Grand Forks International Airport Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-09-19, Time: Day (18:04), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4615, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: REPORTED BIRDSTRIKE ON LANDING (ASSUME L/R).

Date: 2015-09-18, Time: Day (18:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8828D, Flight: 4615, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 35L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BELOW COPILOTS WINDOW.

Date: 2015-09-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Baird's sandpiper, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 14:30 PM DAY

Date: 2015-08-23, Time: Day (15:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4485, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A COLLISION WAS NOT INITIALLY SUSPECTED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A STRIKE THAT COULD BE LOCATED ON THE A/C.

Date: 2015-08-23, Time: Day (12:36), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ900 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N923XJ, Flight: 3962, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx) AND DAILY REPORT EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: BIRD BANGERS ARE ON. SKYWEST 3962 LANDED ON RWY 35L AND SCARED FRANKLIN GULLS UP THAT WE BELIEVE TO BE RESTING IN THE GRASS UNKNOWINGLY TO ARPT OPS AND ATC. UPON RWY INSPECTION, I FOUND 2 REMAINS THAT ID'D TO BE FRANKLIN GULLS. I MET THE PILOT TO WALK THE PLANE FOR DAMAGE. NO DAMAGE REPORTED OR SEEN JUST FOUND REMAINS OF BIRD ON WING. UPDATE: MX WAS CALLED TO CHECK OUT THE A/C CAUSING ABOUT A 45 MIN DELAY. MX CLEARED A/C TO GO SAYING DAMAGE WAS INSIGNIFICANT.

Date: 2015-08-13, Time: Day (09:56), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N551ND, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reported, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx AND DAILY REPORT EVENT ID xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNWER = UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA AEROSPACE
Remarks: NO REPORTED DAMAGE

Date: 2015-08-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ON RWY DURING NORMAL AIRFIELD INSPECTION, DID NOT TAKE A REPORT OF A BIRD STRIKE. THERE WERE NUMEROUS BIRDS IN APPROACH PATH ON SHORT FINAL FOR RWY 35R BUT APPEARED TO BE GULLS AND NOT MEADOWLARKS. 15:01 PM DAY

Date: 2015-08-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 35L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Merlin, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. MULTIPLE SPECIES. UNIDENTIFIED PASSERINE AND MERLIN.

Date: 2015-07-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sora, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SORA REMAINS FOUND ON EAST EDGE OF TWY A SURFACE NORTH OF RWY 9L/27R. 16:00 PM DAY

Date: 2015-07-24, Time: Day (16:30), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Flight: 11, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
Remarks: DEPARTED RWY 35R AND REPORTED BIRDSTRIKE WHILE IN THE UPWIND AND REQUIRED NO ASSISTANCE BUT ASKED FOR A FULL STOP LANDING. ON ROLLOUT THEY REPORTED BIRDS ON THE RWY PRIOR TO C2 TWY AND THAT THEY ALMOST STRUCK ONE AGAIN. AIRPORT OPS NOTIFIED.

Date: 2015-07-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND BIRD ON DEPT END OF 17L AFTER A/C OPS HAD CEASED FOR THE NIGHT. FROM DAMAGE TO BIRD, IT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN HIT BY AN A/C, NO REPORT OF A BIRD STRIKE WAS GIVEN TO ARPT OPS FROM ATCT. 1:32 AM NIGHT

Date: 2015-07-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 35R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. WAS FOUND ON RWY WITH GA TRAFFIC DOING STOP/GOES. NOT SURE PHASE OF FLIGHT NOR IFA STRIKE WAS ACTUALLY REPORTED. ATCT CALLED AND REPORTED POSSIBLE WILDLIFE ON RWY. 18:00 PM DAY

Date: 2015-07-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 17L/35R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sora, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FOUND ON RWY, DEPT END OF 17L. OPS STAFF BELIEVE IT TO BE A SORA BUT FEATHERS WERE SENT IN FOR VERIFICATION. 14:15 PM DAY

Date: 2015-07-15, Time: Day (07:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PILATUS PC12 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N601BG, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS CORP xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx

Date: 2015-07-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Brown-headed cowbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

Date: 2015-06-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1035AM DAY.

Date: 2015-06-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND INTACT BIRD DURING AIRFLD INSPN. 1110AM DAY.

Date: 2015-04-30, Time: Day (10:10), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N520ND, Flight: 20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 74 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Repair Costs: $1500, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx), FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx, SMITHSONIAN ID OPERATOR / OWNER = UNIVERISTY OF NORTH DAKOKA / UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION (x/x/xxxx UPDATED WITH SMITHSONIAN REPT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 16034. NO DMG. ELECTED TO RETURN FOR LANDING AND LANDED W/O INCIDENT. ONE SPARROW RECOVERED. NO DMG.

Date: 2015-04-19, Time: Day (07:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N682FE, Flight: 814, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 35L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, #1 Eng Cowl, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, xxxxxx), DAILY REPT APP EVENT xxxxxx
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN BIRDS FLEW IN FRONT OF A/C DURING T/O ROTATION. 9 RING-BILLED GULLS STRUCK THE ENGINES (REPORTED BY PILOT). NO DMG. FLT CONTD. NO ANOMALIES WITH EITHER ENG AS REPTD BY CAPT. HEAVY RAIN WASHED ALL EVIDENCE OF STRIKES FROM A/C. VISUAL INSPN WAS DONE. FOUND 1 EACH STRIKE TO OUTBD #1 ENG FAN COWL AT THE 4:30 POSITION.

Date: 2015-04-04, Time: Day (09:56), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N547ND, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sharp-tailed grouse, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = UND AEROSPACE / UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
Remarks: SMUDGE ON PROP. COLLECTED REMAINS FROM RWY.

Date: 2014-11-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO INJURY OR DAMAGE TO ANY AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED. BIRD WAS FOUND DURING MORNING AIRFIELD INSPECTION.

Date: 2014-10-19, Time: Day (10:13), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4083, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx), MOR GFK-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: FLG WAS UNSURE IF HE HIT ANY BIRD BUT DEAD BIRDS WERE FOUND ON RWY. NO DMG REPTD. YET. OPS WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE BIRD PROBLEM PRIOR TO FLG STRIKE. FLG LATER INFORMED US THERE WAS NO DMG.

