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Lincoln Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Lincoln Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 434 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 24 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-09-18, Time: Day (12:28), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N986SW, Flight: 5595, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18/36, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FLOCK OF GULLS FLEW UP AS A/C APPROACHED WITH TWO GULLS STRUCK.
Date: 2015-09-17, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17/35, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-09-14, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18/36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY CHECKS. 12:53 PM DAY
Date: 2015-09-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18/36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY CHECK. 14:00 PM DAY
Date: 2015-08-20, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Antenna Skin, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2015-08-14, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-170 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5674, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18/36, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BAG 1 AND BAG 2 = CLIFF SWALLOW.
Date: 2015-08-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14/32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 13:42 PM DAY
Date: 2015-08-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18/36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 10:30 AM DAY
Date: 2015-08-06, Time: Day (12:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8972E, Flight: 3535, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18/36, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx,Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN.
Date: 2015-07-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17/35, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-07-29, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2015-07-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18/36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red fox, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 14:54 PM DAY
Date: 2015-06-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18/36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY CHECK. 1431PM DAY.
Date: 2015-06-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18/36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-06-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18/36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Purple martin, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON RWY CHECK.
Date: 2015-05-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY DURING RWY CHECK. 16:15 PM DAY
Date: 2015-05-08, Time: Night, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6468, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Vesper bats, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. UNDETERMINED VESPER BAT. WILDLIFE SPECIES ID BY USGS. STRIKE OCCURRED DURING LANDING APPROX 2 MILES SOUTH OF THE AIRFIELD. THE STRIKE WAS NOT REPORTED TO AIRPORT PERSONNEL UNTIL THE PILOT INFORMED AN OFFICER ON THE GROUND, ON THE RAMP. THE OFFICER THEN PROCEEDED TO COMPLETE A STRIKE REPORT AND RECORDED THE TIME AS 2213 AS THAT IS WHEN THEY FOUND THE STRIKE LOCATION ON THE A/C. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2015-05-04, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Antenna Skin, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2015-04-21, Time: Day (12:00), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 306H, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE =TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx), MOR LNK-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx;x/xx/xxxx CORRECTED SPECIES TO AMERICAN KESTREL
Remarks: SKW 306H REPTD STRIKING A LARGE BIRD WHILE LDG RWY 36. LAA FOUND A KESTREL CARCASS ON THE RWY. PILOT DID NOT REPTD ANY DMG. ROC NOTIFIED.
Date: 2015-04-10, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1 (Airplane), Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Blue-winged teal, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Out Of Service: 6074 h, Other Costs: $5916, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2015-03-18, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: House finch, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2015-02-24, Time: Day (08:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N774WF, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Dickcissel, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = CABELAS WHOLESALE INC SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR LNK-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: A/C LANDED RWY 18 AND TAXIED TO PARKING. PILTO TOLD GROUND THAT HE HIT A FLOCK OF TWEETY BIRDS ON FINAL ABOT 200' AGL. NO DMG REPTD. RWY CHECK FOUND NO FOD. A/C = HAWKER 850. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: BIOL REPT INDICATES REMAINS WERE COLLECTED)

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-11-04, Time: Day (16:35), Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1RD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Foxes, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR LNK-M-xxxx/xx/xx/xxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = DUNCAN AVIATION INC.
Remarks: LANDED RWY 32 HITTING AN KILLING A FOX. NO AFFECT ON FLT AND NO DMG. ASSUME L/G. SPECIES OF FOX NOT REPORTED.
Date: 2014-10-06, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N991AL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Local, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = REVA / AERO JET AVIATION x INC (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED PHASE OF FLT)
Remarks: DMG TO OUTER L/E. NEVER SAW THE BIRD. DATA ENTRY NOTE: PHASE OF FLT NOT REPORTD. EMAILED REPORTER. CAN NOT TRACK ON FLIGHTAWARE.COM.
Date: 2014-10-02, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 20 ft, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Orange-crowned warbler, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2014-09-05, Time: Day (13:13), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3535, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ALT REPTD AS 50-100, TOOK AVG.
Date: 2014-08-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY INSPECTION.
Date: 2014-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14/32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON RWY CHECK. 2:00 PM DAY
Date: 2014-07-28, Time: Dusk (20:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8977A, Flight: 3537, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 125 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 Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STRUCK FLOCK OF SML BIRDS ON LDG ROLL FOR RWY 32.
Date: 2014-06-24, Operator: Military, Aircraft: E-4 (Airplane), Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 600 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2014-05-31, Time: Day (06:51), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3764, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = MOR LNK-M- xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx, xxxx-x (x/x/xxxx UPDATED WITH xxxx-x)
Remarks: FLG3764 STATED HE MAY HAVE HIT A SML BIRD ON LIFT OFF. MAY HAVE HIT LDG GEAR. RWY CHECK FOUND 1 CARCASS.
Date: 2014-05-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2014-05-21, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2014-05-08, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Plovers, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Remarks: Multiple Birds: Smithsonian Samples identified as:Plovers, Lapwings, and Dotterels,Insect

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-11-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON MIDDAY AIRFLD CK AT THE RWY 35/KILO TWY INTXN.
Date: 2013-10-16, Time: Night (22:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N12167, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 7000 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 11494. SMALL GOUGE IN RADAR RADOME. NOTAM WARNING.
