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Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 74 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 19 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-08-28, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N89FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 120 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 Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR /OWNER = FIRSTENERGY SERVICE COMPANY / FE AIRCRAFT LEASING CORP
Remarks: BIRD SIZE REPORTED AS APPROX 1/2 POUND AND APPROX STARLING SIZE.
Date: 2015-07-30, Time: Day (07:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N52FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 130 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / ONWER = FIRST ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1.
Date: 2015-07-23, Time: Day (06:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BEECHCRAFT (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, 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
Comments: OPER = QUEST xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: JUVENILE BARN SWALLOW. A/C REPTD AS BARON.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-07-31, Time: Day (07:42), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N54FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 105 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: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = FIRST ENERGY SERVICE COMPANY xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Date: 2014-07-24, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N649CC, Flight: 780, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER/OWNER = ATLANTIC COAST AIRCRAFT SERVICES, INC/OPTICAP AVIATION LLC xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: NO DMG. BIRD HIT LEFT MAIN LDG GEAR DOOR. CREW THOUGHT IS WAS POSSIBLY A SPARROW. NO REMAINS AVAILABLE. CREW WAS UNSURE OF STRIKE IN FLT. POST FLT CONFIRMED STRIKE.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-11-12, Time: Night (19:38), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N54FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 3600 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck & Damaged nose, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER/OWNER = FIRST ENERGY CORP/ALLEGHENY ENERGY SERVICE CORP xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: DAMAGE INVESTIGATION ONGOING.
Date: 2013-10-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13/31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sharp-shinned hawk, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ATCT REQUESTED MX FOR BIRD ACTIVITY N OF RWY 12/31 IN THE GRASS AREA BY 3000 FEET DTG SIGN. ARRIVED IN AREA NO BIRD ACTIVITY FOUND BUT FOUND BIRD LYING ON C/L OF RWY. 920 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-09-11, Time: Day (14:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N646CC, Flight: 532, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = ATLANTIC COAST AVIATION SERVICES, INC / OPTICAP AVIATION INC
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C. STRIKE WAS LESS THAN THREE INCHES ACROSS, FIVE INCHES LONG. SMALL BLACK FEATHER STUCK WITH BLOOD TO NOSE. SHORT FINAL.
Date: 2013-07-30, Time: Day (07:54), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N52FE, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, xxxxxx, Rx) OPER = FIRST ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK LEFT SIDE OF FUSELAGE AND INLET OF LEFT ENG NACELLE. A/C WAS OUT OF SERVICE FOR 2 DAYS. NO DAMAGE FOUND

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-11-02, Time: Night (18:19), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N52FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = FIRST ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP. SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx), FAA ACCIDENT/INCIDENT PRELIMINARY DATA.
Remarks: DMG TO LEADING EDGE OF RT WING. FIST SIZED DENT 1 INCH DEEP. LEADING EDGE WAS REPLACED. NEEDED FERRY PERMIT. ATCT NOTIFED ARPT OPS ABOUT AN HOUR AFTER THE INCIDENT. NO REMAINS FOUND.
Date: 2012-09-14, Time: Day (07:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N694CC, Flight: 822, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = ATLANTIC COAST AIRCRAFT SERVICES/ OPTICAP AVIATION LLC
Remarks: NO DMG. MX NOTIFIED FOR INSPN. BIRD REPTD AS SMALL, BLACK, SIMILAR SIZE TO SPARROW. LOCATION REPTD AS 2 MILES S OF FLD.
Date: 2012-09-02, Time: Day (12:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N460QS, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = NETJETS/NJI SALES INC SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: ALT REPTD AS <20 FT AGL. NO DMG. POINT OF IMPACT COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: SECOND FORM INDICATED WING WAS STRUCK)
Date: 2012-07-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13/31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY DURING FLD INSPN. 1222 PM DAY.

