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Daytona Beach International Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Daytona Beach International Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 408 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 49 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-09-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS DURING FOD INSPN ON 7L, W OF N5 N OF EDGE LINE. REMAINS REMOVED FROM RWY. 7:59AM DAY.
Date: 2015-09-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Striped mud turtle, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 729DAY.
Date: 2015-09-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS WERE DISCOVERED ON RWY 25L NEAR TWY T 2 DURING THE MORNING LIGHTING AIRFIELD INSPECTION. 5:54 AM NIGHT
Date: 2015-09-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOD REPORTED ON RWY 25L AT TWY E. FOD REPORTED WAS A DEAD MOURNING DOVE. 18:30 PM DAY
Date: 2015-09-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EVISCERATED REMAINS OF MOURNING DOVE WERE LOCATED ON RWY 25R NEAR TWY W. NO REPORT OF STRIKE WAS FILED WITH ATCT OR ARPT OPS. 5:28 AM NIGHT
Date: 2015-09-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DAMAGE OR REPORT OF A BIRD STRIKE MADE BY PILOT OR CONTROL TOWER. 13:00 PM DAY
Date: 2015-09-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: UNREPORTED BY ATC OR PILOT. REMAINS FOUND UPON INSPECTION BY ARPT OPS DURING DAWN INSPECTIONS. 7:45 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-09-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: UNREPORTED BY ATC OR PILOT. REMAINS FOUND UPON INSPECTION BY ARPT OPS DURING DAWN INSPECTION. 7:30 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-09-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 19:58 PM NIGHT
Date: 2015-09-03, Time: Day (12:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DASSAULT (Airplane), Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N903ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = AVN AIR LLC
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK DURING PRE-FLIGHT RUN-UP ON N9. BIRD FLEW INTO PROP.
Date: 2015-09-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING RWY INSPECTION OF 7L, REMAINS WERE LOCATED ON THE RWY NEAR N5. 19:00 PM DUSK
Date: 2015-09-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 34, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO REPORTED STRIKES. REMAINS LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE RWY AT HOLD SHORT BAR ON TWY P. 7:54 AM DAY
Date: 2015-09-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND DURING MORNING LIGHTING INSPECTION ON THE RWY 7L KEEL 100' WEST OF TWY N2. 5:34 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-08-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO STRIKE OBSERVED OR REPORTED. REMAINS FOUND DURING RWY SURFACE INSPECTION AT DAWN. 7:00 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-08-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 25L DURING RWY INSPECTION. NO REPORT OF STRIKE MADE TO TWR OR OPS. 7:30 AM DAY
Date: 2015-08-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS FOUND DURING INSPECTION. NO REPORT OF A STRIKE HAD BEEN MADE. REPORT 1 OF TWO. 7:00 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-08-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DAMAGE. NO REPORT MADE BY PILOT. NO NOTICE FROM ATC. ONE SMALL BIRD WAWS FOUND ON THE RWY (25R) DURING THE MORNING SURFACE AND FOD INSPECTION. NO ADDITIONAL INFO KNOWN. 7:30 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS WERE LOCATED ON RWY 25R EDGE DURING AM RWY SURFACE INSPECTION. NO REPORTS OF A BIRD STRIKE WERE RECEIVED FROM ATCT. 7:27 AM DAY
Date: 2015-08-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS WERE LOCATED ON RWY 7R BTWN RWY 16 AND TWY W DURING THE MORNING SURFACE INSPECTION. 7:50 AM DAY
Date: 2015-08-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS WERE LOCATED ON RWY 16 NORTH OF TWY N NEAR THE RWY EXIT FOR TWY W3 DURING THE MORNING RWY SWEEP. NO BIRD STRIKES WERE REPORTED TO ATCT OR OPS. 7:00 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-08-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS FOUND DURING INSPECTION. NO REPORT OF A STRIKE MADE TO CONTROL TWR. 7:00 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-08-14, Time: Day (19:17), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N680TC, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L/25R, Above Ground: 25 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, 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) OPERATOR / OWNER = FLIGHT TRAINING AIRCRAFT LLC
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 2015-07-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS OF BIRD APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY AN A/C WERE FOUND DURING AN EARLY MORNING FOD AND RWY SURFACE INSPECTION ON RWY 25R. NO REPORT OF A BIRD STRIKE RECEIVED BY THE ATCT OR ARPT OPS. 7:00 AM DAY
Date: 2015-07-13, Time: Day (12:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N417ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25L, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 62 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = EMBRY RIDDLE AERO. UNIV. xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: PILOT STATED THEY HIT A BARN SWALLOW ENROUTE FOR LANIDNG AT KDAB.
Date: 2015-07-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS WERE LOCATED ON RWY 25R APPROX. 7' FROM THE NORTH RWY EDGE LINE, 10' EAST OF N6 DURING THE PRE-DAWN MORNING LIGHTING INSPECTION. 4:54 AM NIGHT
Date: 2015-06-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS OF BIRD FOUND ON RWY DURING MORNING INSPN. REMAINS COLLECTED AND SENT TO SI FOR ID. 710AM DAY.
Date: 2015-04-27, Time: Day (13:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N951DL, Flight: 1087, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG. SNARGE ABOVE WINDSCREEN.
Date: 2015-04-25, Time: Night (23:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N6710E, Flight: 2587, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Miles From Airport: 6 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gray catbird, 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, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. DL FLT ON APCH OVER THE OCEAN APPROX 6 MILES FROM ARFLD, WHEN PIC SAID HE HEARD A BIRD HIT THE RADOME WITH A "PING" NOISE. REMAINS SUBSTANCE TAKEN FROM RADOME FOR ANALYSIS. A/C INSPN FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2015-03-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND 1 DEAD SPARROW ON RWY 7R/25L DURING INSPECTION. NO REPORT OF A STRIKE REPORTED BY A/C OR TOWER. REPORTER CONTACTED, TYPE OF SPARROW. 8:00 AM DAY
Date: 2015-03-28, Time: Day (12:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DIAMOND 40 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N635AT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR /OWNER = ATP AIRCRAFT I LLC
Remarks: NO DEBRIS OR MARK OF ANY KIND ON THE A/C. PILOT BELIEVES THEY MAY HAVE GRAZED THE BIRD HOWEVER ANOTHER A/C CONFIRMED THE HIT. ARPT OPS SWEPT RWY AREA INVOLVED WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. THEREFORE NOTHING SUBMITTED FOR ID PURPOSES.
Date: 2015-03-05, Time: Day (10:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 250 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2015-02-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS LOCATED ON 7L BLAST PAD. NO DAMAGE OR BIRD STRIKES REPORTED TO OPS OR ATC. 16:17 PM DAY
Date: 2015-02-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L/25R, 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: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REPORT OF A BIRD ON RWY 7L C/L BY DBIA MX. NO REPORT FROM ANY PILOTS OF A BIRD STRIKE. 8:17 AM DAY
Date: 2015-02-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD WAS FOUND ON RWY 25L C/L NEAR TWY S1. ATC RERPORTED THE BIRD ON THE RWY. NO KNOWN PILOT REPORTS OF BIRD STRIKE. 8:25 AM DAY
Date: 2015-01-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS OF MOURNING DOVE FOUND DURING RWY FOD INSPECTION. FRESH HIT, WING SEVERED AND FOUND 10' AWAY FROM BODY. 7:00 AM NIGHT
Date: 2015-01-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. FOUND ON TWY N. PILOT REPORTED THE REMAINS TO TOWER. NO REPORT OF A STRIKE MADE TO TOWER. HOWEVER, BIRD REMAINS DAMAGE APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY A PROP STRIKING IT RATHER THAN A BLUNT HIT. OBVIOUS CAUSE BY A TAXIING AIRCRAFT RATHER THAN ONE IN FLIGHT. 8:00 AM DAY
Date: 2015-01-04, Time: Day (16:43), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-680 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N377QS, Flight: 377, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, 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-x-xxxxxx, Rx), MOR DAB-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = KIDRON CAPITAL LLC DBA NETJETS SALES
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT STATED THAT DURING LANDING ROLL IT APPEARED THE A/C STRUCK A GULL. RWY WAS INSPECTED AND A RING-BILLED GULL FOUND WHERE THE CREW STATED THEY STRUCK THE BIRD. A/C CHECKED BY CREW BUT THEY COULD NOT SEE WHERER THE GULL CAME IN TO CONTACT WITH THE A/C. GULL HAD NO INJURIES EXCEPT A BROKEN NECK. A/C WAS NOT TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE AND DEPARTED AFTER REFUELING.
Date: 2015-01-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS OF BIRD LOCATED ON RWY 25R AT TWY N2 DURING RWY SURFACE INSPECTION. NO DAMAGE OR BIRD STRIKES REPORTED TO ARPT OPS OR ATC. 8:27 AM DAY

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-12-22, Time: Day (10:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N953DL, Flight: 2387, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, 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-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. STRUCK BIRD AT APPROX THE 5000 FOOT REMAINING MARK ON THE RWY. MLG ON THE GROUND. NLG HAD NOT YET TOUCHED DOWN.
Date: 2014-12-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-bellied plover, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 7L. NO STRIKE WAS REPORTED TO THE TWR. STRIKE APPEARED TO BE "FRESH" WHICH WOULD INDICATE A FLIGHT SCHOOL C172, D-40 OR ARROW. 7:00 AM DAWN
Date: 2014-10-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPORTED DEAD BIRD ON RWY AT N3. 12:42 PM DAY
Date: 2014-10-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DAMAGE REPORTED. BIRD WAS REPORTED BY A PILOT ON RWY C/L. PILOT REPORTING BIRD DID NOT HIT THE BIRD. 9:28 AM DAY
Date: 2014-10-02, Time: Night (22:21), Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N912DL, Flight: 679, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: AFTER ARRIVING AT THE GATE THE GROUND CREW INFORMED FLT CREW OF A BIRDSTRIKE ON THE RADOME OF THE A/C. PILOT IMPLIED THAT HE HEARD A NOISE DURING APRCH BUT WAS UNSURE OF EXACT CAUSE. RADOME OF THE A/C WAS STRUCK AND DMGD/CRACKED. EST OF REPAIR COST OR TIME OUT OF SERVICE AT TIME OF REPORT. ALL INFO COLLECTED FROM GROUND CREW.
