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Aspen-Pitkin Co/Sardy Field Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Aspen-Pitkin Co/Sardy Field Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 55 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 2 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-08-30, Time: Day (16:00), Operator: Republic Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N213WQ, Flight: 4871, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Air Transport Report
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE ON CLIMB OUT TO FRONT WINDOW. NO DMG. NOTIFIED ASE TOWER, MX IN DENVER. NO DMG NOTED. WINDOW CLEANED.
Date: 2015-08-15, Time: Day (08:42), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Republic Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: UA4923, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15/33, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Magpies, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reported, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-08-12, Time: Day (13:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 5252, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 33, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mountain bluebird, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-08-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15/33, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mountain bluebird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2015-07-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mountain bluebird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FOUND 2 DIFFERENT REMAINS ON TWY A NEAR A6. STRIKE MUST HAVE OCCURRED PRIOR DAY. 6:00 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-07-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15/33, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mountain bluebird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND REMAINS ON RWY 15/33 NEAR A6 DURING MORNING INSPECTION. STRIKE MUST HAVE OCCURRED PRIOR DAY. 6:00 AM DAWN
Date: 2015-06-28, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15/33, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mountain bluebird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: UNKN CAUSE. FOUND ON RWY DURING INSPN
Date: 2015-05-17, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American pipit, 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: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 16267. SHORT FINAL.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-09-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15/33, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mountain bluebird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: DEAD BIRD FOUND ON RWY 15/33 BY A6. 22:30 PM NIGHT
Date: 2014-09-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 33, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mountain bluebird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON RWY BY ARPT OPS. 20:50 PM NIGHT
Date: 2014-09-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15/33, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mountain bluebird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD FOUND AT 1530 MT BY ARPT OPS. 15:30 PM DAY
Date: 2014-08-28, Time: Day (13:45), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-441 CONQUE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N441CC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 33, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR ASE-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = JES HAYS LLC
Remarks: A/C DEPARTED RWY 33 AND STRUCK A SMALL BIRD. BIRD HIT THE TIP OF THE PROP. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2014-08-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mountain bluebird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY BY ARPT OPS. 17:10 PM DAY
Date: 2014-08-25, Time: Day (17:07), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6320, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Blue jay, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Remarks: PILOT INDICATED POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE DURING T/D. OPS FOUND REMAINS AT TWY 15 5000' REMAINING. NO APPARENT DMG.
Date: 2014-08-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 15, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Black-billed magpie, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE= TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FEATHERS FOUND DURING 139 INSPECTION.
Date: 2014-07-25, Time: Day (08:30), Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION X (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 985P, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 33, Phase of Flight: Departure, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Black-billed magpie, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR ASE-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = NETJETS (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED SPECIES ID)
Remarks: DEPARTED RWY 33. TRAFFIC REPTD BIRDSTRIKE. OPS VEHICLE THEN AUTHORIZED ON THE RWY AND FOUND 3 MAGPIES. A/C DID NOT REQUIRE ASSISTANCE AND CONT TO DEST. (ASSUME BLACK-BILLED MAGPIES FROM LOCATION)
Date: 2014-06-15, Time: Day (17:42), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N726SK, Flight: 6407, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 33, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: REPT FROM PILOT: A/C WAS NEARING ROTATION SPEED WHEN HAWK FLEW OVER THE WINDSHLD AND UPPER FUSELAGE. A/C IS CURRENTLY BEING INSPCTD FOR DMG AT KDEN. PIC STATED NO KNOWN DMG ON SHUTDOWN INSPN.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-08-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mountain bluebird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND BIRD REMAINS ON RWY 15/33 NEAR A2. 2130 PM NIGHT.
Date: 2013-07-28, Time: Day (10:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N904FL, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western sandpiper, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = NEXTANT AIRCRAFT, LLC
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 10701. ON APCH, 50' AGL DURING FLARE, BIRD STRUCK NOSE.
Date: 2013-07-09, Time: Day (07:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Flight Options, Aircraft: CITATION X (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N716FL, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 33, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American crow, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2013-07-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 15, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 10296. WHOLE FEATHER. 505 AM DAWN.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-09-30, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N776SK, Flight: 6242, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red fox, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO APPARENT DMG TO A/C.MX INSPN PRIOR TO NEXT SCHEDULED FLT THE FOLLOWING DAY.
Date: 2012-09-03, Time: Day (12:54), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM 200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N540AE, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = JETMARK AVIATION LLC
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. BIRD FLEW E TO W ACROSS THE RWY AND CONTACTED A/C ON RT SIDE OF WINDSHIELD AND FUSELAGE. NO DMG.
Date: 2012-08-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15/33, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mountain bluebird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A6.
Date: 2012-08-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15/33, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mountain bluebird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: A2.
Date: 2012-06-21, Time: Day (19:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N738SK, Flight: 6199, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: TOWER CALLED TO ADVISE SKW6199 STRUCK A BIRD ON FINAL APRCH. REPTD TO TOWER APPROX 20 MINUTES AFTER LANDING. OPS 16 TO SKW W RAMP TO FOLLOW UP ON CALL. CREW ALREADY LEFT AND COULD ONLY OBTAIN LAST NAME OF PILOT. A/C APPEARS TO HAVE NO DMG. BLOOD ON HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. A/C TO HAVE INSPN FOLLOWING DAY BEFORE DEPT.