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-08-23, Time: Day (18:07), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION EXL (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N58FE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 40 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = FIRSTENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP
Remarks: SMALL BIRD/SPARROW.
Date: 2011-05-14, Time: Day (08:26), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N60AR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = MRJJ AVIATION LLC
Remarks: A/C NOTIFIED LOCAL CONTROLLER AFTER T/O THAT HE HAD STRUCK 2-3 BIRDS ON T/O. ATC ASKED IF WE COULD DO ANYTHING AND HE SAID NO HE WAS FINE AND WANTED TO CONT ON COURSE. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2011-03-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13/31, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND INJURED ON RWY. COULD NOT FLY, HAD TO DESTROY. 0915 AM DAY.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-07-20, Time: Day (09:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-45 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N10J, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 145 knots, 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = PENN NATIONAL GAMING INC
Remarks: PILOT REPTD NO DMG. BIRD IMPACT ON DEPARTURE ROLL.

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-04-15, Time: Day (12:42), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Flexjet, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N340FX, Flight: 340, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 38 ft, Speed: 132 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, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER REPTD AS FLEX JET
Remarks: ATIS WARING

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-12-19, Time: Day (13:57), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Snow, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N96G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = READING PRETZEL MACHINERY CORP
Remarks: SML DENT ON RT FUSELAGE BEHIND COCKPIT
Date: 2008-11-14, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N202P, Flight: 950, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 6 ft, Speed: 95 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx) & DAILY REPORT OPER = QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
Remarks: NO DMG. ROD NOTIFIED, FSO, ARIRPORT AUTHORITY, ATM EF @ ROC HIT BIRD ON FINAL AND LANDE DRWY 13. ARFF RESPONDED. NO DMGS WERE REPTD.

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-10-09, Time: Night (06:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N384JW, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MILLLENIUM AVIATION
Remarks: DARK, FOGGY. BIRD(S) NOT SEEN BY PILOT OR TWR. PILOT STATED HE DID NOT FEEL OR KNOW OF STRIKE UNTIL ADVISED BY ATC. CARCASS FOUND DURING FIELD CHECK. (ALT ESTIMATED TO BE 100 FT AGL)
Date: 2007-09-29, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: IAI ASTRA JT (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N503RP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = OMICRON TRANSPORTATION
Remarks: NO DMG. PILOT SAID APPEARS OK. WILL HAVE MX CHECK IT.
Date: 2007-08-03, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-601/604 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N189K, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SWAGELOK CO

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-08-10, Time: Day (10:21), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: IAI ASTRA JT (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N82BE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = BOB EVANS FARM
Remarks: SML GROUP OF VERY SML BIRDS, POSSIBLY STARLINGS OR BLACKBIRDS. NO DMG.

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-07-21, Time: Day (18:44), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N971K, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MILLENIUM AVIATION (N# SHOWS I J KNIGHT INC)

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-07-19, Time: Day (10:50), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MERLIN IV (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N61354, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AIR CERBERUS (MIKE LAWYEA)
Remarks: 2 SML BIRDS. HAZE. PILOT REPTD VIA PHONE. TWR WAS BEING WORKED FROM A TEMP MOBILE TWR AND NO BIRDS WERE SEEN PRIOR TO T/O CLEARANCE.

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-10-27, Time: Day (08:10), Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-60 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N503RP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = OMICRON TRANSPORTATION /PENSKE JETS SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: ABORTED T/O DUE TO INGESTION OF BIRD. RETD TO RAMP.
Date: 2003-06-23, Time: Day (15:18), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-50 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N33LC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 1500 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 Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = LOWE'S COMPANIES
Remarks: NO DMG
Date: 2003-05-06, Time: Dusk (18:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-20 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N21FH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MCKINLEY AIR
Remarks: NO DMG.