Date: 2014-09-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L/25R, 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: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO REPORT OF A BIRD STRIKE FROM A PILOT. ATC NOTIFIED OF A POSSIBLE BIRD STRIKE ON 7L/25R. BIRD WAS REMOVED FROM 7L. 10:15 AM DAY
Date: 2014-09-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Snakes, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS WERE FOUND IN RESPONSE TO A CALL TO OPS BY ATC TO ADDRESS 2 VULTURES ON THE TWY. REMAINS HAD BEEN FLATTENED TO THE GROUND DUE TO BEING RUN OVER.
Date: 2014-09-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS OF GULL LOCATED ON RWY 25R DURING RWY CROSSING BY OPS VEHICLE. 13:13 PM DAY
Date: 2014-09-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: FOUND ON 25R JUST NORTH OF C/L ACROSS FROM N5. NO STRIKES SEEN OR REPORTED. 8:45 AM DAY
Date: 2014-09-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Water moccasin, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx; x/xx/xxxx UPDATED SPECIES FROM SNAKE TO WATER MOCCASIN PER EMAIL FROM RD DATED x/xx/xx
Remarks: LOCATED DEAD WATER MOCCASIN ON 7L C/L DURING RWY SURFACE INSPECTION. 7:33 AM DAY
Date: 2014-09-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATED THE REMAINS OF 3 BARN SWALLOWS ON 7L DURING AM RWY INSPECTION. 7:45 AM DAY
Date: 2014-09-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R/25L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOUCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO PIREPS. FOUND WHILE ON RWY INSPECTION. LOACTED ON THE APPR END OF RWY 7R. 7:48 AM DAY
Date: 2014-08-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. LOCATED SEVEN SETS OF REMAINS ON RWY 7L AND 7R DURING THE MORNING PAVEMENT INSPECTION. NO REPORTS OF BIRD STRIKES REPORTED TO ATC OR ARPT OPS DURING PREVIOUS 12 HRS. 7:16 AM DAY
Date: 2014-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FOUND ON RWY 7L DURING INSPECTION.
Date: 2014-08-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R/25L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bank swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx,Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO REPORT OF A STRIKE. FOUND WHILE ON DRI. LOCATED MIDWAY (MIDDLE) ON RWY 7R/25L. 7:56 AM DAY
Date: 2014-08-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L/25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO REPORT OF STRIKE. FOUND ON DRI. LOCATED ON THE APPR END OF RWY 25R. 5:45 AM DAY
Date: 2014-08-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, 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: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DAMAGE, NO INJURIES, NO PILOT REPORT OF A STRIKE. REMAINS WERE FOUND ON RWY. 11:00 AM DAY
Date: 2014-08-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L/25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO REPORT OF A STRIKE FROM PILOT. FOUND WHILE ON RWY INSPECTION. LOACTED AT THE APPR END OF 7L. 5:10 AM NIGHT
Date: 2014-08-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Armadillo, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: WHILE CONDUCTING AIRFIELD LIGHTING INSPECTIONS, REMAINS WERE FOUND ON THE LEAD-IN LINE TO T1 TWY WITH A LARGE PROPELLOR SLICED THROUGH ITS BODY. TOWER WAS ADVISED AND RELAYED THERE WERE NO REPORTED STRIKES SINCE MIDNIGHT THIS DATE. 5:30 AM NIGHT
Date: 2014-07-09, Time: Night (21:01), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N407ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR DAB-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIV
Remarks: ON UPWIND FOR RWY 25L KDAB AND HAD A BIRDSTRIKE ON LT WING. A/C MADE PATTERN TRAFFICE AND LANDED NO INCIDENT RWY 25R. A/C TAXIED BACK TO RAMP TO CK FOR DMG. NO DMG FOUND.
Date: 2014-07-08, Time: Night (21:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-90-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N931DN, Flight: 1292, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 100 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 Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $250, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A/C INSPECTED BY CONTRACT MX. EVID OF A BIRDSTRIKE NOTED ON RADOME AND NOSE LANDING GEAR. NO DMG FOUND. ARPT OPS DID NOT COLLECT REMAINS FOR ID.
Date: 2014-07-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-winged blackbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO STRIKE REPORTED. FOUND WHILE ON RWY INSPECTION. 7:30 AM DAY
Date: 2014-06-03, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO STRIKE REPORTED, REMAINS FOUND DURING RUNWAY INSPECTION. 6:15 AM DAWN
Date: 2014-05-29, Time: Day (16:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N393BB, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great blue heron, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR DAB-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPER = BROWN & BROWN INC
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON DEP OFF RWY 7. A/C RETD TO DAB. NO ASSISTANCE REQD.
Date: 2014-04-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD REMAINS LOCATED ON RWY C/L DURING MORNING SURFACE INSPN. 756 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-04-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gray catbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REPORT OF BIRD CARCASS ON TWY. 1648 PM DAY.
Date: 2014-04-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Vesper bats, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UNDETERMINED SPECIES OF VESPER BAT. BAT FOUND LAYING ON RWY 25L BY GRND MX CREW MOWING ALONG RWY EDGE. 837 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-04-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ATCT RECVD REPT FROM PILOT OF FOD ON RWY 25R. ARPT OPS RESPONDED TO RWY 25R AND FOUND 2 SMALL BIRD CARCASSES NEAR RWY 25R C/L. APPARENT THAT BOTH BIRDS HAD RECENTLY BEEN STRUCK BY AN A/C. 1135 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-04-08, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-90-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N964DN, Flight: 1292, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 148 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-billed cuckoo, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CAPT THOUGHT HE SAW A BAT WHICH CAREENED OFF THE FRONT LT PAX DOOR AREA OF THE FRWD FUSELAGE.
Date: 2014-03-18, Time: Day (17:13), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-90-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 994, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO VISIBLE DMG.
Date: 2014-03-14, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N422ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great egret, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $50, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER/OWNER = EMBRY-RIDDLE AERO. UNIV/ AVN AIR LLC SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx), MOR DAB-M-xxxx-xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. A/C WAS 8 MILES NORH OF KDAB WHEN A GULL-TYPE BIRD STRUCK THE A/C NOSE AT THE PROPELLER. MOR STATES THAT A/C WAS ON FINAL FOR RY 16 AT DAB AND HIT THE BIRD OVER OMN ARPT. LANDED W/O INCIDENT. BIRD REMAINS WERE FOUND IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Date: 2014-03-10, Time: Day (15:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N495ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = EMBRY-RIDDLE AERO UNIVERSITY / AVN AIR LLC
Remarks: WHILE ON SHORT FINAL TO RWY 7L THE A/C STRUCK ONE LRG BIRD. A/C INSPECTED BY ARPT OPS BUT DID NOT FIND FEATHERS OR SNARGE ON A/C. SIGNIFICANT DMG TO RT WING. ERAU WILL ADVISE OF COST OF REPAIRS. LOCATION REPTD AS 1/4 MILE W KDAB.
Date: 2014-03-05, Time: Day (13:28), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-90-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N939DN, Flight: 1087, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Cedar waxwing, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRDSTRIKE REPTD TO PILOT BY PAX.
Date: 2014-02-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 750 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-02-23, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N840AS, Flight: 5421, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $500, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SHORTLY BEFORE T/D THE A/C STRUCK ONE SMALL BIRD AT THE VERTICAL STABILIZER. A/C AOS FOR APPROX 2 HRS FOR INSPN. NO DMG FOUND.
Date: 2014-02-06, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-601/604 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N888AZ, Flight: 88, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Repair Costs: $150, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, xxxxxx) OPERATOR / OWNER =TRIFLY LLC / MARI LLC
Remarks: DURING T/O RUN A FLOCK OF BIRDS FLEW INTO PATH OF A/C. CREW SAW THE BIRDS FLY INTO THE PATH OF THE A/C BUT WERE UNABLE TO AVOID THEM. A/C STRUCK 3 KILLDEER. A/C ABORTED T/O. A/C RETURNED TO RAMP AND INSPECTED BY CREW.BIRDS STRUCK NOSE AND WINGLET. ARPT OPS FOUND 3 BIRD CARCASSES ON RWY. NO DMG NOTED AND A/C DEPARTED APPROX 1 HR LATER.
Date: 2014-01-17, Time: Day (14:12), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N963DN, Flight: 1087, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx), MOR DAB-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED # STRUCK, REMARKS WITH MOR)
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD. BIRD STRUCK ON T/O ROLL. FLT CONTD TO ATL. ARPT OPS FOUND 2 DEAD EGRETSAT N5. DAL 1087 ADVISED.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-12-03, Time: Night (20:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6186V, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Speed: 10 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Virginia opossum, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = AIR AMERICA / FLORIFLT LLC
Remarks: NO DMG FOUND.
Date: 2013-11-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND NEAR C/L OF RWY 16 DURING INSPN. BIRD APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY A/C. 730 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-11-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. WHILE PERFORMING MORNING RWY INSPN FOUND ONE BIRD CARCASS NEAR RWY 7L C/L. BIRD APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY A/C. NO STRIKE REPTD. 530 AM DAWN.
Date: 2013-11-09, Time: Day (12:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N496ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 4700 h, Repair Costs: $3250, Other Costs: $4826, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIV SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx, xx-xx-xxxxxx), FAA ASIAS
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SHORTLY AFTER DEP, A/C ENCOUNTERED 2 VULTURES. 1 STRUCK THE RT WING AT MID-SPAN CRUSHING THE LEADING EDGE SKIN AND 2 NOSE RIBS WITHIN THE STRUCTURE. A/C RETD TO LAND FOR INSPN AND WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: REPTS DIFFER ON AOS AND COST. CHECKING WITH BOTH REPORTERS)
Date: 2013-11-07, Time: Day (13:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N719PS, Flight: 4535, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $300, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD SEEING A SMALL FLOCK OF SMALL BIRDS OVER THE RWY JUST BEFORE LANDING. ONE OF THE SMALL BIRDS STRUCK THE RT WINDSHIELD. ARPT OPS FOUND ONE BARN SWALLOW CARCASS ON THE EDGE OF RWY 25R. NO DMG TO A/C. GRND CREW ADVISED THAT THE A/C WAS INSPECTED BY CONTRACT MX BEFORE DEPARTING.