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-07-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: ONE KILLDEER FOUND DEAD ON RWY BEING EATEN BY TWO TURKEY VULTURES AT MIDFLD OF RWY 15. 1500 PM DAY.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-07-22, Time: Day (09:15), Operator: Bombardier Business Jet Solutions, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 526, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = FAA REGNL DAILY ALERT BULLETIN SUMMARY (x/x/xxxx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: HIT BIRD ON DEPARTURE (ASSUME T/O). NO REPTD DMG.
Date: 2010-03-27, Time: Day (14:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Snow, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N756SK, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15, 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, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2010-03-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 15/33, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxx) & EMAIL
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 4169. PHOTO.

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-08-09, Time: Day (11:43), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO III (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N300WY, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 33, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = C & S AVIATION LTD xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx
Date: 2009-07-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15/33, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great horned owl, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SUSPECTED BIRDSTRIKE. NO PIREP OF BIRDSTRIKE BUT BIRD REMAINS FOUND ON RWY DURING AM INSPN.
Date: 2009-06-26, Time: Day (17:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6454, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2009-06-11, Time: Day (19:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N754SK, Flight: 6572, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 1000 h, Other Costs: $1141, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2009-06-11, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N447YV, Flight: 7065, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Date: 2009-04-18, Time: Day (14:33), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N446YV, Flight: 7098, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 33, 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 Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPORT & xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: POSSIBLY SPARROWS. NO KNOWN DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10, SAME AS # SEEN)
Date: 2009-03-21, Time: Day (15:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N706SK, Flight: 6820, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 33, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) AND DAILY REPORT
Remarks: SML BIRD, THOUGHT TO BE A SPARROW OR FINCH. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: N# REPTD AS 7060SK AND 706SQ WHICH ARE NOT CORRECT. IT IS PROBABLY N706SK)
Date: 2009-03-19, Time: Day (13:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15/33, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, 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
Remarks: OPER AND A/C INFO NOT PROVIDED. BIRD WAS UNIDENTIFIABLE.

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-08-21, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N774SK, Flight: 6424, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: JUST AFTER TOUCHING DOWN AND THE START OF THE LANDING ROLL, A LRG BIRD (POSSIBLY A HAWK OR OWL) APPEARED ON THE RT SIDE BUT HIT THE LEFT WINDSHLD WITH A LOUD POP. THE REMAINS BLURRED SOME VISION BUT DID NOT AFFECT THE SAFETY OF THE LANDING. A/C WAS GROUNDED UNTIL AN INSPN COULD BE DONE THE NEXT MORNING.
Date: 2008-08-15, Time: Day (12:49), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N400ES, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: American crow, 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: TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) OPER = EARTH STAR INC (JIM REDFIELD)
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD. ()DATE ENTRY NOTE: BIRD REPTD AS CROW, ASSUME AMERICAN CROW FROM LOCATION.)
Date: 2008-07-31, Time: Night (21:24), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6424, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Daily Report
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKING 1 SML BIRD ON 4 MILE FINAL. NO DMG REPTD. LANDED W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2008-07-16, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N750SK, Flight: 6425, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Foxes, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO DMG

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-10-21, Time: Day (16:05), Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N437YV, Flight: 7071, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE & DAILY REPORT
Remarks: HIT 4 BIRDS DURING LDG FLARE. THE BIRDS TOOK FLIGHT NEXT TO RWY AND MOVED IN A/C PATH. INFORMED TWR. MX FOUND 4 SPOTS HIT. NO DMG.

