Decatur Airport Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-08-19, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 90 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, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DAMAGE

Date: 2014-09-11, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Antenna Skin, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

Date: 2013-07-24, Time: Night (01:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Choice One, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N1983X, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 95 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SMALL BIRD STRUCK LT WING JUST BENEATH STALL WARNING VANE. NO VISIBLE DMG.

Date: 2012-10-03, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Antenna Skin, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

Date: 2012-09-22, Time: Day (10:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Choice One, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N1983X, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT INSPECTED PROP AND RT SIDE OF NOSE. BLOOD ON BOTH PARTS. NO DMG.

Date: 2008-09-17, Time: Night (04:10), Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N448UP, Flight: 618, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: EVENT 19953.

Date: 2007-08-23, Time: Night (00:46), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N427UP, Flight: 617, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: EVENT 12512. NO APPARENT DMG. BIRDSTRIKE JUST AFTER ROTATION ON T/O.

Date: 2007-08-08, Time: Night (23:01), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N423UP, Flight: 617, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 170 ft, Speed: 145 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: xx-xx UPDATED DATE FROM AUG x TO AUG x
Remarks: EVENT 12389. ASSUME IT WAS A BIRD. 1/2 MILE EAST OF RWY 6. NO KNOWN DMG. STRIKE WAS AT 150-200' ALTITUDE AFTER T/O. NO EFFECT ON FLT.

Date: 2007-03-27, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N430UP, Flight: 617, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: CREW REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON APCH. MX INSPN/ CLEANED. NO DMG. NOTED.

Date: 2005-08-02, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N422UP, Flight: 617, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE TO FUSELAGE ON INITIAL CLIMB

Date: 2005-07-21, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N467UP, Flight: 617, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: MULTIPLE BIRDSTRIKES TO NOSE. # NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10.

Date: 2005-04-21, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N406UP, Flight: 617, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 165 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Comments: SOURCE = TWO AIRLINE REPTS UPS EVENT REPT xxxx (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED WITH xND REPT)
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE BELOW CAPT'S CLEARVIEW WINDOW ON APCH. ALT REPTD AS 2200 MSL. ASSUME ABOUT 1500' AGL (ARPT ALT IS 682) MX INSPN. NO DMG.

Date: 2000-12-25, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Trans States Airlines, Aircraft: BA-41 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N552HK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAMAGED AOA STALL VANE

Date: 2000-08-16, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6557H, Remains Collected: No, Location: 3 MI W OF DEC, Above Ground: 2300 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DECATUR AERO CLUB (KEITH REYNOLDS)
Remarks: WHILE BEING VECTORED TO THE ILS APCH AT DEC HIT BIRD. NO VIZ DMG TO WINDSHLD OR IWNG. BIRD HIT WINDSHLD NAD BUNCED OFF WINT.

Date: 2000-07-21, Time: Day (11:10), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-9A (Airplane), Registration: 688933, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Bird impact piont was the radome. no reportable damage noted. Remains sent.

Date: 1999-08-02, Time: Day, Sky: Some Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-9C (Airplane), Registration: N88935, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Location: take-off from RY 06, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: from NTSB

Date: 1998-10-08, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Executive Jet Aviation, Aircraft: HAWKER 1000 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N533QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 175 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CREW THOUGHT NOISE MIGHT BE A MAIN AIR VALVE STICKING THEN CLOSING. POST FLT INSPN FOUND SOME BLOOD ON INTAKE OF RT ENG. ENG WAS BOROSCOPED, NO DAMAGE.

Date: 1996-08-21, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ups Airlines, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N932UP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 128 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK UNDERSIDE OF NOSE BETWEEN RADOME & LANDING GEAR DOOR OF NOSEWHEEL. NO DAMAGE NOTED. BLOOD/PARTS OF BIRD EVIDENT AT IMPACT SITE. REPTD STATES RR TAY AS ENG, BUT N# SHOWS PW JT8D.

Date: 1995-11-13, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Decatur Aviation, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N200EZ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CRACK IN OUTER PANE OF CO-PILOT'S WINDSHLD. NO INJURIES OR EFFECT ON FLT.

Date: 1994-07-09, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Trans States Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AAIPN-x & AIRPORT REPT.
Remarks: FLT311 PILOT SUSPECTS ENG INGESTED BIRD. REMOVED 3 DEAD BIRDS FROM RY 24. CAPTAIN BIDION. DAMAGE UNKN, BEING INSPCTD BY MAINT.

Date: 1994-07-06, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-10 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N244A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AIRPORT REPT.OPERATOR = ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO.
Remarks: NO DAMAGE REPORTED.

Date: 1992-12-01, Aircraft: LEARJET UNKN (Airplane), Engines: 2, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Species: American crow, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Airport Report
Comments: SOURCE = BIRD HAZARD REPT
Remarks: BIRDS WERE A HAZARD TO A LEAR JET WHO DID A GO AROUND TO AVOID THE BIRDS.

Date: 1992-10-30, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N853JS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Location: 3 SW DEC, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD BIRD STRIKE ON WINDSCREEN DURING ILS APPCH @ 0317Z

Date: 1992-10-01, Time: Day (07:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-9 (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Blackbirds, meadowlarks, orioles, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - TRAINING MSN. BIRD: BLACKBIRD.; AIRCRAFT - C - 9 - ; IMPACT - RADOME; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - F

Date: 1992-09-01, Time: Day (07:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-9 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - AVLON II; AIRCRAFT - C - 9 - ; IMPACT - NOSE RADOME; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - F

Date: 1992-08-05, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Trans World Express, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N425AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT 9 GEESE 1500-2000' DOWN RWY. EXTENT OF DAMAGE TO L PROP NOT REPTD.

Date: 1992-06-26, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: SHORTS 360 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N374MQ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = SECURITY PACIFIC EQUIPMENT LEASING (SYM-xx)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE VISIBLE, A/C WAS DISPATCHED FOR FLT.

Date: 1992-06-23, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American crow, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: A/C HIT BIRD BUT ONLY HEARD THE NOISE. MAINT UNABLE TO FIND BODY. NO DAMAGE.

Date: 1992-06-08, Time: Day (14:10), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-21A (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - 40071 HDG 060 MAG.; AIRCRAFT - C - 21 - ; IMPACT - LT ENGINE (SPINNER); NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S