Date: 2014-10-13, Time: Day (11:06), Operator: Government, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Flight: 37, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Miles From Airport: 1,5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA SOURCE = DAILY REPT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx, MOR GFK-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: PILOT SAID THEY DIDN'T SEE THE BIRD HIT THE A/C BUT FELT IT DURING CLIMBOUT WHILE OVER SEWAGE LAGOONS 1.5 MILES NORTH OF ARPT AT 2500' . A/C RETD TO GFK.

Date: 2014-10-02, Time: Night (06:20), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Fedex Express, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Winter wren, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: STRIKE WAS JUST AFT OF THE RT SIDE FLT DECK WINDOW.

Date: 2014-09-27, Time: Night (22:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N598ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 755 ft, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: NO VISIBLE DMG. FOUND BLOOD AND SML AMT OF FEATHERS

Date: 2014-09-22, Time: Night (20:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N23ND, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American golden-plover, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN.

Date: 2014-09-03, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N524ND, Flight: 24, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = UNIV NORTH DAKOTA SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), DAILY REPT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: REPTD BIRDSTRIKE WHILE IN LEFT DOWNWIND FOR RWY 9L. LANDED W/O INCIDENT. REPTD NO DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: EFFECT ON FLT REPTD AS PREC LDG. ASSUME THEY WERE PRACTICING TOUCH AND GOES)

Date: 2014-09-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 17L/35R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FOUND 2 PARTS OF BIRD ON RWY DURING INSPECTION. NOTHING WAS REPORTED. 7:00 AM DAY

Date: 2014-08-07, Time: Dusk (20:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N543ND, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 17L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER/OWNER = UNIVERISTY OF NORTH DAKOTA/UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. A/C CONTD PATTERN WORK. PILOT INDICATED BIRD WENT THRU PROP. BIRD IN RELATIVELY GOOD SHAPE.

Date: 2014-07-23, Time: Night (23:48), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N562ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35R, Above Ground: 1645 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, MOR GFK-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx (xx/xx/xx UPDATED SOURCE)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD SEEING A STREAK AND HEARING A THUD. BIRD TYPE AND SIZE . DECLARED AN EMERGENCY, CLEARED TO LAND RWY 35R. DECLARED ALERT 11. A/C LANDED W/O INCIDENT. NO DMG TO A/C. FOD CK FOR RWY 35R WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. A/C WAS CONDUCTING TOUCH AND GO'S AT TIME OF THE BIRDSTRIKE.

Date: 2014-07-10, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N494ND, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
Remarks: ATCT REPTD TO ARPT OPS THAT THERE HAD BEEN A BIRDSTRIKE ON 17R NEAR THE 1000 FOOT MARKER. OPS INVESTIGATED AND FOUND A WHOLE WESTERN MEADOWLARK.

Date: 2014-07-02, Time: Day (08:51), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Corporate Air, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N885FE, Flight: 8572, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 35L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), MOR-GFK-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: PILOT HIT BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING THE BIRD. BIRD HIT UNDERNEATH THE OUTBD SECTION OF LEFT WING. NO DMG. BIRD WAS ABLE TO FLY AWAY. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: OPS REPORT INDICTED POSSIBLY A SWAINSON'S HAWK. MOR REPORTS JUVENILE BALD EAGLE REFUSED TO MOVE OFF RWY. FDX 639 CHOSE TO DELAY THEIR DEPTR FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE THE EAGLE WAS MOVED OFF THE RWY. CHECKING WITH ARPT TO VERIFY ID. PHOTO OF BIRD SEND TO SMITHSONIAN. IT WAS EITHER A SWAINSON'S HAWK OR A FERRUGINOUS HAWK.)

Date: 2014-06-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 17R. NO REPORTS OF WILDLIFE STRIKE. 14:50 PM DAY

Date: 2014-06-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 35R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sharp-tailed grouse, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. STRIKE NOT REPORTED. TOWER NOTIFIED OPS OF FOD ON RWY CENTERLINE MIDPOINT OF RWY. BIRD APPEARED FRESHLY KILLED. 09:00 PM DUSK.

Date: 2014-06-03, Time: Day (14:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N509ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 500 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA / UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION

Date: 2014-05-29, Time: Day (10:30), Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 640, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: SOURCE = MOR GFK-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: REPTD STRIKING A BIRD ON SHORT FINAL TO RWY 17R. THE A/C WAS NOT OVER THE RWY. A/C LANDED AND TAXIED TO GATE AND DID NOT REPT AND DMG TO ATC. ARPT OPS AND ROC NOTIFIED.

Date: 2014-05-19, Time: Day (07:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-310 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N423FE, Flight: 9137, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR GFK-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: FDX9137 HIT 1 BIRDS NEAR RWY 17R/RWY 9L INTXN ON T/D. ROLL-OUT. ARPT OPS CHECKED RWY TO REMOVE REMAINS. NO DMG REPTD.

Date: 2014-05-06, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4543, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), MOR GFK-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: RADIO CALL TO ATC SAID HIT NOSE AND WINDSHLD. NO DMG. FLT CONTD NORMALLY. NO REMAINS FOUND BY ARPT OPS.

Date: 2014-04-21, Time: Night (22:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N551ND, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 35L, Above Ground: 850 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bufflehead, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 2000 h, Repair Costs: $5040, Other Costs: $2000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER/OWNER= UND AEROSPACE/UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. RT WING LEADING EDGE WHERE IS CONNECTS TO FUSELAGE WAS DENTED. SIZE ABOUT THE SIZE OF A PALM. FEATHERS AND BLOOD ON RT REAR STABILATOR BUT NO DMG. INBOARD LEADING EDGE SKIN ON RT WING WAS REPLACED.

Date: 2014-04-10, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N494ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = UND AEROSPACE / UNIVERISTY OF NORTH DAKOTA
Remarks: NO DMG.

Date: 2014-04-10, Time: Night (22:45), Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8674A, Flight: 4003, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Snowy owl, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR GFK-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: FLT4003 REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE ON RWY 17R TOUCHDOWN MARKERS. HE SUSPECTED IT WAS ONLY 1 GULL AND NO DMG. ARPT OPS WAS NOTIFIED AND REMOVEDTHE BIRD.

Date: 2013-11-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 35L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. CARCASS FOUND ON W RSA TOWARD DEPTR END OF RWY. CARCASS EXTREMELY MANGLED. NO STRIKE REPTD. 1415 PM DAY.

Date: 2013-10-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND THREE FRANKLIN'S GULL REMAINS IN GRASS BY PAVEMENT EDGE RWY 17R/35L. 1300 PM DAY.

