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San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 59 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 6 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-09-02, Time: Dusk (18:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N6776T, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Speed: 80 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 Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: APPEARED TO BE A DOVE.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-10-27, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1 (Airplane), Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2014-09-19, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N857AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: REPORTS DIFFER ON ALT, # SEEN AND STRUCK PARTS STRUCK. F/O REPORTS 500 FT 1 NM OUT AND PHASE IS BLANK. CAPT SHOWS 0' ON RWY WITH PHASE BLANK. T # SEEN 2-10 VS 11-100 AND # STRUCK 11-100 VS 1. CHECKING WITH AIRLINE FOR DETAILS. USED F/O INFO FOR REPORT)

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-12-02, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1 (Airplane), Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Antenna Skin, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2013-08-12, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2013-04-11, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1 (Airplane), Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-05-27, Time: Day (10:52), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N616AE, Flight: 3412, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO VISIBLE DMG. SOME BLOOD & FEATHERS ON LEFT MAIN GEAR. LRG BIRD FELL ONTO RWY AFTER BEING STRUCK.

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-10-02, Time: Day (12:15), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2009-08-18, Time: Day (12:30), Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N752CC, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Repair Costs: $8433, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = FOUR xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx & Rx) (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER CODE, x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH xTH REPT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3531. BIRD DEFLECTED OFF PILOT SIDE WINDSCREEN. T/O ABORTED NO DMG FROM BIRDSTRIKE. HEIGHT REPTD AS 6 FT. COST DUE TO THERMAL RELIEF OF BOTH MAINS DURING EMERGENCY STOP PRIOR TO V1. PILOT THOUGHT BIRD WAS INGESTED INTO ENG.
Date: 2009-08-17, Time: Day (15:20), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 104 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2009-07-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N933JN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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: A/C TIME OUT OF SERVICE = 20 MINUTES.
Date: 2009-05-15, Time: Day (14:00), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 106 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Scissor-tailed flycatcher, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2009-05-14, Time: Day (10:15), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Hummingbirds, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-09-29, Time: Day (13:00), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 170 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Species: Swainson's hawk, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Antenna Skin, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2008-02-25, Time: Day (14:15), Operator: Government, Aircraft: T-38N (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N912NA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18, Miles From Airport: 18 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sandhill crane, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Struck & Damaged nose, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) OPER = NASA (x/xx/xx UPDATED ALTITUDE, EFFECT ON FLT)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN,, FAA 2352 A & B. MULTIPLE BIRDSTRIKES DURING DESCENT FOR PRACTICE APPROACHES. DESCENDING THROUGH 6000 FT MSL (4000 FT AGL) AT 250 KTS, ENCOUNTERED A FLOCK OF WHAT APPEARED TO BE BUZZARDS BETWEEN 16-20 MILES S OF AIRFIELD. HIT BY AT LEAST 2 IN FRONT OF WINDSCREEN AND RT AVIONICS BAY DOOR. BOTH SAMPLES SENT TO SMITHSONIAN WERE FROM THE ENG AND BOTH WERE SANDHILL CRANES.

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-01-10, Time: Day (17:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-10-06, Time: Day (14:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 140 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: 2006-08-15, Time: Night (19:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-43A (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: 2006-08-14, Time: Day (14:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-43A (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
Date: 2006-07-13, Time: Night (20:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-12-26, Time: Day (11:03), Operator: Colgan Airways, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 9861, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Other
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON DEPTR FOR GEORGE BUSH/HOUSTON. FLT RETD AND LANDED SAFELY W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2005-10-24, Time: Day (12:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-10-17, Time: Day (10:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 108 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-10-06, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N831AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 3, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Purple martin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SEVERAL BIRDS SUFFERED MAJOR STRUCTURAL DMG. TIME OUT OF SVC 1/2 HR.
Date: 2005-07-19, Time: Day (11:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx
Date: 2005-03-04, Time: Day (11:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: BASH
Comments: BASH Mishap ID xxxxxx

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-12-11, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 92-0353, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 110 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: 2003-10-28, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N652AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blackbirds, 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: POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE. (# STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1). NO SOUND OF STRIKE NOR ANY ABNORMAL ENG INDICATIONS. MX ADZ TO INSPECT.
Date: 2003-10-15, Time: Day (12:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 92-332, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2003-04-15, Time: Day (11:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 92-9345, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: no remains sent. bird struck above copilot's windscreen, no damage noted
Date: 2003-03-31, Time: Day (10:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 920348, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Lights, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-10-15, Time: Night (21:40), Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N6637G, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 3423 h, Other Costs: $4697, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DENT IN LEADING EDGE OF WING.
Date: 2002-10-04, Time: Day (16:06), Sky: Some Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 93-0623, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Bird strike found on right windshield wiper during post flight inspection.
Date: 2002-09-23, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N393AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, 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: LOOKED LIKE A SPARROW. HIT ENG COWL BELOW SPINNER, ABOVE ENG INLET JUST OFF CENTER.
Date: 2002-08-04, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: Some Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 91-0089, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 4000 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Bird appeared to be a Turkey Vulture that struck the right wing approx 3 feet from wingtip. No damage and no remains.
Date: 2002-07-11, Time: Day (19:45), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130H (Airplane), Registration: 74-1663, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, 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: During the first flight, the crew suspected they hit a bird. Upon landing at home station (KDYS), aircraft was inspected. No impacts were found.
Date: 2002-06-23, Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N5314J, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2002-04-19, Time: Dusk, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N350AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 130 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 Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DMG, SMALL BROWN BIRDS
Date: 2002-03-06, Time: Day (10:13), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 93-0635, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: Inspection following shutdown showed no evidence of secondary strike, and no damage to aircraft.