Date: 2013-10-12, Time: Day (16:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N368PK, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 8 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American white pelican, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 219360 h, Repair Costs: $38723, Other Costs: $225219, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = EXECUTIVE AIRSHARE SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x, NTSB CENxxLAxxx, FAA ASIAS
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NOTAM WARNING. FLT CREW NOTED A FLOCK OF BIRDS THAT THEY DESCRIBED AS "SNOW GEESE". THEY WERE UNABLE TO AVOID THE APPROX 12-20 BIRDS. 1 HIT THE RT OUTBOARD WING. AFTER NOTING DMG AND VERIFYING THE ENGINES, CONTROLLABILITY AND OVERALL A/C CONDITIONS WERE OPERATING NORMALLY, FLT CREW INFORMED LNK ATC THAT THEY WOULD NEED TO RETURN. THEY LANDED SAFELY.BIRDSTRIKE TO RT WING DURING CLIMB FROM LNK. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO OUTER RT WING SPAR.
Date: 2013-09-25, Time: Night (20:54), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Endeavor Air, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8533D, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 11204. DNA.
Date: 2013-09-24, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N29906, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 750 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Microbats, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 11205. DNA. NO DMG OR INJURIES. FINAL APRCH. ALTITUDE REPTD AS 500-1000, TOOK AVERAGE.
Date: 2013-09-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Little brown bat, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: AIRFLD OPS FOUND BAT ON RWY DURING MIDDAY AF CK.
Date: 2013-09-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: AIRFLD OPS FOUND BIRD CARCASS ON RWY 14 DURING MID-DAY AIRFLD CK. NO STRIKE REPTD. DAY.
Date: 2013-09-10, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2013-09-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON THE RWY AT RWY 17 AND NOVEMBER TWY INTXN BY AIRFLD OPS. ATCT CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED NO STRIKES REPTD. DAY.
Date: 2013-08-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Buff-breasted sandpiper, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: AIRFLD OPS FOUND A BIRD ON RWY. TOWER NOT AWARE OF ANY STRIKES.
Date: 2013-08-23, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 20 ft, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Plovers, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2013-08-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Buff-breasted sandpiper, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD BIRD ON TWY AT THE HOLD SHORT LINE. OPS CKD AND FOUND ONE WHOLE BIRD AND ONE BIRD CUT IN HALF. SEVERAL PLANES HAD TAKEN OFF AND LANDED. FEATHERS SENT TO SI FOR ID. 1330 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-08-14, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2013-08-12, Time: Day (19:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-31 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N276PS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = G & L AVIATION LLC
Date: 2013-07-30, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2013-07-24, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2013-07-20, Time: Day (06:47), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6228, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18/36, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-07-16, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2013-05-29, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 20 ft, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Unknown bird, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2013-05-12, Time: Night (21:21), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 76T, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Harris's sparrow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 9969. 3 SAMPLES, ALL SAME ID.
Date: 2013-04-23, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Antenna Skin, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-11-27, Time: Dawn (06:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N409SW, Flight: 4476, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SHORTLY AFTER T/O AT APPROX 200 FEET WE ENCOUNTERED A SMALL FLOCK OF BIRDS. HEARD THE THUD OF A STRIKE IN THE NOSE AREA. ALL OPS AND INDICATIONS NORMAL. FLT CONT W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2012-11-18, Time: Night (17:42), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ultimate Jet Charters, Aircraft: DORNIER 328J (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N429FJ, Flight: 29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx xx UPDATED A/C)
Remarks: SHALLOW DENT 4 X 4 INCHES ON NOSE CONE. KLNK DEPT END OF RWY 17, NEAR TWY.
Date: 2012-08-09, Time: Night (22:03), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N2540, Flight: 76T, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2012-07-22, Time: Night (21:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N669QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = NETJETS AVIATION
Date: 2012-07-20, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2012-07-13, Time: Day (09:27), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6153, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 120 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 Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2012-07-10, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 300 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2012-05-25, Time: Day (17:20), Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N675BR, Flight: 4685, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING.
Date: 2012-05-22, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Unknown bird, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2012-05-22, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 4, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2012-05-21, Operator: Military, Aircraft: E-4 (Airplane), Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Unknown bird, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2012-05-13, Time: Dusk (19:56), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5948, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cedar waxwing, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 7703. BIRD REPORTED AS " POSSIBLY A MEADOWLARK". ADVISED LNK ATCT AT 0135Z THAT ASQ 5948 STRUCK A BIRD ON APRCH. RWY FOD CHECK COMPLETE. NO REMAINS FOUND.
Date: 2012-05-12, Time: Day (15:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Silverhawk Aviation Charter, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N141JC, Flight: 14575, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Above Ground: 5000 ft, Speed: 220 knots, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 15000 h, Repair Costs: $24000, Other Costs: $15812, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: RADAR DOME, DEAD CENTER, BLOOD 5 INCHES WIDE, 18 INCHES LONG. BOTH WINDSHIELDS ONE THIRD COVERED WITH MATERIAL. REMVD FAN BLADE, REPLACED 1BLADE.
Date: 2012-03-08, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 15 ft, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2012-01-13, Time: Day (12:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4176, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Lapland longspur, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 7166. WHOLE FEATHER. ATIS WARNING. FOUND CARCASS ON RWY.