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-12-03, Time: Day (09:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 127 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx OPER = CORPORATE AIRLINK LTD
Remarks: GEESE WERE SITTING AT APCH END OF RWY WHEN A/C WAS CLEARED TO LAND. AS A/C WAS ON SHORT FINAL, GEESE LIFTED OFF INTO FLT PATH AND 1 WAS STRUCK. A/C ABORTED LDG AND CIRCLED TO LAND SAFELY.
Date: 2002-10-31, Time: Day (08:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-20 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N21FE, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 118 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-billed gull, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 12520 h, Other Costs: $17178, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS ( xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx OPER = MCKINLEY AIR
Remarks: ATCT REPTD STRIKE TO ARPT OPS. BIRD WAS ID'D. NO OTHER SPECIES WERE SEEN IN AREA. 2ND REPT STATES ,SAW AIRBORNE GEESE TO THE LEFT, THEN FLOCK OF BIRD ON RWY 31. SKIN WAS DENTED.
Date: 2002-08-02, Time: Day (08:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-24 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N169US, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Engine Shut Down, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AJM AIR
Remarks: STRUCK AT ROTATION. CIRCLED AND LANDED. ENG #1 SHUT DOWN.

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-07-23, Time: Day (15:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N182YV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FLORIDA GULF AIRLINES
Date: 2001-07-06, Time: Day (18:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Midwest, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N110YV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2001-05-19, Time: Day (09:12), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Allegheny Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-11-02, Time: Night (23:00), Operator: United Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-300 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N339UA, Remains Collected: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRD STRIKE AT #2 ENG INLET. BORESCOPE. NO DMG.
Date: 2000-10-19, Time: Day (12:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N295FAA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT
Remarks: PILOT FOUND NO DMG
Date: 2000-08-10, Time: Night (20:50), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130E (Airplane), Registration: 637892, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American wigeon, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2000-04-22, Time: Day (14:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Allegheny Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N849EX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: FLT 3956 PILOT SAID INITIAL INSPN FOUND NO DMG.

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-11-10, Time: Night (18:20), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130E (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Location: 8 NM Southwest of Reading PA, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 1999-10-05, Time: Dusk, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130E (Airplane), Registration: 637867, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1150 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 130 - E; IMPACT - LEFT SIDE AFT OF LOWER WINDOW; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1999-10-01, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N909J, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = CARPENTER TECH CORP SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS & PACIR, & FAA INCIDNTDATA SYSTEM REPT
Remarks: EXTENSIVE DMG TO LE RT WING TIP. A/C GROUNDED. SEVERAL BIRD STRIKES TO RT PROP AND WING. 3 ON BOARD
Date: 1999-07-25, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N60PL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, 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
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS OPER = PENSKE TRUCK LEASING
Remarks: HIT #2 ENG LIP & INGESTED. INSPCTD ENG, FAN, NACELLE & BYPASS DUCT FOR DMG. ENG 1ST STAGE COMPRESSOR. BORESCOPED & COMPRESOR WASHED. NO REPAIRS NEEDED.

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-08-28, Time: Night (21:43), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Executive Air Service, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9876U, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG (x/x/xxxx UDPATED WITH BIRD STRIKE LOG)
Remarks: NO KNOWN DAMAGE REPTD. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: N# = DON TATE MOTORS)
Date: 1998-07-29, Time: Day (09:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N135YV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG
Remarks: FLT 11. BIRD HIT JUST ABOVE WINDSHLD
Date: 1998-07-15, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MU2 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Woodchuck, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERTOR = BOB NASS INC (x/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES CODE)
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. ANIMAL WAS DESTROYED.
Date: 1998-06-26, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-42 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N669CA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, 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 Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = OMTAE FINANCIAL
Remarks: NO DAMAGE. SKIN & FEATHER ON L PROP BLADE 2/3 FROM HUB.
Date: 1998-06-22, Time: Dusk (19:44), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N126YV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 40 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR
Remarks: FLT 5468 STRUCK A FLOCK OF BIRDS. ARFF RESPONDED & DAMAGE WS REPTD TO #2 ENG INTAKE. A/C TAXIED TO RAMP W/O INCID. NO INJURIES OR OTHER DAMGAE NOTED AT THIS TIME. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: SECOND REPT STATES 1 BIRD HIT. ON NOV 11 98, G LIPEMEYER RETD MY CALL AND SAID THERE WAS NO DAMAGE, EVEN THO ENG #2 HAD BEEN CHECKED AS DAMAGED ON THE FORM)
Date: 1998-03-21, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: DORNIER 328 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N426JS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG
Remarks: TIME = 1340LCL. ATIS WARNING. FLT 4156. REGIONAL OPS CENTER NOTIFIED. PARTS STRUCK OR DAMAGED UNKN.
Date: 1998-02-18, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: DORNIER 328 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 20 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: GULL HIT L SIDE FUSELAGE (WHEEL POD). NO DAMAGE.