Date: 2013-10-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: INJURED MOURNING DOVE FOUND MIDWAY DOWN RWY 7L NEAR NOVEMBER 6. CAUSE OF INJURY . 1850 PM DUSK.
Date: 2013-10-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. TOWER NOTFIED OPS AGENT OF A BIRD CARCASS ON RWY 7R JUST W OF S1, JUST OFF C/L. BIRD HAD LACERATIONS ACROSS BODY. NO STRIKE REPTD. 935 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-10-16, Time: Day (12:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N491ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx) OPER = AVN AIR LLC
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ERAU PILOT AND STUDENT FLYING IN CLOSED TRAFFIC PATTERN ON 7R SAW BIRD CIRCLING, THOUGHT THEY AVOIDED IT BUT IT FLEW RT TO LEFT AND IMPACTED LEFT WINGTIP. DAMAGE REPTD AS MINOR.
Date: 2013-10-13, Time: Dusk (17:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N702PS, Flight: 4569, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. SMALL HAWK STRUCK DURING L/R. NO DMG REPTD BY CREW OR MX. SNARGE COLLECTED FROM LT WING L/E. BIRD REMAINS LOCATED AND COLLECTED FROM RWY.
Date: 2013-10-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American golden-plover, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. WHILE CONDUCTING SURFACE INSPN ON RWY 7L FOUND 2 BIRD CARCASSES ON C/L. BIRDS APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY A/C. 830 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-09-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD BIRD CARCASS LAYING ON RWY 7L NEAR TWY N3. BIRD NOT ON RWY WHEN RWY INSPECTED ONE HR EARLIER. INJURIES TO BIRD CONSISTENT WITH BEING STRUCK BY PROP. 900 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-08-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND BIRD CARCASS ON RWY DURING AM INSPN. 720 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-08-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON C/L JUST BEFORE THE THRESHOLD LIGHTS OF RWY 7L ON THE MIDDLE ARROW. NO STRIKE REPTD TO TOWER. 500 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2013-08-24, Time: Day (10:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N908DL, Flight: 2387, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 90 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $300, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. A/C ON L/R WHEN IT HIT THE BIRD ON COPILOTS WINDSHIELD. APPEARS TO BE NO DMG. WINDSHIELD CLEANED AND INSPECTED.
Date: 2013-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: BIRD REPTD BY TAXIING PILOT AND FOUND SITTING 2 FEET L OF C/L ON RWY 7L APPROX 100 YARDS W OF NOVEMBER TWO (N2). 1617 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-08-16, Time: Day (06:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N394ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Above Ground: 1 ft, Speed: 25 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = AVN AIR LLC
Remarks: PILOT TAKING OFF STRUCK THE BIRD ON LT WING. NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2013-07-11, Time: Day (15:56), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N454ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx) OPERATOR/OWNER = AVN AIR LLC
Remarks: A/C STRUCK BIRD WITH PROP DURING TAXI AT INTXN OF NOVEMBER AND ECHO. BIRD CUT INTO THREE EQUAL PIECES. NO VISIBLE SIGN OF DMG SEEN ON PROP. SMALL AMT OF SNARGE SEEN ON RT WING BRACE WITH NO VISIBLE DMG.
Date: 2013-06-27, Time: Day (13:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N979WD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 105 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = DOLPHIN LEASING LLC SOURCE = FAA ASIAS, TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: LEFT WING WAS DAMAGED. FAA DEFINES AS MINOR DMG. A/C WAS 2NM NW OF RWY 7L.
Date: 2013-06-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS OF BIRD FOUND ON N EDGE OF TWY PAPA 100 YARDS E OF FIRE STATION ROAD. NO STRIKE REPTD. 2325 PM NIGHT.
Date: 2013-05-19, Time: Night (23:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N532US, Flight: 679, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $300, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG. SMALL BLOOD SMEAR AND SNARGE ON NOSE OF A/C BELOW PILOTS WINDOW. A/C INSPECTED BY CONTRACT MX.
Date: 2013-05-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Vesper bats, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UNDETERMINED SPECIES OF VESPER BAT. INSUFFICIENT DIAGNOSTIC MATERIAL FOR MORE SPECIFIC ID. FOUND BAT CARCASS ON RWY 7L DURING MORNING INSPN. BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY A/C. 640 AM DAWN.
Date: 2013-04-15, Time: Night (21:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N503US, Flight: 679, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ovenbird, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. A/C STRUCK BIRD ON APRCH KDAB IN THE DARK. INCIDENT REPTD TO COMPANY AND MX DISPATCHED TO INSPECT A/C FOR DMG. NO DMG. NOSE CONE CLEANED AND ITEM CLOSED BY DAL MX THRU INSITE MX.
Date: 2013-04-10, Time: Day (15:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DIAMOND 40 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N132DS, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = ATP AIRCRAFT x LLC (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED A/C)
Remarks: WHILE DEPARTING RWY 16 AND DURING CLIMB AT APPROX 500-600 FEET AGL, PILOT STATED SHE SAW THE BIRD BUT WAS UNABLE TO AVOID IT. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS ON FLT. PILOT DECIDED TO LAND AS A PRECAUTION. OTHER THAN SLIGHT INDICATIONS OF REMAINS ON L/E OF RT WING, NO NOTICEABLE DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2013-03-31, Time: Day (09:54), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-2000 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N500R, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = NASCAR / REAL AIR LEASING LLC
Remarks: VERY SMALL DEPRESSION ON SHEET METAL OF L/E ON LT WING. LOCATION REPTD AS APPROX 5 MILES W OF KDAB.
Date: 2013-03-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wood warblers, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND SMALL BIRD CARCASS ON RWY DURING SURFACE INSPN OF RWYS. 730 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-03-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT NOTIFIED TOWER THAT HE HAD SEEN FOD ON RWY. OPS AGNT RESPONDED AND FOUND A SMALL BIRD CARCASS. 700 AM DAWN.
Date: 2013-02-25, Time: Day (14:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N923FJ, Flight: 2751, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT STATED HE STRUCK A SML BIRD APPROX 1/2 TO 1 MILES WEST OF ARPT ON APCH. WHILE THERE WAS NO NOTICABLE DAMAGE, PILOT SAID COMPANY POLICY REQUIRES A MECHANIC TO INSPECT AND DECLARE THE A/C SAFE BEFORE IT CAN RESUME FLT. THIS RESULTED IN A NEARLY 1.5 HOUR DELAY. STRIKE WAS ABOUT 3 FT OUTBOARD OF THE FUSELAGE ON THE LEADING EDGE OF THE L WING. HE INSPECTED AND CLEANED THE AREA.
Date: 2013-02-23, Time: Day (10:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N936DL, Flight: 2387, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern harrier, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $300, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPOTD JUST BEFORE T/D THEY HIT A HAWK. A/C WAS INSPCTD BY CONTRACT MX COMPANY AT TERMINAL. NO DMG.
Date: 2013-02-21, Time: Day (10:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31T CHEYENNE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N913CR, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) OPER = HOUSTON HELICOPTER SERVICES LLC
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. LARGE BLACK BIRD. 1/8 MILE FROM KDAB. PILOT STRUCK LRG BLACK BIRD ON FINAL. HIT LEFT PROPELLER. NO DMG. SML BLOOD SAMPLE TAKEN AND SENT FOR ID.
Date: 2013-02-03, Time: Day (16:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-76 DUCHESS (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6717Y, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25R, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = JTJB LLC SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: 5-10 MILES S OF ARPT. NO DMG REPORTED. BIRD APPEARS TO HAVE SKIPPED OF THE UPPER PORTION OF THE RT WING, INBOARD OF THE ENG. NO REMAINS AVAILABLE TO COLLECT. PILOT REPORTED IT AS A POSSIBLE HAWK, W/O CERTAINTY.
Date: 2013-02-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MOURNING DOVE CARCASS FOUND ON WHISKEY TWY FLATTENED ON LEAD-IN FROM CONNECTOR W4. NO STRIKE REPTD. 2300 PM NIGHT.
Date: 2013-01-20, Time: Night (00:38), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N551PG, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 34, Speed: 45 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red fox, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = MILLER ENVIRO-CARE AVIATION LLC
Remarks: PILOT REPTD SHORTLY AFTER BEGINNING T/O RUN HE STRUCK A FOX AND ABORTED HIS T/O. HE EXITED THE RWY, SHUT DOWN THE A/C AND INSPECTED LANDING GEAR. NO DMG. GIVEN CLEARANCE BY ATCT TO T/O AGAIN. TOOK OFF AND PROCEEDED TO KISM W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2013-01-11, Time: Night (19:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N428WR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 100 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $36, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = EAGLE FLYING CLUB OF DAYTONA BEACH INC
Remarks: A/C DOWNWIND FOR LANDING KDAB WHEN A BIRD STRUCK LT WING. A/C LANDED W/O INCIDENT AND INSPECTED BY MX.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-11-12, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N402SC, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Speed: 55 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT SAID WHILE PRACTICING TOUCH AND GO EXERCISE ON RWY 7R, A SMALL BIRD FLEW INTO PROP OF A/C. A/C TAXIED TO ERAU RAMP FOR MX INSPN. ERAU MX INSPTED A/C WITH NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2012-10-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 34, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. WHILE PERFORMING MORNING RWY INSPN FOUND INTACT GULL LYING ON C/L RWY 34.
Date: 2012-10-09, Time: Night (02:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N493ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = ANV AIR LLC / ERAU
Remarks: PER ATC, PILOT NOTIFIED CONTROLLER THAT A SMALL BIRD MAY HAVE STRUCK HIS A/C WHILE LANDING ROLL TAXIING BACK TO ERAU RAMP. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2012-09-29, Time: Night (19:32), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N703PS, Flight: 2275, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG. BLOOD & PARTIAL REMAINS ON RADOME & WINDSHLD.
Date: 2012-09-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 16/34, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gray-cheeked thrush, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. TWO BIRD CARCASSES FOUND WHILE OPS AGNT PERFORMED A MORNING SURFACE INSPN ON RWY 16/34 BTWN TWY W3 AND W4. RWY NOT IN USE AND IT CAN NOT BE DETERMINED AS TO WHEN OR WHAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE BIRDS DEMISE. NO STRIKE REPTD. 720 AM DAWN.
