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Chicago Executive Airport Wildlife Incidents



Historical Wildlife Incidents - Chicago Executive Airport

Wildlife Incidents - Bird Sizes
(Based on 137 incidents)

Wildlife Incidents - Damage Severity
(Based on 29 incidents)

2015 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2015-09-23, Time: Day (08:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM 200 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N916GB, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 50 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = RX CHOICE INC
Remarks: 50 MILES NW KPWK. ONE SECOND PRIOR TO IMPACT THE SECOND IN COMMAND SAW A BLACK BIRD IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO IMPACT. BOTH THE CREW AND PAX HEARD THE IMPACT ON THE NOSE AREA. NO A/C SYSTEMS WERE AFFECTED. CONTINUED TO DESTINATION. UPON LANDING DESTINATION ON FBO RAMP, PIC WAS THE FIRST PERSON OUT OF THE CABIN AND OBSERVED THE IMPACT AREA. LEFT NOSE CONE APPROX 7 INCHES BELOW THE WINDSHIELD.
Date: 2015-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Striped skunk, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SKUNK FOUND DURING AM INSPECTION DOA LOCATED ON RWY 16 NORTH OF L3.
Date: 2015-08-03, Time: Day (12:30), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N167UD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER - NxxxxF INC
Remarks: SHORTLY AFTER T/O RWY 30 (ASSUME 0 DISTANCE FROM AIRPORT). STRUCK BIRD.
Date: 2015-07-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT WAS UNSURE IF HE HIT THE BIRDS OR IF A PREVIOUS A/C HAD HIT THEM. NO DMG TO AC. THAT REPTD THE WILDLIFE. BIRDS REPORTED AS GEESE. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: WHEN CHECKING WITH ARPT ABOUT THIS REPORT, THEY SAID IT WAS MORE LIKELY CARCASSES FOUND AND THAT THE BIRDS MIGHT BE GULLS. THEY WILL GET BACK TO ME)
Date: 2015-06-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Eastern meadowlark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD FOUND DURING MORNING INSPN. REPORTED AS MEADOWLARK, MOST LIKELY EASTERN DUE TO LOCATION AND TIME OF YEAR. 615AM DAY.
Date: 2015-06-16, Time: Day (18:44), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-45 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N104DN, Flight: 42, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, x-xx-xxxxxx) OPERATOR / OWNER = AVIATION ADVISOR / FREON HOLDINGS LLC
Remarks: STRUCK BIRD ON T/O ROLL. ESTIMATING THAT IT HIT THE MAIN GEAR ALTHOUGH NO MARKS WERE FOUND ON THE A/C. INTACT ADULT MALE MALLARD CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 16/34 E SIDE BTWN KILO 1 AND KILO 2.
Date: 2015-04-20, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 15:00 PM DAY
Date: 2015-04-12, Time: Day (07:05), Operator: Business, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 901, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Departure, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR PWK-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = EXECUTIVE JET MANAGEMENT
Remarks: DEPARTED RWY 16. BIRDS WERE NOTICED IN THE VICINITY OF THE RWY AFTER BE DEPARTED AND SWITCHED TO APPROACH. NOTICED REMAINS OF A BIRD ON THE RWY. MESSAGE PASSED ON THE APPROACH OF THE POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE. AS A PRECAUTION A MESSAGE WAS PASSED TO FOLLOWING A/C THAT DEPARTED RWY 34 IMMEDIATELY AFTER THIS A/C OF A POSSIBLE BIRDSTRIKE.
Date: 2015-03-28, Time: Night (21:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Flexjet, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N520FX, Flight: 336, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Above Ground: 2300 ft, Speed: 150 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = ONE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx
Remarks: SMALL DENT BELOW COPILOTS WINDSHIELD WITHIN PARAMETERS FOR SAFE FLIGHT. APRCH CONTINUED TO A NORMAL LANDING.