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-11-18, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 30 ft, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Small, Damage: Destroyed, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Out Of Service: 28332 h, Other Costs: $30663, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx (x/xx/xxxx damage code changed from E to D to match USDA definitions)
Date: 2011-10-18, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Pigeons, doves, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 4, Out Of Service: 207104 h, Other Costs: $224146, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2011-10-12, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2011-10-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Meadowlarks, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND DURING RWY CK. 2358 PM NIGHT.
Date: 2011-09-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REPTD PILOT SAW FOD ON RWY. ARPT FOREMAN DISPATCHED TO RWY AND FOUND A DOVE. 1952 PM DUSK.
Date: 2011-09-20, Time: Day (09:08), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5646, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2011-09-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT CALLED ARPT COMM CENTER TO REPORT DECEASED GULLS ON APRCH END OF RWY 36. TWO BIRDS FOUND AND ID'D BY WS AS FRANKLIN'S GULLS. 1414 PM DAY.
Date: 2011-09-14, Time: Night (20:54), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N15321, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = BENJAMIN CUNNINGHAM / PROFLITE INC
Date: 2011-09-13, Time: Day (13:47), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N11189, Flight: 6120, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 750 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 6543. DNA. BIRD STRUCK RT WING. WAITING ON MX TO CK A/C TO DETERMINE IF ANY DMG. PILOT SAID NO DMG BUT MUST WAIT FOR MX. PILOT CALLED BACK AND REPTD NO DMG TO A/C.
Date: 2011-09-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red fox, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT CALLED ABOUT A DECEASED FOX BEING REPTD BY A PILOT. PILOT STATED HE DID NOT HIT THE FOX. ARPT PERSONNEL RETRIEVED THE FOX AND IT WAS EXAMINED BY WS. APPEARS FOX WAS HIT BY EITHER THE PROP OR LANDING OF AN A/C. 1927 PM DAY.
Date: 2011-09-02, Time: Day (10:06), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N406SW, Flight: 6212, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sandpipers, curlews, phalaropes, allies, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE INSPN IN CHICAGO. NO DMG.
Date: 2011-09-02, Time: Day (17:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2619, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 6553. WHOLE FEATHER. NOTAM WARNING. NO BIRDS FOUND ON RWY.
Date: 2011-09-01, Time: Day (17:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2619, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, 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
Remarks: BIRDS ON PERM NOTAM. ARPT EMPLOYEE WORKING NEAR RWY REPTD BIRDSTRIKE. ATC INFORMED PILOT WHO CONT FLT. ONE DOVE CARCASS REMVD FROM RWY.
Date: 2011-08-24, Time: Day (11:12), Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8944B, Flight: 2671, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $92, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO FEATHER REMAINS OR VIABLE DNA FOUND IN SAMPLE. ONLY INSECT WAS FOUND. A/C WAS 3-5 MILES (TOOK AVG) OUT ON APRCH. BIRD HIT RT HAND WINDSHIELD. NO DMG. DATA ENTRY NTOE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2011-08-19, Time: Day (10:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6022, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD ON PERM NOTAM. NO REMAINS FOUND ON RWY.
Date: 2011-08-09, Time: Night (04:23), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8501F, Flight: 3999, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 6256. DNA. PER NOTAM.
Date: 2011-08-08, Time: Night (20:02), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5614, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2011-08-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Purple martin, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: MULTIPLE SPECIES. THREE PURPLE MARTINS AND TWO BARN SWALLOWS. AIRFLD MX FOUND BIRDS ON RWY DURING MIDDAY AIRFLD CK. HE CONTACTED ATAC, NO REPTD STRIKES.
Date: 2011-07-30, Time: Day, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5574, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ARPT NOTIFIED BY FBO THAT AIRLINE HAD REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE TO THEM. A/C INSPECTED AND CLEARED FOR FLT.
Date: 2011-07-26, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N14902, Flight: 5877, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great horned owl, Size: Large, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x, FAA INCIDENT/PRELIM DATA & NEWS MEDIA (x/xx/xx UPDATED ID: x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH xND xxxx-x))
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 6189. (REPORT FROM UNKN SHOWED DATE AT 7/27 THE 26TH HAD BEEN ENTERED BUT WAS CROSSED OFF) STRUCK A BIRD WHILE LANDING (ASSUME L/R) KLNK. DENTED LEADING EDGE OF RT WING.
Date: 2011-07-23, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2011-07-19, Time: Day (12:38), 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: 17, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western kingbird, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SILVERHAWK AVIATION
Remarks: PERMANENT BIRD NOTAM.
Date: 2011-06-23, Time: Day (06:39), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N919SW, Flight: 6700, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Meadowlarks, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY WS BIOL.
Date: 2011-05-24, Time: Day (18:07), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N905SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2011-05-23, Time: Day (07:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N585BP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = BEEF PRODUCTS INC
Date: 2011-04-27, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Local, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2011-04-25, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6401V, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Meadowlarks, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = JAMES HILLIARD / GDL AVIATION LLC
Remarks: BIRD ON PERM NOTAM.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-11-10, Time: Day (10:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N602XJ, Flight: 3483, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 5371. BIRDS ON PERM NOTAM. NO DMG.
Date: 2010-10-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Ruddy duck, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED NAME AND TITLE)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD SEEING FOD POSSIBLY BIRDS ON RWY AS HE WAS TAXIING AFTER LANDING. NO REPTD STRIKES. FOUR DUCKS FOUND ON RWY. WITH TWO BEING FOUND ON EACH SIDE OF C/L. DAY.
