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The Eastern Iowa Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - The Eastern Iowa Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 301 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 17 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-09-30, Time: Night (04:00), 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: N942FD, Flight: 1775, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Nashville warbler, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2015-09-30, Time: Day (10:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8891A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Purple martin, 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
Date: 2015-09-29, Time: Night, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N139UP, Flight: 503, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 5600 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Miles From Airport: 22 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: UPS EVENT REPORT xxxxx
Remarks: CAPT WINDOW. NOTE: SECOND BIRDSTRIKE FOR THIS A/C ON 9/29/15.
Date: 2015-09-20, Time: Day (10:57), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8977A, Flight: 3789, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-09-18, Time: Day (10:28), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N220NV, Flight: 761, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, 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 Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: APPROX 1 MILE BEYOND THE DEPARTURE END. REPORTED AS BLACKBIRDS.
Date: 2015-09-14, Time: Day (08:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gojet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N155GJ, Flight: 2410, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE TO LEFT WINDSHIELD.
Date: 2015-08-29, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N14174, Flight: 4611, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reported, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPORTED POSSIBLE STRIKE. NO REMAINS FOUND. 11:30 AM DAY
Date: 2015-08-22, Time: Night (21:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N861AS, Flight: 5172, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CREW SAW BIRDSTRIKE ON WINDSHIELD. NO REMAINS FOUND BY GROUND OPS.
Date: 2015-08-22, Time: Day (13:01), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N138EV, Flight: 5243, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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
Date: 2015-08-20, Time: Day (10:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N850AS, Flight: 4862, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, 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 Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-08-13, Time: Day (12:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: C-421 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, 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: KCID NOTIFIED DPS OF A BIRD STRIKE ON RWY 31 NEAR THE APCH END. 2 BIRDS WERE ID'D NEAR THE 5500' AND THE 5000' DRM. NO DAMAGE REPORTED TO THE A/C.
Date: 2015-08-12, Time: Day (10:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N438SW, Flight: 4754, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2015-08-10, Time: Day (14:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gojet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N158GJ, Flight: 3675, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Date: 2015-08-08, Time: Day (18:20), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N502AE, Flight: 3533, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: REPORTED TO ATC AND CONTINUED NORMALLY TO DESTINATION. POSTFLT REVEALED NO DMG. BIRD REPORTED AS SMALL BIRD/SPARROW.
Date: 2015-08-04, Time: Day (15:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N514AE, Flight: 3451, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, 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
Date: 2015-07-06, Time: Day (15:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N918AE, Flight: 3636, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, x-x-xxxxxx, x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C. ROTATION. FIRST BIRD STRUCK CENTER POST BTWN CAPT AND F/O WINDOW. SECOND BIRD STRUCK RT SIDE OF A/C NOSE AS VIEWED FROM COCKPIT. ONE HALF REMAINS COLLECTED FROM RWY 27.
Date: 2015-07-06, Time: Day (09:32), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N64AE, Flight: 2642, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, 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-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: PILOT CONTACTED ATCT REGARDING POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE AROUND THE 4000 FOOT DEPARTURE OF RWY 9.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-10-14, Time: Night (04:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Rain, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N936FD, Flight: 1775, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 80 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: STRUCK SIDE OF NOSE.
Date: 2014-10-01, Time: Day (17:17), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N673AE, Flight: 2776, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Other, Wiper, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ENY2776 REPTD BIRDSTRIKE AFTER ROTATION DEP RWY 9. DMG UNKN. (CHECKING WITH ENY FOR ADDITIONAL INFO).ENY REPORTS HIT F/O WIPER NO DEFECTS NOTED.
Date: 2014-09-24, Time: Day (12:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N919EV, Flight: 5775, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 40 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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 = ONE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR
Remarks: TWO BIRD CARCASSES FOUND.
Date: 2014-09-17, Time: Day (07:12), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N539EA, Flight: 3143, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 35 ft, 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, 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: REPORTS DIFFER ON ALTITUDE AND PART STRUCK WINDSHIELD BY CAPT AND WING BY F/O. ONLY 1 BIRD SEEN. TOOK AVERAGE OF ALT.
Date: 2014-09-14, Time: Day (09:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N523AE, Flight: 2893, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx), MOR CID-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD BY PILOT. RWY SWEEP CONDUCTED.
Date: 2014-09-12, Time: Night (05:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N955FD, Flight: 1775, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swainson's thrush, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BAG 1 = SWAINSON'S THRUSH. BAG 2 = UNDETERMINED THRUSH. TWO STRIKES, ONE TO THE RADOME AND ONE TO RT INBOARD FLAP. NO DMG, JUST SNARGE.
Date: 2014-09-09, Time: Day (13:58), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N937SW, Flight: 6319, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), MOR CID-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: STRUCK A BIRD UPON LDG RWY9. ARPT SFTY NOTIFIED DMG UNKN.
Date: 2014-09-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-09-04, Time: Day (11:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N839AS, Flight: 5175, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, 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 windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ONE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), MOR CID-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: BIRDS REPORTED AS KILLDEER, SWALLOW. STRUCK 2 SMALL BIRDS, MIDFIELD. ARPT OPS NOTIFIED. RWY SWEEP COMPLETED WITH 2 SMALL BIRDS RECVRD.
Date: 2014-09-04, Time: Day (11:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N614AE, Flight: 3638, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: SMALL FLOCK OF BIRDS FLYING JUST ABOVE THE GROUND.
Date: 2014-09-03, Time: Day (19:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N523AE, Flight: 2823, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PART STRUCK WAS BECAUSE THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE.
Date: 2014-09-01, Time: Day (18:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4098, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, 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: 2014-08-31, Time: Day (10:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 863, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR CID-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: MULTIPLE SPECIES. 2 KILLDEER AND 4 BARN SWALLOWS. PILOT REPTD BIRDSTIRKE AIRBORNE, PRIOR TO DEP END OF RWY. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2014-08-27, Time: Day (17:03), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N927EV, Flight: 5068, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = MOR CID-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx, xxxx-x (x/x/xxxx UPDATED WITH xxxx-x)
Remarks: ASQ 5068 REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON T/O ROLL & ABORTED T/O. FLT CREW RETD TO RAMP FOR INSPN. MX ADVISED NO DMG . PILOT SAW 1ST GROUP OF 6-10 BIRDS, STRUCK 1. ABORTED T/O, UPON DECELARATION, SAW 2ND GROUP OF 6-10 BIRDS. UNKN IF 2ND STRIKE.
Date: 2014-08-27, Time: Day (13:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8477R, Flight: 3978, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 35 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Finches, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = MOR CID-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx, xxxx-x (x/x/xxxx UPDATED WITH xxxx-x)
Remarks: FLG 3978 REPTD AN ENCOUNTER WITH SEVERAL SML BIRDS ON ROTATION RWY 9. DMG AT THIS TIME IS UNKN. ARPT REMOVED 1 SML BIRD FROM RWY.
Date: 2014-08-19, Time: Day (08:42), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N630AE, Flight: 3116, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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 OBSVD BY CREW.
Date: 2014-07-28, Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: A-320 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N218NV, Flight: 761?, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-07-21, Time: Day (20:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N632AE, Flight: 2823, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Other, #2 Eng Nacelle, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK RT WING AND SPLATTERED ONTO RT ENG NACELLE.
Date: 2014-07-20, Time: Day (11:18), Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3743, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, 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, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: INCREASED BIRD ACTIVITY ON ATIS LIMA. UPON LDG RWY 27, FLT 3743 REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE IN FIRST 1/3 OF RWY. PILOT REPTS SMALL BRN BIRDS (NOT VISIBLE FROM TWR). # SEEN NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10. ARPT OPS NOTIFIEFD. RWY SWEEP RECOVERED 1 BIRDS. FLG ADVISED. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2014-07-20, Time: Day (13:21), Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3978, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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: MOR
Remarks: INCREASED BIRD ACTIVITY IN VICINITY ON ATIS. FLG 3978 DEPTD RWY 27. STRUCK BIRD AT ROTATYION. SML DARK BIRD NOT VISIBLE BY TWR. HIT ABOVE COCKPIT WINDOW. NO DMG. FLT CONTD TO DTW W/O INCIDENT. RWY SWEEP RECOVERED BIRD. A DEPARTURE WAS HELD UP FOR 2 MINUTES FOR THE SWEEP.
Date: 2014-07-19, Time: Day (13:02), Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2568, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR CID-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: INBOUND TO THE RAMP ASQ2568 REPTD BIRDSTRIKE. ARPT OPS NOTIFIED. NO DMG REPTD.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-10-10, Time: Day (16:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Gojet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N166GJ, Flight: 3694, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-10-09, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8587E, Flight: 3586, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2013-09-16, Time: Day (08:59), 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: N832AE, Flight: 3089, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG JUST MARKS.
Date: 2013-09-11, Time: Night (20:28), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CIRRUS SR 20/22 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N319MP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = CEDAR AVIATION LLC
Date: 2013-09-08, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8580A, Flight: 4286, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: STRUCK JUST ABOVE PILOTS WINDSHIELD.
Date: 2013-08-30, Time: Day (10:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N12569, Flight: 1354, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Silver-haired bat, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN
Date: 2013-08-29, Time: Day (09:30), Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N694AE, Flight: 3449, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: BIRD RESIDUE ON HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. NO DMG.
Date: 2013-08-27, Time: Night (04:42), 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: N941FD, Flight: 1775, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: TWO KILLDEER. 745 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-08-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: WILDLF REMAINS GATHERED AT INTXN OF RWY 13 AND RWY 9. 800 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-08-07, Time: Day (19:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N716SK, Flight: 6413, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 2 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS DOVE, ASSUME MOURNING DOVE, FROM LOCATION.
Date: 2013-07-13, Time: Day (15:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8696C, Flight: 3967, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-07-09, Time: Day (17:39), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4041, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Meadowlarks, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-07-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SPARROW GATHERED AT INTXN OF RWY 27 AND RWY 31. 730 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-04-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1055 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-04-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Meadowlarks, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1050 AM DAY.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-10-26, Time: Night (04:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N959FD, Flight: 1737, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 25100 h, Repair Costs: $3090, Other Costs: $26459, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: BLOOD ON WINDSHLD. NOTHING FOUND ON RWY. DMG TO LEFTFWD RADOME. IT WAS REPLACED. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: MX WIPED RADOME WITH A RAG FOR DNA ID. ARPT OFFICER WOULD NOT SEND IT TO SMITHSONIAN)
Date: 2012-09-24, Time: Day (10:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4144, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Meadowlarks, 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: 2012-09-05, Time: Night (21:47), Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N139UP, Flight: 503, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: UPS EVENT REPT xxxxx.
Remarks: MX INSPECTED A/C AND FOUND EVID OF A STRIKE ON THE RT SIDE OF THE FUSELAGE BEHIND F/O WINDOW. DENT FOUND BUT WAS W/I LIMITS PER SRM 53-12. AFFECTED AREA CLEANED AND A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE.
Date: 2012-09-05, Time: Day (18:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N821AY, Flight: 4197, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 136 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2012-08-04, Time: Day (09:55), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N904EV, Flight: 5175, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: SMALL AMT OF BLOOD AND FEATHERS ON F/O WINDSHIELD. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-07-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great horned owl, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 545 AM DAWN.
Date: 2012-07-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1000 FEET MARKER, E OF RWY 13. 740 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-06-21, Time: Day (05:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N485FE, Flight: 1737, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 145 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 DAMAGE NOTED.
Date: 2012-05-11, Time: Night (03:50), 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: N468FE, Flight: 2554, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2012-04-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wood duck, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: STRIKE REPTD ON RWY 9/27 AT 1020.
Date: 2012-03-01, Time: Night (22:45), Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N121UP, Flight: 503, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 3900 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: UPS EVENT REPT xxxxx
Date: 2012-02-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: STRIKE NOT REPTD BY AIRLINES OR ANIMAL WAS STRUCK ON RWY AND WAS REPTD TO CEDAR RAPIDS ARPT SFTY BY CID TOWER. 0720 AM.