Date: 2012-09-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Palm warbler, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN .PARTIAL REMAINS FOUND ON RWY DURING INSPN.
Date: 2012-09-20, Time: Day (07:31), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N665DN, Flight: 1146, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wood warblers, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD INTACT. CAN NOT FIND ANY MARKS. BIRD REPTD AS "MYRTLE WARBLER".
Date: 2012-09-14, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N463ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Repair Costs: $300, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx OPER = EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIV
Remarks: BIRD HIT PROP. BLOOD AND FEATHERS ON LEFT WING AND STRUT AS WELL AS LEFT ELEVATOR. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-09-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: REMAINS OF A SINGLE SWALLOW FOUND WHILE CROSSING 7L IN AN OPS VEHICLE AND REMVD. NO STRIKED REPTD. 1825 PM DUSK.
Date: 2012-09-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND BIRD CARCASS WHILE DOING RWY SURFACE INSPN. 700 AM DAWN.
Date: 2012-09-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: OBSERVED AND PICKED UP BIRD REMAINS DURING MORNING RWY SURFACE INSPN AND FOD CK. STRIKE NOT REPTD. DISPOSED OF REMAINS. 705 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-08-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 700 AM DAWN.
Date: 2012-08-18, Time: Day (19:32), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N702PS, Flight: 2275, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 140 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 Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $300, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT SAW 1 BIRD WHICH APPEARED TO STRIKE THE A/C.
Date: 2012-08-18, Time: Day (17:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N462ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 34, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $50, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = EMBRY-RIDDLE AERO UNIVERISTY / AVN AIR LLC
Remarks: PILOT STATED WHEN HE WAS LANDING A SMALL FLOCK OF MOURNING DOVES ROSE UP OFF THE RWY AND ONE STRUCK THE RT WING.
Date: 2012-08-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT RECVD WORD OF A SMALL BIRD ON RWY 16. ARPT OPS RESPONDED AND FOUND 1 MOURNING DOVE ON THE RWY. 1700 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-08-05, Time: Day (17:38), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1019, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT NOTED A POSSIBLE STRIKE ON DEPT ROLL AT APPROX MIDLFD ON RWY 7L. ARPT OPS HAD BEEN ACTIVLEY MONITORING APPROX 5-10 BIRDS AND DISPERSING SAME PRIOR TO DAL DEPT. SWEEP OF RWY 7L, REMAINS OF 1 SMALL BIRD FOUND AND A SAMPLE WAS COLLECTED FOR SHIPMENT TO SI FOR ID.
Date: 2012-07-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: INJURED DOVE REPTD ON RWY BY PILOT. BIRD WAS ON RWY AND FATALLY INJURED LEADING TO BELIEF IT WAS A STRIKE. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1635 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-07-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING RWY INSPN FOUND 1 BIRD CARCASS ON RWY. 1545 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-07-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 34, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND 1 BIRD CARCASS ON RWY DURING RWY INSPN. 1700 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-07-04, Time: Day (09:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N385ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 61 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallow-tailed kite, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $35, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY / AVN AIR LLC
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK ON FINAL APRCH. INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT DID NOT SEE THE BIRD UNTIL A MOMENT PRIOR TO IMPACT. BIRD LATER FOUND ALIVE NEAR APRCH END OF RWY, MISSING ONE WING. BIRD TAKEN TO LOCAL WILDLF SHELTER.
Date: 2012-06-30, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N375OD, Flight: 679, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Silver-haired bat, 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
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED COST)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CREW STATED SHORTLY BEFORE T/D RWY 25R THEY BRIEFLY SAW THEN STRUCK 2 MED SIZED BIRDS. A/C INSPECTED BY CONTRACT MX AND RETURNED TO SERVICE.
Date: 2012-06-26, Time: Day (14:57), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N52246, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 16, Speed: 40 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER/OWNER = PHOENIX EAST AVIATION/BRAVO LEASING LLC SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxxx & xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-06-23, Time: Day (15:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2335U, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Speed: 45 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 Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = PHOENIX EAST AVIATION INC / DOLPHIN LEASING LLC
Remarks: NO BIRD RESIDUALS FOUND.
Date: 2012-06-20, Time: Day (22:15), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9810G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = AIR AMERICA FLIGHT CENTER LLC (xx/xx/xx UPDATED N#)
Remarks: BLOOD OVER RT WING L/E AND RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. POSSIBLY STRUCK PROP BEFORE HITTING WING. BIRD REPTD AS POSSIBLY A DOVE. A/C REG REPTD AS N9810L POSSIBLY NOT A VALID N# AS FAA SHOWS THAT A/C DEREGISTERED.
Date: 2012-06-12, Time: Day (07:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N402SC, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Boat-tailed grackle, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ON DEPT ROLL, BIRD CAME FROM SIDE AND ABOVE OUT OF A GRASSY AREA W/O WARNING OR REACTION TIME. PIC STATED THE SUN WAS IN A BLINDING POSITION AT TIME AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AND/OR AVOID BIRD.
Date: 2012-05-29, Time: Day (07:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N950DL, Flight: 1280, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, 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, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT NOTFIED ATC THAT HE STRUCK A BIRD ON T/O. CONT TO DEST.
Date: 2012-05-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Virginia opossum, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS ON RWY. NO STRIKE REPTD. DISPOSED OF CARCASS. 500 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2012-05-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND BIRD CARCASS DURING EARLY MORNING INSPN. 655 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-03-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD SEEING REMAINS ON RWY 25R. HE HAD NO FURTHER INFO. 0750 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-03-15, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-34 SENECA (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N787PE, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 350 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 6000 h, Repair Costs: $10000, Other Costs: $6325, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = PHOENIX EAST AVIATION INC/DOLPHIN LEASING LLC (x/xx/xx UPDATED ARPT, PART, ALT AOS, REMARKS BASED ON FSDO INFO)(x/x/xx UPDATED WITH FAA ACCIDENT/INCIDENT PRELIM DATA
Remarks: REMAINS WERE SENT TO SMITHSONIAN. (AS OF 5/1 REMAINS NOT RECEIVED). PROBABLY A PELICAN. BIRD REPTD AS HUGE LIKE A VULTURE. OUTBOARD L/E DMG APPROX 1 FT AND 4-6 INCHES DEEP. FINAL APRCH. SUBSTANTIAL DMG REPTD. SHEET METAL WORK. PANEL REPLACED.
Date: 2012-03-10, Time: Day (08:43), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N702PS, Flight: 2278, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Speed: 80 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 Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: FLT 2278 LANDED RWY 7L, UPON TOUCHING DOWN HE STRUCK A HERRING GULL.
Date: 2012-03-07, Time: Day (10:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N389ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-shouldered hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY / AVN AIR LLC
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. WING STRUT. UPON INTERVIEW PILOT STATED NO INJURIES AND NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2012-02-29, Time: Dusk (17:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N389ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = AVN AIR LLC
Remarks: OVER THR RWY NUMBERS.
Date: 2012-02-25, Time: Day (13:53), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-601/604 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N72NP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Remarks: ON ROTATION.

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-12-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ONE BIRD CARCASS DURING MORNING INSPN. NO REPTD STRIKE. 0500 AM NIGHT.
Date: 2011-11-28, Time: Day (08:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N378FA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = DAYTONA AIRCRAFT LEASING INC
Remarks: WHILE A/C ON L/R A SMALL BIRD STRUCK A/C AT LOCATION. PILOT ADVISED ATC NO DMG OBSERVED.
Date: 2011-11-05, Time: Day (10:55), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N918DE, Flight: 2387, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. FLT DELAYED 60 MINUTES UNTIL CKD BY MX. LOCATION REPTD AS 2-3 MILES FROM LANDING. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2011-10-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TOWER CALLED OPS REGARDING DECEASED BIRD ON RWY. IT WAS REPTD BY A PILOT. 0808 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-10-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND DECEASED BIRD ON EARLY MORNING SURFACE INSPN OF RWY. 0700 AM DAWN.
Date: 2011-10-01, Time: Day (13:13), Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N719PS, Flight: 2235, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 30 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Damaged Landing Gear, Damaged Other, Airframe, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = FAA ASIAS BRIEF REPT xxxxxxxxxxxxxxI
Remarks: NOT A STRIKE BUT EFFECT ON FLT. PILOT HAD POSSIBLE BIRD INTERFERENCE ABOUT 30' ABOVE RWY WHILE LDG. PILOT INDUCED MANEUVER CAUSING A/C TO LOSE ALTITUDE ABRUPTLY CAUSING A HARD LDG. MX INSPN CREATED A SAFE FOR FLT ENTRY IN LOGBOOK. FERRY PERMIT WAS ISSUED. 1 INJURED PAX WAS TREATED AND RELEASED. MINOR DMG TO AIRFRAME WITH BULK OF DMG LOCATED ON THE MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLIES.
Date: 2011-09-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS ON RWY 25R DURING MORNING SURFACE INSPN. DAWN.
Date: 2011-09-26, Time: Day (08:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N490ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY / AVN AIR LLC
Remarks: PILOT REPTD TO ATC THAT HE MAY HAVE "CLIPPED" A BIRD ON FINAL APRCH RWY 25L. A/C INSPECTED BY ERAU MX. NO DMG REPTD. ALL NORMAL. REMAINS COLLECTED AND DISPOSED.
Date: 2011-09-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: REMAINS REPTD BY PILOT. NO REPT OF A/C DMG. BIRD MOSTLY INTACT. 1650 PM DAY.
Date: 2011-09-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND DURING MORNING RWY INSPN (11TH). DELTA MD-88 REPORTED A STRIKE THE NIGHT BEFORE ON 9/10. MX FOUND NO DMG. FLT DEPARTED ON TIME 9/11. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: NO DELTA STRIKE WAS REPTD FOR 9/10, ASSUME THE REMAINS WERE A CARCASS FOUND)
Date: 2011-08-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 34, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND DECEASED BIRD ON MORNING SURFACE INSPN.
Date: 2011-08-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16/34, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND DEAD BIRD WHILE DOING RWY SURFACE INSPN.
Date: 2011-08-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MULTIPLE SPECIES. ONE MOURNING DOVE AND ONE SANDPIPER. ATCT REPTD DECEASED BIRD ON RWY NEAR TWY PAPA 5. OPS FOUND ADDT'L REMAINS NEAR TWY NOVENBER 4. 1150 AM DAY.