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-09-21, Time: Day (12:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Flexjet, Aircraft: LEARJET-45 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N611FX, Flight: 11, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & PACIR
Remarks: NO DMG. A/C WAS LEARJET 40
Date: 2006-09-07, Time: Night (21:48), Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-50 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N164GB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) & PACIR OPER = SP LEASING LLC
Remarks: LANDING FLARE. NO REPT OF DMG.
Date: 2006-07-16, Time: Day (06:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CRJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N701SK, Flight: 6716, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 33, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & PACIR
Remarks: HIT A GULL MIDFIELD DURING DEPTR. NO DMG REPTD AT THIS TIME.

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-08-13, Time: Day (08:30), Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: BA-RJ85 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3440, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: PACIR
Remarks: REPTD STRIKING 2 STARLING. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2005-06-09, Time: Day (14:50), Operator: Flight Options, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 359, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: PACIR
Remarks: HIT LRG HAWK AFTER T/D. DMG TO RT INBD FLAP PANEL.

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-09-10, Time: Day (09:40), Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N5168M?, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American crow, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: PACIR
Comments: OPER = (DATA ENTRY NOTE: A/C REPTD AS CLxx BUT N# SHOWS OWNER AS MICHAEL HERLIHY & A/C AS A HOMEBUILT RANS S-xx ULTRALIGHT) (x/x/xx UPDATED ID, x/xx/xx UPDATED A/C, OPER & ENG)
Remarks: ON DEPTR HIT A CROW. (BIRD REPTD AS CROW, ASSUME AMERICAN CROW FROM LOCATION) NO DMG REPTD. FLT CONTD.
Date: 2004-09-02, Time: Day (12:34), Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N351AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: PACIR
Remarks: PILOT REPTD THERE WAS NO DMG. HIT SML BIRD ON LDG. 100' MSL (THIS IS NOT RIGHT SINCE THE ELEVATION OF THE AIRPORT IS 7820)
Date: 2004-06-17, Time: Dusk (20:46), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N694LM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 33, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: PACIR
Comments: OPER = IDM AVIATION SERVICES
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2004-05-30, Time: Day (10:02), Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-31 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 135, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: PACIR
Remarks: HIT SML BIRD ON DEPTR (ASSUME CLIMB). PILOT THOUGHT IT WAS A SPARROW THAT HIT THE VERT STABIL. NO KNOWN DMG. FLT CONTD TO CVG

2002 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2002-10-30, Time: Day (14:04), Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: BA-146 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 655, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: PACIR
Remarks: HIT BIRD OVER LDG THRESHOLD. NO DMG. REPTD.

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-03-06, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Netjets, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N887QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 114 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $3735, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: x/xx/xx UPDATED COSTS
Remarks: SAW SML FLOCK FLYING UPON LDG FLARE, ACROSS RWY. SMALL THUMP WAS HEARD. FOUND REMAINS ON L ENG INTAKE NACELLE. BIRD PARTS STREAKED DOWN IN AND OUTSIDE OF ENG. ALSO ON MIDPOINT OF L FLAP. NO SECONDARY DMG.

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-12-18, Time: Day, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CRJ100/200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N616CC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 33, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Species: Domestic dog, Size: Large, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = ANM OPS CENTER PRELIM REPTOPERATOR = MDFC EQUIPMENT LEASING CO. (UPDATED ALT x/xx/xx)
Remarks: NOT A STRIKE. 3 DOGS AND 2 PEOPLE RAN ACROSS RWY IN FRONT OF A/C CAUSING IT TO ABORT T/O. AS A/C EXITED RYW AND ATTEMPTED TO TAXI BACK FOR DEPT, DOGS & PEOPLE RAN IN FRONT OF A/C AGAIN, CAUSING THEM TO STOP. A/C WAS UNABLE TO STOP W/O CAUSING A SAFETY PROBLEM & PILOT DIDN'T SEEM UPSET ABOUT INCIDENT. ARPT OPS PICKED UP PEOPLE & DOGS & TRANSPORTED THEM TO ARPT OFFICES. DOGS GOT AWAY FROM PAX ON ANOTHER A/C AT RAMP.

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-05-27, Time: Dusk, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: BA-146 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: AC Incident Rept
Comments: OPERATOR = AIR WISCONSIN (UAL EXPRESS)
Remarks: AIR WISCONSIN 492 (UAL EXPRESS) STRUCK BIRD ON DEPT. & REPTD. NO DAMAGE TO A/C. CONTD TO DEN.

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-03-19, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: BA-146-100 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N463AP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 33, 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 Engine 1, Struck Engine 4, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $1000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SAW 10 HIT 8. OTHER HIT = PYLONS NO DAMAGE
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