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Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 51 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 4 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-08-23, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Commutair, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N362PH, Flight: 4815, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-08-08, Time: Day (16:57), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Commercial, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A/C REPORTED AS CRJ.
Date: 2015-07-29, Time: Day (19:33), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N806EX, Flight: 4851, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILTO REPTD STRIKE TO TWR @ APPROX 1933 HRS LOCAL. HIT ON FIRST 1000 FT OF RWY 32. APRT OPS FOUND BIRD NEAR THE 1000 FT MARKER. A/C GROUNDED PENDING INSPN NO VISIBLE DMG FROM GROUND.
Date: 2015-05-25, Time: Day (15:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: NO DMG. FOUND REMAINS ON MAY 26TH. CALLED ATC TO INQUIRE ABOUT A BIRDSTRIKE. ATC REPT A CRJ HIT A BIRD ON LDG ON MAY 25TH. ATC REPORTED THE PILOT OF THE CRJ DID HIT A BIRD ON LANDING, BUT DID NOT REPORT UNTIL ON COMMERCIAL RAMP. NO REPORT WAS MENTIONED TO KITH ARPT OPS ON MAY 25TH ABOUT A BIRDSTRIKE. REPORT WAS FILED THE FOLLOWING DAY WHEN REMAINS WERE FOUND.
Date: 2015-05-05, Time: Night (23:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N214WN, Flight: 989, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 28L, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2015-04-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TWR REPORTED SOMETHING AT THE 3000' MARK OF RWY 32. ARPT OPS WENT OUT AND PERFORMED A SPECIAL INSPECTION. FOUND ONE DECEASED GULL WITH HAVING EVIDENCE OF BEING STRUCK BY AN AIRCRAFT. NO AIRCRAFT REPORTED A STRIKE AND WILDLIFE WAS REMOVED FROM RWY.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-12-04, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N977DM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = TAUGHANNOCK AVIATION
Remarks: NO DMG FOUND.
Date: 2014-09-16, Time: Night (23:53), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Commutair, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N379PH, Flight: 4815, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $500, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: LOCATION REPTD AS 5NM.
Date: 2014-08-13, Time: Day (09:29), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Shuttle America, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N634RW, Flight: 3919, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28R, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-02-28, Time: Night (22:29), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Rain, Snow, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3762, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-08-03, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-31 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N531SK, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR/OWNER = SK-JETS / SK LOGISTICS INC
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD TO A/C. FOUND ONE BIRD CARCASS ON ACTIVE RWY 32.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-08-18, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N806EX, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: A/C LANDING 32, ON ROLL HIT KILLDEER WITH NOSE AND LT L/E OF A/C. BIRD FOUND ON C/L.
Date: 2010-07-30, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8541D, Flight: 3820, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STRUCK POSSIBLY 2 BIRDS IN THE #1 ENG. AND 1 ON THE NOSE. ENG WAS REPLACED. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: BIRD REPTD AS GOOSE, ASSUME CANADA GOOSE FROM DATE & LOCTION.)
Date: 2010-07-25, Time: Night (23:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8877A, Flight: 4084, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & FAA ACCIDENT INCIDENT PRELIM DATA
Remarks: FLT HIT DEER AT 3000 FT MARKER RWY 32. DMG TO RT FLAP. MINOR.
Date: 2010-07-16, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N331EN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT NOT SURE WHAT PART OF A/C BIRD HIT.

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-08-24, Time: Day (07:17), Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N449AW, Flight: 3593, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A/C ARRIVED AT PHL WITH MOURNING DOVE REMAINS STUCK IN GEAR FROM A STRIKE THAT OCCURRED ON CLIMB OUT OF ITHICA.
Date: 2009-08-15, Time: Night (23:10), Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3996, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Remarks: LANDED RWY 32 AFTER REPORTING BIRDSTRIKE ON APRCH. NO ASSISTANCE REQUESTED AND A/C TAXIED TO RAMP W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2009-05-14, Time: Day (16:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Commutair, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N368PH, Flight: 8663, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 109 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 Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG NOTICED BY CREW VIA VISUAL INSPECTION.

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-05-13, Time: Day (18:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Piedmont Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N828EX, Flight: 4616, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-07-23, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N571ML, Flight: 2629, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Black-capped chickadee, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: UPON T/O, PILOT INFORMED TWR THAT HE HIT ABOUT 6 BIRDS. ARPT FOUND 3 CARCASSES AND PIECES OF RED LENS. (BIRDS REPTD AS CHICKADEES, ASSUME BLACK-CAPPED FROM LOCATION.)