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-11-28, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8506C, Flight: 4144, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Snowy owl, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2011-11-07, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N640AE, Flight: 2833, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx & xx-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: DENT ON LEFT NOSE CONE. INGESTED IN #1 ENG. STRIKE WAS 3 MILES OUT. NO REMAINS ON A/C. ID BY PILOT WHO SAID IT WAS A MALE MALLARD. LIGHT DAMAGE TO #1 ENG A/C WAS FERRIED TO ABI FOR REPAIR. SOME SKIN WAS REPLACED AROUND THE NOSE AREA.
Date: 2011-10-27, Time: Night (05:00), Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N127UP, Flight: 504, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 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: Air Transport Report
Comments: UPS EVENT REPT xxxxx.
Date: 2011-10-13, Time: Night (22:37), Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N154UP, Flight: 503, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Miles From Airport: 6 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: UPS EVENT REPT 33399.
Date: 2011-10-10, Time: Night (21:40), Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N428UP, Flight: 503, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 123 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: Air Transport Report
Remarks: UPS EVENT REPT 33336.
Date: 2011-09-29, Time: Night (22:15), 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: N269FE, Flight: 1264, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 3100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2011-09-19, Time: Day (09:23), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N825AE, Flight: 3977, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG. DEPARTING FLT ON TIME.
Date: 2011-08-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Meadowlarks, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DAY.
Date: 2011-08-18, Time: Day (18:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N692AE, Flight: 2891, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: RWY CHECK FOUND NO REMAINS. PILOT REPT TO TWR.
Date: 2011-08-11, Time: Night (22:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N233FE, Flight: 1264, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2011-07-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TWO KILLDEER. RWY 9 NEAR TWY A3. 0740 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-05-20, Time: Night (04:54), 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: N410UP, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sora, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 5857. TWO SAMPLES, RADOME = SORA, LT WING = SORA. DNA.
Date: 2011-05-17, Time: Night (20:10), 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: N211FE, Flight: 1264, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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.
Date: 2011-05-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD FOUND DEAD ON RWY 31. 1100 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-05-07, Time: Night (05:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N171UP, Flight: 834, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Date: 2011-03-17, Time: Night (04:40), 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: N411UP, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 5638. WHOLE FEATHER. NO DMG, BOTH STRIKES.
Date: 2011-03-08, Time: Day (12:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: EXPERIMENTAL, Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Registration: 4X-WSM, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPER = ROCKWELL COLLINS A/C = IAI GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE Gxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED A/C INFO)
Remarks: MALLARD DRAKE. NO DMG.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-09-23, Time: Day (15:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N371SK, Flight: 5076, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS LESS THAN ONE MILE.
Date: 2010-09-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13/31, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2010-09-03, Time: Night (22:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 150 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: REG REPTD AS N382. FLT REPTD AS AA5079.
Date: 2010-09-03, Time: Night (21:30), 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: N464UP, Flight: 503, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 1400 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) & AIRLINE EVENT REPTD xxxxx
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 4811. MULTIPLE SPECIES. WHOLE FEATHER ID FOR COMMON NIGHTHAWK ON LT GEAR. DNA FOR GRAY CATBIRD ON FWD ENTRY DOOR. 1.5 HRS OUT OF SERVICE.
Date: 2010-08-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8/26, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: NO REPTD STRIKE. FOUND FOUR KILLDEER DEAD ON RWY CK. DAY.
Date: 2010-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: RWY 26 NEAR TWY A3.
Date: 2010-08-16, Time: Day (19:16), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2904, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2010-08-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 0900 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-08-08, Time: Day (06:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Freedom Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N855MJ, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, 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-E
Date: 2010-08-04, Time: Night (05:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N414UP, Flight: 526, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE UPS EVENT xxxxx & xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: REMAINS CLEANED OFF A/C. LDG PRIOR TO SUNRISE. BIRDSTRIKE OCCURRED AS WE CAME OVER THE RWY TO LAND.
Date: 2010-08-03, Time: Night (01:00), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N498FE, Flight: 1464, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 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.
Date: 2010-08-01, Time: Day (12:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 630, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2010-07-30, Time: Day (19:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N506CA, Flight: 6188, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8, 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Date: 2010-07-26, Time: Day (08:34), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5072, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT NOTIFIED PUBLIC SFTY OF BIRDSTRIKE. RWY 26 NEAR TWY A2.
Date: 2010-07-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: RWY 8 NEAR TWY A3. 1745 PM DAY.
Date: 2010-07-24, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N869AS, Flight: 4716, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, 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
Date: 2010-07-11, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10, SAME AS # SEEN. FLT# REPTD AS 4099 BUT DOES NOT MATCH DEPARTURE ARPT.
Date: 2010-06-27, Time: Day (09:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans States Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N841HK, Flight: 7963, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD AT TIME OF INCIDENT.
Date: 2010-05-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: RWY 9 NEAR TWY A3. 0720 AM DAY.
Date: 2010-04-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND GULL AND FLEDGLING KILLDEER AT APCH END OF RWY 27. TIME 0830, DAY.
Date: 2010-04-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common goldeneye, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-12-06, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N409NV, Flight: 721, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: UNABLE TO LOCATE DMG. PILOT REPTD STRIKE TO TWR WHO CONTACTED OPS. RWY INSPN FOUND NO REMAINS. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1)
Date: 2009-10-08, Time: Night (21:30), Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N144UP, Flight: 503, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3600 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx) & AIRLINE
Remarks: EVENT 23907. PER UPS MECHANIC, SML AREA OF LAMINATE REMOVED FROM NOSECONE. HE WAS REPAIRING. A/C STILL AIRWORTHY.
Date: 2009-09-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD FOUND DECEASED ON RWY NEAR RWY 9, 7000 MARKER DURING RWY INSPN. 1145 AM DAY.
Date: 2009-09-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13/31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ONE KILLDEER FOUND DEAD ON RWY. 1030 AM DAY.
Date: 2009-09-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TWO SAVANNAH SPARROWS FOUND DECEASED ON RWY. 1030 AM DAY.
Date: 2009-09-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TWO BARN SWALLOWS FOUND DECEASED ON RWY. 1030 AM DAY.
Date: 2009-09-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD FOUND LYING ON RWY BY 7000 MARKER.
Date: 2009-08-21, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 7171, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Descent, 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
Date: 2009-08-21, Time: Night (22:30), Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N137UP, Flight: 503, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2700 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE & xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: PROBABLY DUCKS. SAW 6, HIT 2. THERE WAS A 7" LONG AND 2" WIDE BLOOD MARK ON THE NOSE.
Date: 2009-08-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS FOUND AROUND 6000 MARKER RWY 27. NO STRIKE REPT FROM PILOT OR A/C. 1030 AM DAY.
Date: 2009-08-10, Time: Day (09:53), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 530, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, 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-E
Remarks: A/C STRUCK BIRD AT 6000 MARKER RWY 27. NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2009-08-10, Time: Day (08:07), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Freedom Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 268, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS FOUND AT 6000 FT MARKER RWY 27. PILOT REPTD FEATHERS STUCK ON WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE.
Date: 2009-07-18, Time: Day (10:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N802AE, Flight: 3966, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LANDING FLARE. TIME OUT OF SERVICE = 3.5 HRS.
Date: 2009-07-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3349. NO STRIKE REPTD. BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON MORNING RWY CK AROUND 6000 FT MARKER OF RWY 27 ON C/L. 1030 AM DAY.
Date: 2009-07-02, Time: Night (05:01), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N286FE, Flight: 1737, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Purple martin, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: DSM A/C MX PERFORMED BIRDSTRIKE INSPN ON A/C RADOME, WINDSCREEN AND SURROUNDING FUSELAGE, INC WING AND ENG INLETS. EVID OF STRIKE FOUND ON NOSE LANDING GEAR. NO DMG NOTED. A/C RELEASED FOR SERVICE.
Date: 2009-07-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO STRIKE REPTD. LANDING A/C REPTD DEAD BIRD ON RWY 31 TO CID TOWER.
Date: 2009-06-06, Time: Day (18:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3579, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3291. JUVENILE EUROPEAN STARLING. BIRD FOUND DEAD UPON ARRIVAL.
Date: 2009-05-08, Time: Night (21:30), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N282FE, Flight: 2300, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 9150 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MEM MX INSPN FOUND EVIDENCE OF STRIKES ON UPPER RT SIDE OF NOSE AREA IN FRONT AND BELOW THE R-2 WINDOW. NO DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK REPTD AS 1, ASSUME 2-10)
Date: 2009-03-23, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 2758, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-bellied sapsucker, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2009-03-03, Time: Day (16:02), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3576, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, 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: (DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN) BIRD REPTD AS NORTH AMERICAN SPARROW.
Date: 2009-02-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Raccoon, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND DEAD ON RWY. NO REPTD STRIKES.

