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Chicago Midway International Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Chicago Midway International Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 1262 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 69 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-09-24, Time: Night (20:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N432WN, Flight: 3074, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HEARD A THUMP ON THE RT SIDE THAT SOUDNED LIKE A BIRDDSTRIKE. MX WAS CALLED TO CHECK WHILE CREW SWAPPED A/C.
Date: 2015-09-23, Time: Day (07:01), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8606C, Flight: 2285, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $500, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-09-16, Time: Day (17:31), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N966WN, Flight: 313, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2015-09-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1740DAY.
Date: 2015-09-10, Time: Night (20:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N421LV, Flight: 1051, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, 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-E
Remarks: BIRD DEBRIS ON THE L3 WINDOW
Date: 2015-09-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS REMOVED FROM RWY 31C NORTHWEST OF TWY P. REMAINS ID'D BY USDA. 17:13 PM DAY
Date: 2015-09-08, Time: Day (07:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N985CE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 125 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
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = CORPORATE EAGLE CAPITAL LLC
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 2015-09-05, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N737JW, Flight: 5119, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD RETRIEVED FROM 31C, NO DAMAGE TO A/C. WS ID'D REMAINS
Date: 2015-09-05, Time: Day (15:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N966WN, Flight: 5915, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DAMAGE NOTED. BLOOD SPLOTCHES ON NOSE AFT OF RADOME AND ON LEFT INBOARD LEADING EDGE.
Date: 2015-09-04, Time: Day (07:06), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N737JW, Flight: 5119, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 1 ft, Speed: 133 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-09-04, Time: Dawn (06:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N717SA, Flight: 165, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Location: 15 NM, Above Ground: 3400 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-09-03, Time: Night (00:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N4303WN, Flight: 1690, Remains Collected: No, Location: 39 NM WEST OF KMDW, Above Ground: 9400 ft, Speed: 280 knots, Miles From Airport: 39 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 2015-09-02, Time: Dusk (21:28), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N211WN, Flight: 142, Remains Collected: No, Location: 15SE MDW, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Other, Number 2 Nacelle, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DAMAGE TO THE RADOME OR NUMBER TWO NACELLE
Date: 2015-08-31, Time: Day (12:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N500WR, Flight: 1146, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Location: 5 MILES FROM MDW, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DAMAGE TO A/C. BIRD WAS NEVER SEEN UNTIL SMALL SPLAT ON WINDSHEILD. WE THOUGHT IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN A LARGE INSECT. AFTER LANDING, I WALKED AROUND THE A/C AND SAW WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN A BIRD IMPACT ON RIGHT WING LEADING EDGE. 12:45 PM DAY
Date: 2015-08-30, Time: Day (17:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N491WN, Flight: 36, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 4400 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SAW AN OBJECT AS IT WENT BY LT SIDE OF COCKPIT. FOUND DENT ON LT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. BLOOD SMEAR NEAR DENT SO ASSUMED TO BE A BIRDSTRIKE.
Date: 2015-08-30, Time: Day (07:15), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2329, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON 200 FEET FINAL RWY 31C. NO DMG.
Date: 2015-08-27, Time: Day (14:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8600F, Flight: 2901, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 188 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO EFFECT ON THE A/C. SMALL BLACK BIRD WAS POSSIBLY STRUCK.
Date: 2015-08-25, Time: Night (21:37), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N920WN, Flight: 586, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Location: 7 MILE BASE LEG, VISUAL APCH 4R, Above Ground: 2400 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Miles From Airport: 7 mi, 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
Date: 2015-08-23, Time: Day (14:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N907WN, Flight: 2937, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Location: CHICAGO, IL, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SMALL BIRD. SPARROW SIZED.
Date: 2015-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: CITY OPS COLLECTED REMAINS OFF RWY 31C AND 4L INTERSECTION DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. ID BY USDA. 20:28 PM NIGHT
Date: 2015-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 22L AT TWY P DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE AIRFIELD. ID'D BY USDA. 10:00 AM DAY
Date: 2015-08-20, Time: Night (23:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 566WN, Flight: 1855, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 134 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, 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: ONE BIRD STRUCK THE CAPTAIN SIDE WINDOW ON SHORT APCH. NO DAMAGE RESULTED.
Date: 2015-08-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON 31C BTWN RWY 22R AND TWY B DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. USDA ID'D REMAINS. 9:47 AM DAY
Date: 2015-08-19, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N267WN, Flight: 2135, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Buff-breasted sandpiper, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reported, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPORTED BIRD STRIKE. PILOT CONTINUED ON TO DESTINATION. CITY OPS RECOVERED REMAINS ON 22L AT TWY P. ID BY USDA.
Date: 2015-08-19, Time: Day (07:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-300 KING (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N631SC, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SADDLE CREEK CORP SOURCE= xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx AND DAILY REPORT EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: PILOT REPORTED STRKING A BIRD WHILE TAXIING (BIRD FLEW INTO PROP). NO DAMAGE. CITY OPS RECOVERED REMAINS ON TWY Y AT RWY 31C AND ID BY USDA.
Date: 2015-08-18, Time: Day (17:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8314L, Flight: 2347, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 8 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ROTATION. CONTINUED TO DESTINATION ARPT. CITY OPS REMVD CARCASS FROM RWY 22L/31C INTXN. WS CONFIRMED ID.
Date: 2015-08-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS REMOVED FROM RWYS 22L/31C INTERSECTION. 17:54 PM DAY
Date: 2015-08-17, Time: Dusk (20:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8306H, Flight: 377, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 800 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx- x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), DAILY REPORT EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: INSPECTION DONE NY MECHANIC. NO APPARENT BIRD STRIKE FOUND. BIRD WAS STRUCK 1/2 MILE FINAL FOR RWY 22L.
Date: 2015-08-17, Time: Day (06:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N274WN, Flight: 2317, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: STRUCK BIRD ON SHORT FINAL.
Date: 2015-08-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION ON RWY 22L AT TWY P. WS ID'D REMAINS. 15:30 PM DAY
Date: 2015-08-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 31C AT RWY 4L DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. BIRD BANDED #1156-19023. FROM BAND DETERMINED IT WAS A JUV FALCON. WS ID'D REMAINS. 6:40 AM DAY
Date: 2015-08-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON 31C BTWN RWY 4R AND 4L DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. WS ID'D REMAINS. 7:50 AM DAY
Date: 2015-08-13, Time: Day (08:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8619F, Flight: 2946, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $300, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DAMAGE NOTED.
