Pompano Beach Airpark Airport Wildlife Incidents
Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 17 incidents)
Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 6 incidents)
2013 Wildlife Incidents
Date: 2013-10-31, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N638FT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 6, Speed: 55 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FIT AVIATION LLC
Remarks: NO VISUAL INDICATION ON A/C.
Comments: OPER = FIT AVIATION LLC
Remarks: NO VISUAL INDICATION ON A/C.
Date: 2013-08-31, Time: Dusk (19:24), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-55 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N60ND, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 33, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPER = MAJESTIC JET
Remarks: LARGE HAWK. NO DMG.
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPER = MAJESTIC JET
Remarks: LARGE HAWK. NO DMG.
Date: 2013-08-27, Time: Day (08:29), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31 NAVAJO (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9009Y, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 33, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = KHALSA LLC
Remarks: TOOK OFF BUT COULD NOT ABORT TAKEOFF. CALLED TOWER TO LET THEM KNOW. THEY TOLD ME A CESSNA THAT TOOKOFF PRIOR ALSO REPTD THE BIRDS ON RWY BUT THAT THE PILOT SAID HE HAD SCARED THEM AWAY. WHEN RETURNING TO FIELD FOUR HRS LATER ALMOST HIT A BIRD ON LANDING RWY 15. SAW REMAINS OF BIRD ON RWY WHEN LANDED. CALLED TOWER LATER AND THEY SAID THEY HAD REMAINS OF THE HAWK. HALFWAY DOWN RWY.
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = KHALSA LLC
Remarks: TOOK OFF BUT COULD NOT ABORT TAKEOFF. CALLED TOWER TO LET THEM KNOW. THEY TOLD ME A CESSNA THAT TOOKOFF PRIOR ALSO REPTD THE BIRDS ON RWY BUT THAT THE PILOT SAID HE HAD SCARED THEM AWAY. WHEN RETURNING TO FIELD FOUR HRS LATER ALMOST HIT A BIRD ON LANDING RWY 15. SAW REMAINS OF BIRD ON RWY WHEN LANDED. CALLED TOWER LATER AND THEY SAID THEY HAD REMAINS OF THE HAWK. HALFWAY DOWN RWY.
2010 Wildlife Incidents
Date: 2010-01-01, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-310 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N87363, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 30 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Repair Costs: $50, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = AMERICAN FLYERS / AMERIFLYERS OF FLORIDA LLC
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C. . A/C TIME OUT OF SERV REPTD AS 0.5 HRS.
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = AMERICAN FLYERS / AMERIFLYERS OF FLORIDA LLC
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C. . A/C TIME OUT OF SERV REPTD AS 0.5 HRS.
2009 Wildlife Incidents
Date: 2009-09-02, Time: Day (11:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N57AF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = AMERICAN FLYERS OF ILLINOIS INC
Remarks: STRUCK WING. NO DMG. 146 RADIAL IPMP 3.0 NM.
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = AMERICAN FLYERS OF ILLINOIS INC
Remarks: STRUCK WING. NO DMG. 146 RADIAL IPMP 3.0 NM.
2004 Wildlife Incidents
Date: 2004-09-27, Time: Day (16:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N36800, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PROFESSIONAL FLIGHT TRAINING (N# SHOWS JMF INTL)
Remarks: 2 SMALL DINGS ON LE L WING
Comments: OPER = PROFESSIONAL FLIGHT TRAINING (N# SHOWS JMF INTL)
Remarks: 2 SMALL DINGS ON LE L WING
2003 Wildlife Incidents
Date: 2003-11-28, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N80871, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 150 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Other
Comments: NASDAC BRIEF REPT
Remarks: BIRD HIT RT WING AT LE. DMG TO LE ONLY. SKIN BUCKLED INWARD TOWARD SPAR FROM ONE OF THE FALSE RIBS.
Comments: NASDAC BRIEF REPT
Remarks: BIRD HIT RT WING AT LE. DMG TO LE ONLY. SKIN BUCKLED INWARD TOWARD SPAR FROM ONE OF THE FALSE RIBS.