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-10-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2788. 12:00 AM DAY.
Date: 2008-10-15, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N932SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 140 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-E
Remarks: BIRD HIT UPPER NOSE, CAPT'S SIDE BELOW WINDSHLD.
Date: 2008-09-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 08:00 AM DAY.
Date: 2008-09-26, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3966, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2729.
Date: 2008-09-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND BIRD REMAINS ON RWY 9/27. 12:00 PM DAY.
Date: 2008-09-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American golden-plover, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: WINTER PLUMAGE.
Date: 2008-09-02, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N447XJ, Flight: 2758, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 118 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2008-08-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13/31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2645. DAY 8:20 AM FOUND DEAD BIRD ON RWY 31.
Date: 2008-08-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DAY
Date: 2008-08-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2610. REMAINS FOUND ON APCH END OF RWY 27.
Date: 2008-08-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2615 A & B. FOUND AT CENTERLINE OF RWY 27.
Date: 2008-08-06, Time: Day (06:20), Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8721B, Flight: 2959, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = FIVE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2583. PILOT ABORTED T/O THINKING A BIRD MAY HAVE BEEN INGESTED. IT WAS NOT. NO DMG. REMAINS FOUND AT APPROX 3000 MARKER ON RWY 27. A/C REBOARDED AFTER FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2008-08-06, 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: N266FE, Flight: 1737, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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: NO DMG
Date: 2008-07-25, Time: Day (19:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N621AE, Flight: 4180, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2008-07-19, Time: Day (10:27), Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N932AE, Flight: 3501, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2530. INCOMPLETE REPORT SENT. ONLY HAS BOXES 1-13.
Date: 2008-07-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2520. PILOT ADVISED TWR OF BIRD ON RWY BUT THEY DID NOT HIT IT. TIME 1300, DAY.
Date: 2008-06-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2509. PILOT REPTD FOD ON RWY. FOUND AT THE 4,000 FT MARK ON RWY 9/27.
Date: 2008-06-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2508.
Date: 2008-05-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY 9/27 @ A3. DAY.
Date: 2008-05-07, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5875, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2008-04-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND INTACT, DEAD ON ACTIVE RWY. REPTD BY PRIVATE PILOT WHO SAW IT BUT DID NOT HIT IT.
Date: 2008-04-03, Time: Night (06:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N929AX, Flight: 559, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE RT SIDE LWR FUSELAGE. INSPN. NO DEFECTS.