Date: 2013-10-14, Time: Day (08:06), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8560F, Flight: 3782, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Other, Pitot Tubes, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, Rx)
Remarks: A/C SUFFERED AIRSPEED INDICATION PROBLEMS. DECLARED EMERGENCY AT 817 AND RETURNED TO ARPT. TWENTY TWO FRANKLIN'S GULLS REMVD FROM RWY.

Date: 2013-10-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND BIRD REMAINS ON RWY 17R/35L. 800 AM DAY.

Date: 2013-10-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS REPTD ON RWY 17R. 820 AM DAY.

Date: 2013-10-03, Time: Night (22:30), Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8745B, Flight: 4003, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 35L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American coot, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. MULTIPLE SPECIES. SAMPLE 1 FROM A/C NOSE = UNDETERMINED PASSERINE/SONGBIRD, SAMPLE 2, FROM A/C NOSE= WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW, SAMPLE 3 FROM A/C WING = AMERICAN COOT. A/C WAS FERRIED EMPTY FROM GFK TO CWA FOR MX WHERE THEY REMOVED AND REPLACED SOME WING LEADING-EDGE SKIN. A/C WAS OUT OF REVENUE SERVICE FOR 4.5 DAYS.

Date: 2013-09-25, Time: Day (14:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N525ND, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Lesser yellowlegs, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION/ UNIV OF NORTH DAKOTA xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: REPORTED 30 MINUTES AFTER STRIKE. 4 BIRDS WERE STRUCK, UNABLE TO TALK TO PILOT. DO NOT KNOW WHERE BIRDS STRUCK A/C.

Date: 2013-09-25, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N524ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 40 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, Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER =UNIV OF NORTH DAKOTA xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx

Date: 2013-09-24, Time: Night (22:05), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N528ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 2200 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Miles From Airport: 14 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA / UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION
Remarks: FINAL APRCH.

Date: 2013-09-21, Time: Day (14:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-150 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N150DD, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Parked, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = JONATHAN LIPPSTREU
Remarks: A/C TAXIED INTO A APRON AFTER LANDING AND WAS PARKED. A/C WAS PARKED AND RUNNING THRU ENG SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES.

Date: 2013-08-29, Time: Dusk (20:20), Precipation: None, Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: A-319 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N301NV, Flight: 162, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 35L, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Repair Costs: $400, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOTS REPORTED LARGE FLOCK OF SMALL BIRDS ON FLARE/TOUCHDOWN. FLT WAS DELAYED FOR MX RELEASE. NO DMG NOTED. PILOTS SAID THE BIRDS WERE DOVES OR PIGEONS.

Date: 2013-08-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Striped skunk, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ATCT REPTD A SKUNK CARCASS ON RWY 35R. COLLECTED AND DISPOSED OF REMAINS. SKUNK APPEARED UNHARMED. 1140 AM DAY.

Date: 2013-07-31, Time: Day (12:37), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8733G, Flight: 3962, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 35L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Baird's sandpiper, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. STRUCK JUST ABOVE WINDSHIELD LT SIDE OF A/C. NO DMG. BIRD FOUND ON RWY C/L AT JUST PAST 2000 FOOT MARK.

Date: 2013-07-30, Time: Day (16:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N598ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx

Date: 2013-05-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1700 PM DAY.

Date: 2013-04-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 17R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD REPTD BY ATCT AND THEY GOT A REPT FROM ANOTHER A/C THAT A BIRD WAS LAYING ON THE RWY. BIRD BELIEVED TO BE AN IMMATURE MALLARD HEN. 730 AM DAY.

Date: 2012-11-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: GULL FOUND ON RWY.

Date: 2012-10-21, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER NOT REPORTED. xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.

Date: 2012-10-17, Time: Day (16:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N551ND, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 45 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & xx-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: GULL HIT WINGTIP. SCRATCHED PAINT. HIT AT LOW SPEED.

Date: 2012-09-28, Operator: Military, Aircraft: Q-4, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Lesser yellowlegs, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Out Of Service: 584 h, Other Costs: $616, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

Date: 2012-09-15, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N570ND, Flight: 70, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Eng Cowling, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA / UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION
Remarks: DMG TO LOWER PORTION OF ENG COWLING.

Date: 2012-09-08, Time: Day (08:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N510ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION
Remarks: NO DMG. IN DOWNWIND FOR RWY 35R.

Date: 2012-08-30, Time: Day (12:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N508ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = UND AEROSPACE (UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA) SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx
Remarks: SML BLACK SONGBIRD. SHORTLY AFTER T/O A BIRD FLEW UNDER THE NOSE AND WE WERE UNSURE WHETHER WE HIT THE BIRD BUT I COULD SEE BLOOD N THE RT MAIN TIRE AND STRUT. WE CANCELLED THE IRF AND LANDED UNDER VFR CONDITIONS. WHILE PARKING WE NOTICED A FAIR AMOUNT OF BLOOD DOWN THE RT SIDE OF THE A/C. AND ON THE PROP AND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.

Date: 2012-08-13, Time: Night (20:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N947FD, Flight: 1231, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 165 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED

Date: 2012-08-04, Time: Day (15:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N547ND, Flight: 47, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 25L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx & xxxxxx) OPER = UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA AVIATION DEPT
Remarks: NO DMG. STRIKE WAS ON FINAL ROUNDOUT AND FLAIR.

Date: 2012-07-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sharp-tailed grouse, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT CALLED AND REPTD FOD ON RWY 17L. FOD WAS A GROUSE WHICH HAD BEEN STRUCK BY A/C. 2230 PM DAY.

Date: 2012-07-29, Time: Day (10:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N550ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA

Date: 2012-07-24, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N566ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Other, Fuel Cap, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = UND AEROSPACE / UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
Remarks: NO DMG. CAUSED RATTLING SOUND IN COCKPIT DUE TO LOOSE FUEL CAP FROM BIRDSTRIKE.

Date: 2012-07-03, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N508ND, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Speed: 25 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sharp-tailed grouse, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: RXN SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & xxxxxx) OPER = UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA AEROSPACE
Remarks: UPON LDG AND BEGINNING OUR DECELERATION, NOTED 2 BIRDS JUST OFF RWY CENTERLINE. ON WAS STRUCK BY THE RT MAIN TIRE AND APPEARED TO CAUSE NO DMG. 1 BIRD MOVED OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND, THE OTHER CROUCHED DOWN AND DID NOT MOVE.

