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Erie International/Tom Ridge Field Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Erie International/Tom Ridge Field Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 144 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 10 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-08-19, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N270SK, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 140 knots, 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STRUCK #1 TAT PROBE, LEFT SIDE OF NOSE. NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES.
Date: 2015-08-16, Time: Day (09:51), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-20 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N351DC, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = NORTH COAST FLIGHT SCHOOL / GB&RB HOLDINGS LLC
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C. ARPT OPS FOUND AND REMOVED A SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED AMERICAN KESTREL FROM RWY AFTER REPORT WAS MADE CONFIRMING THE STRIKE.
Date: 2015-08-14, Time: Night (21:54), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N941HA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STRIKE ON CAPT SIDE NOSE OF A/C.
Date: 2015-04-20, Time: Day (12:02), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PIAGGIO P180 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: C-GRJR, Flight: 24, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = ROYAL JASPER RESOURCES INC
Remarks: LT WING. NO DMG.
Date: 2015-04-17, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DIAMOND 20 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N351DC, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 24, Speed: 35 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = GB & RB HOLDINGS LLC SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx), MOR ERI-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ATIS WARNING. GULL HIT LEFT WING NEAR THE FUSELAGE. NO DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: PILOT'S REPORT HAD LANDING ROLL, TWR REPT HAD SHORT FINAL.)
Date: 2015-02-22, Time: Night (06:28), Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6133, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Departure, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR ERI-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: DEPARTED RWY 24 AND HIT A DUCK ON DEPATURE. NO DMG REPORTED.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-10-10, Time: Night (22:15), Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 6029, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR ERI-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: REPORTED A BIRDSTRIKE 5 MILES SE OF ARPT. PILOT REPORTED SEEING ONLY ONE BIRD OF AN SPECIES. STRUCK NOSE OF A/C. NO EFFECT ON FLT. PILOT STATED THERE APPEARED TO BE NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2014-09-30, Time: Day (17:03), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8930E, Flight: 4032, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American golden-plover, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & MOR ERI-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. WHILE TAXIING, FLT 4032 REPTD HITTING BIRD ON LGD OR FLARE. THEY WRE 1500' DOWN RWY 24. AFTER INSPECTING A/C. PIC REPTD ONLY 2 BIRDS WERE HIT. 1 HIT WINDSHLD, PILOT SIDE. THE OTHER HIT THE FRONT SIDE OF THE A/C ON CO/P SIDE. (ASSUME NOSE). MX CLEARED THE RWY OF FOD AND ALSO REPTD 2 DEAD GOLDEN PLVRS. (ASSUME AMERICAN GP FROM LOCATION) NO DMG TO A/C REPTD.
Date: 2014-09-10, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N933HA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 5SE.
Date: 2014-06-24, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 4154, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C. INCIDENT OCCURRED AFTER SUNSET. NO BIRDS SEEN.
Date: 2014-05-20, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6125, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO DMG REPTD BY PILOT.
Date: 2014-04-26, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N809EX, Flight: 4306, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 95 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PDT 4306 WAS TAXIING ON TWY A NEAR APCH END OF RWY 24. TWR CLEAARED THEM FO T/O. PRIOR TO ENTERING THE RWY, THEY ADVISED TWR THAT THERE WAS A FLOCK OF GULLS ON THE RWY. TWR OFFERED TO HAVE A MX VEHICLE CHASE THE FLOCK AWAY. THEY SAID IT WAS UNNECESSARY AND DEPTD. A/C DID NOT REPT ANY PROBLEMS BUT ARPT MX FOUND13-14 CARCASS ON THE RWY. NO DMG. PDT MX COLLECTED A SAMPLE FOR ID.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-12-20, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 4337, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2013-07-20, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 4306, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STRUCK BUTTOM OF LEFT WING, JUST A SMEAR

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-09-24, Time: Night (21:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Commutair, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N367PH, Flight: 4785, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 112 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLIGHT)
Remarks: POSSIBLY SPARROW OR DOVE
Date: 2012-08-25, Time: Day (19:37), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Commutair, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N837CA, Flight: 4837, 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 Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-07-27, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Mountain Air Cargo, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N715FX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 40 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK LEFT WING 3' FROM END IN THE DEICE BOOT. 1/2 INCH DENT. SOME BLOOD.