Date: 2015-08-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ATCT REPORTED FOD. CITY OPS PICKED UP REMAINS AT INTERSECTION OF RWY 4R/31L. WS ID'D REMAINS. 17:30 PM DAY
Date: 2015-08-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS COLLECTED AT INTERSECTION OF RWY 4R/31C. 15:48 PM DAY
Date: 2015-08-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13C, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: CITY OPS RECOVERED 2 KESTRELS DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION AT RWY 13C AND TWY B. WS ID'D REMAINS. 18:12 PM DAY
Date: 2015-08-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. WS ID THE REMAINS. 15:40 PM DAY
Date: 2015-08-05, Time: Day (15:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N225WN, Flight: 2674, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $200, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 20 MILES S KMDW.
Date: 2015-08-03, Time: Day (11:13), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N962WN, Flight: 569, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 1900 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REPORTED AS "SMALL BLACK BIRD".
Date: 2015-08-03, Time: Day (17:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N933WN, Flight: 1321, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 4400 ft, Speed: 249 knots, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: STRUCK R3 COCKPIT WINDOW.
Date: 2015-08-01, Time: Night (23:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1903, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 10000 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. LOCATION REPTD AS 10 MILES SW OF JOLIET.
Date: 2015-08-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 31L AT RWY 22R DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. WS ID REMAINS. 9:35 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPORTED FOD. CITY OPS FOUND COLLECTED REMAINS AND WS ID REMAINS. 10:30 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-28, Time: Day (19:22), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 477, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: OVER APRCH END OF RWY 22L STRUCK BIRD.
Date: 2015-07-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON RWY 31C NEAR RWY 4L. REMAINS ID BY USDA. WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE AGE FROM REMAINS. 4:48 AM NIGHT
Date: 2015-07-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 4R SOUTH OF RWY 31C DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION. ID BY USDA. 2:18 AM NIGHT
Date: 2015-07-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: FOUND DURING INSPECTION ON RWY 31C, N/W PAPA/KILO INTERSECTION ON RWY SHOULDER. ID BY USDA. 16:17 PM DAY
Date: 2015-07-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS OF 3 KESTRELS DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. ID BY USDA. 10:00 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-24, Time: Day (07:07), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4618, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: REPORTED BIRDSTRIKE ON ROTATION DEPARTING RWY 31C. NO DMG. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2015-07-23, Time: Night (05:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GLOBAL EXPRS (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N375G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 30 mi, 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: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = GE CORPORATE AIR TRANSPORT xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: BIRD NOT SEEN. NO RECOVERABLE REMAINS. NO VISIBLE DMG.
Date: 2015-07-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ONN RWY 31C AT TWY P DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. ID BY USDA. 15:50 PM DAY
Date: 2015-07-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS RECOVERED BY CITY OPS DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 4L AT RWY 31R. WS ID'D REMAINS. 20:50 PM NIGHT
Date: 2015-07-21, Time: Day (17:24), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8313F, Flight: 516, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-07-21, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N768SW, Flight: 3952, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 137 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. # STRUCK NOT REPPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2015-07-21, Time: Day (05:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2070, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG FOUND. SML BIRD STRUCK ON RT FRONT NOSE SECTION. MADE IMPACT NOISE BUT NO REMAINS FOUND.
Date: 2015-07-20, Time: Day (18:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N789SW, Flight: 1321, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2015-07-16, Time: Day (13:38), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 694, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13C, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: SOURCE = FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: DEPARTED RWY 13C AND REPORTED A BIRDSTRIKE TO C90 AT THE APRCH END OF RWY 13C. A/C CONT TO DESTINATION. NO DMG REPORTED. CITY OPS INSPECTED RWY 13C AND FOUND A SINGLE SMALL INTACT HAWK.
Date: 2015-07-14, Time: Day (16:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N457WN, Flight: 917, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, 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 = SIX xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, xxxxxx, Rx,Rx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: REMAINS COLLECTED BY AOX AND ID'D BY WS. SECOND YEAR HAWK. PILOT THINKS THE BIRD STRUCK THE RADOME. MX INSPN OF ENTIRE A/C INCLUDING RADOME, A SMALL AREA UNDER THE RT WING SHOWED SIGNS OF POSSIBLE STRIKE. SAMPLE TAKEN FROM UNDER RT WING AND SENT TO SI FOR ID. THAT SAMPLE REVEALED NO WILDLIFE MATERIAL FOUND IN SAMPLE.
Date: 2015-07-14, Time: Day (15:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM II (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N281CC, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx), FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = CUMMINGS INC
Remarks: REMAINS PICKED UP BY AOS. REMAINS ID'D BY WS.
Date: 2015-07-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS DURING A RWY INSPECTION. REMAINS WERE FOUND ON RWY 4R AT TWY K. REMAINS ID'D BY USDA. 7:45 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-07, Time: Day (11:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N786SW, Flight: 1529, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 205 knots, Miles From Airport: 9 mi, 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $1000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-07-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS AT RWY 31C AND RWY 4R DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. ID BY USDA. 7:00 AM DAY
Date: 2015-06-18, Time: Day (07:12), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N486WN, Flight: 986, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 100 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ONE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG. CITY OPS DID NOT FIND REMAINS ON THE RWY OR ON THE A/C.
Date: 2015-06-15, Time: Day (14:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N459WN, Flight: 509, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BLOOD STAIN UPPER PART OF #4 SLAT.
Date: 2015-06-09, Time: Day (12:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8327A, Flight: 4841, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2015-06-08, Time: Day (19:54), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8627B, Flight: 516, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, x-xx-xxxxxx), FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CITY OPS RECVRD REMAINS AND WS SENT TO SMITHSONIAN. APRCH END OF RWY 31C.
Date: 2015-06-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: BIRD WAS FOUND AT THE INTERSECTION OF RWY 22R AND 13R. REMAINS ID'D BY USDA. HAWK WAS AN ADULT- ASY. 15:00 PM DAY
Date: 2015-05-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 31C SHORT OF RWY 4R DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION. WS IDENTIFIED REMAINS. 8:10 AM DAY
Date: 2015-05-28, Time: Day (17:00), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4898, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: REPORTED THEY HIT A BIRD ON 1/2 MILE FINAL. NO DMG.
Date: 2015-05-27, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Executive Jet Mgmnt, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N725N, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 10000 h, Other Costs: $9740, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SIC OBSVD BIRD AS IT PASSED CLSOE BY RT SIDE OF COCKPIT. DENT ON RT WING LEADING EDGE OUTER 1/3 OF WING. INSPCTD, SUBMITTED INFORMATION TO BOMBARDIER ENGINEERING. A/C RETD TO SERVICE AFTER RECEVING OK FROM BOMBARDIER TO CONTINUE FLYING. ESTIMATED COST OF REPAIR SHOW BELOW IS ROUGH ORDER OF MAGNITUDE. BOMBARDIER WILL NOT COMMIT TO COST UNTIL WING LEADING EDGE HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR COMPLETE INSPN.
