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Muskegon County Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Muskegon County Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 42 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 6 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-08-02, Time: Day (11:00), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5317, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Departure, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: FAA DAILY REPORT ALL EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: REPORTED A BIRDSTRIKE ON DEPARTURE. NO DMG REPORTED AND CONTINUED TO DESTINATION.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-06-29, Time: Day (15:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = WEST MICHIGAN FLIGHT ACADEMY
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE OCCURRED WHILE ENTERING FLARE TO LAND KMKG. FLOCK OF PIGEONS TOOK FLT, RESULTING IN 1 PIGEON BEING STRUCK BY A/C WING. NO DMG TO A/C.

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-05-03, Time: Day (16:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-310 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N19DB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = M MURPHY / LEGACY AVIATION INC
Remarks: WHILE LANDING ON RWY 32, UPON T/D A BIRD HIT NOSE OF A/C. INSPN REVEALED NO DMG.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-09-23, Time: Day (09:44), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N929SW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-09-23, Time: Night (20:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-120/140 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2814N, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = V GRAHN
Remarks: PILOT REPTD NO DMG.
Date: 2008-04-02, Time: Day (14:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skyway Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N881SK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKE TO CONTROLLER AFTER PARKING AND UNLOADING PASSENGERS.

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-12-20, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 3186, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STRIKE AT ROTATION. NO APPARENT ENG DMG ACCORDING TO PILOT. OTHER DMG IS UNKN.
Date: 2007-07-05, Time: Day (10:07), Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-100 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N108EB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = ANDRIE INC (GREG GUNN)
Remarks: HIT BOTTOM NEAR RT WING AFTER A/C WAS JUST AIRBORNE.

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-09-15, Time: Day (17:35), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-34 SENECA (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N177RS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SHORELINE AVIATION (MARK LINDQUIST)
Remarks: NO DMG

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-07-16, Time: Day (09:35), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N601EA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, 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
Comments: OPER = EXECUTIVE AIR TRANSPORT
Remarks: 10-12" LONG CREASE ON RT WING NEAR TIP. BIRDS REPTD AS SML TO MED.

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-08-13, Time: Day (15:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N33EK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 900 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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 = B & B AIR
Remarks: NOTAM WARNING. HIT WING ROOT NEAR FUSELAGE. NO DMG. BLOOD & FEATHERS WERE WASHED OFF DURING RAIN SHOWER ENROUTE.
Date: 2004-07-10, Time: Day (10:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N68219, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EXECUTIVE AIR TRANSPORT
Remarks: NO DMG.

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-10-02, Time: Dusk (18:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Registration: 84402, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 1100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: no remains recovered
Date: 2003-09-24, Time: Night (20:34), 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: N404AW, Flight: 1514, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25L, Above Ground: 1700 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 2003-09-18, Time: Day (12:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Registration: 84406, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: crew did not retain any bird remains
Date: 2003-08-19, Time: Night (23:00), Operator: Skyway Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N79SK, Flight: 1411, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Struck & Damaged Propeller, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = EMAILS, NTSB (CHIxxLAxxx) & AAIPN
Remarks: 2 DEER CROSSED RWY. FAWN WAS HIT BY L PROP CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DMG TO L ENG NACELLE FIREWALL & SUPPORTING STRUCTURE. ENG & WING MOUNTS WILL HAVE TO BE OVERHAULED. NTSB RECOMMENDED A HIGHER FENCE NEEDED. PHOTOS ATTACHED.
Date: 2003-05-20, Time: Dusk (18:27), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Registration: 79281, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 32, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-05-20, Time: Day (11:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Registration: 79281, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 35, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-03-26, Time: Day (17:49), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Aircraft broke off final and returned to KMKE, found no damage, and subsequently took off again.