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-12-11, Time: Night (21:38), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Commutair, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N358PH, Flight: 4784, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 112 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: WHITE, POSSIBLY A GULL.
Date: 2011-07-30, Time: Day (13:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Commutair, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N365PH, Flight: 4801, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH xND xxxx-x)

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-10-12, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3855, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Local, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT)
Remarks: NO DMG. (PHASE NOT REPTD)
Date: 2010-09-08, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 3205, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) (x/x/xx UPDATED WITH xND xxxx-x)
Remarks: BIRD REPTD AS " ? SPARROW". NO DMG. ARPT WILDLF COORD REPT BIRD AS SPARROW.
Date: 2010-08-23, Time: Day (09:55), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Commutair, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N379PH, Flight: 8697, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Speed: 95 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx &xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) (x/x/xx UPDATED WITH xND xxxx-x)
Remarks: UNSURE IF REMAINS WILL BE COLLECTED. NO DMG
Date: 2010-08-09, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8913A, Flight: 3972, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) (x/x/xx UPDATED WITH xND xxxx-x)
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2010-07-15, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3855, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x & FAA DAILY ALERT BULLETIN SUMMARY (xx/xx/xx UPDATED WITH FAA BULLETIN, x/x/xx WITH xND xxxx-x REPT)
Remarks: HIT HAWK ON RT WINDSHLD AT 1,000' (MSL) SHORTLY AFTER DEPTR. NO DMG REPTD. FLT CONTD TO DETROIT.
Date: 2010-06-19, Time: Day (14:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: AA-5 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N28996, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, AON DAILY INCIDENTS & FAA ACCIDENT/INCIDENT PRELIM DATA OPER = H INSLER
Remarks: PILOT ADVISED NO DMG.
Date: 2010-06-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: AMER KESTREL TAIL FEATHERS AND ENTIRE WING FOUND AT APRCH END RWY 6.
Date: 2010-05-21, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-50 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N600WG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 130 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = GREENLEAF CORP SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) x/x/xx UPDATED WITH xND xxxx-x REPT)
Remarks: LANDED SAFELY AT GKJ. NO DMG TO A/C. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. BIRD REPTD AS SPECKLED SPARROW. ONE REPT HAD PHASE OF FLIGHT AS T/O WITH NO ALTITUDE, 2ND REPT ABOUT 1 YR LATER SHOWED ALT AS 130 WITH NO PHASE OF FLT)

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-08-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Merlin, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD SPOTTED BY ANOTHER CARRIER WHILE TAXIING TO TERMINAL. BIRD FOUND SITTING IN MIDDLE OF TWY C IN SHOCK WITH BOTH WINGS TOWN OFF. NO PLANES REPTD STRIKE. JUDGING BY DMG DONE TO BIRD AND LOCATION, ABLE TO DETERMINE THAT BIRD WAS HIT BY PROP WHILE PLANE WAS TAXIING. DAY.
Date: 2009-08-10, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Commutair, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 8699?, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: FLT 8699 IS FROM CLE-IND, SO IT MAY BE WRONG OR ELSE AIRPORT IS WRONG)
Date: 2009-07-28, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N61557, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Merlin, 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-xx-xxxxxx) OPER = THEODORE CARRINGTON
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2009-07-05, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N414ZW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2009-05-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N41ZW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: (BIRD REPTD AS MEADOWLARK, ASSUME EASTERN FROM LOCATION)

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-09-02, Time: Day (18:00), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-08-27, Time: Day (11:45), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 118 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Antenna Skin, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-08-12, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Commutair, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N363PH, Flight: 8697, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG. OUT OF SERVICE 3/4 HOUR.
Date: 2008-08-09, Time: Day (10:27), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8533D, Flight: 5818, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. STRIKE AT ROTATION. (SAME A/C HAD STRIKE ON LANDING ABOUT 40 MINUTES EARLIER)
Date: 2008-08-09, Time: Day (09:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8533D, Flight: 3743, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2008-07-14, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N448AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SML HAWK. PILOT REPTD HITTING TWO. REMAINS OF ONE FOUND.