Date: 2011-08-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UNREPTD STRIKE. REMAINS FOUND ON RWY WHILE DOING FOD SWEEP. REMAINS HAD BEEN ON RWY FOR SOME TIME, AT LEAST TWO HRS. PREVIOUS SWEEP OF RWY WAS 1015 AM THE SAME DAY. 1615 PM DAY.
Date: 2011-07-26, Time: Day (10:35), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N368ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, 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) OPERATOR / OWNER = EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIV / AVN AIR LLC
Remarks: PILOT STATED UPON LANDING A BIRD FLEW INTO RT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRIKING THE TIRE. NO DMG PER INSPN. OPS SWEPT RWY 16 AND COLLECTED TWO MOURNING DOVES.
Date: 2011-07-05, Time: Day (07:24), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1926, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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: PILOT REPTD TO ATC THAT ABIRD STRUCK WINDSCREEN DURING T/O NEAR THE TWY SIERRA AREA. NO DMG FOUND. CONT TO KATL. SURFACR INSPNS COMPLETED, NO REMAINS FOUND.
Date: 2011-05-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND BIRD DURING RWY INSPN. NO REPTD STRIKES. REMVD BIRD AND DISPOSED. 0600 AM DAWN.
Date: 2011-04-23, Time: Day (17:52), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N718PS, Flight: 2217, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Boat-tailed grackle, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. JUST A SMUDGE ON FRWD RT WING SLAT. STRIKE HAPPENED AS A/C TOUCHED DOWN ON RWY.
Date: 2011-02-16, Time: Day (11:28), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: DC-9-50 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N774NC, Flight: 2387, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HIT ELEVATOR WING IN BACK OF A/C. NO DMG.
Date: 2011-01-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: OPS AGNT FOUND BIRD ON RWY 7L DURING MORNING INSPN. 0700 AM DAWN.
Date: 2011-01-06, Time: Day (13:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-J3 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: NC35252, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25R, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-shouldered hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 300 h, Other Costs: $325, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = BRIAN GRIFFIN / JAMES BANNERMAN
Remarks: ADULT PALE RED-SHOULDERED HAWK. UPON APRCH, HAWK STRUCK A/C PLEXIGLASS AND BROKE IT. DEAD BIRD LANDED ON PILOTS LAP. NO INJURIES TO PILOT OR PAX.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-12-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND 2 BIRDS DURING MORNING RWY SURFACE INSPN. 0715 AM.
Date: 2010-12-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON RWY DURING SURFACE INSPN. 0700 AM DAWN.
Date: 2010-11-20, Time: Dusk (18:23), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: DC-9-50 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1766, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx x Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ATIS WARNING. STRIKE WHILE ON T/O ROTATION. NO INFO AT TIME OF REPT OF ANY DMG AS A/C CONT ON ROUTE TO ATLANTA.
Date: 2010-11-17, Time: Night (19:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DIAMOND 42 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N904ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Armadillo, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIV. xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: ANIMAL REMAINS FOUND ON RWY. PILOT STATED NO A/C DMG.
Date: 2010-08-29, Time: Day (14:37), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DIAMOND 40 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N132DS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Species: Red fox, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = AIRLINE TRANSPORT PROFESSIONALS / ATP AIRCRAFT x LLC (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED A/C)
Remarks: NOT A STRIKE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON RWY 7L PILOT HAD TO INITIATE A GO-AROUND DUE TO RED FOX THAT WAS WALKING ALONG THE C/L OF RWY. NO CONTACT BTWN FOX AND A/C. A/C LANDED W/O INCIDENT AFTER GO-AROUND.
Date: 2010-08-22, Time: Day (17:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N751EV, Flight: 5203, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: Other, Repair Costs: $300, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 4785. WHOLE FEATHER. TWO SMALL BIRDS STRUCK OUTBOARD SECTION OF RT WING DURING L/R. A/C HAD TO DELAY OUTBOUND FLT FOR INSPN BY MX.
Date: 2010-08-10, Time: Day (18:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DIAMOND 42 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N904ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 16, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Repair Costs: $50, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = EMBRY-RIDDLE AERO UNIV
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. A/C STRUCK SMALL BIRD SHORTLY AFTER LIFTING OFF FROM RWY 16. BIRD STRUCK PROP AND VAPORIZED.
Date: 2010-08-05, Time: Day (14:18), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N718EV, Flight: 5018, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ONE EGRET THAT WAS STRUCK, GLANCED OFF TOP FRONT OF FUSELAGE. JUST TO THE RT OF ESCAPE HATCH, ABOVE COCKPIT.
Date: 2010-07-27, Time: Day (17:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N759EV, Flight: 5129, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, 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: FLT CREW FOUND NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2010-06-17, Time: Day (11:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N710ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25L, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Repair Costs: $45, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = EMBRY-RIDDLE AERO UNIV / AVN AIR LLC
Date: 2010-04-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L/25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND INSIDE RWY SFTY AREA NEAR TWY N4 DURING MORNING SURFACE INSPN. NO REPTS OF WILDLF STRIKES FROM LAST SHIFT.
Date: 2010-03-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 4203. WHOLE FEATHER. DEAD BIRD FOUND NEAR C/L OF RWY DURING SURFACE INSPN. BIRD CUT IN HALF AND OBVIOUSLY STRUCK EALIER IN DAY BY A/C. NO REPTD STRIKES. 1700 PM DAY.
Date: 2010-03-26, Time: Night (19:48), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N966DL, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chuck-will's-widow, 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 = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx & Rx) & x-xx-xxxxx
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 4202. WHOLE FEATHER. ATIS WARNING. 6 IN ABOVE WINDSHIELD, MIDDLE SECTION.
Date: 2010-03-10, Time: Day (10:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N36800, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = PROFESSIONAL FLIGHT TRAINING / JMF INTERNATIONAL INC
Remarks: BIRD HIT SIDE COWLING AND LEFT TINY DENT.
Date: 2010-03-05, Time: Day (16:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N483ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Struck & Damaged Other, Top Of Eng Canopy, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxx & Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = EMBRY-RIDDLE AERO UNIV / AVN AIR LLC
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 4125. WHOLE FEATHER. ATIS-INCREASED BIRD ACTIVITY IN DAYTONA BEACH AREA.
Date: 2010-02-23, Time: Day (12:23), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N703ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck & Damaged nose, Struck Propeller, Struck Other, Cowling, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 500 h, Other Costs: $556, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx) & SMITHSONIAN REPT OPERATOR / OWNER = EMBRY-RIDDLE AERO UNIV / CEF xxxx AIRCRAFT LLC)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 4127. WHOLE FEATHER. PILOT STATED WHILE APPROACHING DAB ON ABOUT 1/2 MILE FINAL A VULTURE STRUCK PROP, UPPER/LOWER COWLING AND WINDSHIELD.
Date: 2010-02-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD FOUND AT N-3 BY ARPT OPS NOT REPTD BY ANY PILOT. 1300 PM DAY.
Date: 2010-02-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 4126. WHOLE FEATHER. BIRD FOUND ON RWY 25R DURING EARLY MORNING INSPN. NO REPTS OF BIRDSTRIKE BY ATCT OR ANY A/C.
Date: 2010-02-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO INJURIES OR DMG REPTD. A/C. NO FURTHER INFO AVAIL. 1250 PM DAY.
Date: 2010-01-25, Time: Night (20:13), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N465ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great blue heron, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Repair Costs: $50, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = EMBRY-RIDDLE AERO UNIV / AVN AIR LLC
Remarks: SHORTLY AFTER T/O THE A/C STRUCK A GREAT BLUE HERON. THE BIRD WENT THROUGH THE PROP CUTTING THE BIRD IN HALF. PART OF THE BIRD STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD AND RT WING. NO DMG TO A/C.

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-12-09, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N53210, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = AIR AMERICA FLIGHT CENTER
Remarks: UPON APRCH BIRD TURNED INTO A/C.
Date: 2009-10-29, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N65939, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Speed: 45 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red fox, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = HALCYON AIRCRAFT SERVICES INC
Remarks: A/C LANDING GEAR STRUCK FOX DURING T/O ROLL RWY 7L. PILOT DID NOT REPT ANY DMG TO A/C. FOX STRUCK NEAR THE HEAD AND KILLED INSTANTLY.
Date: 2009-10-22, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N440ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Struck & Damaged Other, Compass, Sunscreen, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 1200 h, Other Costs: $1369, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIV SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3792, DNA. WHILE ON APCH FOR LANDING, HIT 1 IRD ABOUT 1/4 MILE FROM ARPT. THE WINDSHIELD WAS DESTROYED. NO INJURIES. PHOTOS.
Date: 2009-09-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3646. WHOLE FEATHER. FOUND BIRD RWY 7L WHILE DOING EARLY MORNING SURFACE INSPN. DAWN.
Date: 2009-08-11, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N703ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25L, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 59 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Repair Costs: $94, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = NICK CAMPAGNA / CEF xxxx AIRCRAFT LLC
Remarks: NO DMG. EST OTHER COSTS REPTD AS $94.50.
Date: 2009-08-03, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N416ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Armadillo, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Struck Other, Tire, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Repair Costs: $300, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, xx-xx-xxxxxx) OPERATOR/OWNER = EAGLE FLYING CLUB OF DAYTONA BEACH INC
Remarks: RAN OVER AND KILLED ARMADILLO DURING T/O RWY 7R. DEAD ARMADILLO FOUND RWY C/L NEAR T1 (REFERRED LOCATION POINT). A/C INSPECTED BY ERAU MX. NO INJURY/NO DMG TO A/C REPTD BY FLT SUPV AND ERAU MX CREW. A/C TIME OUT OF SERV - 1/5 HRS. DAYTONA BEACH/LOCAL FLT PATTERN.
Date: 2009-05-19, Time: Day (09:52), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N758EV, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: INCREASED BIRD ACTIVITY, RECORDED ON ATIS, DUE TO FLOODING IN AREA. A/C INSPECT BY MX, TO MAKE SURE NO GULLS WERE INGESTED INTO EITHER ENG. PASSED INSPECT, ONLY CONFIRMED CONTACT WITH A/C AND GULL, REMAINS OF ONE WAS FOUND IN WINDSHLD WIPER BLADE ARM. DATA ENTRY NOTE: A/C TIME OUT OF SERVICE=1.5 HRS.