Date: 2010-10-11, Time: Day (12:45), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N909SW, Flight: 6700, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Townsend's warbler, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, #2 Eng Cowl, Effect On Flight: Other, Repair Costs: $92, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) & ARPT REPT (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED PART STRUCK)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. EST COST FOR INSPN OF A/C. $92 IS HOURLY RATE TO INSPECT A/C. HIT RT COWL. SMITHSONIAN REMARKS: SPECIES SUGGESTS STRIKE DID NOT OCCURR AT KLNK.
Date: 2010-09-16, Time: Night (23:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N954SW, Flight: 6627, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 140 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
Remarks: SHORT FINAL.
Date: 2010-09-08, Time: Night (21:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5915, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18, Speed: 134 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 4902. MICRO. MOLDY. NO DNA. PASSERINE. HIT 1 SML WHITE BID ON T/D. POSSIBLY A PIGEON.
Date: 2010-09-02, Time: Day (10:01), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 4144, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2010-08-16, Time: Dusk, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6955, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PERM NOTAM WARNING.
Date: 2010-08-12, Time: Day (13:27), Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N407SW, Flight: 6351, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $92, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT REPTD STRIKE ONCE THEY WERE ON GRND. ARPT POLICE TOOK PICTURES AND SAMPLES. GA MX DID INSPN. COST EST IS FOR AIRFRAME INSPN.
Date: 2010-07-05, Time: Day (11:21), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N601XJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 6 ft, Speed: 134 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: HIT A "SPARROW" ON DEPTR.FLT CONTD W/O INCIDENT. BIRD REPTD AS "SPARROW?" BY CAPT.
Date: 2010-06-27, Time: Day (16:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3826, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 190 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2010-05-08, Time: Day (13:32), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5754, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED DMG CODE)
Date: 2010-04-26, Time: Day (18:02), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N959SW, Flight: 64F?, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NOTAM.
Date: 2010-01-26, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT PERSONNEL FOUND THE BIRD ON THE RWY DURING AIRFLD CK. NO BIRDSTRIKES REPTD TO ARPT.

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-11-24, Time: Night (21:30), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2009-10-15, Time: Dusk (20:40), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2009-08-30, Time: Day (18:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-36 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N244JH, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER / OWNER = ERIC CARSTENSON / DECCA FLYING CLUB INC SOURCE = xxxx-x, USGS BIRD BANDING LAB (x/xx/xx UPDATED ID, REMARKS)
Remarks: BANDED HAWK APPEARED TO HAVE A SMALL BIRD AS PREY KILLED WITH IT. USGS BAND # 112614057.
Date: 2009-08-25, Time: Night, Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2009-08-25, Time: Night, Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 3, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2009-08-20, Time: Night, Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2009-07-30, Time: Night (23:35), Operator: Military, 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: 2009-07-27, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3344, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3481. DNA. STRUCK NOSE CONE. DOESN'T APPEAR TO BE ANY DMG.
Date: 2009-07-22, Time: Dusk (22:30), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 136 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2009-07-21, Time: Dusk (20:00), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Antenna Skin, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2009-07-14, Time: Day (10:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, 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
Remarks: BIRDS ON PERMANENT NOTAM. LAA FOUND ONE DEAD BARN SWALLOW ON RWY.
Date: 2009-06-19, Time: Day (16:29), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-60 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N862PA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x OPER = SEGRAVE AVIATION (OWNER POINTE AVIATION LLC)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3306. SOME PARTS OF BIRD WERE ON RT MAIN LDG GEAR. NO DMG.
Date: 2009-06-17, Time: Night (23:59), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Vesper bats, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2009-06-07, Time: Day (13:00), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2009-06-02, Time: Day (13:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N962SW, Flight: 5866, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3278. SAMPLE FROM NOSE WAS A CLIFF SWALLOW (DNA), SAMPLE FROM WINGTIP WAS SAVANNAH SPARROW (DNA).
Date: 2009-06-01, Time: Dusk (19:33), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6083, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT REPTD NO EVIDENCE OF STRIKING A BIRD, HOWVER, ARPT 9 CHECKED RWY AND REPTD ONE WOUNDED GULL. DATA ENTRY NOTE: SPEED REPTD AS APPROX.
Date: 2009-05-31, Time: Day (17:56), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 669, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = NETJETS (EJA)
Remarks: I BIRD CUT IN HALF FOUND ON RWY 18.
Date: 2009-04-23, Time: Day (12:15), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2009-02-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT POLICE FOUND BIRD ON RWY DURING RWY CHECK. NO REPTS OF STRIKE FROM PILOTS. BIRD LOOKED LIKE IT HAD BEEN HIT. 09:30 AM DAY.
Date: 2009-01-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ARPT FOREMAN FOUND BIRD ON RWY 35 DURING RWY CHECK.

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-11-29, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6704, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Snow goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: TWO xxxx-x (CONTACTED WS BIOL AT ARPT FOR PART STRUCK AND DMG INFO)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2911. IRRAD. NO DNA. NOTAM WARNING. HIT VERTICAL STABILIZER. FBO MX CLEANED AND CHECKED FOR DMG. NONE FOUND.
Date: 2008-11-26, Time: Day (09:10), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 156 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-11-19, Time: Night (21:50), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-11-13, Time: Night (20:00), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-10-15, Time: Day (10:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3224, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATIS & NOTAM WARNINGS. & PILOT WARNED OF BIRDS ON RWY.