Date: 2012-05-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 35R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern kingbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ATCT REPTD A BIRD CARCASS ON RWY. FOUND THE CARCASS ON THE RWY. 1500 PM DAY.

Date: 2012-05-11, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA (x/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES: x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: NO REG# REPTD. (BIRD REPTD AS MEADOWLARK, ASSUME WESTERN FROM LOCATION AND TIME OF YEAR)

Date: 2012-04-18, Time: Night (20:30), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N575ND, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 35L, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American coot, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & SMITHSONIAN LETTER OPERATOR / OWNER = UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION / UNIV OF N DAKOTA
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 7459. DNA. BIRD STRUCK ON DOWNWIND OF 35L. A/C CONTROL TAKEN OVER BY INSTRUCTOR, PIC OF FLT, AND LANDED W/O INCIDENT AFTER NOTIFYING ATC. ABLE TO TAXI BACK TO PARKING UNDER OWN POWER. EOF REPTD AS PRECAUTIONARY LANDING.

Date: 2012-04-11, Time: Night (20:38), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N905FD, Flight: 1231, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED.

Date: 2012-01-25, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N910FD, Flight: 1544, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED.

Date: 2011-11-06, Time: Dawn (07:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2757, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Coyote, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MES FLT 2757 REPTD STRIKING A FOX DURING T/O. FOUND CARCASS OF COYOTE AT INTXN OF RWY 17R AND TWY A2, APPROX 1000 FT INTO T/O RUN). CARCASS FOUND APPROX 15 FT W OF C/L. COYOTE BODY FULLY INTACT. UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH A/C AS IT WAS TALKING TO MINNEAPOLIS CENTER WHEN COYOTE WAS FOUND. CREW INSPECTED A/C. NO DMG FOUND.

Date: 2011-10-16, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-150 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N50989, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 27R, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 95 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ruddy duck, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION / UNIV OF N DAKOTA
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRDSTRIKE ON LT WINGTIP RESULTING IN DMG TO WING L/E AND PLASTIC WINGTIP FAIRING. LOCATION REPTD AS 10NM, S/SE KGFK.

Date: 2011-10-08, Time: Night (22:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N598ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Above Ground: 2200 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION
Remarks: VFR APRCH INTO KGFK FROM SE. LEFT A SMALL MESS ON NOSE OF A/C. NO DMG.

Date: 2011-10-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-winged blackbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON RWY. DAY.

Date: 2011-09-18, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8492C, Flight: 3962, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

Date: 2011-08-22, Time: Day (18:38), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N429SW, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

Date: 2011-08-19, Time: Night (22:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N537ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA (xx/xx/xx UPDATED DMG CODE) (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: DENT AND RIPPLE TO RT WING TWO FT IN FROM WING TIP. NO BIRDS SEEN AS IT WAS NIGHT. ONLY FELT A LARGE THUMP. IN RT DOWNWIND SO WE LANDED FULL STOP ON 35R KGFK W/O INCIDENT. A/C RETD TO SERVICE NEXT DAY.

Date: 2011-08-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 17L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern harrier, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. 1830 PM DAY.

Date: 2011-07-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1815 PM DAY.

Date: 2011-06-20, Time: Day (14:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N526ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: TURNING LT BASE FOR 9L KGFK, SAW A SOLITARY SMALL BLACK BIRD COMING AT US AND IT WAS TOO LATE TO MANEUVER TO AVOID.

Date: 2011-06-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: OPS RECVD A CALL FROM ATCT THAT THERE WAS A BIRD ON RWY. UPON ARRIVAL, FOUND BIRD WITH HEAD CUT OFF. HEAD WAS 5 FT AWAY FROM BIRD. IMMATURE RED-TAILED HAWK. 0750 AM DAY.

Date: 2011-05-29, Time: Dusk (19:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35R, Phase of Flight: Local, Birds Struck: 1, Species: House sparrow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED DISTANCE) (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT)
Remarks: RECVD A CALL FROM ATCT THAT SOMEONE HAD A BIRDSTRIKE ON 35R. FOUND THE BIRD APPROX 1000 FT MARKER.

Date: 2011-05-08, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N515ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION / UNIV OF N DAKOTA
Remarks: TRAFFIC PATTERN KGFK

Date: 2011-04-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sharp-tailed grouse, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DEAD BIRD REPTD BY TOWER ON RWY 17R IN AREA OF A2. BIRD REMVD. 1550 PM DAY.

Date: 2011-04-28, Time: Day (15:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N546ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35R, Above Ground: 755 ft, Speed: 92 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = UNIV OF NORTH DAKOTA xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: ON AN INSTRUCTING FLT, STUDENT AND I HEARD ABNORMAL POPPING NOISE AND SAW SML RED SPLATTER ON WINDSHLD DIRECTLY BEHIND PROPELLER. NO BIRDS SEEN. A/C ROLLED TO THE RIGHT. STUDENT THOUGHT ENGINE SOUNDED SLIGHTLY ROUGHER RUNNING. POST FLT INSPN DID NOT FIND ANY DMG/BLOOD OR BIRD PARTS EXCEPT FOR SML SPLATTER ON WINDSHLD AND POSSIBLE BIRD POOP ON UNDERSIDE OF LEADING EDGE OF LEFT WING.

Date: 2011-04-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Dark-eyed junco, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD FOUND DEAD ON RWY DURING ROUTINE INSPN.

Date: 2011-03-09, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-757-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N944FD, Flight: 639, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED.

Date: 2011-02-10, Time: Night (20:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N512ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA AEROSPACE FOUNDATION
Remarks: SLIGHT DENT LT WING. LOCATION REPTD AS .2 DME.

Date: 2010-10-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND GULL LAYING DEAD ON RWY. TIME OR WHO STRUCK BIRD. 0745 AM DAWN.

Date: 2010-10-25, Time: Day (13:13), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4837, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)

Date: 2010-10-13, Time: Day (15:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4837, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

Date: 2010-10-12, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3814, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

Date: 2010-09-30, Time: Day (18:49), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N444ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Propeller, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = UNIV OF NORTH DAKOTA xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: SUSPECTED GULL. NO INJURIES. CRACKED ENG COWLING AND DAMAGED PROPELLER.