Date: 2015-05-24, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8614M, Flight: 2866, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22L, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx,Rx), FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG. CITY OPS COLLECTED REMAINS.
Date: 2015-05-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION. REMAINS ID'D BY USDA. 2:00 AM NIGHT
Date: 2015-05-14, Time: Day (14:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N492WN, Flight: 762, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 134 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, 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: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ONE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2015-05-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION. WS IDENTIFIED REMAINS. 1:30 AM NIGHT
Date: 2015-05-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPORTED FOD. CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 31C AT TWY E-1. WS IDENTIFIED REMAINS. 8:10 AM DAY
Date: 2015-05-09, Time: Day (09:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N214WN, Flight: 2180, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4r, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Dunlin, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Eng Cowling, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), DAILY REPT APP EVENT xxxxxx
Remarks: SWA2180 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE MID-FIELD ON RWY 4L. FLT CONTD TO DEST. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: CHECKING WITH SWA FOR PART & DMG INFO. SWA REPLIED LOOKS LIKE THE ENG COWLING. NO DMG FOUND)
Date: 2015-05-06, Time: Night (21:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8326F, Flight: 880, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: OCCURRED AT NIGHT SO COULD NOT SEE TO AVOID. ALSO COULD NOT IDENTIFY BIRD. BIRD STRUCK CAPT SIDE WINDSHIELD, PANEL L1.
Date: 2015-05-06, Time: Night (21:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8626B, Flight: 672, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-rumped warbler, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: NO DMG JUST A SMEAR OF BLOOD. PILOT REPORTED BIRDSTRIKE TO GROUND CREW WHO PASSED IT ALONG TO AIRSIDE AT KMSP.
Date: 2015-04-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx);x/xx/xxxx CORRECTED SPECIES TO AMERICAN KESTREL
Remarks: SMALL BIRD WAS FOUND ON RWY 4R BTWN TWY K AND TWY F. ID BY USDA. 2:25 AM NIGHT
Date: 2015-04-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American coot, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPORT FOD. CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON INTERSECTION OF TWY P AND TWY T. 6:05 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-04-12, Time: Night (22:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N246LV, Flight: 479, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 4500 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (xx/x/xxxx UPDATED DISTANCE)
Remarks: NO DMG. LOCATION REPTD AS 5 MILES S OF SAILZ APP FIX 22L KMDW.
Date: 2015-04-09, Time: Day (06:43), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N768SW, Flight: 688, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10300 ft, Speed: 260 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: AFTER LDG AT MDW, MX PERFORMED AN INSPN OF A/C & WINDSHLD AND NO DMG WAS FOUND.
Date: 2015-04-06, Time: Night (01:16), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8306H, Flight: 464, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 3400 ft, Speed: 195 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Other, Tat Probe, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NEAR MIING WAYPOINT.
Date: 2015-04-05, Time: Night (23:21), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N798SW, Flight: 212, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-04-03, Time: Day (07:12), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7813P, Flight: 2229, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 133 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
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED. MX NOTIFIED.
Date: 2015-04-02, Time: Night (20:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N916WN, Flight: 1993, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2015-03-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS RECOVERED REMAINS DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION. WS IDENTIFIED REMAINS. 9:30 AM DAY
Date: 2015-03-17, Time: Day (12:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8655D, Flight: 2776, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx,xxxxxx)
Remarks: WS IDENTIFIED REMAINS. ADULT FEMALE BANDED. NO DMG. BIRDSTRIKE OCCURRED AT TOUCHDOWN. LANDING ROLL WAS UNEVENTFUL. USGS BAND 200368138
Date: 2015-03-14, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N963AT, Flight: 2120, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx), MOR MDW-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: SINGLE HAWK STRIKE AT 100 FEET AT THE FENCE RWY 31C. CITY OPS COLLECTED REMAINS. DELAYED 0.5 HRS FOR INSPN. LT WING STRIKE WITH NO VISIBLE DMG.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-11-25, Time: Night (16:49), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 755, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: House sparrow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), DAILY REPT APP EVENT xxxxxx
Remarks: CITY OPS RECOVERED REMAINS. ID BY WS. BIRDS REPTD AS BEING STRUCK IN LDG FLARE.
Date: 2014-11-14, Time: Day (10:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N787SA, Flight: 310, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $100, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2014-10-30, Time: Day (08:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N204WN, Flight: 808, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ONE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx), MOR MDW-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: SHORT FINAL. CITY OPS DROVE THE RWY WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.
Date: 2014-10-29, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N448WN, Flight: 1066, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 10000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 50 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DID NOT SEE ANY BIRDS UNTIL JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT AS THEY WENT THROUGH THE BEAM OF THE LANDING LIGHTS. LOCATION REPTD AS 50 MILES SW KMDW.
Date: 2014-10-26, Time: Night (21:53), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N969WN, Flight: 731, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ONE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx), FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2014-10-15, Time: Day (09:27), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7714B, Flight: 853, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-10-15, Time: Dawn (06:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N902WN, Flight: 193, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2014-10-08, Time: Day (07:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N955SW, Flight: 192, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Miles From Airport: 12 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 12 MILES NE.
Date: 2014-10-07, Time: Night (22:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N799SW, Flight: 2424, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2014-10-06, Time: Night (23:04), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N766SW, Flight: 2346, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 238 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: F/O WINDSHIELD. NO DMG. LOCATION REPTD AS 2NM, S KMDW.
Date: 2014-10-06, Time: Night (19:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N410WN, Flight: 3496, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 1000 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-09-29, Time: Day (07:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N478WN, Flight: 310, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 30 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-09-29, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8647A, Flight: 2507, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 3400 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: POST FLT INSPN REVEALED A "SPLAT" APPROX 4 INCHES BY 10 INCHES ON UPPER HALF OF RADOME ON F/O'S SIDE. NO DMG CONFIRMED BY MX. LOCATION REPTD AS 3 NM S OF MDW.
Date: 2014-09-28, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1714, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Local, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT)
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: NO PHASE OF FLIGHT REPORTED. THIS FLT LANDED KMDW AT 20:37 AND THEN T/O AT 21:24. NO REPORT OF TIME OF THE INCIDENT ON THE 5200-7 AND NO RESPONSE FROM REPORTER TO CLARIFY. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2014-09-28, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8623F, Flight: 4693, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EVID OF BIRDSTRIKE ON LOWER NOSE OF A/C. LOCATION REPTD AS JUST EAST OF DOWNTOWN CHICAGO.