Date: 2008-10-15, Time: Day (09:30), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-10-07, Time: Night (23:50), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-10-07, Time: Night, Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-09-29, Time: Night (23:51), Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3126, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: House wren, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2732. PHASE WAS EITHER APCH OR LANDING ROLL. BIRD HIT WINDSHLD, CENTER RT SIDE.
Date: 2008-09-27, Time: Day (13:48), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N961SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 35 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING. NO DMG.
Date: 2008-09-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD SEEING A DEAD BIRD ON RWY. ARPT PERSONNEL FOUND A KILLDEER ON APPRAOCH END OF RWY 18. NO STRIKED REPTD. 19:33 PM DUSK.
Date: 2008-09-22, Time: Night (22:10), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-09-13, Time: Night (21:39), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6761, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2683. NO DNA.
Date: 2008-09-13, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N452DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, 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 = DUNCAN AVIATION
Date: 2008-09-08, Time: Night (19:30), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-08-18, Time: Dusk (19:30), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 3, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-08-17, Time: Day (19:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N705SK, Flight: 6083, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Upland sandpiper, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2625. 100% DNA MATCH.
Date: 2008-08-15, Time: Day (12:07), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-08-13, Time: Day (18:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3319, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, 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 Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2008-08-11, Time: Night (05:35), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N452DA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DUNCAN AVIATION
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2008-08-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD DEAD ANIMAL ON RWY TO ATCT. I FOUND REMAINS O RWY NEAR TWY N.
Date: 2008-07-21, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N60HD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 130 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FLIGHT STREAM AVIATION (
Remarks: SPARROW? NO DMG.
Date: 2008-06-30, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2969, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRDS ON PERMANENT NOTAM
Date: 2008-05-28, Time: Day (14:20), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135 (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Chimney swift, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-04-20, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N947SW, Flight: 6704, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern shoveler, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $200, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx AND xx-xxxxxx (DATA ENTRY NOTE: N# REPTD BY PILOT AS NxxxSW AND BY AIRPORT AS NxxxSW - ASSUME PILOT IS CORRECT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2427. FLEW THROUGH A FLOCK OF BIRDS ON APCH. FOUND BLOOD SMEAR ON LE OF LEFT HORIZ STABILIZER. ARPT SECURITY COLLECTED BLOOD SAMPLE. NO DMG.
Date: 2008-04-18, Time: Day (06:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3317, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING. PILOT REPTD HITTING 1 GULL. 3 CARCASSES FOUND ON RWY.
Date: 2008-04-10, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N97AL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CARDINAL AVIATION
Remarks: PILOT DEPARTED RWY 36 AND SAID HE STRUCK A WOUNDED BIRD. AIRLINE THAT JUST LANDED WAS NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY HAVE HIT A BIRD. CARCASS REMOVED FROM RWY.
Date: 2008-03-21, Time: Night (23:02), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6704, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 2800 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American tree sparrow, 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
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 2375. 100% DNA MATCH. NOTAM WARNING. NO DMG REPTD BY PILOT.
Date: 2008-03-20, Time: Night (22:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N944SW, Flight: 6704, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 2600 ft, Speed: 190 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD HIT JUST BELOW F/O'S WINDSHLD. NO DMG.
Date: 2008-03-10, Time: Day (12:00), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-11-05, Time: Night (19:15), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Species: Snow goose, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-09-26, Time: Day (10:51), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2885, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO BIRDS WERE FOUND DURING RWY CHECK AFTER STRIKE. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2007-09-26, Time: Day (10:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: WC-135C (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 182 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-09-10, Time: Day (11:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5643, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING. HIT 2 SML BIRDS JUST ABOVE WINDSHDL AFTER LDG. BASH 1 FOUND 2 BARN SWALLOWS ON RWY. NO DMG.
Date: 2007-09-07, Time: Night (20:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-09-05, Time: Day (18:48), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ARPT AUTHORITY FOUND TURTLE DOVE 500' FROM APCH END OF RWY 14.
Date: 2007-08-21, Time: Dawn (06:07), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5964, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Meadowlarks, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING. PILOT CALLED AT 1005 LOCAL TO REPORT NO DMG.
Date: 2007-08-14, Time: Day (10:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 165 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-08-05, Time: Day (18:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5616, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 20 NE OF LINCOLN, PILOT SAID THEY MIGHT HAVE HIT A SML BIRD ON T/O. FOUND REMAINS ON 32 @ TWY KILO.
Date: 2007-08-02, Time: Day (12:45), Operator: Military, Aircraft: RC-135V (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 175 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-07-19, Time: Day (17:27), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Netjets Aviation, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swainson's hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING. PILOT REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2007-06-28, Time: Day (13:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-05-31, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. NO BIRDS FOUND.
Date: 2007-05-10, Time: Day (13:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-150 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9282U, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, 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
Comments: OPER = MPP AVIATION (CRAIG LOVE)
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING.
Date: 2007-04-11, Time: Day (09:55), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2007-04-02, Time: Day (17:33), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6684, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT THOUGHT HE HIT A BIRD WHEN A/C ROTATED. NOTHING WAS FOUND DURING RWY CHECK. (# STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.)