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-11-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED ARPT)
Remarks: REAMINS FOUND AT 1600 ON RWY 27 50' OFF CENTERLINE AND AT 1000' MARKER. DELTA CONNECTION REPORTED A STRIKE AT CID ON THIS DATE BUT ALT WAS ONLY REPTD AS BELOW 500' AND TIME WAS NOT REPTD. CAN'T CONFIRM REMAINS WERE FROM THIS STRIKE.
Date: 2007-11-06, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DELTA CONNECTION
Remarks: STRIKE WAS BELOW 500' AGL.
Date: 2007-10-20, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2007-10-11, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SHORT FINAL
Date: 2007-09-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND AT INTXN OF 13/31 & ALPHA. DAY.
Date: 2007-09-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND AT 1205 LOCAL ON RWY.
Date: 2007-09-13, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 228, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING
Date: 2007-09-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 9/27 AT NIGHT.
Date: 2007-08-21, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 542, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, 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: PHASE REPTD AS TAKE OFF BUT ALT WAS 100. ASSUME CLIMB.
Date: 2007-08-11, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5855, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2007-07-22, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6357, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, 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
Date: 2007-07-21, Time: Day (09:42), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N742SK, Flight: 6357, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: HIT BIRD AT ROTATION. NOTIFIED TWR.
Date: 2007-07-12, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 543, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, 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
Date: 2007-06-22, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N935AX, Flight: 559, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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: BIRDSTRIKE IN AREA OF NOSE ON DEPTR BEFORE GEAR RETRACTION.