Date: 2014-09-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPORTED FOD ON RWY 22L. CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS AT RWY 22L AND TWY K. ID BY USDA-WS. 8:00 AM DAY
Date: 2014-09-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPORTED FOD ON RWY 31R. WS COLLECTED REMAINS FROM 31R AND TWY E. ID BY USDA WS. 7:00 AM DAY
Date: 2014-09-22, Time: Day (07:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8315C, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-eyed vireo, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 14287. DNA.
Date: 2014-09-21, Time: Night (21:27), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N7744A, Flight: 3761, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2014-09-21, Time: Day (07:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8642E, Flight: 578, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 2300 ft, Speed: 142 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 3 MILE FINAL. NO DMG.
Date: 2014-09-18, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N715SW, Flight: 2243, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 170 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: NO DMG.
Date: 2014-09-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 4L AND TWY W DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. ID BY USDA WS. 7:30 AM DAY
Date: 2014-09-16, Time: Night (20:57), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2233, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 1400 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: FAAL DAILY REPT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: REPORTED A BIRDSTRIKE ON APRCH TO RWY 4R AT 1400 FEET. NO DMG REPORTED. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2014-09-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 22L AT RWY 31L DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. ID BY USDA WS. 9:00 AM DAY
Date: 2014-09-13, Time: Day (18:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N287WN, Flight: 1214, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 100 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxxx, DAILY REPT APP EVENT xxxxxx
Remarks: IMPACTED F/O WINDSHLD. NO DMG. SWA 1214 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE AT 100 FEET ON FINAL TO RWY 4R. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ARPT BIOL TALKED TO MDW OPS. THEY HAD NOTHING IN THEIR DAILY LOG)
Date: 2014-09-06, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8625A, Flight: 57, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-08-26, Time: Day (19:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8317M, Flight: 2507, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT RECALLED STRIKING A SMALL BIRD ON T/O WITH NO DMG TO THE LT INBOUND WING. SWA MX COLLECTED REMAINS. WS CONFIRMED THAT THE ORIGINAL INFO FROM MX ON PHASE OF FLT WAS INCORRECT.
Date: 2014-08-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common grackle, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON 31C EMASS DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. ID BY USDA. 7:35 AM DAY
Date: 2014-08-25, Time: Night (00:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N783SW, Flight: 1179, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 3400 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM RT SIDE OF NOSE. SAW A LITTLE BLOOD ON THAT LOCATION ON THE GROUND.
Date: 2014-08-25, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8611F, Flight: 1351, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 250 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: 7" SCUFF ON LEFT SIDE OF RADOME.
Date: 2014-08-23, Time: Day (07:36), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N948WN, Flight: 1909, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 124 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-08-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 4R AT TWY V DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. ID BY USDA. 16:50 PM DAY
Date: 2014-08-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 4R DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. ID BY USDA. 2:18 AM NIGHT
Date: 2014-08-21, Time: Day (10:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N949AT, Flight: 47, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Cedar waxwing, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), DAILY REPT APP EVENT xxxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG. 6 CEDAR WAXWINGS WERE FOUND ON APCH OF 31C. WS IDENTIFIED REMAINS. PILOT REPTD MULTIPLE BIRD SIRKE ON LDG RWY 31C.
Date: 2014-08-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Microbats, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 31C AT TWY B DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. REMAINS SENT TO SMITHSONIAN. 17:38 PM DAY
Date: 2014-08-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 22R AT RWY 31C DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. ID BY USDA. 7:00 AM DAY
Date: 2014-08-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red bat, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 31C AT TWY B DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. REMAINS SENT TO SMITHSONIAN. 17:38 PM DAY
Date: 2014-08-13, Time: Day (11:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N645SW, Flight: 4819, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Speed: 137 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, DAILY REPT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: NO REMAINS FOUND. SWA 4819 REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE AT DEPTR END OF RWY 31C.
Date: 2014-08-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 4L AT TWY W DURING ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. ID BY USDA. 7:00 AM DAY
Date: 2014-08-12, Time: Day (08:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N930WN, Flight: 1184, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-08-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 4L DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. WS IDENTIFIED REMAINS. 3:10 AM NIGHT
Date: 2014-08-05, Time: Day (07:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N424WN, Flight: 3345, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, 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 Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. INSPN INSPCTD.
Date: 2014-08-01, Time: Dusk (21:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N264LV, Flight: 2106, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-07-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 22L AT TWY N DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. ID BY WS. 7:45 AM DAY
Date: 2014-07-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 22L AT TWY P DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. ID BY WS. 10:30 AM DAY
Date: 2014-07-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT NOTIFIED CITY OPS OF FOD ON RWY. CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 31R AT TWY P. WS IDENTIFIED REMAINS. 9:00 AM DAY
Date: 2014-07-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 4R AT TWY S DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. ID BY WS. 6:30 AM DAY
Date: 2014-07-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 13C AT RWY 4L DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. WS IDENTIFIED REMAINS. 3:15 AM NIGHT
Date: 2014-07-23, Time: Day (13:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N770SA, Flight: 702, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. LOCATION REPTD AS 10NM S KMDW.
Date: 2014-07-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS ROUND REMAINS ON RWY 22R AT TWY G DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. WS IDENTIFIED REMAINS. 3:00 AM NIGHT
Date: 2014-07-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 31C APPR DURING A ROUTINE AIRFIELD INSPECTION. ID BY WS. 10:30 AM DAY
Date: 2014-07-16, Time: Day (07:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N240WN, Flight: 1839, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 127 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-07-09, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N469WN, Flight: 214, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 1900 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 12 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 12DME.
Date: 2014-07-08, Time: Day (14:00), Operator: Business, Aircraft: BELL-222 (Helicopter), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: N788AM, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Miles From Airport: 2,5 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR MDW-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR / OWNWER = AM AIR SERVICE LLC
Remarks: APPROX 2.5 MILES W KMDW AT 1200 FEET, PILOT REPTD A SMALL BIRD STRIKE ON DESCENT TO WEST RAMP. PILOT REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2014-07-03, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N425LV, Flight: 4777, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED ON SURFACE. MX CALLED AND THEY WILL INSPECT.
Date: 2014-06-26, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N214WN, Flight: 2026, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-06-04, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N784SW, Flight: 198, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-06-01, Time: Night (21:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N378SW, Flight: 3924, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 5500 ft, Speed: 240 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: OVER GARY INDIANA
Date: 2014-05-28, Time: Day (16:58), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 562, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: SOURCE = MOR MDW-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: HIT SMALL BLACK BIRD APPROX 40 FT DOWN RWY. OPS NOTIFIED. (CHECKED WITH ARPT BIOL FOR POSSIBLE ID. NO REMAINS WERE FOUND)
Date: 2014-05-27, Time: Day (12:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N485WN, Flight: 630, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-05-22, Time: Night (22:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N555LV, Flight: 4485, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-05-19, Time: Day (12:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8625A, Flight: 3060, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, xxxxxx), MOR MDW-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SWA3060 REPTD POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE ON T/D RWY 22L.