Date: 2007-03-27, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N645G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Foxes, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = ADVANCED AIR INC
Remarks: PILOT THOUGHT HE HIT A FOX WITH NOSE GEAR ON DEPTR. INSPN FOUND NO DMG.
Date: 2007-03-26, Time: Day (10:10), Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-12-16, Time: Night (18:44), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ440 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N839AY, Flight: 5637, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Out Of Service: 6600 h, Other Costs: $8149, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x & EMAILS
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 1709. PHOTOS. DMG TO RT ENG FAN.
Date: 2006-11-02, Time: Night (23:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Grasshopper sparrow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 4, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-10-23, Time: Night (22:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: E-4B (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-10-21, Time: Day (17:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Southwest Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N328SW, Flight: 8652, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIR SAFETY WEEK, DAILY REPORT, AON DAILY LOSSES x xxxx-x
Remarks: 3 FAN BLADES DAMAGED ON RT ENG. PILOT SAID 2 GULLS WERE INGESTED. DAMAGED COMPRESSOR BLADES.
Date: 2006-10-19, Time: Night (23:55), Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Yellow-rumped warbler, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-10-19, Time: Night (20:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135E (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Species: Finches, cardinals, buntings, sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-10-17, Time: Night (04:55), Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-10-12, Time: Night, Operator: Military, Aircraft: E-4B (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-10-11, Time: Night, Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-10-10, Time: Day (10:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: E-4B (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-10-10, Time: Dusk (17:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-10-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 14, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern flicker, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND AT 1630 DAY. BIRD WAS FOUND ON RWY 14 S OF KILO TWY. TIME 1630, DAY.
Date: 2006-10-03, Time: Night (23:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: RC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-10-02, Time: Day (11:20), Operator: Military, Aircraft: RC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Pipits, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-09-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 18 AT 0900, DAY BY WS BIOL
Date: 2006-09-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 2 CARCASSES FOUND BY WS BIOL.
Date: 2006-09-20, Time: Night (22:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N906SW, Flight: 6965, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 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
Remarks: PERMANENT NOTAM WARNING. PILOT LANDED & REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE AT 50' AGL ABOVE APCH END OF RWY. CAPT CALLED BACK - NO DMG. LOOKED LIKE BIRD HIT ON AFT UNDERSIDE OF RT WING JUST OUTSIDE OF THE GEAR.
Date: 2006-09-19, Time: Night (21:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-09-18, Time: Night (22:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: RC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Perching birds (z), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-09-18, Time: Night (21:40), Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-09-12, Time: Night (21:30), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N944SW, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gray catbird, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & NOTE TO SMITHSONIAN FROM ARPT BIOL.
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING. PILOT DID NOT ADZ TWR OF STRIKE. LAA COMM CENTER ADZ THT A/C HIT BIRD ON FINAL TO RWY 18. 5" WIDE BLOOD SPOT JUST ABOVE TIP OF A/C. NOSE. THERE ARE FEATHERS ON WINDSHLD WIPERS. ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 1571.
Date: 2006-09-12, Time: Dusk (18:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-09-12, Time: Day (09:08), Operator: Military, Aircraft: E-4B (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Franklin's gull, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-09-11, Time: Night (23:41), Operator: Military, Aircraft: RC-135V (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Perching birds (z), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-09-09, Time: Day (17:16), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8516C, Flight: 2970, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING.
Date: 2006-09-05, Time: Day (13:40), Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-09-05, Time: Night, Operator: Military, Aircraft: E-4B (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Perching birds (z), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Lights, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-08-31, Time: Day (18:02), Operator: Military, Aircraft: RC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-08-30, Time: Day (15:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-08-28, Time: Day (16:20), Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Sora, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-08-28, Time: Day (17:28), Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-08-28, Time: Day (17:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-08-28, Time: Night (22:40), Operator: Military, Aircraft: E-4B (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Mourning warbler, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-08-26, Time: Day (10:08), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6549, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING. PILOT ADZ OF BIRDSTRIKE @ DEPARTURE END OF RWY 32. ALT UNDER 100 FT. CONTD FLT TO DEN. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2006-08-24, Time: Day (10:59), Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-08-22, Time: Day (13:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: OC-135B (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-08-17, Time: Day (12:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-08-17, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-08-17, Time: Night (22:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: RC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Common nighthawk, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-08-11, Time: Day (11:25), Operator: Military, Aircraft: E-4B (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 3, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-08-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Baird's sandpiper, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 1529 REMAINS FOUND ON S END OF TWY DELTA. BIRD LOOKED LIKE IT HAD BEEN HIT BY SOMETHING. THE AREA HAS VERY LITTLE VEHICLE TRAFFIC SO IT MOST LIKELY WAS HIT BY AN A/C.
Date: 2006-08-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Baird's sandpiper, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD WAS FOUND ON S END OF TWY D. BIRD LOOKED LIKE IT HAD BEEN HIT BY SOMETHING. AREA HAS VERY LITTLE VEHICLE TRAFFIC SO IT WAS MOST LIKELY HIT BY A/C.
Date: 2006-07-27, Time: Day (13:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-07-27, Time: Night, Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-07-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western kingbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND AT 1230 ON RWY BY ARPT PERSONNEL
Date: 2006-07-19, Time: Day (17:20), Operator: Military, Aircraft: RC-135V (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-07-19, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Aircraft: E-4B (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Perching birds (z), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-07-18, 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: N8891A, Flight: 5652, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING. NO DMG. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10, SAME AS # SEEN.