Date: 2009-05-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Armadillo, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DEAD ARMADILLO FOUND ON RWY 7R DURING MORNING INSPECT. NO REPTS OF STRIKES INDICATED BY ARPT OPS OR DAB CONTROL TOWER. NO FURTHER INFO AVAILABLE. NIGHT.
Date: 2009-04-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MOURNING DOVE FOUND ON 7L, DEAD. NO OTHER INFO AVAILABLE. PM.
Date: 2009-02-17, Time: Day (15:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N923ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3050. NO DNA. MICRO ANALYSIS SHOWS UNDETERMINED EGRET SPECIES. A/C INSPN FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2009-01-31, Time: Day (13:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-34 SENECA (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N737PE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $25, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = PHOENIX EAST AVTN
Remarks: A/C HIT 2 CATTLE EGRET DURING T/O. 1/2 HR OUT OF SERVICE.
Date: 2009-01-28, Time: Day (15:27), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N716ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIV. xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG TO LDG GEAR. ARPT OPS UNABLE TO CATCH BIRD.
Date: 2009-01-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT WARNED OF INCRESED BIRD ACTIVITY IN DAB AREA, ON ATIS DAILY SINCE 12/20/08. REMAINS FOUND AT 0805 LOCAL DURING DAILY SURFACE CHECK. STRIKE (WHENEVER IT OCCURRED) WAS NOT REPTD TO TOWER, OR ARPT OPS. REMAINS HAD BEEN ON RWY FOR MORE THAN A FEW HOURS. ALL BLOOD AND EXPOSED INARDS WERE DRY.

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-12-25, Time: Day (11:14), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N712PS, Flight: 2217, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2968. INSPN BY MX AND RETD TO SERVICE. 1/2 HOUR OUT OF SERVICE.
Date: 2008-11-08, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CAP AVION MUDRY (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N580GP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $50, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2865. WHILE PERFORMING LOW LEVEL AEROBATIC ROUTINE AT DAB HIT AT LEAST 3 MOURNING DOVES.
Date: 2008-10-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2789. ATC CALLED AIRPORT OPS REGARDING DEAD BIRD CARCASS ON RWY. 08:45 AM DAY.
Date: 2008-10-01, Time: Day (17:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N493ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25L, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 55 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Repair Costs: $25, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = EMBRY RIDDLE AERO. UNIV. THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2735. 1 BIRD HIT PROP JUST AS A/C WAS TAKING OFF.
Date: 2008-09-06, Time: Day (11:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N942DL, Flight: 1619, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 40 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2665. 99.6% DNA MATCH. OPS AGENT MONITORING WILDLIFE ON AIRFIELD AT TIME OF INCIDENT. BIRDS EXTREMELY HARD TO SEE/DISPERSE. THEY HIDE IN GRASSY AREAS UNTIL SCARED BY APPROACHING A/C THEN FLY AROUND IN A CIRCLE AND INTO THE A/C. NO NOT RESPOND WELL TO NORMAL DISPERSION TECHNIQUES.
Date: 2008-09-05, Time: Day (11:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N903FE, Flight: 1619, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 34, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2664.
Date: 2008-08-23, Time: Day (09:25), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N354CA, Flight: 4244, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 136 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Struck Lights, Effect On Flight: Other, Repair Costs: $5000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) A/C REGISTERED TO COMAIR BUT FLT SHOWS ATLANTIC SE. (CONTACTED AIRLINE FOR COST AND TIME OUT OF SERVICE)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2622 A & B. SEVERAL BIRDSTRIKES (8 FOUND) ON SHORT FINAL. HAD TO SEND MX FROM ORLANDO TO INSPECT. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INGESTION IN BOTH ENGINES. BORESCOPE FOUND NO DMG. COST FOR INSPN ESTIMATED AT OR BELOW $5,000. ARFLD GRASS AREAS WERE FLOODED DUE TO TROPICAL STORM FAY. THIS CAUSED LARGE INCREASE IN BIRD ACTIVITY AT ARPT.
Date: 2008-08-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA2593. REMAINS FOUND ON 25R DURING SURFACE INSPN. LRG AMT OF TRAUMA INDICATED A STRIKE.
Date: 2008-07-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2556. REMAINS FOUND DURING RWY SURFACE INSPN NEAR 16 CENTERLINE. APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY A PROPELLER.
Date: 2008-06-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Armadillo, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: UNKN A/C HIT ARMADILLO ON LDG. TIME 2130 NIGHT.
Date: 2008-05-23, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Republic Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N111HQ, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Location: DAB-CLT, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $200, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2472. A/C HIT AT LEAST 2 BIRDS. 1 HIT NOSE LDG GEAR AND 1 WAS INGESTED IN #1 ENG. STRIKE WAS NOT FOUND UNTIL THE NEXT MORNING DURING WALK AROUND INSPN. LOCAL A&P MECHANIC INSPECTED A/C AND FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2008-05-09, Time: Night (23:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Republic Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N802MD, Flight: 3119, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Blackpoll warbler, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $200, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED COSTS)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2440. HIT 2 BIRDS ON FINAL APCH. 1 MILE EAST OF ARPT.
Date: 2008-03-17, Time: Night (22:47), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N902DE, Flight: 1441, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Yellow-crowned night-heron, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 7000 h, Repair Costs: $10000, Other Costs: $8199, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = x xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxxx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED EFFECT ON FLT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2374. 99.8% DNA MATCH. PILOT WAS AT 6000 FT NW OF ORMOND BEACH, FL WHEN HE REPTD A BIRD HIT THE WINDSHLD. A/C LANDED SAFELY. PHOTOS OF DAMAGE SHOW NOSE BEHIND RADOME PEELED BACK AND REMAINS STUCK IN WIPER BLADE.
Date: 2008-03-11, Time: Day (09:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N715ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 80 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Wilson's snipe, 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: THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) OPER - EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIV
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2368. ATIS WARNING.
Date: 2008-02-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2342 A & B. A PILOT REPTD 2 GULL CARCASSES ON 25R NEAR TY N-8. THERE WAS ALSO 1 GULL INJURED IN SAME AREA. TIME FOUND 1040, DAY.
Date: 2008-02-05, Time: Day (12:59), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N378FA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx) OPER - PHOENIX EAST (DAYTONA AIRCRAFT LEASING)
Remarks: FAA 2324. SMITHSONIAN UNABLE TO ID BIRD. VERBAL WARNING TO APPROACHING A/C OF FLOCK OF BIRDS IN VICINITY OF 7L APPROACH.
Date: 2008-01-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 2311. FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 7R CENTERLINE DURING AIRFIELD INSPN. INCREASED BIRD ACTIVITY AT ARPT HAD BEEN ON ATIS ALL DAY.
Date: 2008-01-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 34, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2304. ATCT CONTACTED ARPT OPS RE A DEAD BIRD ON RWY.
Date: 2008-01-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ON CENTERLINE OF 25R ABOUT 10 FT W OF TWY W. 1305, DAY.
Date: 2008-01-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-bellied plover, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2298. REMAINS FOUND ON 7L 3' N OF CENTERLINE. NIGHT.
Date: 2008-01-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2295.

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-11-24, Time: Day (11:08), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N930DL, Flight: 1602, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2222. OPS AGENT WAS ON ARFLD MONITORING BIRD ACTIVITY. NO ACTIVITY SEEN AT TIME OF T/O. RWY SWEEP FOUND 1 BIRD. BIRD WAS STRUCK AFTER ROTATION OF A/C. PILOT NOTIFIED TWR. FLT CONTD TO ATL. AIRLINE OPS ALSO NOTIFIED.
Date: 2007-11-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 16. LOOKED LIKE PROP STRIKE. TIME DUSK.
Date: 2007-10-29, Time: Dawn (06:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N917DL, Flight: 1004, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American golden-plover, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx AND xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2183. ALL 3 BIRDS SENT WERE SAME SP. HIT MULTIPLE BIRDS ON T/O RUN. RT ENG SUSTAINED SIGNIF DMG. PILOT DID NOT KNOW HE HIT BIRDS AT ROTATION. FLT ATTENDANT NOTICED BURNING SMELL. A COMPANY MECHANIC WAS ON THE A/C. HEARD A POP WHILE SITTING NEXT TO ENG. FAN BLADES DAMAGED, COULD NOT SEE FEATHERS. REMAINS FOUND AT N5. BIRDS FIRST REPTD AS NIGHT HAWKS BECAUSE STRIKE WAS AT NIGHT.
Date: 2007-08-31, Time: Day (09:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N923ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Repair Costs: $50, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HIT BIRD SHORTLY AFTER ROTATION BEFORE GEAR RETRACTION. RETD TO LAND AS PRECAUTION.
Date: 2007-08-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 7L DURING INSPN.
Date: 2007-04-28, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N023ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Laughing gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) OPER = EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIV.
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1834.
Date: 2007-04-18, Time: Day (11:12), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-150 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N22266, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25L, Above Ground: 200 ft, 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, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = PLANE & PILOT NEWS INC (SCHUYLER NACHOD) xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: NO VIZ DMG OR REMAINS ON A/C. SML YELLOWISH, BROWNISH BIRD.
Date: 2007-04-03, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N161GC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 750 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 20000 h, Other Costs: $24053, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = ERG AVIATION SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) ** contacted oper for dmg details, cost, remains
Remarks: HIT BIRD AT ALTITUDE OF 700-800' ABOUT 4 MILES WEST OF DAB. A/C LANDED W/O INCIDENT. NO INJURIES REPTD. DMG TO RT WING. HAWK? LOTS OF BROWN & WHITE FEATHERS.
Date: 2007-01-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: WHILE DOING ARFLD LIGHTING INSPN, FOUND SML DEAD BIRD ON 7L. ADVISED TWR WHO SAID SOMEONE REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE THAT MORNING WITH NO DMG OR ANY EFFECT ON FLT. THAT STRIKE IS NOT RELATED TO THE DEAD BIRD IN QUESTION.

