18, Time: Day (14:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-36 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1089E, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, 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: Other, Out Of Service: 30000 h, Other Costs: $35141, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = LEE TAYLOR
Remarks: RT WING WAS DENTED BY LARGE BLACK BIRD. DENT WAS 4" IN DIAMETER AND 1.5" DEEP.
Date: 2008-06-17, Time: Day (14:03), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N485HC, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 32000 h, Repair Costs: $45000, Other Costs: $37483, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = ELITE AIR (K & P AVIATION) SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) AND AAIPN * CONTACTED OWNER FOR DMG AND COST INFORMATION
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2521. PILOT WAS IN SHALLOW CLIMB WHEN STRIKE OCCURRED NORTH OF ARPT. PUT A FOOTBALL SIZED HOLE IN LEADING EDGE OF WING.
Date: 2008-02-18, Time: Day (07:08), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Freedom Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N840MJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: F/O'S SIDE WINDOW STRUCK. NO DMG.

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-09-28, Time: Dawn (07:41), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N946AX, Flight: 557, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 1700 ft, Speed: 128 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HIT F/O CLEARVIEW WINDOW. INSPN. NO DMG.
Date: 2007-02-26, Time: Day (15:48), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Faa, Aircraft: BE-300 KING (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N78, Flight: 78, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED OPER)

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-09-04, Time: Night (20:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 797, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 20 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2006-06-29, Time: Day (08:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N839MJ, Flight: 6130, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 126 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NONE. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: NOT SURE WHAT "NONE" MEANS, MAYBE NO DAMAGE?)
Date: 2006-01-19, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N954AX, Flight: 557, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CLEANED NOSE AREA. NO DMG.
Date: 2006-01-19, Time: Dawn (06:58), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Astar Air Cargo, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT ADZ ATCT THAT A BIRD HAD BEEN HIT. REPTD LOCATION ON RWY.

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-11-29, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N995DL, Flight: 1133, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD HIT THE L STRAKE AND THEN THE WING. 1/2 HR OUT OF SVC
Date: 2005-08-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1209. BIRD HAD GREAT DEAL OF DMG. 1 WING INTACT. FOUND AT 1348, DAY.
Date: 2005-08-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRDS REPTD AS GEESE, ASSUME CANADA FROM DATE AND LOCATION. FOUND AT 0735, DAY. RWY REPTD AS 270.
Date: 2005-07-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallow-tailed kite, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 1129. TIME 14--, DAY. (PART OF FORM MISSING)
Date: 2005-06-13, Time: Day (14:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Gulfstream Intl Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N198YV, Flight: 9309, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-09-24, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N399DA, Flight: 770, Remains Collected: No, 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: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: *** CALLED AIRLINE FOR INFO
Remarks: #2 ENG INGESTED BIRD. NO VIZ DMG. BORESCOPED. NO DMG.
Date: 2004-08-30, Time: Night (21:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N691ML, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: NO APPARENT DMG

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-10-14, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N3770DA, Flight: 670, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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: 2003-10-02, Time: Day (08:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 048, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Vesper sparrow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-09-19, Time: Night (21:23), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-6A (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: 3539, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2900 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: no remains recovered
Date: 2003-09-06, Time: Day (07:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N439AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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 DMG.
Date: 2003-07-02, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N910AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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
Remarks: SML, BLACK. MX INSPN. NO DMG.

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-08-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: A/C REPTD DEAD BIRD ON RWY. DUE TO LOCATION OF BIRD IT IS ASSUMED A PREVIOUS A/C STRUCK BIRD ON TAKE OFF. TIME 1750, DAY.
Date: 2001-07-08, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N778CA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx
Remarks: FOUND 6 MED WHITE BIRDS
Date: 2001-06-25, Time: Dawn, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N5868, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG OR EFFECT

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-10-19, Time: Night, Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130E (Airplane), Registration: 64-4854, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REPORT # 01-0042/NO DAMAGE/NO REMAINS. Bird struck #1 propeller spinner.
Date: 2000-09-27, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N166FE, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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 RT REAR COCKPIT WINDOW. INSPN.
Date: 2000-09-06, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N70SK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER =S.K. LOGISTICS
Remarks: RAIN AND FOG.
Date: 2000-06-14, Time: Day (16:30), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 91-0100, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black vulture, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 500 h, Other Costs: $723, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2000-05-24, Time: Day, Sky: Some Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: F-16C (Airplane), Registration: SCARE 0, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: FAA Report. "unsure about damage, wingman did not see any damage. both returned to moody afb for precautionary landing. the pilot was advised to call about any damage to acrft
Date: 2000-02-12, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N999CA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 197