Date: 2006-07-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great horned owl, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 36 BY WS BIOL. DAY 0930.
Date: 2006-07-18, Time: Night (22:48), Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-07-17, Time: Day (10:43), Operator: Military, Aircraft: RC-135V (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-07-17, Time: Day (15:40), Operator: Military, Aircraft: RC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-07-17, Time: Dusk, Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-07-12, Time: Day (13:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 4, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-07-07, Time: Day (18:58), Operator: Military, Aircraft: RC-135V (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-07-05, Time: Day (17:34), Operator: Military, Aircraft: RC-135V (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-06-29, Time: Night, Operator: Military, Aircraft: RC-135V (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Grasshopper sparrow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 3, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-06-29, Time: Day (15:25), Operator: Military, Aircraft: RC-135V (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Grasshopper sparrow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-06-22, Time: Day (10:19), Operator: Military, Aircraft: RC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 3, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-06-12, Time: Day (15:55), Operator: Military, Aircraft: RC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-06-12, Time: Night, Operator: Military, Aircraft: OC-135B (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-06-08, Time: Day (15:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-06-07, Time: Night (22:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135S (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-05-25, Time: Night (03:54), Operator: Military, Aircraft: RC-135V (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Thrushes, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-05-19, Time: Night (23:20), Operator: Military, Aircraft: OC-135B (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Brown-headed cowbird, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-05-17, Time: Day (10:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: E-4B (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-05-11, Time: Dusk (19:42), Operator: Military, Aircraft: RC-135V (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-05-10, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Aircraft: WC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Starlings, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-05-05, Time: Day (12:20), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 4, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-04-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON RWY
Date: 2006-04-05, Time: Night (06:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6834, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PERMANENT NOTAM FOR BIRDS. HIT FRONT NOSE CONE RT SIDE
Date: 2006-04-05, Time: Day (11:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Perching birds (z), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-03-06, Time: Night (22:37), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N965SW, Flight: 6965, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 1700 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Other, Antenna, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 4" ANTENNA FOR ICE DETECTOR WS HIT ON NOSE OF A/C.. PILOT SAW BIRD AT LAST SECOND. IT MADE A VERY LOUD BANG WHEN IT HIT.
Date: 2006-02-05, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND AT 1455, DAY. CONDITION OF BIRD LOOKS LIKE IT WAS HIT BY A/C.
Date: 2006-01-14, Time: Day (09:37), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6877, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT NEVER CALLED TWR, DMG UNKN.

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-12-13, Time: Dusk (23:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N18475, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Above Ground: 250 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = HILL & ASSOCIATES CPAS (STEVE HILL)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD LRG DUCK HIT UPPER WINDSHLD SUPPORT.
Date: 2005-11-16, Time: Night (22:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Greater white-fronted goose, Size: Large, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-11-16, Time: Day (14:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Plovers, lapwings, Size: Small, Out Of Service: 4500 h, Other Costs: $5705, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-10-12, Time: Night (19:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-10-11, Time: Day (13:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-135E (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-09-25, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N951SW, Flight: 6653, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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
Remarks: POSSIBLY BARN SWALLOWS HIT JUST ABOVE WINDSHLD.
Date: 2005-09-13, Time: Night (23:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135S (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Prairie warbler, Size: Small, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-08-24, Time: Day (18:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N999NH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = OUTREACH AVTN
Remarks: PILOT INSPCTD A/C AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF STRIKE.
Date: 2005-08-20, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Purple martin, Size: Small, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-08-19, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8928A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 120 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 Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SML BIRD HIT TOP OF COCKPIT ABOVE WINDSCREEN ON VERY SHORT FINAL.
Date: 2005-08-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY 18 @ 930, DAY. ID BY WS BIOL
Date: 2005-08-12, Time: Day (09:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N930SW, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sanderling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & LETTER TO SMITHSONIAN
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN FAA 1173.
Date: 2005-08-10, Time: Night, Operator: Military, Aircraft: E-4B (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-08-10, Time: Day (07:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N971SW, Flight: 6703, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Date: 2005-07-28, Time: Dusk (21:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-07-19, Time: Night, Operator: Military, Aircraft: E-4B (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Out Of Service: 100 h, Other Costs: $127, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-07-16, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N432AW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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
Date: 2005-04-05, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PILATUS PC12 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N276CN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = WESTWARD AIRWAYS
Date: 2005-02-14, Time: Day (20:02), Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135W (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 165 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Smith's longspur, Size: Small, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-10-02, Time: Day (10:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1498, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, 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
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING. PILOT REPTD NO DMG. DIDNT EVEN REPORT A STRIKE SPECIFICALLY. TOLD LOCAL CONTROLLER THAT HE SAW BIRDS AND THAT THE RWY SHOULD BE CHECKED.
Date: 2004-09-21, Time: Day (12:22), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Pinnacle, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N8577D, Flight: 5638, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: NO DMG. 2 BIRDS.
Date: 2004-09-19, Time: Night (20:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4EC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 831 h, Other Costs: $1082, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PHANTOM FIVE
Remarks: DENTED LE OF RT WING NEAR STRUT AND LE OF HORIZ STABIL.
Date: 2004-08-30, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N454YV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 120 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: NO DMG. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2004-07-24, Time: Day (12:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6682, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 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 radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2004-07-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON RWY AT DUSK, 1900 BY ARPT MX PERSONNEL
Date: 2004-05-23, Time: Day (15:36), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 1776, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING. PART STRUCK NOT REPTD, UNKN IF DMG.