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-10-22, Time: Day (11:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Registration: 84407, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: no remains sent...none available
Date: 2002-10-15, Time: Night (21:45), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Registration: 84407, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: no remains...just blood

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-09-20, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-34 SENECA (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4123K, Remains Collected: No, Location: 20 MI NE OF MKG, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxxOPER = SARATOGA AERO CORP
Remarks: MAYBE A GULL. WE HEARD A LOUD THUMP AND SUSPECTED A BIRD STRIKE. UPON LDG, FOUND GUTS AND DOWNY FEATHERS STUCK TO THE L NOSE IN A STREAKY FORMATION. NO DMG. CLEANED.
Date: 2001-07-24, Time: Day (18:40), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Registration: 84401, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: CREW OBSERVED SMALL AIRCRAFT IMPACT CENTER WINDSHIELD WHILE ON TAKEOFF PORTION OF TOUCH & GO LANDING. WINDSHIELD CLEANED UPON LANDING BY OVER-ZEALOUS MX PERSONNEL. NO REMAINS RECOVERED
Date: 2001-07-24, Time: Day (18:20), Sky: Some Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-07-31, Time: Dawn (07:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Skyway Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N148SK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Repair Costs: $90, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: BIRDS STRUCK AT V1 SPEED. COST WAS FOR INSPN.
Date: 2000-07-31, Time: Day (15:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N429XJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: ABOUT 12 BIRDS HIT. 3 STILL ON A/C AFTER SHUT DOWN. RAIN AND FOG
Date: 2000-07-27, Time: Day (10:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N327PX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: FLT 3185 PILOT REQUESTED TO FILE REPORT. SAW 7 HIT 2 FOUND EVIDENCE OF WING TIP. CLEANED.

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-10-22, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N427XJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: LEFT STALL VANE BROKEN OFF.
Date: 1999-07-31, Time: Day (11:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-38 TOMAHAWK (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2545N, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = EXECUTIVE AIR TRANSPORT
Remarks: WREN OR SPARROW.
Date: 1999-05-14, Time: Day (10:26), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31T CHEYENNE II (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N916RT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PLATINUM AIR SVCS
Remarks: NO DAMAGE KNOWN

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-11-10, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Superior Aviation, Aircraft: C-208 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N1120N, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 75 h, Repair Costs: $25, Other Costs: $114, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT LEFT WING JUST OTBD OF STRUT. DENTED LE & DAMAGED DE-ICE BOOT. MINOR.
Date: 1998-10-28, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Executive Air Service, Aircraft: C-441 CONQUE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N1212C, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 32, Above Ground: 40 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT REPTD TO DEPRT VIA RADIO. SUPV LOOKED THRU BINOCULARS AND SAW 2 OTEHR SMALL BIRDS IN VICINITY BUT COULD NOT SEE WITH NAKED EYE. THIS APPEARS TO BE AN ISOLATED INCIDENT.

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-09-02, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-414 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4989G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = PEN LEASING LTD (GARY KENNEDY) (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED ENG TYPE)
Remarks: HIT CO/PILOT'S WINDSHLD. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-07-15, Time: Day (16:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Coast Guard, Aircraft: AEROS SA365 (Helicopter), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: C6535, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (xx/xx/xx UPDATED ENG) (xx/x/xx UPDATED # ENGS)
Remarks: NO DMG. # BIRDS STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 1997-06-20, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-421 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N421WS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = DIAMOND AVIATION
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK #1 ENG PROP. NO DAMAGE. JUST A MARK ABOUT 3' FROM PROP HUB.

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-07-03, Time: Day (12:26), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 130 - H; IMPACT - RADOME; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1996-05-14, Time: Day (17:40), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Fuel Tanks, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 130 - H; IMPACT - RT WG TANK; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-12-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: UNKN IF DAMAGE. FLT 4108. TIME = 1420LCL
Date: 1993-06-22, Time: Day, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-18 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N408TH, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1993-05-24, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: ATR-42 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-10-10, Time: Night (20:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 130 - H; IMPACT - RIGHT NOSE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S

1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-07-11, Time: Day, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130A (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 106 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Owls, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - BIRD SEEN JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT; AIRCRAFT - C - 130 - A; IMPACT - DAMAGE TO PAINT ON PORT FLAPS; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1990-07-09, Time: Day, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N57YV, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = ASIAS BRIEF REPT xxxxxxxxxxxxxxC
Remarks: HIT A DEER ON LDG ROLLOUT WITH RT MAIN GEAR. MINOR DMG.
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