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-10-19, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N551G, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = IOWA GLASS (AUTO GLASS CENTER OF KS INC)
Remarks: MED TO LRG BIRD. POSSIBLE PAINT DMG.`
Date: 2006-10-14, Time: Night (05:16), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N284FE, Flight: 2500, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3150 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MX INSPN FOUND EVIDENCE OF STRIKE ON RADOME.
Date: 2006-09-22, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6617, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2006-09-21, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6865, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2006-09-12, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6865, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, 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
Date: 2006-09-09, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 3083, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 129 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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
Date: 2006-09-06, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-206 STATIO (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2430A, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2130 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 56500 h, Repair Costs: $5000, Other Costs: $69764, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = NTSB (CHIxxCAxxx), xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx) OPER = CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO.
Remarks: SAW LARGE BIRD APPEAR FROM BELOW AT THE 11:30 POSITION FROM THE FRONT OF THE A/C. I BANKED RT TO AVOID CONTACT BUT WAS UNABLE TO AVOID IT. STRIKE PUSHED LEADING EDGE OF L WING INTO WING SPAR. DAMAGE CAUSED CONTROL DIFFICULTIES SO I DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND RETD TO CID. LANDED W/O INCIDENT. PHOTOS. ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1569.
Date: 2006-08-27, Time: Dusk (19:46), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2958, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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: BIRDSTRIKE AT INTXN OF RWY 9 & TWY B2
Date: 2006-08-18, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N570ML, Flight: 7214, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 145 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: Air Transport Report
Remarks: EVIDENCE OF STRIKE LWR RT NOSE. NO DMG.
Date: 2006-08-02, Time: Night (05:20), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N275FE, Flight: 1737, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EVIDENCE FOUND ON RADOME.
Date: 2006-07-09, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 3083, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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: 2006-04-28, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N441UP, Flight: 9229, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: TWO AIRLINE REPTS
Remarks: CLEANED. EVENT 8394
Date: 2006-04-13, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2812, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. UNKN PART STRUCK OR IF DMG.
Date: 2006-04-05, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N954UP, Flight: 9203, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD HIT RT SIDE FUSELAGE. MX INSPN.