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-08-28, Time: Day (15:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegheny Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: A/C WAS UNAWARE OF STRIKE. STRIKE WAS REPTD BY ANOTHER PILOT WHO WITNESSED IT.
Date: 2001-08-12, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 305. NO DMG. CARCASS FOUND ON RWY.
Date: 2001-06-03, Time: Day (09:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N887US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 134 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT DELAYED ON NEXT DEPRT FOR BIRD STRIKE INSPN 22 MINS.

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-08-17, Time: Day (17:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: IAI-1124 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N331GW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRDS WERE FOUND ABOUT 2500' DOWN RWY
Date: 2000-07-30, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N888AZ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Repair Costs: $700, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = TAUGHANNOCK AVTN (x/xx/xx UPDATED COST CATEGORY)
Remarks: BIRD WAS INGESTED. NOREMAINS OF BIRD FOUND ON AIRFIELD OR EVIDENCE OF BIRD STRIKE ON A/C AT THIS TIME. COST WAS FOR INSPCTN
Date: 2000-07-19, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N967VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2000-07-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD REPTD BY A/C ALONG RWY EDGE.
Date: 2000-06-08, Time: Day (06:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Commutair, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N856CA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLEW THRU A FLOCK OF BIRDS, # SEEN NOT REPT, ASSUME SAME AS # STRUCK. 7 CARCASSES WERE REMOVED FROM RWY BOUT 800 FT N OF RWY 32 THRESHOLD. BIRD ID BY BY CARLA DOVE @ SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 2000-03-30, Time: Day (18:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Snow, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N912VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 150 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 526 HIT BIRD WITH FLAP ASSEMBLY.

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-10-26, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Executive Jet Aviation, Aircraft: HAWKER 1000 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N523QS, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 36830 h, Other Costs: $59192, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK ENG NACELLE. DID NOT ENTER ENG.

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-06-29, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N966VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American crow, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-10-21, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N14804, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 33, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK LEFT SIDE RADOME & ENGINE INTAKE & NACELLE. NO DAMAGE. A/C INSPECTED AND RELEASED.
Date: 1994-08-26, Time: Day, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 4145. UNKN IF DAMAGE.
Date: 1994-08-26, Time: Day, Precipation: Fog, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: BA-31 JETSTR (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1994-07-22, Time: Day, Aircraft: BE-18 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: VSBY. 2 1/2 HAZE. DAMAGE, IF ANY, NOT REPTD.

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-11-06, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = TAC
Date: 1993-10-20, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 84
Date: 1993-10-18, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: RAINY.
Date: 1993-10-17, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N953VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1993-09-16, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-20 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1881Q, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = TAUGHANNOCK AVIATION CORP
Remarks: UNKN IF DAMAGE.
Date: 1993-08-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: UNKN IF DAMAGE.
Date: 1993-06-26, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: FOKKER F100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO BIRDS OBSVD IN NUMBER ON ARPT. NO REMAINS FOUND.

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-08-19, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Commutair, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1992-07-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Commutair, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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: UNKN IF ANY DAMAGE. FLT 580. TIME = 1145Z.

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-09-02, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-120 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N22727, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: EVIDENCE OF BIRD FOUND ON INSIDE BLADE ROOT # 2 ENG. & INTAKE FOR #2 ENG. NO DAMAGE APPARENT.
Date: 1991-08-26, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: SHORTS 360 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. 25 STARLINGS.
Date: 1991-07-17, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Microbats, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = PENN AIR OPERATED BY US AIR (x/x/xx UPDATED BAT SPECIES: x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY
Date: 1991-04-21, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N996VJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: AFTER A/C DEPTD, DEAD GULL WAS NOTICE ON RWY BY TWR PERSONNEL. FLIGHT CREW NEVER SAW OR FELT ANYTHING. A/C WAS CHECKED AT PIT; NO DAMAGE FOUND. FLT 409.

1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-10-17, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: 3 GULLS HIT. NO DAMAGE. FLT 535
Date: 1990-10-02, Time: Day (13:53), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: HIT 2. FLT 3471. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1990-09-14, Time: Night, 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, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PCA
Remarks: FLT 6537 HIT FLOCK (ASSUME 2-10). NO DAMAGE REPTD BY PILOT.
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