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-12-17, Time: Day (15:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N49054, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Speed: 55 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = CLOUD DANCER AVIATION (STEPHEN MOORE) xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2006-12-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1706. ATCT CALLED OPS FOR FOD REMOVAL. FOUND DECAPITATED BODY ON CL OF RWY 25L ABOUT 650' FROM APCH END OF RWY. HEAD WAS FOUND 50' FROM BODY ON RWY EDGE. ATCT NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY A/C THAT HIT THE BIRD. REMAINS AND PHOTOS SENT TO SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 2006-12-09, Time: Night (19:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N934ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 650 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx OPER = EMBRY-RIDDLE AERO. UNIV.
Remarks: HIT BIRD JUST OFF ARPT PROPERTY.
Date: 2006-12-04, Time: Night (18:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N378FA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Above Ground: 350 ft, Speed: 74 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great blue heron, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 12500 h, Repair Costs: $19200, Other Costs: $15434, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = PHOENIX EAST AVIATION SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx) & ARPT REPT ** contacted s ward & operator or cost, time out of service and dmg extent.
Remarks: BIRD HIT L WING NEAR STRUT. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DMG TO LEADING EDGE INCLUDING SKIN DMG. OUT OF SERVICE A MONTH. PHOTOS.
Date: 2006-11-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS WAS NOTIFIED BY ATCT OF FOD ON RWY 7L NEAR N3. ARPT OPS FOUND REMAINS OF RED-TAILED HAWK ON CENTERLINE.
Date: 2006-11-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1671
Date: 2006-09-26, Time: Night (20:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N422ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIV.
Remarks: WHILE ON PRACTICE ILS FOR 7L, A/C HIT SML BIRD.
Date: 2006-09-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 16/34, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS NEAR CENTERLLINE OF INACTIVE RWY 16/34 DURING MORNING RWY INSPN. TIME 0820. ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1563.
Date: 2006-09-02, Time: Dusk (18:26), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5128, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKING A SMALL BIRD ON DEPTR. (ASSUME CLIMB). OPS RWY SWEEP FOUND NO REMAINS. FLT CONTD TO ATL. AND LANDED W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2006-08-25, Time: Night (22:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N121CW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Speed: 45 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = ECHO LEASING (ANDREAS BENJTSSON) xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Date: 2006-08-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON CENTERLINE OF 25R DURING MORNING INSPN. ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1552. BIRD WAS FOUND COVERED WITH ANTS.
Date: 2006-07-21, Time: Night (22:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N431ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16/34, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = CEF xxxx AIRCRAFT LLC (MAC BROMBACK) xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: TWR CALLED OPS ABOUT SML BIRDSTRIKE ON RWY REPTD BY PILOT. A/C TAXIED TO RAMP AND INSPCTD. NO DMG.
Date: 2006-05-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON EDGE OF RWY DURING DAILY RWY INSPN. TIME 0710
Date: 2006-05-07, Time: Day (15:29), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N700JA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = SOLLEY AIR LLC SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), AAIPN, AON DAILY LOSSES. & ASIAS BRIEF REPT xxxxxxxxxxxxxxG (UPDATED x-x-xx WITH ASIAS REPT)
Remarks: HIT LRG BIRD (APPEARED TO BE A HAWK) ABOUT 3 MILES W OF DAB. RTD TO LAND W/O INCIDENT. DMG REPTD TO L WING. FOOT LONG DENT, SKIN DAMAGE AND MINOR FUEL LEAK.
Date: 2006-05-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT CONTACTED ARPT OPS TO PICK UP UNKN FOD ON RWY. 7L AT N4. (POSSIBLE SML DOVE)
Date: 2006-03-21, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: B-737-800 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N389DA, Flight: 597, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: JUST PRIOR TO VR A FLOCK OF 4-8 BIRDS WERE SEEN ON RWY. AT ROTATION IT APPEARED WE WOULD PASS OVER THE FLOCK. SHORTLY AFTER POSITIVE RATE AN IMPACT WAS FELT WITH A COMPRESSOR STALL AND YAW TO THE RIGHT. WE STAYED IN THE PATTERN AND MADE A NORMAL LDG. ALL ENG INDICATIONS NORMAL. FOUND FEATHERS ON OUTER EDGES OF FAN BLADES AND STATORS. NO EVIDENCE BIRD PASSED THRU ENG CORE JUST FAN BYPASS. MX INSPCTD, CLEANED AND RAN THE ENG. FLT DEPARTED 2 HRS LATE.
Date: 2006-02-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Virginia opossum, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON 7L DURING MORNING RWY LIGHTING INSPN. TIME 0545, NIGHT.
Date: 2006-01-29, Time: Day (12:23), Aircraft: HOMEBUILT, Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Other
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED AIRCRAFT)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE AFTER DEPTR. A/C RETD AND LANDED SAFELY. NO DMG REPTD. A/C TYPE WAS SEAWIND (AMPHIBIAN)

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-12-26, Time: Night (18:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-100 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N5727, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxxOPER = VINTAGE PROPS & JETS ** called oper for missing details
Remarks: NO KNOWN DMG PER ATCT. 2 SML BIRDS (DOVE SIZE) HIT WING AT ROTATION. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-12-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY 7L/25R @ 545.
Date: 2005-12-04, Time: Night (10:23), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N100R, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 60649 h, Other Costs: $76887, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = NASCAR RACING xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx
Remarks: PILOT SAID GULL WAS INGESTED IN L ENG. ENG DID NOT APPEAR TO BE DAMAGED BUT A MECHANIC WILL ASSESS IT. FOUND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. ENG WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO A REPAIR SHOP. LOANER ENG PUT ON TEMPORARILY
Date: 2005-11-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sooty tern, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2005-10-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sandpipers, curlews, phalaropes, allies, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND CARCASS ON RWY 7L BTWN INTXN OF CROSSWIND RWY 16/34.
Date: 2005-10-24, Time: Dawn (06:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-2000 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N190MC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 50000 h, Repair Costs: $12000, Other Costs: $63387, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MASCO ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Remarks: REPLACED INLET STATOR
Date: 2005-09-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: AT 2154, TWR NOTIFIED ARPT OPS OF FOD ON RWY. A 1955 INSPN WAS MADE WITH NO REMAINS. BIRD WAS REMOVED FROM SW CORNER OF TWY CONNECTOR N5. AT RWY 7L
Date: 2005-09-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: INFANT HAWK FOUND ON 7L DURING RWY INSPN. DAY.
Date: 2005-05-31, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DURING A REPOSTION ON THE AIRFIELD, OPS AGENT NOTICED BIRDS IN MIDDLE OR RWY 25R. TIME 1400, DAY. SOME CLOUD. RAIN.
Date: 2005-05-26, Time: Dawn (07:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N604MH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MDC AVIATION LLC
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2005-03-11, Time: Day (09:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N902DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Speed: 150 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SAW BIRD 3 SECONDS BEFORE IMPACT. TRIED TO LWR NOSE. BIRD HIT JUST ABOVE CAPT'S WINDSCREEN. BLOOD AT POINT OF IMPACT. NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS.
Date: 2005-02-28, Time: Night, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N934ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER - EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIV
Remarks: PELICAN SIZED
Date: 2005-02-14, Time: Dusk (18:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N950DL, Flight: 1219, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25R, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 4000' DWON RWY, PILOT SAW BIRD FLY UNDER A/C. HEARD THUMP. FOUND GULL WITH BKN WING ON RWY. NO DMG TO A/C. 3 HR DEPARTURE DELAY BECAUSE MX INSPCTR HAD TO COME FROM ORLANDO TO DAYTONA. BIRD WAS TAKEN TO REHAB HOSPITAL.
Date: 2005-02-14, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N705ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIV x strikes reported for this a/c called arpt to see if dupl or not SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG REPORTS DIFFERON PHASE OF FLT. CLIMB VS LANDING ROLL. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER SAW A/C STRIKE BIRD ON T/O. FLT CONTD. DEBRIS REMOVED FROM RWY WHICH WAS NOT CLOSED.
Date: 2005-01-26, Time: Day (14:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N173ME, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = LETS FLY THE PLANE LLC (KEVIN TEETER)
Remarks: BIRD WAS FOUND ALIVE AT INTXN OF 25L & 16/34. TRANSFERRED TO REHAB. NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2005-01-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATC REPTD DEAD BIRD ON RWY 25L. ARPT OPS REPT 05-01-3050
Date: 2005-01-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: REMOVED CARCASS FROM GRASS NEAR 25L AT 1540, DAY.
Date: 2005-01-21, Time: Day (13:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N483ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Armadillo, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x OPER = CEF xxxx AIRCRAFT LLF
Remarks: NO DMG. NOTIFIED ERAU FLT SUP AND DAYTON TWR.

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-08-22, Time: Day (13:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N16541, Flight: 2919, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, 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-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER REPTD AS CONTINENTAL EXPRESS (NOW CALLED EXPRESSJET)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE JUST AFTER T/O. OPS FOUND REMAINS N RWY. FLT CONTD TO EWR.
Date: 2004-08-18, Time: Day (10:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N945DL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25R, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2004-06-30, Time: Night (23:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-76 DUCHESS (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5236M, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Raccoon, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Damaged nose, Damaged Engine 1, Damaged Engine 2, Damaged Propeller, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, AAIPN, PACIR & DAILY REPORT OPER - ARI BEN AVIATOR** letter sent for details, reply received. Another letter sent for cost and time out of service and eng dmg extent if any. x/xx/xx
Remarks: NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED, CAUSING DMG TO BOTH PROPS WHEN THEY HIT THE GROUND, POSSIBLE INTERNAL DAMAGE ON BOTH ENGS. REAR BULKHEAD DAMAGED.
Date: 2004-04-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD DEAD GULL ON RWY 24L. ABOUT 2000' FROM APCH END.
Date: 2004-04-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bald eagle, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY EDGE DURING INSPN. DAY.
Date: 2004-04-28, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5147T, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = REGIONAL FLIGHT TRAINING (JEREMY RAE)
Remarks: PAINT REMOVED, SML DENT
Date: 2004-03-09, Time: Day (17:00), Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N405ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25L, Above Ground: 15 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = BCC EQUIPMENT LEASING CORP
Remarks: ON SHORT FINAL, BIRDSTRIKE WAS NOTED BUT UNKN WHAT PART STRUCK. NO DMG. AFTER MX INSPN, A/C WAS RETD TO SERVICE.