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-12-05, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N75994, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 143 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: SML, BLACK BIRD. TIME WAS EITHER 4:25 OR 9:25 AM
Date: 2005-10-02, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2952, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING
Date: 2005-09-04, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 087, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2005-08-24, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-40 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N979AX, Flight: 135, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SHORT FINAL. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-08-17, Time: Night (22:20), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N487FE, Flight: 1332/1, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EVIDENCE OF STRIKE FOUND ON FUSELAGE NEAR NOSE WHEEL AREA. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-08-10, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N819AE, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, 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
Comments: (UPDATED PHASE OF FLT x/x/xx)
Remarks: NO DMG. ARPT REPTD AS KCID BUT PHASE CHECKED AS ENROUTE. PHASE WAS EITHER CLIMB OR APPROACH.
Date: 2005-07-14, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2005-05-04, Time: Night (22:15), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N483FE, Flight: 1332, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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: NO DMG.

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-10-20, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: BA-146-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 472, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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
Date: 2004-09-19, Time: Day, 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: N686AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 125 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2004-09-19, Time: Day, 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: N686AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2004-08-26, Time: Day (18:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Silverhawk Aviation Charter, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N280SC, Flight: 2, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, 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: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG. ID BY WS BIOL.
Date: 2004-08-25, Time: Night (05:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-40 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N976AX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck & Damaged nose, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MULTIPLE BIRDSTRIKES ON L SIDE. DENT IN FUSELAGE SKIN JUST ABOVE EXTERNAL DISCONNECT DOOR (RT SIDE). DENT WITHIN LIMITS.
Date: 2004-08-25, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 199, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING
Date: 2004-06-05, Time: Night (05:00), 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: N492FE, Flight: 2500, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 255 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD SEEING A ROBIN. NO DMG. FOUND EVIDENCE OF STRIKE ON LWR NOSE CONE.

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-09-22, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N254SC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER - METIR CAPITAL
Date: 2003-09-22, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N854AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 3 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ASRS
Remarks: NO DMG. SMEARED WINDSHLD ONLY.
Date: 2003-09-12, Time: Night, Sky: Some 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, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2003-08-23, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Coast Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N689BR, Flight: 7656, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Parts Not Reptd, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: MULTIPLE BIRDS (ABOUT 30) AFTER T/0. WE HIT 4. NO ENG INTAKE, NO DMG.
Date: 2003-08-20, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Chicago Express, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 3164, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 25 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: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER REPTD AS PHOENIX AIRLINE SERVICES
Remarks: HIT 2 BIRD ON RT WINDSHLD AT ROTATION. PILOT DESCRIBED BIRD AS GOOD SIZED SPARROW TYPE.
Date: 2003-08-12, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N812AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 1 SPARROW, 1 KILLDEER. PILOT DID NOT KNOW WHERE ON A/C. MUST HAVE BEEN LOW SINCE NO EVIDENCE ON TOPSIDE.
Date: 2003-07-16, Time: Night (04:15), 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: N254FE, Flight: 1733, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 4700 ft, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MX INSPN. NO DMG.

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-11-20, 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: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE UNDER NOSE. NO DMG.
Date: 2002-10-30, Time: Night (20:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N551G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 44000 h, Repair Costs: $400, Other Costs: $60371, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx OPER = IOWA GLASS
Remarks: 4" DIAMETER DENT BY 1' DEEP ON LE OF RT WING
Date: 2002-10-16, Time: Night (21:30), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N494FE, Flight: 1300, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HIT 1 OR MORE BIRDS. NO DMG. MX DID NOT MAKE AN ENTRY OF INSPN IN MX LOG
Date: 2002-10-05, Time: Night (21:30), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N241FE, Flight: 1300, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2002-08-12, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 518, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 100 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
Date: 2002-08-02, Time: Day (07:47), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, 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
Remarks: SAW 4 BIRDS, HIT 2 AT TOUCHDOWN
Date: 2002-07-03, Time: Day (20:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N901UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 110 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE
Remarks: INSPN FOUND PART OF BIRD INSDIE LEADING EDGE OF L WING ON ARRIVAL AT ORD ON JULY 4TH. CLEANED.
Date: 2002-05-02, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: BA-146 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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: FLT 642 (NOT SURE IF FLT OR N#)

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-09-19, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N890MC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT ADZ TWR HE HIT A COYOTE. FLT CONTD. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-09-08, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7253U, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: A/C HAD A BIRD STRIKE FROM CID (EXACT PHASE NOT REPTD, ASSUME CLIMB). HIT LWR NOSE OF FUSELAGE. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-08-08, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N258FE, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2001-07-25, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N980UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD INGESTION. INSPN. NO DMG. EVIDENCE OF BIRD IN OTBD FAN. NO BORESCOPE RQD.
Date: 2001-07-23, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N937CA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2001-07-23, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N951UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: SUSPECTED LOCATION OF STRIKE CID ON T/O. SAW A BIRD BUT THOUGHT WE HAD MISSED IT. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-05-25, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7452U, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: HIT SEVERAL BIRDS. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-04-26, Time: Night (21:17), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N274FE, Remains Collected: No, Location: 15 NM SW CID, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, 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: INSPN. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-03-20, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-10 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N282T, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER - RAPID LEASING
Remarks: RT WING LE SLAT HAD SLIGHT DENT.