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-09-25, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N6051C, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Speed: 70 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 Engine 2, Struck & Damaged Propeller, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 92518 h, Repair Costs: $75000, Other Costs: $144823, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x & AAIPN LETTER SENT ASKING FOR COST. RESPONSE RECEIVED. (x/xx/xx UPDATED EFFECT ON FLT)
Remarks: DEER RAN ACROSS RWY & WAS STRUCK BY L PROP. A/C CONTD TO ROLL OUT & TAXIED TO EAST APRON. COST OF REPAIR ESTIMATED $50,000-$250,000. ACTUAL COST $92,518.32. 11 DAYS OUT OF SVC. A/C WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED AND WAS NOT AIRWORTHY.
Date: 1997-02-26, Time: Night, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-310 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Location: 10 MI E OF RDG, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Report Type: PACIR
Comments: OPERATOR = SMITHKLINE BEACHAM CHEM LABS
Remarks: FLT 930 REPTD A BIRD STRIKE 10 MI E OF RDG. BROKEN WINDSHLD. A/C LANDED SAFELY. TIME = 0232 LCL

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-10-21, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N155ZV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 60 ft, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPERATOR = FLORIDA GULF AIRLINE (US AIR)SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS & ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG
Remarks: PILOT INDICATED HE THOUGHT HE STRUCK 1 BIRD & WOULD CONT. TO PHILADELPHIA. RRAA REPTD 5-6 DEAD GULLS. FLT 5368. A/C WAS INSPCTD UPON ARRVL & RELEASED AS OPERATIONAL. RAIN & FOG. TIME = 0719.
Date: 1996-07-26, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & BIRD STRIKE LOG FOR ROC
Remarks: FLT 5623. PILOT ADZ STRIKE ON TOP OF WINDSHLD & FUSELAGE, NO DAMAGE. TIME = 1410E

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-11-16, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N123YV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Struck & Damaged Propeller, Struck & Damaged Other, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO PACIR, ASRS, TWO AAIPN-x & BE xxxx GROUND STRIKE EVENTS
Remarks: #1 ENG SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. BLADE SEPARATION.
Date: 1995-10-31, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N6051C, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Geese, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS & PACIROPERATOR = MARC FRUCHTER AVIATION
Remarks: MINOR DENT L WING LE & TOP. SAW 3 BIRDS, HIT 1.
Date: 1995-09-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Psa Airlines, Aircraft: DORNIER 328 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N425JS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1995-09-21, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N10J, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY
Remarks: PILOT INDICATED HE THOUGHT HE HIT 2 SPARROWS, ALSO INDICATED NO NEED TO RETURN TO FIELD BECAUSE PILOT BELIEVED NO DAMAGE WAS DONE.
Date: 1995-06-25, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N125MA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 800 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPERATOR = ROB ALMGREN OR FRANK HOLDEN SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTSAND ASRS
Remarks: PILOT TRIED TO AVOID BIRD, BUT STRUCK BIRD ON RT WING LE. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. LARGE DENT (4" BY 4") IN RT WING ABOUT 3' FROM TIP. TOP AND BOTTOM OF WING WERE ALSO DAMAGED.