Date: 2014-05-10, Time: Night (00:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N493WN, Flight: 1623, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 10NM, SE KMDW.
Date: 2014-05-07, Time: Day (08:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N708SW, Flight: 1994, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-05-07, Time: Day (19:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N637SW, Flight: 253, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: GLANCING BLOW TO FUSELAGE ABOVE UPPER PITOT PROBE CAPT SIDE OF A/C. NO DMG.
Date: 2014-05-06, Time: Night (00:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N715CQ, Flight: 14-191, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = R&M AVIATION INC
Remarks: THE BIRD IMPACTED THE A/C JUST BELOW THE SIC WINDSCREEN AND ROLLED UP THE WINDSCREEN. NO REMAINS AVAILABLE. JUST BLOOD STREAKS ON A/C. NO DMG ESTIMATE AT TIME OF REPORT AND MX IS INSPECTING A/C. NO DMG SEEN AT TIME OF REPT. LOCATIONR EPTD AS 5 MILES OUT ILS 4R.
Date: 2014-05-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND BY CITY OPS DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 31C AT TWY Y. ID BY WS. 1740 PM DAY.
Date: 2014-04-29, Time: Day (14:06), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-50 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N96UT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22R, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = MIDAMERICAN ENERGY / MHC INC
Remarks: 4-5 BIRDS ON RWY 22R, APPROX HALF WAY DOWN THE RWY. AFTER V1 BIRDS WERE SEEN AND T/O CONTINUED. ONE BIRD, MOVING N TO S, STRUCK THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FUSELAGE. NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS OR HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OBSERVED AND FLT CONT TO DEST. UPON LANDING NO DMG WAS FOUND ON A/C.
Date: 2014-04-09, Time: Day (08:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N209WN, Flight: 1994, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-winged blackbird, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: NO DMG. REMAINS RECOVERED AND ID'D BY WS BIOL. PILOT REPORTED NO DMG.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-12-21, Time: Day (07:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N650SW, Flight: 1951, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: USGS BAND # 185709756.
Date: 2013-12-01, Time: Night (19:10), Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3642, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UNDETERMINED PASSERINE/SONGBIRD (ORDER PASSERIFORMES) INSUFFICIENT DIAGNOSTIC MATERAIL FOR MORE SPECIFIC ID. PILOT REPTD STRIKING A BIRD ON T/O FROM MDW WITH NO DMG. SWA MX COLLECTED REAMINS FOR ID AT LAX.
Date: 2013-11-18, Time: Night (18:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2, SA,E AS # SEEN.
Date: 2013-11-11, Time: Night (18:58), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N462WN, Flight: 1469, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Miles From Airport: 12 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 12 MILES SE KMDW.
Date: 2013-11-06, Time: Night (20:57), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N669SW, Flight: 2346, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HIT LOWER FLAP INBOARD OF #1 ENG. NO DMG OTHER THAN A STAIN. NO ABNORMAL ENG INDICATIONS OR SMELLS NOTED. LOCATION REPTD AS 20NM E OF CGT.
Date: 2013-11-02, Time: Night (19:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N430WN, Flight: 1090, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 4500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. ONLY SMEAR MARK ON RT FUSELAGE.
Date: 2013-10-24, Time: Night (21:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N482WN, Flight: 1818, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 2400 ft, Speed: 170 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 Other, Part Struck Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SAW AND FELT A BIRDSTRIKE. COULD NOT FIND EVIDENCE ON POST FLT. MX INSPECTED, NOT SURE WHAT THEY FOUND.
Date: 2013-10-24, Time: Night (21:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N742SW, Flight: 4999, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 30 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2013-10-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT OBSERVED AND REPTD FOD ON RWY 31C NEAR TWY Y. CITY OPS RECVRD REMAINS. ID BY WS. 1550 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-10-20, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N725SW, Flight: 585, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. 20 NM SW OF KMDW.
Date: 2013-10-10, Time: Night (20:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8328A, Flight: 2146, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $200, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. BLOOD AND FEATHERS ON L/E OF RT WING.
Date: 2013-10-07, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N644SW, Flight: 241, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, 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: HEARD A BIRDSTRIKE THE A/C. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2013-10-07, Time: Night (21:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N796SW, Flight: 2788, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13C, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C. LOCATION REPTD AS 5NM, E KMDW JUST CROSSING SHORELINE OF LAKE MICHIGAN.
Date: 2013-10-03, Time: Day (12:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8324A, Flight: 323, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 50 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-10-02, Time: Day (06:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N203WN, Flight: 3609, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 6 mi, 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: BIRD HIT TOP CENTER OF CAPT WINDSCREEN. NO DMG. FINAL APRCH.NO FEATHER OR PARTS FOUND.
Date: 2013-09-30, Time: Day (07:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N442WN, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2013-09-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 4L AT TWY J DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. ID BY WS. 930 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-09-22, Time: Night (20:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8601C, Flight: 2849, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Date: 2013-09-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 13C AT TWY N DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. WS ID'D REMAINS. 2100 PM NIGHT.
Date: 2013-09-21, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8310C, Flight: 4005, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 10NM, W KMDW.
Date: 2013-09-21, Time: Day (18:07), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N962WN, Flight: 1573, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-09-21, Time: Day (13:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N793SA, Flight: 1223, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 143 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 Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ON SHORT FINAL SAW MANY WHITE SHOREBIRDS, HEARD AND FELT IMPACT. MX INSPECTED A/C AFTER LANDING AND FOUND NO DMG AND NO BIRD REMAINS.
Date: 2013-09-21, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N228WN, Flight: 764, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 500 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 Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-09-20, Time: Night (20:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N949WN, Flight: 1975, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, 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-E
Date: 2013-09-13, Time: Night (20:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N274WN, Flight: 641, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPD AS 10NM.
Date: 2013-09-11, Time: Night (23:16), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 552, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 2200 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: UNEVENTFUL LDG
Date: 2013-09-11, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N383SW, Flight: 3761, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SHORT FINAL.
Date: 2013-09-10, Time: Day (09:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N944WN, Flight: 407, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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: LOCATION REPTD AS 10 MILES W KMDW.
Date: 2013-09-04, Time: Day (08:15), Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N246LV, Flight: 1097, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 136 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FINAL.
Date: 2013-09-01, Time: Dusk (20:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8609A, Flight: 525, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LARGE BLOOD SPLATTER
Date: 2013-08-29, Time: Night (22:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N200WN, Flight: 1975, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2013-08-27, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N212WN, Flight: 2612, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10500 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 50 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, 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. LOCATION REPTD AS 50NM SE KMDW.