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-11-03, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N286FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 2100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT 2 BIRDS. ONE HIT LWR L NOSE AND OTHER JUST BELOW CAPT'S SLIDING WINDOW. TWR WAS NOTIFIED. SML CREASE IN RADOME AT 7 OCLOCK POSITION. DMG WAS WITHIN LIMITS AND RELEASED FOR SERVICE.
Date: 2000-11-03, Time: Night, 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: N415UP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, geese, swans, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: DUCKS OR GEESE. FLT 3683 OR 5683
Date: 2000-11-02, Time: Dusk, 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: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 522
Date: 2000-10-18, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ameriflight, Aircraft: SA227 AC METRO III (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N248DH, Remains Collected: No, Location: 20 NM E, Above Ground: 6400 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 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
Remarks: FLT 663. BIRD HIT WINDSHLD, 8" ABOVE PILOT'S EYE. SPLATTERED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE.
Date: 2000-09-07, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9307R, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 170 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: BIRD REPTD BOTH AS KILLDEER & RED-HEADED WOODPECKER. NEITHER REPT GAVE INFO ON WHO REPTD STRIKE. FLT 226
Date: 2000-09-02, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N979UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: DURING DESCENT (ON LANDING) INTO CID, SMALL BIRD HIT FUSELAGE. NORMAL LDG. FOUND EVIDENCE ON LWR RADOME. CLEANED DEBRIS.
Date: 2000-08-29, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (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: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 3164, PILOT REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2000-08-28, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N346UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: HIT 2 BIRDS ON ROTATION. CLEANED & INSPCTD.
Date: 2000-07-25, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N907UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SPARROW?
Date: 2000-07-23, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N947UA, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD HIT FUSELAGE BY DOOR 1L.
Date: 2000-06-20, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N820MC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 40 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MCLEOD, INC

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-10-11, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 1440
Date: 1999-09-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7253U, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE REPT
Remarks: NO DMG. HEARD A BANG AFTER FLYING THRU A FLOCK OF SML BIRDS OVER APCH END OF RWY.
Date: 1999-09-06, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 8105
Date: 1999-09-05, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7266U, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: HAD BIRD STRIKE LRW LT SIDE OF A/C. NO DMG. FLT 657
Date: 1999-09-04, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7464U, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE REPT
Remarks: FLT 640. BIRD HIT LT SIDE OF RADOME JUST BELOW CAPTS WINDOW. CLEANED WINDOW. NO DMG.
Date: 1999-09-04, Time: Day, Sky: Some 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: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1999-08-13, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N998UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE ON NOSE WHEEL DOOR. NO DMG.
Date: 1999-08-08, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N923L, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 647
Date: 1999-07-30, Time: Day (07:09), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 940. PILOT DID NOT STATE WHAT PART OF A/C WAS STRUCK. OCCURRED AT ROTATION.
Date: 1999-07-26, Time: Day (13:28), 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: N632AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: INTERNET REPT xxx & xxxx-x
Remarks: 1 HIT CAPT'S WINDSHLD. 2 OTHER THUMPS WERE NOTED ON LWR RT NOSE AREA.
Date: 1999-07-20, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N318UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE INSPN. NO DMG.
Date: 1999-05-27, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N331UA, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: CLEANED & INSPCTD. # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 1999-05-26, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N22905, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Descent, 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: OPER = YOKOTA AERO CLUB
Date: 1999-04-19, Time: Night (21:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Cargo Carriers, Aircraft: SHORTS 330 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N939MA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: INTERNET REPT xxx
Remarks: PILOTS HEARD BIRD HIT BUT NO DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON INSPN.
Date: 1999-04-07, Time: Night, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N986AX, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT BIRD. INSPCTD STRIKE ABOVE PILOT'S EYEBROW WINDOW. NO DAMAGE NOTED.
Date: 1999-01-03, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N908UA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: SUSPECT BIRD STRIKE IN AREA OF LDG GEAR ON T/O. BIRD STRIKE NOTED BELOW RADOME.

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-10-01, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N44FJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 250 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO.
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKE AFTER T/O. DAMAGE UNKN.
Date: 1998-09-23, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 1811
Date: 1998-09-20, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N422XJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ASRS xxxxxx
Remarks: TWR ADZ OF BIRDS PRIOR TO T/O. TAXIED INTO POS, TURNED RADAR ON & SAW NO BIRDS. WELL INTO T/O ROLL, ABOUT 20-40 SPARROWS FLET OUT OF GRASS ONTO RWY. WE HIT MIN OF 3 BIRDS. ATO AT 90 KTS. FOUND 3 IMPACTS ON NOSECONE. POLICE LATER ADZ ME THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROB.
Date: 1998-09-11, Time: Day, 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: N610AE', Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DURING POSTFLT INSPN, DISCVD BIRD STRIKE TO LT INBD SPOILER PANEL. THIS ONLY OPENS DUIRNG GROUND OPS. CLEANED & INSPCTD BY MAINT. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1998-08-21, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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: UNKN WHERE A/C WAS STRUCK OR IF DAMAGE.
Date: 1998-08-16, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N387RE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = IOWA JET SERVICES
Date: 1998-08-13, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: UNKN WHERE BIRD HIT A/C. WARNING IN AIRPORT DIRECTORY, NOT ON ATIS.
Date: 1998-07-15, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Midwest, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 5641