Date: 2010-09-23, Time: Day (12:25), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 487, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Bonaparte's gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

Date: 2010-08-16, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N6111V, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION / UNIV OF N DAKOTA
Remarks: DEBRIS FOUND IN AND AROUND #2 ENG INLET. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.

Date: 2010-08-07, Time: Dusk (20:33), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Delta Air Lines, Aircraft: DC-9-50 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N769NC, Flight: 2705, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sandpipers, curlews, phalaropes, allies, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: APLHA 2 INTXN. NO DMG. COMMON SANDPIPER.

Date: 2010-08-06, Time: Dusk (20:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N556ND, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 35R, Speed: 55 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-necked pheasant, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = UND AEROSPACE SCIENCE SCHOOL ( UNIV OF N DAKOTA) SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD HIT RT MAIN GEAR STRUT CAUSING MINOR DMG TO COVER. A/C LANDED AS A PRECAUTION AFTER GOING AROUND ONCE IN THE PATTERN. JUVENILE PHEASANT.

Date: 2010-07-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CALLED FOR BIRDSTRIKE ON RWY 17L. REMVD BIRD REMAINS.

Date: 2010-07-15, Time: Day (12:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4261, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

Date: 2010-07-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT OPS GOT A CALL FROM TOWER OF A DEAD BIRD ON RWY. ON ARRIVAL, FOUND A DEAD KILLDEER. DAY.

Date: 2010-06-27, Time: Night (02:10), 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: 3713, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Short-eared owl, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx, Rx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 4503. WHOLE FEATHER. PICTURE. FOUND OWL N RWY AFTER DELTA LANDED. SPOKE TO PILOTS THEY STATED THEY SAW THE BIRD BUT HAD NOT KNOWN THEY HIT IT.

Date: 2010-05-10, Time: Night (21:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N593ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = UND AEROSPACE / UNIV OF N DAKOTA
Remarks: NO DMG NOTED. SPECIES NOT REPTD, ASSUME CANADA GOOSE FROM DATE AND LOCATION.

Date: 2010-04-20, Time: Night (23:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N6111V, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Above Ground: 2100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = UND AEROSPACE (x/xx/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLIGHT)
Remarks: ILS APRCH. APPROX 5 MILES. BIRD LODGED INSIDE AIR TO AIR HEAT EXCHANGER INLET ON INBOARD SEC OF RT WING.

Date: 2010-04-14, Time: Night (23:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N593ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx & x-xx-xxxxx) OPERATOR / OWNER = UNIV OF N DAKOTA
Remarks: BIRD PARTS FOUND ON FRONT/RT SIDE OF PROP AND INBOARD LE OF RT WING. A/C ON FINAL. UPWIND 17R.

Date: 2009-10-26, Time: Day (15:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: MQ9 (UA) (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Ruddervator, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

Date: 2009-09-22, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: EC120 (Helicopter), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: N371HS, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

Date: 2009-08-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1615 PM DAY.

Date: 2009-07-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND A DEAD ROBIN THAT HAD BEEN STRUCK LAYING ON E SIDE OF 35L NEAR A3 INTXN. WHO STRUCK IT. DAY.

Date: 2009-06-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A LANDING A/C REPTD BIRD ON RWY TO TOWER. INVESTIGATED AND FOUND ONLY 1 BIRD, IN MANY PARTS. 2016 PM DAY.

Date: 2009-05-17, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N580ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
Remarks: NO VISIBLE DMG TO A/C. SLIGHT THUMP WAS FELT/HEARD. NO VISIBLE SIGN OF WHERE A/C WAS TRUCK.

Date: 2009-05-10, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N405DD, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 35L, Above Ground: 3800 ft, Speed: 185 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern shoveler, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 53500 h, Repair Costs: $195000, Other Costs: $61037, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) AND FEATHER ID OPER = UNIV OF N DAKOTA
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 3204. WHOLE FEATHER AND DNA. DMG TO L WING LEADING EDGE APPROX 12" ACROSS AND 5" DEEP. A/C WAS DOWN FOR 6 WEEKS LEADING TO LOST REVENUE. DMG WAS CONSIDERED MINOR ACCORDING TO ICAO STANDARDS.

Date: 2008-09-21, Time: Day (17:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N483FE, Flight: 304, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG

Date: 2008-09-15, Time: Night (23:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9-50 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N772NC, Flight: 871, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SHORT FINAL. NO REMAINS FOUND.

Date: 2008-09-11, Time: Day (18:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N462ND, Flight: 62, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: RXN xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = UNIV OF N DAKOTA
Remarks: DURING FLARE, ABOUT 15 SML BIRDS WERE SEEN ON RWY NEAR CENTERLINE. WE APPLIED FULL POWER TO AVOID THEM BUT AFTER POWER UP THEY BECAME AIRBORNE. BOTTOM OF A/C FLEW RIGHT INTO THE SML FLOCK. NO CHANGE IN FLT DYNAMICS WER ENOTED AND LANDED IMMEDIATELY. MX INSPN FOUND BLOOD STREAKS ON PROP TO INDICATE WE HIT 2 BIRDS. NO DMG. A/C NOT TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE.

Date: 2008-09-10, Time: Day (12:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N279ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = UNIV N DAKOTA

Date: 2008-09-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 2 DEAD SWALLOWS FOUND ON RWY 08 MIDFIELD.

Date: 2008-09-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bonaparte's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON RWY 17R DURING ROUTINE FIELD INSPECT. PM DAY.

Date: 2008-08-30, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N266FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRDS STRUCK AT ROTATION. THOUGHT WE MISSED THEM BUT FOUND 2 STRIKES ON WING AFTER LDG AT DESTINATION.

Date: 2008-08-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3245, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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-E
Comments: TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) N# xxxXJ IS NOT A GOOD N#
Remarks: SPARROW/SANDPIPER. OUT OF SERVICE 50 MINS.

Date: 2008-08-20, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N464FE, Flight: 1536, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 1 BARN SWALLOW AND 1 KILLDEER

Date: 2008-08-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Skunks, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND AFTER TWR REPTD A DEAD RODENT ON RWY.

Date: 2008-08-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: House sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS DURING ARFLD INSPN AT 1430, DAY.