Date: 2004-03-06, Time: Day (11:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N435ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Speed: 45 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPER = EMBRY-RIDDLE AERON. UNIV.
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED.
Date: 2004-03-06, Time: Day (11:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: N# NOT CORRECT (NxxER WAS CANCELLED x/xx/xx) (DATA ENTRY MGR THINKS OPER MAY BE EMBRY RIDDLE AERO UNIV. CALLED ARPT FOR BIRD ID OTHER THAN EGRET) ( x/xx/xx UPDATED DISTANCE)
Remarks: NO DMG. REMOVED BIRD, GAVE RWY BACK TO TWR.
Date: 2004-02-21, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx CALLED ARPT OPS FOR BIRD ID
Remarks: NO DMG. 3 BIRDS WERE STRUCK, 1 DEAD, 2 INJURED AND TAKEN FOR CARE.
Date: 2004-01-09, Time: Day (09:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N703ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 20 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIV SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: POSSIBLE CATTLE EGRET HIT ON LDG ROLL. (ALSO REPTD AS SHORT FINAL ON SAME FORM). NO DMG. 2ND FORM SHOWS 20' AGL AND LANDING ROLL AS PHASE.

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-11-11, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 549, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG OR INJURIES REPTD
Date: 2003-10-14, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N708ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIV
Remarks: GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IMMED AFTER T/O. PILOT LOWERED GEAR MANUALLY RETURNED WITH INCIDENT. IT WAS AFTER LDG THAT HE NOTED BIRD STUCK IN L MAIN LDG GEAR DOOR.
Date: 2003-09-27, Time: Day (07:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N936DL, Flight: 524, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 240 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
Date: 2003-08-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Armadillo, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY AT 2300 DURING INSPN.
Date: 2003-07-18, Time: Night (21:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N408ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Virginia opossum, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EMBRY RIDDLE AERON UNIV
Remarks: NO DMG. NOTIFIED TWR. (DATE NOT REPORTED, ASSUME SAME AS DATE REPORT FILLED OUT)
Date: 2003-04-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: 3 CARCASSES WERE FOUND AT 1750, DAY. UNKN A/C. TWR ADZ OF BIRDS ON RWY.
Date: 2003-02-27, Time: Day (11:53), Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N54162, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT
Remarks: HIT WINDSHLD. NO DMG. SHORT FINAL. PIGEON/DOVE

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-05-09, Time: Day (11:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N52706, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 450 h, Other Costs: $617, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Injuries: 1
Remarks: BIRD SHATTERED L SIDE OF WINDHSLD. STUDENT RECVD CUT ON FACE. DMG TO INTERIOR.
Date: 2002-03-29, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N440ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Speed: 30 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Armadillo, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 100 h, Repair Costs: $600, Other Costs: $137, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = EMBRY RIDDLE AERO UNIV. SOURCE = xxxx-x & AAIPN ANIMAL REPORTED AS FOX AND ARMADILLO. CONTACTED ERAU CONFIRMED ARMADILLO.
Remarks: BENT SHIMMY DAMPER ON NOSE WHEEL, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
Date: 2002-01-27, Time: Day (09:38), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT
Remarks: A/C STRUCK BIRDS ON SHORT FINAL HIT ABOVE CAPT'S WINDOW. NO DMG.

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-11-14, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N905DL, Flight: 1926, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Landing Gear, Struck Lights, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 443443 h, Other Costs: $624682, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: ENG DETAILS FROM PW DAL REF# xxxx.
Remarks: AT ROTATION A/C HIT MULTIPLE BIRDS. BOTH ENGS APPEAR TO HAVE INGESTED BIRDS. ENGS OPERATED NORMALLY ON RETURN FOR LDG. F/O WINDSHLD STRUCK. #1 ENG HAD CURLED BLADE TIPS AND 1 FAN BLADE WITH CUSPING. BOTH ENGS WERE BORESCOPED. ENG 1 HAD COMPRESSOR 1 DISK AND BLADE ASSEMBLY REPLACED. 11 INLET GUIDE VANES BENT.
Date: 2001-11-14, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N95FA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = REGIONS FINANCIAL CORP
Remarks: HIT WING ROOT
Date: 2001-10-15, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N52633, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = LYNCH AIRCRAFT SALES (MAURICE HUTCHINS)
Date: 2001-10-07, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N429ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 570 ft, Speed: 100 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
Comments: OPER = EMBRY RIDDLE AERO. UNIV
Date: 2001-09-27, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N437ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EMBRY RIDDLE AERO UNIV
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2001-09-03, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N734CZ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Speed: 40 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = INDIAN RIVER FLYING CLUB
Remarks: ATIS AND NOTAM WARNING. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-08-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N26LR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 650 ft, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = WRIGHTWAY AVTN
Remarks: LE OF L WING DENTED
Date: 2001-08-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N733HK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EPIC AVIATION (CHAD LAWSON)
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2001-08-17, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: RKWL SABRLNR (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: , Registration: N424R, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $4000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = ROBLENE ENTERPRISES (x/xx/xx UPDATED COST CATEGORY)
Remarks: HIT BIRD JUST PRIOR TO ROTATION. INGESTION. SMELLED BURNING FLESH. INSPN FOUND NO DMG. BIRD HIT NACELLE AND BOUNCED TO OUTSIDE. COST WAS FOR INSPN.
Date: 2001-07-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND AT DAWN 0730. 3 DOVE TYPE BIRDS. UPON MOVING THE 3RD BIRD, I NOTICED A SMALL PILE OF BIRD SEED. THIS WAS 10-20' S OF E-3 ON RWY 16.
Date: 2001-07-22, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MOONEY-20J (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N195ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EMBRY RIDDLE
Remarks: STRUCK COWLING ON UNDERSIDE OF A/C. NO DMG.
Date: 2001-03-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N824AS, Flight: 558, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT FLAPS.
Date: 2001-03-08, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-12-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SML WHITE BIRD. DL 11075
Date: 2000-11-19, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: MD-88 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N927DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 1284
Date: 2000-11-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16/34, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND ON CENTERLINE OF RWY AT 1515, DAY 2 GULLS.
Date: 2000-11-14, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Coast Guard, Aircraft: DA-20 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = US COAST GUARD (x/x/xx UPDATED OPER, DMG CODE)
Remarks: ENG REQS INSPN TO DETERMINE EXTENT OF DMG.
Date: 2000-11-04, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31 NAVAJO (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N59905, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = VINTAGE PROPS & JETS
Remarks: PILOT SAW LRG # OF TV'S CIRCLING NEAR HIM. 1 WAS VERY CLOSE. PILOT DESCENDED IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID THE BIRD BUT THE BIRD DESCENDED AT THE SAME TIME AND HIT THE L WING
Date: 2000-10-22, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N49134, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7R, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 500 h, Repair Costs: $735, Other Costs: $723, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PHILAIR
Remarks: AW SHADOWS IN MY LIGHTS AND IMMEDIATELY PULLED YOKE BACK, THE PLANE SHOOK SLIGHTLY.
Date: 2000-09-27, Time: Day (12:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N924ER, Remains Collected: No, Location: 10 NM SW DAB, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EMBRY-RIDDLE AERON. UNIV.
Remarks: SAW A DARK OBJECT STREAKING PAST RHS WINDSCREEN FOLLOWED BY A THUMPING SOUND ON FUSELAGE. CONTD APCH AND LANDED AT DAB. INSPN FOUND STAIN ON RT WING ROOT. WE DOWNED THE A/C AND TURNED IT IN FOR A MAINT INSPN.
Date: 2000-09-23, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N419ER, Remains Collected: No, Location: 8 NM NW DAB, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EMBRY RIDDLE AERO UNIV
Remarks: A BIG GIANT BIRD WAS SEEN AT 1200 SO WE TRIED TO DESCEND BUT BIRD HIT L WING WITH A LOUD THUD THEN IT (BIRD) BROKE IN HALF & FELL. WE IMMED GOT CLEARANCE BACK TO DAB AND LANDED W/O INCIDENT. L WING LE, ABOUT A 2' BY 2' SECTION, HAD BEEN DENTED.
Date: 2000-09-21, Time: Day (06:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N925ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Speed: 30 knots, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIV SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x REPTS & ARPT REPT
Remarks: SML BIRD HIT BOTTOM WINDSCREEN ON PILOT SIDE. CONTD NORMAL T/O. NO REMAINS FOUND.
Date: 2000-09-08, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N477ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 90 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
Comments: OPER = MDFC LEASING CO (DAVID FITZGERALD)
Remarks: MAYBE A SANDPIPER. HIT NEAR L WING STRUT
Date: 2000-07-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)
Remarks: FOUND AT 1220, DAY.
Date: 2000-06-17, Time: Day (17:10), Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N832AS, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turtles, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED OPER, N#)
Remarks: HIT TURTLE WITH NOSE GEAR SHATTERING THE SHELL RWY CLOSED FOR 10 MINUTES TO CLEAN UP.
Date: 2000-04-01, Time: Day (16:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Southeast, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N839AS, Flight: 538, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 7L, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x & ARPT REPT
Remarks: HIT 4 GULLS, 1 RADOME, 1 WINDSHLD & 2 L WING. ARPT REPTD 5 GULLS. ALL BIRDS WERE INTACT, DID NOT LOOK LIKE THEY HAD BEEN STRUCK. CAPT SAID THEY WERE IN TOUCHDOWN ZONE AEA.
Date: 2000-02-13, Time: Night (01:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N445ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7L, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 16 h, Other Costs: $23, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EMBRY RIDDLE AERO UNIV
Remarks: PLASTIC STRUT FARIING WAS TORN THROUGH ONE OF ITS ATTACHMENT SCREWS.
Date: 2000-01-13, Time: Day (15:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MOONEY M20 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: , Registration: N193ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25L, Above Ground: 3 ft, Speed: 62 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EMBRY RIDDLE AERON UNIV
Remarks: TWR REPTD BIRD ON N SIDE RWY ABOUT 15 MINS BEFORE. DOING CLOSED PATTERN WORK
Date: 2000-01-11, Time: Day (16:30), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N476ER, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25R, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS OPER = EMBRY RIDDLE AERO UNIV
Remarks: A/C GROUNDED FOR INSPN OF RT MAINT LDG GEAR STRUT
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