Date: 2013-08-17, Time: Day (12:40), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N732SW, Flight: 1139, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 3400 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-08-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 4R DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. ID BY WS. 1648 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-08-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 4L DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. ID BY WS. 1637 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-08-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 4R AT TWY P DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. ID BY WS. 900 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-08-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 4R AT RWY 31R DURING ROUTINE INSPN. ID BY WS. 1030 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-08-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOD REPTD BY ATCT. CITY OPS COLLECTED REMAINS ON RWY 31C AT THE 3000 FOOT REM MARK. ID BY WS. 1835 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-08-08, Time: Day (07:22), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N767SW, Flight: 492, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: BIRD HIT RT SIDE OF FUSELAGE JUST AFT OF RADOME AND FWD OF RT AOA VANE. NO DMG. REPTD TO MDW GROUND CONTROL UPON CLEARNING RWY. A/C INSPCTD AND RETD TO SVC WITH MINIMAL DELAY. ID BY WS BIOL. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: SAME A/C HAD STRIKE FOUND BEFORE FLT LEFT MSP)
Date: 2013-08-08, Time: Day (10:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N465WN, Flight: 4333, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13C, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SMALL GREASE MARK BELOW CAPT'S WINDOW. SML BIRD, BARELY AUDIBLE BIRDSTRIKE.
Date: 2013-08-07, Time: Day (10:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3566, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-08-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 31C NEAR TWY K DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. ID BY WS. 1550 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-08-03, Time: Day (08:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N555LV, Flight: 2003, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 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 Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SUSPECT NO DMG.
Date: 2013-08-02, Time: Day (11:35), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N902FR, Flight: 532, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 100 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2013-07-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS OF 2 KESTRELS ON RWY 31C. ONE AT INTXN OF RWY 4R AND ONE AT TWY P. ID BY WS. 815 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-07-29, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N949FR, Flight: 907, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $100, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Date: 2013-07-28, Time: Day (13:21), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N791SW, Flight: 279, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-07-27, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N746SW, Flight: 1685, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 205 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x( xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT REPTD SEEING AND STRIKING 1 MEDIUM SIZED BIRD AT 3000' DURING CLIMBOUT. LANDED KLGA W/O INCIDENT. SNARGE SAMPLE TAKEN FROM RT WINDSHLD. INSPN FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2013-07-25, Time: Day (13:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N727SW, Flight: 423, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-07-24, Time: Day (07:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N934WN, Flight: 398, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS NOT COLLECTED BY ARPT BIOL, PROBABLY AIRLINE.
Date: 2013-07-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 22L. BTWN TWY P AND RWY 31R. ID BY WS. 1015 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-07-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern cottontail, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TOWER REPTD FOD ON RWY. CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 22L. ID BY WS. 202 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2013-07-20, Time: Day (07:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N734SA, Flight: 49, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. ID BY WS.
Date: 2013-07-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING AN AIRFLD INSPN CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS OF 2 AMERICAN KESTRELS ON RWY 31C BTWN RWY 22L AND RWY 22R. ID BY WS. 915 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-07-13, Time: Day (15:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N494WN, Flight: 2136, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 135 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: ON FINAL TO KMDW, HEARD THUMP ON CAPT SIDE UNDER MY FEET. POSTFLT REVEALED LRG WHITE PUFF ON PORT LOWER RADOME. NO OTHER IMPACTS.
Date: 2013-07-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN, CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 4L AT TWY Z. 725 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-06-30, Time: Day (12:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N220WN, Flight: 1922, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: APPROX 1 NM OFF END OF RWY 31C.
Date: 2013-06-25, Time: Day (09:17), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 374, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-06-23, Time: Day (07:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N434WN, Flight: 330, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG. REMAINS ID'D BY WS BIOL.
Date: 2013-06-07, Time: Day (06:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N950WN, Flight: 3677, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 2400 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $300, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2013-06-07, Time: Day (11:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N213WN, Flight: 210, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 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: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BLOOD SPOT ON RT WING
Date: 2013-06-03, Time: Night (21:50), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N912WN, Flight: 1271, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13C, Above Ground: 1900 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: IMPACT AND REMAINS (BLOOD ONLY) NOTED ON RT VERTICAL FACE OF RADOME, UNDERSIDE OF RT WING BTWN FUSELAGE AND NUMBER 2 ENG AND ON INBD FACE OF #2 ENG, CLOSE TO LEADINGE RING. NO BLOOD OR OTHER REMAINS NOTED ON FAN SECTION. (# STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10)
Date: 2013-05-31, Time: Day (12:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N925AT, Flight: 150, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: RESOLVED CONFLICTING INFO ON REPORTS FOR PHASE OF FLT AND PART STRUCK)
Date: 2013-05-24, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8325D, Flight: 1020, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ABOUT 3 NM NORTH OF ARPT
Date: 2013-05-21, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Airtran Airways, Aircraft: B-717-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N899AT, Flight: 150, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 160 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
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2013-05-09, Time: Night (14:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N938WN, Flight: 2189, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 165 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2013-05-08, Time: Night (21:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PHASE REPORTED AS EN ROUTE, MOST LIKELY CLIMB AS ALTITUDE NOT HIGH ENOUGH FOR ENRT.
Date: 2013-04-26, Time: Day (13:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8606C, Flight: 1061, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $150, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: STRIKE OCCURRED AT LIFTOFF.
Date: 2013-04-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Short-eared owl, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS DURING A ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 31C AT THE TWY P INTXN. ID BY WS. 815 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-04-26, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N402WN, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-04-04, Time: Night (22:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N720WN, Flight: 652, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 3500 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HIT IN MIDDLE OF CAPT WINDSHIELD. NO DMG. LOTS OF OBSCURING REMAINS. BIRD REPTD AS "LRG BIRD, GUESSING A DUCK.
Date: 2013-04-03, Time: Day (07:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Porter Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: C-GLQR, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 550 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG TO A/C. A/C HELD FOR INSPN WHICH CREATED A SHORT DELAY.
Date: 2013-04-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 31C NEAR TWY K DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. ID BY WS. 755 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-04-03, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N392SW, Flight: 702, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 1900 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 10 MILE FINAL 4R.
Date: 2013-03-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 4R AT TWY K DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. ID BY WS. 730 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-03-11, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8608N, Flight: 1430, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 12000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 30 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx & x-xx-xxxxxx) & AIRLINE DISPATCH REPT
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UNDETERMINED DABBLING DUCK (ANAS SP) INSUFFICIENT DIAGNOSTIC MATERIAL FOR MORE SPECIFIC ID. PILOT REPORTED THEY HAD JUST POPPED OUT OF THE OVERCAST WHEN AT THE LAST SECOND THEY SAW SOMETHING IN THEIR LEFT FRONT QUADRANT. THEN THEY HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A BIRD STRIKE ON THE FUSELAGE. SWA MX COLLECTD A SML AMOUNT OF REMAINS FROM THE ENG FOR ID. A LARGE AMOUNT OF FEATHERS WERE RETRIEVED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE ENGINE BUT NOT SAVED.