Date: 2008-06-12, Time: Day (15:00), Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: SIKORSKY UH-60 (Helicopter), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: 23747, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED A/C: x/xx/xxxx UPDATED REMARKS)
Remarks: (DATA ENTRY NOTE: A/C DOES NOT HAVE N# BECAUSE IT TECHNICALLY FALLS UNDER US ARMY)

Date: 2008-05-20, Time: Night (23:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: Gray-cheeked thrush, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

Date: 2008-02-03, Time: Night (20:32), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Snow, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: CESSNA (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 2200 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck & Damaged nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 300 h, Repair Costs: $150, Other Costs: $351, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = ROLAND ATWOOD (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED A/C)

Date: 2007-11-20, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8944E, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: ALT REPTD AS 300 MSL AND 3000'. SAW LARGE BIRD OR BIRDS OUT LEFT COCKPIT AND HEARD THUMP AS THEY PASSED. LANDED NORMALLY. INFORMED ATC, SOC, MX CONTROL. ON POST FLT FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF IMPACT. LOG BOOK ENTRY.

Date: 2007-10-19, Time: Night (20:20), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 148 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

Date: 2007-10-09, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CIRRUS SR 20/22 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N408ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Above Ground: 2200 ft, Speed: 120 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 nose, Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = UNIV N DAKOTA xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx
Remarks: HIT NOSE AND ENG COWLING. NO DMG.

Date: 2007-09-28, Time: Day (10:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

Date: 2007-09-23, Time: Day (13:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N444ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: RXN xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = UNIV OF N DAKOTA AEORSPACE
Remarks: BIRD FLEW UP FROM BELOW COWL AND HIT PROP TIP AND WAS CUT IN 2 AND FLEW A CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE. NO DMG FOUND ON POST-FLT INSPN.

Date: 2007-09-13, Time: Night (01:35), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Bobolink, Size: Small, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

Date: 2007-09-09, Time: Day (15:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N435ND, Flight: 35, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Above Ground: 250 ft, Speed: 90 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, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = UNIV OF N DAKOTA xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx
Remarks: STARLING? BLOOD ON BOWLING & FEATHERS ON PROP, AND ONE AND IN COWLING.

Date: 2007-09-07, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N224ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 79 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = UNIV OF N DAKOTA xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx

Date: 2007-08-10, Time: Night (19:27), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 95 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

Date: 2007-08-09, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N204ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 75 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-E
Comments: OPER = UNIV OF N DAKOTA (BRIAN WILLIS) xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx
Remarks: ABOUT 50' AGL, SML FLOCK OF BIRDS GOT UP FROM GRASS NEXT TO RWY AND CROSSED EAST OF WEST. GOING AROUND WOULD HAVE PROBABLY AMOUNTED IN MULTIPLE STRIKES.

Date: 2007-08-08, Time: Day (15:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

Date: 2007-06-29, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N298ND, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx OTHER= UNIV N DAKOTA
Remarks: ALL THAT WAS SEEN WAS A BLOOD SPOT 4" BY 8" ON INBD SIDE OF RT ENG.

Date: 2007-05-09, Time: Night (23:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N437ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = UNIV N DAKOTA AEROSPACE xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx
Remarks: DID NOT SEE BIRD. NO DMG. FEATHERS ON LEFT WING ROOT FOUND ON POST-FLT.

Date: 2007-04-17, Time: Day (18:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N263FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: House sparrow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

Date: 2007-04-14, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N442ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 107 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = UNIV OF N DAKOTA SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: TWR TOLD ME TO KEEP SPEED UP ON APCH FOR TRAFFIC SPACING. I RETRACTED FLAPS AND SPED UP. AFTER FLAP RETRACTION A FLOCK OF BIRDS APPROACHED AND DOVE AWAY FROM THE A/C. 1 HIT THE PROP AND THE SECOND HALF WAS LODGED INTO THE COOLING DUCTS. NO DMG.

Date: 2006-12-16, Time: Night (17:25), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N268FE, Flight: 585/16, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

Date: 2006-10-26, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N221ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Above Ground: 250 ft, Speed: 79 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = UNIV OF N DAKOTA xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx

Date: 2006-10-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO REPT OF BIRDSTRIKE. REPTD BY ANOTHER PILOT.

Date: 2006-09-25, Time: Night (22:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N436ND, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 107 knots, Miles From Airport: 30 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = UNIVERSITY OF N DAKOTA (JEREMIAH JOHNSON) xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: NO APPARENT PHYSICAL DMG. 1/2 HR OUT OF SERVICE.

Date: 2006-09-21, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N204ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rabbits, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = UNIV OF N DAKOTA xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: PILOT THOUGHT HE HIT THE RABBIT ON LDG ROLL OF STOP AND GO. (PART NOT REPTD, ASSUME LDG GEAR)

Date: 2006-09-13, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1336, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Striped skunk, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: TWO xxxx-x REPTS (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD HITTING A RABBIT ON DEPTR. OPS FOUND SKUNK ON RWY.

Date: 2006-09-09, Time: Night (21:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N359ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = UNIV OF N DAKOTA SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & ASIAS BRIEF REPT REF#xxxxxxxxxxxxxxG (x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH xND REPT & EFFECT ON FLIGHT)
Remarks: PILOT WAS JUST COMPLETED HIS LDG ROLL WHEN A DEER WAS SEEN ON THE RWY. PILOT WAS TRYING TO STOP WHEN THE DEER TRIED TO GO UNDER THE RT WING. THE DEER WAS HIT WITH THE RT WING AND PROPELLER CAUSING MINOR DMG TO WING LEADING EDGE SURFACE, LOWER SKIN SURFACE AND RT LDG GEAR FAIRING. TRAINING WAS CANCELLED.

Date: 2006-08-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRDS WERE FOUND ON RWY 17R. (# FOUND NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10).

Date: 2006-08-25, Time: Dawn (06:30), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N464FE, Flight: 0639, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EVIDENCE OF STRIKE FOUND NEAR THE BOTTOM OF CAPT'S WINDSCREEN.

Date: 2006-08-20, Time: Day (16:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8933E, Flight: 1264, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE + xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & AIRLINE
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKES AT LIFT-OFF ROTATION. NO ABNORMAL ENG INDICATIONS. CONTD FLT. IMPACTS SEEMED TO BE AROUND THE FRONT OF A/C INCLUDING CENTER WINDSCREEN. LOGBOOK ENTRY MADE. INSPN. DONE.

Date: 2006-08-19, Time: Day (10:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8665A, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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

Date: 2006-08-19, Time: Dawn (06:18), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N243FE, Flight: 639, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: EVIDENCE FOUND ON FUSELAGE ABOVE COCKPIT WINDSHLD.