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-10-10, Time: Day (18:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N26494, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 250 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 4358 h, Other Costs: $5241, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x, (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx),AON DAILY LOSSES & PACIR (UPDATED x/x/xx WITH xxxx-x REPT, x-xx-xx WITH SPECIES, x/xx/xx ADDED xND xxxx-x REPT, x/xx/xx UPDATED DMG CODE)
Remarks: A/C RETD TO LAND AFTER REPORTING A BIRDSTRIKE. ARFF RESPONDED. REPTD DMG TO RADOME. TAXIED TO RAMP W/O INCIDENT. (DATE ALSO REPTD AS OCT 11 ON 5200-7) (DATA ENTRY NOTE: BIRD REPTD AS GOOSE, ASSUME CANADA FROM DATE AND LOCATION.)
Date: 2007-10-06, Time: Day (11:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: HOMEBUILT, Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Registration: N18FR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 1700 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = FRANK RUSSEL A/C - VANS RV-xA SOURCE = xxxx-x, PACIR & AON DAILY LOSSES (x/x/xx UPDATED ID) (x/xx/xx UPDATED CODE FOR A/C TYPE)
Remarks: LWR COWL AND LEFT FUEL TANK EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. ARFF RESPONDED. WILL NEED MAJOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: REPTD AS VULTURE, ASSUME TURKEY VULTURE FROM LOCATION)
Date: 2007-09-21, Time: Dawn (07:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mountain Air Cargo, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N973FE, Flight: 8468, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REPLACE THE PROPELLER
Date: 2007-08-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8516C, Flight: 5860, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT MID LEADING EDGE OF L WING AND ROOT OF RT WING RT OF LDG LIGHT. NO DMG.
Date: 2007-08-15, Time: Day (18:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2919, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CAPT CALLED BACK, NO DMG.
Date: 2007-08-10, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Commutair, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N838CA, Flight: 8699, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ALT REPTD AS 10 AND 100. PHASE ON BOTH FORMS REPTD AS LANDING ROLL. SPEED REPTD AS 100 AND 120. TOOK PILOT'S NUMBERS.
Date: 2007-07-15, Time: Night (22:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4182J, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 1750 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PRIOR AVIATION SERICES (JOSEPH M JESWALD)
Remarks: TOP RT WING AND TOP OF GAS TANK HIT. BLOOD/FEATHERS STREAK. NO DMG. PHOTO ENCLOSED. FLIGHT TRAINING NIGHT. VFR CROSS COUNTRY FROM KBUF.
Date: 2007-01-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N457XJ, Flight: 2726, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 120 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, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRDS REPTD AS DOVES, ASSUME MOURNING FROM LOCATION.

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-11-13, Time: Dusk (21:10), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2238, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 1200 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2006-11-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-31 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N204RT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = RUBY TUESDAY
Date: 2006-09-13, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Rain, Operator: Mountain Air Cargo, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N708FX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2006-08-20, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N409AW, Flight: 13755, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 3300 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2006-08-12, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N422XJ, Flight: 3297, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2006-08-04, Time: Day (11:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N422AW, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 6, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, 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
Remarks: ARPT REPTD FINDING 6 DEAD SPARROWS ON RWY
Date: 2006-03-30, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Commutair, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N836CA, Flight: 8649, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: GLANCED OFF RT SIDE OF NOSE. NO DMG.

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-09-21, 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: N6377D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = NORTHCOAST FLIGHT SCHOOL (N# SHOWS BONNIE MOORHEAD)
Date: 2005-08-24, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-32 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N3763W, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AQUATIC POOLS & CONSTRUCTION (DAN VEITH)
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2005-07-31, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N263SK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 128 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2005-07-25, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N408XJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: JEPPS WARNING. NO DMG.
Date: 2005-07-18, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-125-800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N852A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = LION AVIATION INC (N# SHOWS WIN WIN AVIATION)
Date: 2005-07-14, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8903A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2005-07-11, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N412XJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 128 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Black-capped chickadee, 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: REPTD AS CHICKADEE (ASSUME BLACK-CAPPED FROM LOCATION)

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-08-19, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N253PS, Flight: 2242, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American crow, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: (BIRD REPTD AS CROW, ASSUME AMERICAN CROW FROM LOCATION)
Date: 2004-07-15, Time: Day (17:20), Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 3282, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: 2-4 BIRDS HIT #1 ENG. ARFF RESPONDED AND A/C TAXIED TO RAMP W/O INCIDENT. NO DMG REPTD.