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-11-02, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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
Remarks: FLT 189
Date: 1999-09-26, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG FLT 2232
Date: 1999-09-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N224DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS & AIRLINE REPT
Remarks: BOTH PILOTS SAW EGRET TRY TO CROSS IN FRONT OF A/.C JUST PRIOR TO ROTATION. CALLED TWR. CLOSED RWY & FOUND BIRD REMAINS AND METAL. POST FLT INSPN INDICATES NO DAMAGE OR BIRD STRIKE DETECTED. FLT 2248. PILT ADZ ENG OP NORMAL AFTER INGESTING A BIRD. MECH REPT FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF BIRD STRIKE OR INGESTION.
Date: 1999-09-09, Time: Day, Sky: No 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: 27, 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. PILOT REPTD BIRD STRIKE.
Date: 1999-08-10, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT ADZ HE WAS UNAWARE OF DMG. FLT 1618
Date: 1999-03-30, Time: Day, Sky: No 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: 9, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 3197

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-09-24, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD HIT L COWLING. NO DMG.
Date: 1998-09-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: Over 100, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 60 h, Other Costs: $91, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DENT IN ENG COWLING WAS EASILY REPAIRED.
Date: 1998-01-14, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N974DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 132 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 Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: INGESTED BIRD. FOUND FEATHERS IN INTAKE ON PREFLIGHT FOR NEXT FLIGHT. NO INDICATIONS OBSERVED FROM COCKPIT WHEN THIS HAPPENED BUT DID SEE A BIRD FLASH THRU LDG LT BEAMS. MX INSPCTD ENG FOUND EVERYTHING NORMAL.

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-10-03, Time: Dusk, Sky: No 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: 36, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: INGESTED AT LEAST 1 BIRD IN #1 ENG. CAUSED COMPRESSOR STALL. NO DAMAGE NOTED ON POSTFLT BUT AT LEAST 1 DEEAD BIRD WAS FOUND ON THE RWY & FEATHERS IN ENG. TIME = 0640EDT
Date: 1997-08-25, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N287UE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Location: 2 NM N TLH, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 165 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, 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/INJURIES. LANDED W/O INCID. INSPCTD A/C. TIME = 1042LCL.
Date: 1997-06-18, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N283UE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 500 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURIES. STRUCK NACELLE.
Date: 1997-05-01, Operator: Commercial, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: Over 100, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: ASRS
Comments: (xx/xx/xx UPDATED EFFECT ON FLT & REMARKS) (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER: x/x/xxxx UPDATED DISTANCE)
Remarks: (DATA ENTRY NOTE: EXACT DATE NOT REPTD, JUST MO/YR, DEFAULT 1 MAY). NOT A STRIKE. SERIOUS BIRD HAZARD. SEWAGE TRTMT PLANT 0.5 MI SE OF RWY 27 WHICH ATTRACTS A SMALL WHITE BIRD. ALSO TREATMENT RESIDUE IF DISTRIBUTED ON ARPT GNDS WHICH ATTRACTS FLOCKS. 2 WEEKS AGO WE HAD TO EXECUTE A GO AROUND DUE TO A FLOCK OF 150 BIRDS AT THE APCH END OF RWY 27. TWR WILL NOT EVEN BROADCAST A BIRD ADVISORY ON ATIS. BIRDS MAY BE EGRETS OR GULLS. NO BIRDS WERE HIT.
Date: 1997-01-07, Time: Dusk, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 300 ft, 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 5277. NO DAMAGE, PILOT JUST WANTED US TO KNOW THERE WERE BIRDS NEAR RWY 27.

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-11-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N367DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, 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 ID)
Remarks: A FLOCK OF APPROX 100 BLACK BIRDS CAME UP FROM A WASTE TREATMENT PLANT ON THE SE CORNER OF THE ARPT. FLOCK FLEW PERPENDICULAR TO RWY & ABRUPTLY TURNED TOWARD US. WE HIT THE MIDDLE OF FLOCK HAD 8-10 CONFIRMED HITS PROBABLY 15 TOTAL. NO A/C DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-11-15, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 5273. PART OF A/C STRUCK OR DAMAGED NOT REPTD.
Date: 1996-11-12, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N975HA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PART OF A/C STRUCK UNKN. UNKN IF DAMAGE. TIME= 0020Z.
Date: 1996-09-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N980HA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 90 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: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE, WINDSHLD CLEANED AT DEST. (TPA)
Date: 1996-09-05, 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, Registration: N319DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: EXTENT OF DAMAGE NOT REPTD. 2 BIRDS HIT.

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-07-06, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N953VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DUCK LODGED IN NOSE GEAR DOOR.
Date: 1995-01-07, Time: Dusk, 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, Runway: 27, Speed: 136 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: 2 BIRDS APPEARED IN LANDING LIGHTS OF SHIP 957 DURING FLARE & TD. HIT AT LEAST 1. MECHANIC CHECKED A/C & DISPATCHED IT BACK TO ATL ON TIME.

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-09-02, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Unknown, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 130 - ; IMPACT - ; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1994-07-08, 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: N89561, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: BUSINESS = ACE FLYING SCHOOL

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-11-22, 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, Registration: N973DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 134 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, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1993-10-04, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-421 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N421CJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 15 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: POSSIBLY EGRET. NO DAMAGE, CONTD FLT.
Date: 1993-02-17, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-60 600 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 150 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 = BLUE MAX, INC.
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