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-12-02, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N18YV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, 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
Date: 1997-10-03, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N5109, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = GENERAL MILLS
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1997-09-26, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FLT 1551 HAD A BIRD STRIKE ON APPCH. LDG UNEVENTFUL. MAINT CLEANED REMAINS. NO DAMAGE FOUND.
Date: 1997-09-22, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (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: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FLT 1255 HIT 1 OR MORE SMALL BIRDS. MAINT INSPN FOUND NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-09-16, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N982PS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 160 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 488.
Date: 1997-09-07, Time: Day, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, 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: FLT 1815.
Date: 1997-09-04, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 1847.
Date: 1997-09-02, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N918CA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1997-09-01, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1997-08-29, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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: FLT 1404
Date: 1997-08-27, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRLINE REPT
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. SEVERAL BIRD STRIKES. F/O WINDOW & L OUTBD FLAP FAIRING. FLT 1534.
Date: 1997-08-18, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE OCCURED JUST BEFORE ROTATION ON F/O'S WINDSHLD. NO DAMAGE OTHER THAN BLOOD. FLT UNEVENTFUL. MAINT & DISPATCH WERE NOTIFIED. FLT 1558.
Date: 1997-08-04, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: UNKN WHERE A/C WAS STRUCK OR IF DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-05-30, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-11-01, Time: Night, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N986AX, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND EVIDENCE OF BIRD STRIKE ON RT LOWER FUSELAGE JUST AFT OF BELLY DOOR. NO DAMAGE NOTED.
Date: 1996-08-19, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: UNKN WHERE BIRD STRUCK A/C. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-08-14, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1880, 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: Air Transport Report
Remarks: TAKEOFF. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-08-04, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: HIT F/O WINDOW. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1996-07-28, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 120 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 1468.
Date: 1996-05-15, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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
Remarks: FLT 199

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-10-10, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N931UP, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3900 ft, Speed: 225 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: TWO STRIKES, ONE AT 6500' MSL ON DOWNWIND ON UPPER PART OF FRONT FUSELAGE & 2ND ON TURN TO FINAL AT APPROX 2500' MSL ON LOWER RT SIDE OF FUSELAGE. BOTH OCCURRED ON PATTERN FOR LANDING. NO ENG FLUCTUATIONS NOTED.
Date: 1995-09-27, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N185FE, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 9000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO EFFECT ON FLT. DENTED INTAKE & INGESTED BIRD. NOTICED ON WALK-AROUND PRIOR TO DEPT.
Date: 1995-09-14, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 300 ft, 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
Date: 1995-09-09, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PART OF A/C STRUCK UNKN.
Date: 1995-09-06, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 579
Date: 1995-09-05, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 454, 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 CALLED SAM AFTER LANDING.
Date: 1995-08-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PART STRUCK
Date: 1995-08-08, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1995-08-06, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 505, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: LOWER RADOME. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1995-08-02, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N993UA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1995-08-02, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 171 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
Remarks: FLT1523
Date: 1995-07-05, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 464, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: F/O CALLED OUT BIRDS IN FRONT OF A/C. AFTER LIFTOFF AND CLIMBING, STRANGE ODOR FROM AIR COND SYSTEM. TURNED OFF LEFT PACK AND ODOR DISSAPATED. INGESTION AND BLADE DAMAGE. REMOVED A/C FROM SERVICE.
Date: 1995-06-20, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, 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 windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1995-05-30, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N921UP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 3100 ft, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1995-04-23, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-500 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1488, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: STRIKE AFTER TAKEOFF. MX DID INSPECT AND FOUND IT HIT #1 ENGINE INLET. MX CLEANED REMAINS.

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-09-22, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1994-07-16, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES. SMALL FLOCK OF BIRDS WERE ON APPROACH END OF RY. PILOT ADVISED HE STRUCK AT LEAST ONE. AIRPORT SAFETY ONE RECOVERED ONE BIRD.
Date: 1994-05-09, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-500 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N299RP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = BRIAN HAWLEY FOR MCLEOD TRANSIT INC.

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-08-21, 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: N417UP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Owls, 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: 1993-08-11, Time: Night, 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: N414UP, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 8000 ft, Speed: 250 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
Date: 1993-08-08, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Simmons Aviatn, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 4084, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1993-05-13, 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, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, 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: FLT 684
Date: 1993-04-30, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N925UP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Location: 17 MI E KLOC, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 17 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE, JUST A MESS. RADAR TURNED ON. ALL LIGHTS ON.
Date: 1993-04-04, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1411G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 100 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1993-03-23, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N52CC, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Red-winged blackbird, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ABCM CORP
Remarks: HIT TWO BIRDS. DAMAGE .

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-09-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1992-09-12, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: BA-146 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: A/C REPTD AS BAxx, ENG RR.
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-09-11, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: BA-146 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT A FLOCK OF SWALLOWS. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-08-27, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = P & N AVIATION
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-07-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: BA-146 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-07-25, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: BA-146 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1992-07-22, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Nashville Eagle, Aircraft: ATR-72 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1992-06-30, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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: FLT 519. NO DAMAGE.

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-10-29, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N50BR, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = DWYER AIRCRAFT SALES
Remarks: VERY SLIGHT DAMAGE. PART STRUCK NOT REPTD.
Date: 1991-08-30, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1551, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: CAPT WINDSHIELD ABOUT 6" OUTBOARD OF CENTER POST WAS HIT. POST-FLT INSPECT FOUND NO DMG. CONTACTED ATC & SAM.
Date: 1991-04-21, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Location: 5 MI N CEDAR RAPIDS, Above Ground: 1640 ft, Speed: 190 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, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY.

1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-10-09, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Geese, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Struck Engine 1, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: TORE OFF WINDSHIELD WIPER. POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE.
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