Date: 2006-08-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND BIRD ON RWY DURING ARFLD INSPN.

Date: 2006-07-25, Time: Day (19:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N265FE, Flight: 320, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ALSO BIRDSTRIKE ON APCH AT 3000 FT. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ENTERED SEPARATELY)

Date: 2006-07-25, Time: Day (19:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N265FE, Flight: 320, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 180 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-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xx-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ALSO BIRDSTRIKE ON ROLLOUT. 100 KTS. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ENTERED SEPARATELY)

Date: 2006-07-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 35L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: PILOT RADIOED TWR ABOUT CARCASS ON RWY. RWY INSPN FOUND 2 DEAD BARN SWALLOWS. 1400, DAY. ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA1516

Date: 2006-06-13, Time: Day (19:58), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N480FE, Flight: 017/14, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: HIT 2 SML BIRDS. EVIDENCE FOUND ON L-5 AND R-5 WINDOWS.

Date: 2006-04-29, Time: Day (08:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N918RW, Flight: 1946, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Lights, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE & xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: JUST AFTER ROTATION HAD A BIRDSTRIKE IN RADOME/NOSEGEAR AREA. REPTD TO TWR WHO CONFIRMED. DMGD NOSE TAXI/LANDING LIGHT.

Date: 2006-04-12, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N266ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Above Ground: 850 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $89, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = UNIV N DAKOTA
Remarks: NOTHING BECAME OF THE MINOR STRIKE. THE APPROVED ENTRY PROCEDURE FOR ENTERING THE GFK AREA FROM THE NE TAKES PLANES DIRECTLY OVER A CITY SEPTIC RESERVOIR WHICH THE BIRD LOVE.

Date: 2005-12-05, Time: Night (21:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Snow, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N282FE, Flight: 1336/0, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2200 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: EVIDENCE OF STRIKE ON F/O' S WINDSHLD.

Date: 2005-08-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND AT 1145.

Date: 2005-08-23, Time: Night (23:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N357ND, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, 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: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPER = UND AEROSPACE (UNIV N DAKOTA)
Remarks: NO DMG. COULDN'T REALLY TELL WHERE IT IMPACTED BECAUSE IT WAS ONLY VISIBLE IN FRONT OF THE LANDING LIGHT FOR A BRIEF SECOND.

Date: 2005-05-22, Time: Day (17:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N493FE, Flight: 304, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, 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
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-x-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE WHILE ON SHORT FINAL. EVIDENCE ON L OTBD AFT FLAP. NO DMG.

Date: 2005-05-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED CARCASS FOUND)

Date: 2005-04-20, Time: Night (02:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35R, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A/C STRUCK A DRAKE AND HEN MALLARD. FOUND ON DEPTR END OF 35R DURING RWY INSPN

Date: 2005-04-19, Time: Night (23:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N242ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 79 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = UNIV N DAKOTA AEROSPACE
Remarks: UNKN SPECIES, SMALL, POSSIBLY SOME SORT OF DUCK. NO DMG. NO NOTAM WARNING FOR BIRD IN VCT BUT IT IS A KOWN PROBLEM.

Date: 2004-10-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND AT DAWN (PHASE REPTD AS T/0) OVERCAST, FOG AND RAIN

Date: 2004-10-19, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N437ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35R, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = UNIV OF N DAKOTA
Remarks: BIRD GLANCED OFF SIDE OF WINDSHLD.

Date: 2004-10-13, Time: Night (22:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: BA-RJ85 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N515XJ, Flight: 3629, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: UPDATED A/C & ENG x/xx/xx
Remarks: WAS NOT REPTD UNTIL NEXT MORNING. CONSEQUENTLY, FLT TO MSP WAS DELAYED SO MX COULD CHECK OUT ENG.

Date: 2004-10-02, Time: Day (17:18), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N492FE, Flight: 0585, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, 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-xx-xx-xxxxxx & x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: HIT LWR SIDE RADOME. NO DMG. ARPT OPS REMOVED BIRD FROM RWY AT RQST OF ATCT

Date: 2004-09-21, Time: Night (06:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N466FE, Flight: 0639, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: 10 GULL CARCASSES FOUND ON RWY AFTER TWR RECEIVED STRIKE REPT. NO DMG.

Date: 2004-09-14, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9-50 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N780NC, Flight: 1531, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FOUND CHIP IN CAPT'S SLIDING WINDOW AND DELAM. REPLACED.

Date: 2004-09-14, Time: Night (23:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N356ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 110 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 Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = UNIVERSITY OF N DAKOTA
Remarks: TIME OUT OF SERVICE 1/2 HR

Date: 2004-09-10, Time: Night (21:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N355ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35R, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 79 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OWNER / OPER = UND AEROSPACE / UNIV OF N DAKOTA xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: DID NOT SEE BIRD. AFTER LDG FOUND FEATHER ON WINDSHLD THAT WAS WHITE WITH A BLACK TIP. NO APPARENT DMG.

Date: 2004-09-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: OPS FOUND PIECES OF GULL ON APCH END OF RWY. DAY. OVERCAST.

Date: 2004-08-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON INTXN OF 17R & 26 DURING INSPN. DAY. 1600.

Date: 2004-08-20, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 137, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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

Date: 2004-08-17, Time: Dawn (06:17), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N495FE, Flight: 0639, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LRG FLOCK OF BIRDS SEEN ON T/O, PROBABLY STARLINGS. EVIDENCE OF STRIKE FOUND ON F/O'S EYEBROW WINDOW. NO DMG.

Date: 2004-08-15, Time: Day (17:23), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N272FE, Flight: 304, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: THREE xxxx-x REPTS (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx, Rx & Rx))
Remarks: HIT F/O'S WINDSHLD. NO DMG.

Date: 2004-07-28, Time: Day (18:18), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N276FE, Flight: 0700/2, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MX INSPN. EVIDENCE OF STRIKE FOUND ON FUSELAGE ABOVE AND BTWN THE 2 FRONT WINDSCREENS. NO DMG.

Date: 2004-07-25, Time: Day (11:53), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N298ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = UNIV N DAKOTA
Remarks: IMMATURE

Date: 2004-07-12, Time: Dusk (21:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N287ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, 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-E
Comments: OPER = UNIV N DAKOTA (JUSTIN JONES) xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: MALLARD HEN.