Date: 2013-03-03, Time: Day (12:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N918WN, Flight: 253, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 3400 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-01-14, Time: Day (12:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N947WN, Flight: 102, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS SMALL AND MEDIUM.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-11-13, Time: Night (20:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3426, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK RADOME THEN HIT CAPT WINDOW. LOCATION REPTD AS 5 E KMDW.
Date: 2012-10-31, Time: Night (18:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N463WN, Flight: 349, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 25 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MEDIUM BIRD SEEN JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT. BIRD HIT LOWER RADOME. SOME PAINT REMOVED AND A POSSIBLE SML CRACK IN RADOME.
Date: 2012-10-26, Time: Night (21:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N760SW, Flight: 613, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD BY CREW. LOCATION REPTD AS 15NM, SW KMDW.
Date: 2012-10-25, Time: Night (23:55), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N777QC, Flight: 2360, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gadwall, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 17000 h, Other Costs: $17920, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. RIPPED AT 5 INCH GASH IN THE LEADING EDGE OF RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. MX WILL REPLACE ENTIRE LEADING EDGE.
Date: 2012-10-20, Time: Dusk (20:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8602F, Flight: 3869, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: WE STRUCK 2 BIRDS, ONE AT 5,000 FT AND ONE TURNING FINAL AT 2,5000 FT. BOTH VERY LARGE. PROBABLY DUCKS. RADOME WAS REPLACED.
Date: 2012-10-15, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N768SW, Flight: 2547, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 3400 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 12 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-10-15, Time: Night (20:43), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N428WN, Flight: 2330, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $100, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HEARD THE BRID STRIKE THE LOWER PORTION OF A/C NOSE ON CAPT SIDE.
Date: 2012-10-15, Time: Day (10:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N938WN, Flight: 3963, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 143 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2012-10-10, Time: Day (16:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8603F, Flight: 509, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 2400 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 10NM.
Date: 2012-10-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Fox squirrel, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED ID CODE)
Remarks: ATCT REPORTED FOD ON RWY 4R. CITY OPS RECOVERED REMAINS ON RWY 4R @ TWY F. ID BY WS BIOL.
Date: 2012-10-07, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8688C, Flight: 4168, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx) & ARPT REPT
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DAL FLT 4168 REPORTED A FLOCK OF BIRDS ON SHORT FINAL TO ATC. PLUMAGE WAS RECOVERED FROM THE PORT WING
Date: 2012-10-03, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N269WN, Flight: 857, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. SHORT FINAL.
Date: 2012-09-26, Time: Night (20:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N215WN, Flight: 2188, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 3400 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swainson's thrush, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) (x/x/xx UPDATED REMARKS)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS ON F/O SIDE OF RADOME. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: DATE ON SECOND FORM = 9/27 AIRLINE SAID TO USE PILOT'S REPORT). ARPT BIOL HAD NO RECORDS OF A STRIKE ON THE 27TH) AIRLINE HAD NO MX RECORDS FOR THIS A/C ON EITHER DATE.
Date: 2012-09-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 22L BTWN TWY S AND TWY P DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. REMAINS ID'D BY WS. 500 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2012-09-23, Time: Day (06:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N774SW, Flight: 752, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 132 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED. NO ABNORMAL ENGINE READINGS, NO ABNORMAL SMELLS NOTED.
Date: 2012-09-20, Time: Day (16:03), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM 200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N236LC, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx OPERTOR / OWNER = FOOTHILL TECHNICAL LLC
Date: 2012-09-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CTY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 22R IN APRCH AREA DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. ID BY WS. 230 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2012-09-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 31C SHORT OF RWY 22R. ID BY WS. 500 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2012-09-18, Time: Night (20:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1875, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK LT UPPER CORNER OF CAPT FRWD WINDSCREEN. POSTFLT INSPN REVEALED STRIKE ON RT SIDE OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AS WELL. LOCATION REPTD AS INSIDE RUNTZ INTXN.
Date: 2012-09-14, Time: Night (20:37), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N773SA, Flight: 543, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 1100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C. LOCATION REPTD AS 3NM FINAL.
Date: 2012-09-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS DURING ROUTINE INSPN. REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 31C AT TWY Y. ID BY WS. 1135 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-09-09, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N233LV, Flight: 8503, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-09-08, Time: Day (19:18), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N939WN, Flight: 3129, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: STRUCK UNDER WING/FLAP AREA. SUSPECT ON T/O?
Date: 2012-09-05, Time: Day (11:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Flight Options, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N477FL, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2012-09-04, Time: Day (10:15), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N933WN, Flight: 527, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x(xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: NO DMG. LOCATION REPTD AS 15 MILES SE KMDW.
Date: 2012-09-02, Time: Day (19:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N417WN, Flight: 924, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2012-09-01, Time: Night (01:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N427WN, Flight: 2356, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 3200 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 7 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 7NM, S OF ARPT.
Date: 2012-08-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Silver-haired bat, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CITY OPS FOUND RMEAINS DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 31C AT TWY A. REMAINS SENT TO SI FOR ID. 730 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-08-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N736SA, Flight: 1113, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 60 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HEARD IMPACT. AT GATE FOUND SPLATTER ON LWR NOSE. 60 SE OF MDW.
Date: 2012-08-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS DURING A ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN ON RWY 4R AT TWY V. ID BY WS. 630 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-08-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS DURING A ROUTINE INSPN ON RWY 31C AT TWY P. WS ID'D REMAINS. 830 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-08-22, Time: Night (21:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N346SW, Flight: 1267, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13C, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: STRIKE OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER T/O. DID NOT SEE THE BIRD.
Date: 2012-08-20, Time: Day (08:26), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 376, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, 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
Remarks: NO REMAIND FOUND.
Date: 2012-08-14, Time: Day (11:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3802, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: REPTD BY ATCT.
Date: 2012-08-10, Time: Day (16:32), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-601/604 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-GKGN, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 122 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = VIH EXECUJET SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED REMARKS WITH BAND #)
Remarks: USGS BAND # 190702851. ON LDG ROLL, PILOT REPORTS STRIKING BROWN, MODERATE SIZED BIRD. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-08-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN ON RWY 4R AT RWY 31L. ID BY WS.