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-11-29, Time: Day (18:00), Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 0637, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Speed: 112 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2001-10-01, Time: Dusk (19:00), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 92-0346, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, 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: 2001-07-08, 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, Registration: N392AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 140 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 Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD WAS CAUGH IN INLET PROTECTION DEVICE.
Date: 2001-05-30, Time: Day (11:00), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 91-0075, 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: 2001-04-18, Time: Night (22:10), Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: AEROS 350 (Helicopter), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: N896WD, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2001-04-02, Time: Day (14:55), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A (Airplane), Registration: 64-3214, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 300 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black vulture, Size: Large, Damage: Destroyed, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 39242 h, Other Costs: $55281, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Date: 2001-01-08, Time: Night (18:45), Sky: No Clouds, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 91-0092, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Above Ground: 150 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern shoveler, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: No Damage Noted

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-05-28, Time: Day (20:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N938AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 40 ft, Speed: 115 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 Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: STRIKE DURING LDG FLARE <50 FT AGL. SML BIRD HIT SPINNER.LHS INTAKE ON #2 ENG. INGESTION, CAUGHT IN BIRD CATCHER. MAINT INSPCTD.
Date: 2000-04-25, Time: Day (09:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 9100109, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 16 h, Other Costs: $23, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-09-17, Time: Day (17:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 900400, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cliff swallow, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - 893; AIRCRAFT - T - 1 - A; IMPACT - ; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1999-09-07, Time: Day (09:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: 930652, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - 885; AIRCRAFT - T - 1 - A; IMPACT - VERTICAL STAB; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-10-12, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N904AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BROKEN LENS COVER ON RT LDG LITE
Date: 1998-09-26, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-31T CHEYENNE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N83894, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 21, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Report Type: NTSB
Remarks: PILOT HIT A DEER AT NIGHT. PROP HIS DEER WHICH THEN HIT THE RT MAIN LDG GEAR. PILOT TAXIED TO RAMP AND LEFT. THE NEXT MORNING HE ASSESSED THE DAMAGE AND DECIDED TO FLY AROUND THE PATTERN, UPON LIFTOFF, THE LOWER STRUT ASSEMBLY FROM THE RT MAIN GEAR , INCLUDING THE WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE PLANE. PILOT CONTD FLT AND LANDED AT ANOTHER ARPT.

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-03-26, Time: Dusk (16:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 20 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Unknown, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - SWALLOW?, BIR CON - LOW; AIRCRAFT - T - 1 - ; IMPACT - UNK; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-09-09, Time: Day (10:25), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 107 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 - T - 1 - ; IMPACT - NOSE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1996-08-05, Time: Day (15:40), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130E (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Speed: 97 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, 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 - E; IMPACT - LT SIDE NOSE; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - F
Date: 1996-08-02, Time: Day (17:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: C-130E (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - C - 130 - E; IMPACT - #2 PROPELLER; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
Date: 1996-06-24, Time: Day (12:30), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1A (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - T - 1 - ; IMPACT - RT WG; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-02-04, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N103AE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-07-14, Time: Day (17:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-37B, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - T - 37 - ; IMPACT - CANOPY; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-07-03, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N26621, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: ENGINE SHUT DOWN, Out Of Service: 30000 h, Other Costs: $53576, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: x/x/xxxx UPDATED OPER
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK L WING ROOT, DEFLECTED INTO L ENG. MOST OF BIRD WAS THEN THROWN BACK OUT THE FRONT. 4 COMPRESSOR BLADES BENT. HIGH BY-PASS SHROUD WAS CUT AS BLADES BECAME UNBALANCED. SMALL AMT OF BIRD WAS INGESTED INTO HI-BYPASS AREA WITH NO INTERNAL DAMAGE.

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-06-19, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 116 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = METRO AIRLINES
Remarks: 10 MEADOWLARKS. NO DAMAGE/INJURY.
Date: 1991-03-14, Time: Day (15:50), Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38A (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 175 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASH
Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxx
Remarks: REMARKS - ; AIRCRAFT - T - 38 - ; IMPACT - WINDSCREEN; NUMBER OF BIRDS (S, F, or Z) - S
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