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-09-17, Time: Dusk (19:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Registration: 860415, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-07-17, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 4517, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD BY PILOT. NOTIFIED MGR AT ROC
Date: 2003-07-15, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegheny Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 3693, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2003-07-10, Time: Day (18:00), Operator: Comair Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1768, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ROC NOTIFIED AT 2230Z.
Date: 2003-06-12, Time: Day (18:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Allegheny Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N815EX, Flight: 3877, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Purple martin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2003-06-08, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N360CA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER REPTD AS US AIRWAYS EXPRESS, CONTACTED AIRLINE FOR MORE PRECISE NAME
Date: 2003-06-04, Time: Day (11:50), Sky: Overcast, Aircraft: LOCKHEED C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER REPTD AS USA, BUT THAT AIRLINE DOES NOT FLY C-xxx AIRCRAFT*** UNABLE TO REACH AIRPORT (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED ENGINE MAKE)
Date: 2003-06-04, Time: Day (11:45), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N826MJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 250 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AIR SHUTTLE
Date: 2003-04-22, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-GXCO, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EXCO TECH LTD
Remarks: BIRD PARTS ON FLAPS
Date: 2003-03-29, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Mountain Air Cargo, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N708FX, Flight: 8459, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: CT @ ROC NOTIFIED

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-11-12, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Allegheny Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N979HA, Flight: 3731, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. 2 SML BIRDS. MIST.
Date: 2002-09-06, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 3417, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 20 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HAWK LANDED ON TWY WITH A FISH TO EAT. A/C COULD HAVE AVOIDED.
Date: 2002-07-23, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N740FX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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
Date: 2002-07-08, Time: Day (19:00), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Registration: 860413, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-07-02, Time: Day (18:30), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135E (Airplane), Registration: 580037, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 3, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-07-02, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-500 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N62BR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = GARY JET CTR (ZEPHYR LLC ON N# REG)
Remarks: NO DMG. SAW 23-4.
Date: 2002-05-08, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-01-30, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Allegheny Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N832EX, Flight: 3717, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: A/C INSPCTD AT KPIT ON ARRIVAL. NO DMG. OR SIGN OF BIRD PARTS.

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-11-24, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31 NAVAJO (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N969BD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 95 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = JAMES AVIATION (ROBT DAVID)
Remarks: NOTAM BIRD ACTIVITY.
Date: 2001-08-11, Time: Day (11:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N925VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2001-08-01, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-150 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4467Q, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = VM VEITH
Remarks: NO DMG.

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-12-21, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Snow, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N919VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS (x/xx/xx UPDATED A/C MODEL)
Remarks: FLT 595. FINAL APCH. INSPN.
Date: 2000-08-22, 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: N683SP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 82 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = QUEST AIR SVCS
Remarks: PLOVER?
Date: 2000-06-27, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Cargo Carriers, Aircraft: SHORTS 330 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N2629P, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-06-19, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: HOMEBUILT, Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Registration: N18FR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 2300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FRANK FUSSEL A/C = RV-x (x/xx/xx UPDATED CODE FOR A/C TYPE)
Remarks: NO APPRECIABLE DMG, A/C WAS BACK IN THE AIR WITHIN 1 HR OF THE STRIKE.
Date: 2000-06-03, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SML BLACK BIRD.
Date: 2000-04-05, Time: Day (02:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Netjets, Aircraft: HAWKER 1000 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N514QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x & PACIR (UPDATED x/x/xx WITH DUPL REPT DATED x/x/xx)
Remarks: AFTER T/D, NOTICED LARGE FLOCK OF BIRDS AND HEARD 1 STRIKE THE A/C. DURING POST FLT INSPN, NOTICED LEFT FLAP DENTED . A/C CONSIDERED NON FLYABLE BY CREW, FLAP HAD SML DENT. A/C WAS GROUNDED. FLT 514

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-07-28, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N858US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO DMG. FLT 379
Date: 1999-04-09, Time: Day (08:31), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N374G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = GENERAL ELECTRIC
Remarks: BIRD HIT FLAPS. NO DAMAGE. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: CAPT REPTD 592 HOURS OUT OF SERVICE BUT SHOWED NO DAMAGE)
Date: 1999-03-29, Time: Day (12:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N31711, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: HIT BIRD ON FLARE.