Date: 2012-08-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN OF RWY 31C AT RWY 4L. ID BY WS. 800 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-08-04, Time: Day (07:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8603F, Flight: 2954, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $100, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TWO SPOTS OF REMAINS RT WING UPPER SIDE OF L/E. SMALL DENT TRAILING FLAP FOUND TO BE W/I LIMITS. LOCATION REPTD AS 2 NM FROM MIDWAY.
Date: 2012-08-02, Time: Day (14:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N755SA, Flight: 860, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 8165. WHOLE FEATHER. INBD CREW REPORT FLT 860 DURING APCH.
Date: 2012-07-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 22R IN APRCH DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. ID BY WS. 145 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2012-07-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 22R AT INTXN OF RWY 13L DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. ID BY WS. 147AM NIGHT.
Date: 2012-07-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND BY CITY OPS DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 31C AT TWY P. ID BY WS. 0001AM NIGHT.
Date: 2012-07-28, Time: Day (15:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N736SA, Flight: 2488, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sandpipers, curlews, phalaropes, allies, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-07-22, Time: Day (14:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N554WN, Flight: 500, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-07-22, Time: Day (16:08), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N462WN, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-07-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MOTOR TRUCK DRIVER FOUND REMAINS WHILE WORKING IN AREA. CITY OPS COLLECTED REMAINS FROM RWY 31C BTWN RWY 22. ID BY WS. 2330 PM NIGHT.
Date: 2012-07-21, Time: Day (07:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N276WN, Flight: 2780, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: CAPT REPTD SEEING 15 BIRDS AND STRIKING 1 DURING T/O RUN ON RWY 31C KMDW. FLT CONT TO DEST. LANDED KLGA RWY 13, TAXIED TO TERM B GATE B4. UPON ARRIVAL, 1 AMERICAN KESTREL CARCASS FOUND IN RT MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL. A/C MX COMPLETED BIRDSTRIKE INPNS AND REPTS NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2012-07-12, Time: Day (08:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N391SW, Flight: 2180, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: SWA FLT CREW REPORT STRUCK 1 BIRD DURING DEPARTURE. UNABLE TO OBTAIN SNARGE SAMPLE.
Date: 2012-07-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS DURING A ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN ON RWY 4R SHORT OF TWY F. ID BY WS. 348 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2012-07-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN ON RWY 4L BTWN TWY F AND RWY 31L. ID BY WS. 700 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-07-09, Time: Day (10:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N216WR, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. SWA MX COULD NOT LOCATE PT OF IMPACT. PILOT HEARD THE STRIKE.
Date: 2012-07-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN ON RWY 31C AT INTXN OF TWY Y. ID BY WS. 446 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2012-07-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY MOTOR TRUCK DRIVER FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 22L AT INTXN OF TWY F. WS COLLECTED AND ID'D REMAINS. 910 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-07-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: House sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN ON RWY 4R AT INTXN OF RWY 31R. ID BY WS. 155 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2012-07-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: House sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN ON RWY 4R NEAR TWY F. ID BY WS. 137 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2012-07-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 22R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN ON RWY 22R AT INTXN OF RWY 31R. ID CONFIRMED BY WS. 1145 AMD AY.
Date: 2012-06-22, Time: Night (00:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N209WN, Flight: 464, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2012-06-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND ON RWY 4R AT RWY 31R DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. ID BY WS. DAY.
Date: 2012-06-04, Time: Day (11:38), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N900WN, Flight: 705, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2012-05-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 31C BTWN RWY 4R AND 4L DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. WS ID'D REMAINS. 0715 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-05-22, Time: Day (20:08), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N496WN, Flight: 128, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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-E
Remarks: L/E WING. AIRLINE DID NOT NOTIFY ARPT OR TOWER. NO REMAINS COLLECTED.
Date: 2012-05-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 4R AT INTXN OF TWY F. WS BIOL RECVRD AND ID'D REMAINS. 0755 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-05-21, Time: Day (15:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N781WN, Flight: 3655, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BLOOD STREAK ON FUSELAGE. LOCATION REPTD AS 8NM ON 4R FINAL APRCH.
Date: 2012-05-16, Time: Night (21:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N956WN, Flight: 265, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 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
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 15 MILES SW KMDW. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2012-05-15, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N550WN, Flight: 446, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-05-06, Time: Day (07:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N930WN, Flight: 3833, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK ABOVE COPILOTS WINDOW.
Date: 2012-05-03, Time: Night (23:55), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N772SW, Flight: 466, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 20 MILES, E KMDW.
Date: 2012-04-29, Time: Night (20:54), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N417WN, Flight: 1834, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED PART STRUCK AND DMG)
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 10NM. CREW FELT IMPACT WHILE IN LEFT HAND TURN. THOUGHT IT WAS SOMEWHERE ON RT UNDERSIDE OF NOSE. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-04-25, Time: Night (21:37), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N740SW, Flight: 699, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 3900 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. BIRD RESIDUE ON LOWER RT SIDE OF RADOME. SUSPECTED BIRDSTRIKE FROM IMPACT SOUND. BIRD NEVER SEEN. LOCATION REPTD AS 5NM, N KMDW.
Date: 2012-04-23, Time: Day (18:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, 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: NOTAM WARNING.
Date: 2012-04-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPTD FOD ON RWY. OPS RECVRD REMAINS ON RWY 31C BTWN TWY K AND TWY Y. ID BY WS. 1830 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-04-13, Time: Day (07:11), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N969WN, Flight: 2785, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 4R, Above Ground: 1 ft, Speed: 141 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED ID: x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH xND xxxx-x REPT & SMITHSONIAN ID PAGE)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 7460. DAMAGE WAS SUBSTANTIAL. INCLUDED FAN BLADE DAMAGE. A/C WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE.
Date: 2012-04-13, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N447WN, Flight: 2848, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22L, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO APPARENT DMG. NO EFFECT ON ENG OR FLT CONTROLS. DOWNWIND FOR RWY.
Date: 2012-03-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPTD FOD ON RWY 4R. CITY OPS RECVRD REMAINS ON RWY 4R BTWN TWY PAPA AND SIERRA. ID BY WS. 0930 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-03-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 4L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS AT INTXN OF RWY 4L AND RWY 13C DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. ID BY WS. 1637 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-03-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPTD FOD ON RWY 13L. CITY OPS RECVRD REMAINS ON RWY 13L NEAR TWY ECHO. ID BY WS. 0830 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-03-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD DUTIES INTXN OF RWY 13C AND RWY 22R. ID BY WS. 1029 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-03-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 13C BTWN RWY 22R AND 22L DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. ID BY WS. 0920 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-03-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13C, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CITY OPS FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 13C AT TWY BRAVO DURING ROUTINE AIRFLD INSPN. ID BY WS. 0846 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-02-10, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N641SW, Flight: 1744, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31C, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
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