Date: 2004-03-15, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Rain, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ATIS & NOTAM WARNING
Date: 2004-02-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18/36, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Raccoon, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON EARLY MORNING RWY CHECK BY ARPT POLICE. RETRIEVED BY WS PERSONNEL. STRIKE HAPPENED BTWN 2300L AND 0600L. ANIMAL WAS FIRST REPTD AS A COYOTE.

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-11-05, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: RC-135V (Airplane), Registration: 62-4843, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-11-05, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: RC-135V (Airplane), Registration: 64-4842, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-10-31, Time: Day (07:04), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Netjets, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N393QS, Flight: 393, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 30000 h, Repair Costs: $2000, Other Costs: $40091, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED WITH xND REPT)
Remarks: SAW CANADA GOOSE GO BY WNDSHLD. WE FELT IT STRIKE AND THEN HAD A VIBRATION FROM #2 ENG. DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND RETD TO LNK. ENG OPERATED NORMALLY AND RAN WITH NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS EXCEPT FOR A MODERATIVE FUEL FLOW METER. NOTICED A SLIGHT HUMMING AND HARMONIC FROM REAR OF A/C. BUT COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE SOURCE. LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. AND SHUT DOWN ENG. RETD TO FBO ON #1. REMOVED ENG. INSTALLED RENTAL ENG.SEVERAL FAN BLADES BENT AND FAN HOUSING BADLY DAMAGED.
Date: 2003-10-12, Time: Dawn, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Atlantic Coast Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N697BR, Flight: 702, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING. HIT TWO BIRDS. REPTD STRIKE TO TWR. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: BIRD REPTD AS MEADOWLARK, ASSUME WESTERN FROM DATE AND LOCATION)
Date: 2003-09-30, Time: Day (17:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-10 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N174B, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = KROGER
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-09-25, Time: Dawn (07:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Silverhawk Aviation Charter, Aircraft: BE-100 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N75GR, Flight: 07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 35, Speed: 195 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American golden-plover, Size: Small, 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
Remarks: BIRD HIT #2 OIL COOLER. NO DMG. STRIKE FOUND ON POST FLT INSPN.
Date: 2003-09-18, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: E-4B (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 74-0787, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-08-12, Time: Day (19:38), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N297SK, Flight: 5846, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 35L, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2003-08-07, Time: Dusk (20:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Central Air Southwest, Aircraft: RKWL SHRIKE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N127KH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG. NOTAM WARNING.
Date: 2003-07-10, Time: Day (10:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Registration: 58-0000, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 35L, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Touch & go at KLNK Discovered strike on post flight at IAB Hit left inboard flap, bottom right corner behind gear.
Date: 2003-05-07, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: MOONEY UNKN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: , Registration: N6076X, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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-x-xxxxxx OPER = G GRAHAM
Remarks: BIRD WAS SMALL ENOUGH THAT I DIDN'T KNOW WE HAD HIT IT UNTIL I SAW THE BLOOD SMUDGE ON THE WINDSHLD. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-05-07, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135W (Airplane), Registration: 62-4129, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Yellow-rumped warbler, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-04-16, Time: Day (07:22), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N1NP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17L, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER
Remarks: PERMANENT NOTAM WARNING. 4 "RING-NECKED" GULLS FOUND ON RWY
Date: 2003-04-03, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 93-0644, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-11-30, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4758G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35R, Speed: 55 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SILVERHAWK
Date: 2002-10-21, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: RC-135W (Airplane), Registration: 62-4131, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 3, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-10-03, Time: Dusk (20:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N3780K, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Raccoon, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (DATA ENTRY NOTE: N# MAY BE INCORRECT)
Date: 2002-10-01, Time: Day (18:10), Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 744, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING
Date: 2002-09-30, Time: Day (14:35), Sky: Some Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: E-4B (Airplane), Mass: > 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 73-1671, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-09-19, Time: Night (23:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: LOCKHEED C-130 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: SNOOP 4, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 180 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
Comments: OPER = US DOT (xx/xx/xxxx UPDATED ENGINE MAKE)
Remarks: A/C = C135 ENG TF33
Date: 2002-07-31, Time: Day, Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: TC-135S (Airplane), Registration: 62-4133, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-07-22, Time: Day (09:55), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N3755K, Flight: 5830, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35L, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, 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
Remarks: PILOT SAW AROUND 100 BIRDS COME OUT OF THE GRASS ALONG THE RWY. AT HOTEL INTRSN.
Date: 2002-07-21, Time: Day (10:34), Operator: Chautauqua Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5830, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = ROC BIRD STRIKE PRELIM REPT
Remarks: BIRDS REPTD AS "BARN SQUALL" ASSUME BARN SWALLOW. # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10 NO DMG.
Date: 2002-05-16, Time: Day (12:10), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: RC-135W (Airplane), Registration: 62-4131, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 155 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: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-05-02, Time: Day (13:02), Sky: Some Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-21A (Airplane), Registration: 84-0090, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Speed: 155 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-04-23, Time: Day (10:15), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: WC-135W (Airplane), Registration: 61-2667, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2002-03-28, Time: Night (21:47), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Prelim wildlife ID by crew = Snow Goose Permanent NOTAM for birds activity
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