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-09-13, Time: Day (10:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N289K, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 300 ft, 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 nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SWAGELOK IND
Remarks: SPARROW/STARLING. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1998-09-01, Time: Night (22:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-500 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N94AJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = AIR JET INC (TERRY LEWIS)SOURCE = xxxx-x & ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG
Remarks: INFO CALLED TO ROC.
Date: 1998-07-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MILITARY, Registration: N9CY, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERTOR = JET PRO (ALLEN SMITH) A/C = SOVIET FIGHTER (AERO) L-xx ALBATROSS ENG = IVCHKO TURBO FAN IT-xx
Remarks: PILOT STATED HE STRUCK 2 SMALL STARLING SIZE BIRDS AS HE WAS FLARING OVER THE NUMBERS FOR LDG. NO DAMGE OR EFFECT. BIRDS HID DEAD CENTER OF FOREWARD WINDSCREEN.
Date: 1998-07-02, Time: Day (15:47), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N946VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG
Remarks: FLT 828. A/C CONT TO KPIT W/O INCID.
Date: 1998-06-08, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG
Remarks: FLT 3170 HAD NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1998-06-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N81533, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SKIMMED UPPER LEFT WINDSHLD & FUSELAGE. NO DAMAGE. SMALL BLACK BIRD. TWO REPTS, DIFFERENT DATES-JUNE 7 & 8.
Date: 1998-05-26, Time: Day (19:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-150 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N18225, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 250 ft, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = MEADVILLE AERO INC
Remarks: VERY SMALL SPARROW

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-07-13, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N962VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, 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 A/C MODEL)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKING SEVERAL SMALL BIRDS ON T/O ROLL.
Date: 1997-05-23, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130E (Airplane), Registration: Vader 2, 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 Fuselage, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - FAA REPORT; AIRCRAFT - C - 130 - E; IMPACT - ; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1997-01-07, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8482R, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = DAN NICOSON
Remarks: PILOT CHECKED A/C. REPTD NO DISCERNIBLE DAMAGE.

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-09-24, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ryan Intl Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N730TJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1996-09-08, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N861US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS WARNING.
Date: 1996-08-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N740FX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1996-08-26, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: C-CGINT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = ROB OLDS
Remarks: PRIOR TO INCIDENT, FIELD MAINT. WAS DISPATCHED TO DISPERSE BIRDS. BIRD PROCEEDED SOUTH. PILOT WAS WARNED OF ACTIVITY.
Date: 1996-07-24, Time: Day (11:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 130 - H; IMPACT - WINDSHIELD, #1 PROP; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1996-07-21, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N898US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 90 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1996-05-29, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N853US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 1533 DEPTD ERI AT 1453Z.
Date: 1996-05-27, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N827MA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 2800 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & EASTERN REG BIRD STRIKE LOG
Remarks: FLT 3344 STRUCK BIRD WITH L WINDOWN POST. BIRD NOT SEEN UNTIL STRIKE. MECHANIC NEEDS TO CHECK A/C FOR DAMAGE. DATE ON BIRD STRIKE LOG WAS MAY 28.

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-12-12, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Wiggins Airways, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 2800 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SAW FLOCK OF GEESE, HEARD THUMP. FOUND NO DAMAGE ON WALK AROUND INSPN.
Date: 1995-11-14, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Erie Airways, Aircraft: C-500 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N500HK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 112 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Finches, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1995-10-16, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-500 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N68EA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = SNAPTITE CORP.
Remarks: PILOT THOUGHT HE HAD HIT BIRD, MAINT FOUND CARCASS ON APPCH TO RWY 24. NO DAMAGE FOUND.
Date: 1995-09-20, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N781VC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 270 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = DAVE HALLMAN CHEVROLET (G SATUR)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE OR EFFECT ON FLT
Date: 1995-08-02, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Mountain Air Cargo, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N721FX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = MOUNTAIN FOR FED EX (NxxxFX)
Remarks: FLT8725, DENT IN RADOME.