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-09-27, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: 1us Airways, Aircraft: SHORTS 360 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
Date: 1994-08-31, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N683MB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 110 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 Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = MERIDIAN BANCORP (LARRY ANDERSON)
Remarks: HIT FLAPS, NO DAMAGE
Date: 1994-08-12, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER-SDLY HS125 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N509, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = PENSKE TRUCK LEASING
Date: 1994-07-28, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegheny Airlines, Aircraft: SHORTS 360 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, DAILY ALERT BULL & PACIR
Remarks: TIME = 2315 LCL.FLT 3771. DAMAGE REPTD TO L SIDE LE STUB WING. GEAR ACCESS PANEL, & FUSELAGE FIBERGLASS DAMAGE AROUND LEFT MAIN AREA.
Date: 1994-07-06, Time: Day (10:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-20 (Airplane), Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Starlings, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 20 - ; IMPACT - WINDSCREEN; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1994-03-29, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Snow, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N67511, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Propeller, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR - MARC FRUCHTER AVIATION, INCBEECH C-xx
Remarks: ALL A/C LIGHTS, INCLUDING STROBES & PULSING RECOGNITION LIGHTS WERE ON. BIRDS ROSE NEAR & ON RUNWAY AS A/C WAS LIFTING OFF. STRUCK AT LEAST 4 BIRDS. ONE STRIKE EACH WINDSHIELD, ONE WITH RT PROP & ONE 3' IN FROM RT WING TIP. DAMAGE = DENT IN RT WING LE.

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-12-15, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-601/604 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N500PC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = PEPSICO INC
Remarks: PILOT REPTD DEER STRIKE (2) AFTER AIRBORNE. ARPT CLOSED RWY. PILOT REQSTD CLEARANCE TO HPN (ORIGN CLRNC TO AGC & ASKED FOR EMERG. EQUIP. STANDBY. LANDED W/O INCIDENT. RT MAIN GEAR DOOR DAMAGED. DUE TO DARKNESS, DIFFICULT TO MAKE FULL ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES. TIME = 1730LCL
Date: 1993-08-11, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegheny Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FLT 3742 TIME = 1735Z
Date: 1993-03-29, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegheny Airlines, Aircraft: FAIRCHILD F27 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N27SA, Flight: 3741, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 15 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = PENNSYLVANIA COMMUTER (ALO xxxx)A/C = FKxx
Remarks: DENT IN FUSELAGE. BIRDS REPTD AS GEESE, ASSUME CAGO FROM DATE AND LOCATION.
Date: 1993-02-15, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegheny Airlines, Aircraft: SHORTS 360 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Above Ground: 8 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: A/C REPTD BIRD STRIKE ON ROTATION, NO DAMAGE, CONTD. FLT.

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-11-04, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-32 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N31573, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 13, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 90 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 Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = AIR TEKI CORP
Remarks: STRUCK PITOT TUBES. NO DAMAGE OBSVD. NO INJURIES REPTD.
Date: 1992-09-20, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: SOCATA TB-20 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2503D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPERATOR = JIM EWAYS SOURCE = xxxx-x & GEN AVTN INCIDENT REPT.
Remarks: A/C LANDED AT 1939E & STRUCK DEER. NO INJURIES TO 2 PAX. SMALL DENTS, TO RT WING (LEADING & TRAILING EDGES). A/C TAXIED TO RAMP W/O INCIDENT. DEER CARCASS REMOVED FROM RWY.
Date: 1992-03-09, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegheny Airlines, Aircraft: SHORTS 360 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N690PC, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Geese, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & AC INCIDENT REPT
Remarks: STRUCK A BIRD IN THE VICINITY OF THE #1 ENG. A/C RETD TO LAND WITH NO APPARENT DAMAGE. SECOND DEPT RESULTED IN SHUTDOWN OF #1 ENG. WHILE ENROUTE. IT IS NOT KNOWN IF THIS WAS RESULT OF ORIG STRIKE. A/C TOWED TO MAINT HANGAR.

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-11-04, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegheny Airlines, Aircraft: SHORTS 360 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 31, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ROC BIRD STRIKE LOG & xxxx-x
Remarks: FLT 3760 STRUCK BIRD ON T/D. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1991-01-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = DANA CORP
Remarks: LEADING EDGE DENTED.
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