Date: 2003-10-20, Time: Dusk (17:58), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5223L, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, 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 = FLORIDA AVIATION ACADEMY
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. INFO FROM FLT INSTRUCTOR AND PILOT IN COMMAND AT TIME OF BIRDSTRIKE.
Comments: OPER = FLORIDA AVIATION ACADEMY
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. INFO FROM FLT INSTRUCTOR AND PILOT IN COMMAND AT TIME OF BIRDSTRIKE.
1998 Wildlife Incidents
Date: 1998-11-12, Time: Day (13:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5239K, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 55 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AMERICAN FLYERS DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Comments: OPER = AMERICAN FLYERS DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1998-08-14, Time: Day (13:37), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5403L, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 80 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS OPER = CAV-AIR
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. GULL TYPE BIRD. NO DAMAGE.
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS OPER = CAV-AIR
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. GULL TYPE BIRD. NO DAMAGE.
1996 Wildlife Incidents
Date: 1996-05-03, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N33313, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 5700 h, Other Costs: $9161, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AAIPN-x RESPONDED TO LETTER ASKING FOR DETAILS
Remarks: STRUCK DEER AT T/D. DAMAGED 3 RIBS ON R WING & DENTED FUEL TANK.
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AAIPN-x RESPONDED TO LETTER ASKING FOR DETAILS
Remarks: STRUCK DEER AT T/D. DAMAGED 3 RIBS ON R WING & DENTED FUEL TANK.
1995 Wildlife Incidents
Date: 1995-02-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6216Q, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CAVAIR DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: MINOR ABRASION.
Comments: OPERATOR = CAVAIR DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: MINOR ABRASION.
1994 Wildlife Incidents
Date: 1994-12-10, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N64425, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = RAMZ ENTERPRISES (JOE PEPE)
Remarks: BENT EXHAUST MUFFLER/ BENT COWLING.
Comments: OPERATOR = RAMZ ENTERPRISES (JOE PEPE)
Remarks: BENT EXHAUST MUFFLER/ BENT COWLING.
Date: 1994-10-23, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CHRIS GLEN SECRESTA/C = PA xx-xxx
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Comments: OPERATOR = CHRIS GLEN SECRESTA/C = PA xx-xxx
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
1993 Wildlife Incidents
Date: 1993-12-03, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: LEARJET-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1993-02-18, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = MR PAGE DATE = POSTMARK
Comments: OPERATOR = MR PAGE DATE = POSTMARK
1990 Wildlife Incidents
Date: 1990-12-17, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-36 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N3116W, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 14, Above Ground: 460 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck Propeller, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 4500 h, Other Costs: $8471, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: SAW 2 BIRDS COMING TOWARDS ME. I PULLED UP TO RIGHT. THEY DID SAME, THEN SECOND BIRD PULLED BACK TOWARDS ME. SINCE I WAS PULLING UP & TO THE RIGHT I NO LONGER SAW HIM, BUT HEARD A WHAM WHEN IT HIT. BLOOD COVERED HALF OF WINDSHIELD & I DECIDED TO END APPCH & GO BACK TO BOCA TO INSPECT A/C. FOUND PARTS OF BIRD STICKING OUT LEFT FRONT OF ENG COMPARTMENT. NACELLE, COWLING & NOSE BUD WERE DAMAGED. TIME = 1540 LCL. AS OF THIS REPT, A/C IS STILL IN THE SHOP, SO TIME OUT OF SVC IS PROBABLY LOW.
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: SAW 2 BIRDS COMING TOWARDS ME. I PULLED UP TO RIGHT. THEY DID SAME, THEN SECOND BIRD PULLED BACK TOWARDS ME. SINCE I WAS PULLING UP & TO THE RIGHT I NO LONGER SAW HIM, BUT HEARD A WHAM WHEN IT HIT. BLOOD COVERED HALF OF WINDSHIELD & I DECIDED TO END APPCH & GO BACK TO BOCA TO INSPECT A/C. FOUND PARTS OF BIRD STICKING OUT LEFT FRONT OF ENG COMPARTMENT. NACELLE, COWLING & NOSE BUD WERE DAMAGED. TIME = 1540 LCL. AS OF THIS REPT, A/C IS STILL IN THE SHOP, SO TIME OUT OF SVC IS PROBABLY LOW.