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-12-02, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Executive Jet Aviation, Aircraft: HAWKER-SDLY HS125 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N54OQS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-11-08, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N103CT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 50 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 Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ALBERT POLICANO
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURIES.
Date: 1994-09-30, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N105BG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-09-01, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = BLUESTREAK/US AIR
Remarks: FLT 4238
Date: 1994-08-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: RKWL DARTER (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4139X, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CYPRESS BAY, INC.
Date: 1994-08-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Erie Airways, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5537H, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-08-25, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ADVISED BY AIRLINE DISPATCH THAT A LANDING LIGHT WAS DAMAGED. PILOT WAS NOT AWARE OF STRIKE.
Date: 1994-08-21, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N711GF, 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, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = INDECK ENERGY SERVICES
Remarks: SPARROW/STARLING. TWO BIRDS SEEN.
Date: 1994-08-20, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: DOVE HIT CAPT. WINDSHIELD AT ROTATION. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1994-08-06, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: MERLIN III (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N445MA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1994-07-05, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER-SDLY HS125 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N74PC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = PNC BANK CORP
Remarks: PILOT DID NOT REPT STRIKE UNTIL TAXIING FOR DEPTR AFTER PAX PICKUP OR DROP-OFF 1ST REPTD AS A SPARROW.
Date: 1994-05-20, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Great Lakes Airlines, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N759HC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: RIGHT WING STRUT - NO DAMAGE

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-09-07, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Erie Airways, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N65003, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 270 ft, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SAW MED SIZE BIRD JUST BEFORE IMPACT. NO DAMAGE
Date: 1993-06-29, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Erie Airways, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5537H, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Speed: 70 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
Remarks: A/C IN PATTERN FOR TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS. NO APPARENT DAMAGE.
Date: 1993-05-18, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Erie Airways, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N19673, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 85 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

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-12-07, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Snow, Operator: Airnet Express, Aircraft: C-310 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N3420G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 2150 ft, Speed: 139 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE =TWO xxxx-x REPTS. & PACIR
Remarks: WINDSHIELD DESTROYED. 80% WAS BLOWN INTO A/C. EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE. ARFF RESPONDED. A/C LANDED AT 2030E. TAXIED TO RAMP W/O FURTHER INCID. FLT 221.
Date: 1992-11-21, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Allegheny Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N816EX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO PILOT REPTD DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-07-30, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5537H, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 65 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 Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = TY SHUERMAN
Remarks: HIT BIRD WHILE DOING TOUCH & GO.

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-10-07, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: MERLIN III (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N27465, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT ADZ TWR OF POSSIBLE BIRD STRIKE. 1 BIRD FOUND ON RWY. NO DAMAGE FOUND AT DEST. FLT 3041.
Date: 1991-04-29, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-414 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1245C, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Effect On Flight: ENGINE SHUT DOWN, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = SECO WARWICK CORP (x/x/xx UPDATED INGESTION) (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED ENG TYPE)
Remarks: BIRD FLEW INTO L ENG COWLING & RUINED THE WIRING IN THAT AREA. IT DID NOT HIT THE PROPELLER. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ASSUME INGESTION)
Date: 1991-03-31, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N919VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. FLT 555.
Date: 1991-03-19, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N855US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 132 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STRUCK LT LE FLAP. NO DAMAGE - BLOOD & FEATHERS.
Date: 1991-01-18, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N15721, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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
Comments: OPERATOR = JETLINK/CONTINENTAL SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY. RED FOX.

1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-10-11, Time: Night (22:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N803EX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: A/C IS OPERATED BY PENN AIRLINES "PAL" OF US AIR. (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK NOSE AND FLEW 2' INTO WINDSHIELD.
Date: 1990-09-10, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 90 knots, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = COLVIN AVIATION
Remarks: HIT A FLOCK, ASSUME 2-10. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1990-09-10, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N857US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 125 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 Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. 1 REPT SAID 1 BIRD STRUCK ON APCH, THE OTHER REPTD A FLOCK AT LANDING ROLL.
Date: 1990-08-13, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: FAIRCHILD FH227 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1990-07-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N929VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. FLT 2366.
Date: 1990-07-08, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Henson, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 82 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 3 BIRDS. NO DAMAGE. FLT 4515.
Date: 1990-07-07, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: MERLIN IV (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N424MA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: INFO RE THIS STRIKE CAME AVAILABLE TO ERIE ATCT ON 07-09-90 THRU ARPT MGR. PILOT DID NOT REPORT IT TO THE TWR. ENG REMOVED FOR INSPN. REPORTS DIFFER ON # AND SIZE OF BIRD(S), EFFECT ON FLIGHT.
Date: 1990-04-20, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N827JS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO RIGHT STALL VANE
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