Date: 2004-05-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT CREW CLEANED UP PARTS OF ABOUT 10 GULLS. NO STRIKES REPTD. TIME 1900. OVERCAST, RAIN.

Date: 2004-05-26, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N858MA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = MESS AERO INC (S KUHLMAN)
Remarks: BLACKBIRD OR SPARROW. NO DMG.

Date: 2004-05-16, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9348, Flight: 1992, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: HIT GOOSE (ASSUME CANADA FROM DATE & LOCATION) ON L SIDE A/C. NO EVIDENCE FOUND.

Date: 2004-05-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD WAS REPTD ON RWY BY ANOTHER PILOT. FOUND AT NIGHT.

Date: 2004-04-26, Time: Night (20:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N463FE, Flight: 0137/2, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRDSTRKE ON TAKE AFTER V1 AND BEFORE ROTATION. INSPN. NO DMG.

Date: 2003-09-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R/35L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND AT 1745, DAY

Date: 2003-09-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND AT 1734, DAY

Date: 2003-08-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND BIRDS ON RWY AT DAY. SOME CLOUD

Date: 2003-08-29, Time: Dawn (06:25), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N463FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Above Ground: 75 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD A FLOCK OF SML BLACKBIRDS. NO DMG.

Date: 2003-08-29, Time: Day (10:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N272ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = UNIV N DAKOTA xxxx--xx-xxxxxx

Date: 2003-08-28, Time: Day (10:45), Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = UNIV OF NORTH DAKOTA xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: SWALLOWS/SPARROWS

Date: 2003-08-20, Time: Dusk (20:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N190FE, Flight: 0137/2, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 3, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: HIT A LARGE FLOCK OF SML BIRDS. 57 STRIKES FOUND. MOST ON LE OF WINGS. NO DMG.

Date: 2003-08-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 8/26, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

Date: 2003-06-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17L, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND MEADOWLARK AND BLACKBIRD DURING FIELD INSPN. TIME 1740, DAY

Date: 2003-06-03, Time: Day (16:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BELLANCA DEC (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N68ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bobolink, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = UNIV OF N DAKOTA
Remarks: NO DMG, SLATTERED WINDSHLD.

Date: 2002-08-22, Time: Day (07:50), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N104FE, Flight: 0137, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE WAS NOT REPTD TO GFK A/C MX. NO INSPN PERFORMED. CAPT NOTED NO DMG TO WINDSHLD.

Date: 2001-08-18, Time: Day (07:30), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N120FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: JUST AFTER ROTATION A LRG FLOCK OF BIRDS CROSSED RWY. WE BEGAN STRIKING BIRDS. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS. CONTD FLT. INSPN FOUND NO DMG.

Date: 2000-07-21, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N9942, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: FLT 684 HA A BIRD STRIKE ON ROTATION TO COCKPIT ROOF ABOVE F/OiWINDSHLD.

Date: 2000-04-18, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N413XJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: FLT 3213. A/C RETD TO GATE.

Date: 1999-11-27, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: AAIPN-1
Comments: LETTER SENT x/xx/xx - NO REPLY AS OF x/xx
Remarks: LANDED THEN REPTD DEER STRIKE. DMG MINOR.

Date: 1998-10-05, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N936FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 8, Above Ground: 45 ft, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 650 h, Repair Costs: $11000, Other Costs: $991, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: LIGHT DAMAGE TO MOLDING ON HORIZ STAB. BIRD SIZE SMALL- MED.

Date: 1997-08-12, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N856ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Speed: 55 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = UNIV N DAKOTA

Date: 1997-08-09, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N466FE, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: HIT A FLOCK OF SMALL BIRDS ON APPCH END OF RWY. TIME = 1931 LCL

Date: 1995-10-23, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N175ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35R, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = UNIV N DAKOTA (JOHN KAHAN)
Remarks: BLOOD STAIN

Date: 1995-09-20, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N107ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = UNIV OF N DAKOTA (EDMUND T LAMB)
Remarks: LARGE FLOCKS AROUND SEWAGE LAGOONS. LAGOONS ARE NE OF GFK & ARE ADJACENT TO APPROACHES FOR RWY 26 & 17L.

Date: 1995-08-28, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-55 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N73GP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Above Ground: 2 ft, Speed: 128 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = GERBER PRODUCTS CO.
Remarks: OTHER STRUCK = FLAPS

Date: 1994-09-15, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Northwest Airlines, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: FLT 604. 18 DEAD GULLS PICKED UP ON RY. UNKN IF ANY DAMAGE TO A/C.

Date: 1994-09-05, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 35 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: A/C = B xxx-xxx
Remarks: ARCTIC TERNS & GULLS. EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. BENT TELEFLEX CABLE & DAMAGED #3 BRAKE LINE.

Date: 1994-08-27, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Arctic tern, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MINOR DENT ON FUSELAGE 12" AFT FWD PRESSURE BULKHEAD LOWER LEFT SIDE

Date: 1994-08-26, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Frontier Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 12 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ARCTIC TERNS AND GULL. NO DAMAGE.

Date: 1994-05-06, Time: Night (00:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - KC - 135 - R; IMPACT - CO PT WINDOW, RADOME; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - F

Date: 1994-05-05, Time: Night, Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 180 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, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - KC - 135 - R; IMPACT - RADOME, #3 ENGINE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - F

Date: 1994-05-05, Time: Night (22:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1900 ft, Speed: 160 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, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - KC - 135 - R; IMPACT - RADOME, #1 ENGINE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - F

Date: 1993-07-03, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: POSTMARK = DATE OPERATOR = UNIV NORTH DAKOTA

Date: 1993-05-06, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N807ND, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = MATT COLEMAN FOR UNIV OF NORTH DAKOTA
Remarks: RT WING RECOGNITION LT COVER BKN.

Date: 1991-08-22, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: B-727-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MINOR DENTS TO LE OF WING

Date: 1991-08-21, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Great Lakes Airlines, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 90 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 windshield, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BOUNCED OFF WINDSHIELD. HIT A FLOCK, # NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10.

Date: 1991-08-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2400 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK OPERATOR = UNIV OF NORTH DAKOTA
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY

Date: 1991-05-11, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED INDICATED DAMAGE COLUMN)
Remarks: A/C NEEDED TO BE WASHED. MINOR DAMAGE. PART DMGD NOT REPTD.

Date: 1991-04-23, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Corporate Air, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, 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, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY. FLT 811.