2014 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2014-10-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16/34, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 6:30 AM NIGHT
Date: 2014-09-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Striped skunk, Size: Large, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 6:30 AM DAWN
Date: 2014-09-10, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: BRITISH AEROSPACE (Airplane), Registration: N643JX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: SOURCE = FAA DAILY REPT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = BOSTON-MAINE AIRWAYS
Remarks: WENT AROUND ON SHORT FINAL DUE TO BIRDS ON RWY 16 . DATA ENTRY NOTE: # SEEN NOT REPTD ASSUMED TO BE 2-10.
Date: 2014-09-06, Time: Day (18:00), Operator: Business, Aircraft: CIRRUS SR 20/22 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N619WM, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 4900 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: MOR PWK-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = KATZ AVIATION LLC
Remarks: PILOT REPORTED BIRDSTRIKE AT 5500MSL. APPEARED TO HAVE NO DMG. LANDED W/O INCIDENT.
Date: 2014-07-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 6:45 AM DAY
Date: 2014-05-19, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SMALL SWALLOW FOUND ON THE NUMBERS OF RWY 30 DURING MORNING INSPN. 700 AM DAY.
Date: 2014-04-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16/34, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD CUT IN HALF. 815 AM DAY.

2013 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2013-11-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON MORNING INSPN. 615 AM DAWN.
Date: 2013-09-12, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 620 AM DAWN.
Date: 2013-09-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sandpipers, curlews, phalaropes, allies, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SANDPIPER FOUND. 725 AM DAWN.
Date: 2013-09-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sandpipers, curlews, phalaropes, allies, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 710 AM DAY.
Date: 2013-08-19, Time: Day (16:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-680 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N686HC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Above Ground: 8 ft, Speed: 102 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 nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR /OWNER = CC INDUSTRIES / GREAT DANE FINANCIAL LLC
Remarks: NO DMG. A/C NEEDED CLEANING AND BIRD REMOVAL. HEIGHT REPTD AS 5-10 FEET, TOOK APPROX AVERAGE.
Date: 2013-07-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16/34, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON C/L OF RWY 16/34. 1230 PM DAY.
Date: 2013-07-23, Time: Day (14:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N7702H, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16/34, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = BTC AVIATION CORP
Remarks: SPOKE TO PILOT, HE STATED NO DMG TO A/C. HIT BELLY OF A/C.
Date: 2013-05-01, Time: Dawn (07:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-45 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N145GP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Speed: 124 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = PALU AVIATION LLC SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2013-04-19, Operator: Priester Aviation, Flight: 630, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Finches, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO REPTD DMG TO A/C. DID NOT GET A CHANCE TO SPEAK TO PILOT AFTER THE INCIDENT HE REPTD HE MIGHT HAVE HIT A BIRD BUT WAS NOT SURE. THEY DID NOT REPT WHAT PART OF A/C STRUCK. ANOTHER A/C LANDED ON THE SAME RWY LATER AND SAID HE SAW A SMALL BIRD ON RWY. CALLED OUT AND CKD RWY. COLLECTED BIRD, ID'D. CALLED TOWER AND THEY GAVE INFO ON A/C. WHEN I WENT TO RAMP, A/C WAS GONE. A/C REPTD AS CHALLENGER.
Date: 2013-04-14, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER-SDLY HS125 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N815TR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Above Ground: 2500 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 5000 h, Other Costs: $5134, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = HIGHTAIL AIR CHARTER LLC / FOREST AIR LLC
Remarks: RT L/E DMGD. LANDING LIGHT LENS BROKEN.
Date: 2013-04-08, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 656 AM DAWN.

2012 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2012-09-23, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: 705 AM DAWN.
Date: 2012-08-30, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sandpipers, curlews, phalaropes, allies, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FOUND ON MORNING AIRFLD INSPN ON C/L OF RWY 16. 610 AM DAWN.
Date: 2012-08-03, Time: Day (10:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16/34, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: PILOT REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON T/O ROLL. LOCATED ON C/L OF RWY 34 BTWN ECHO AND K3. 1005 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-08-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16/34, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sandpipers, curlews, phalaropes, allies, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: SMALL SANDPIPER FOUND DURING MORNING INSPN ON RWY 16 AT THE 3000 FOOT MARKER. 615 AM DAWN.
Date: 2012-07-25, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16/34, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: CONTROL TOWER REPTD SMALL BIRD CARCASS ON RWY 16. 1000 AM DAY.
Date: 2012-07-24, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16/34, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: FALCON CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 16/34. CONTROL TOWER REPTD IT. 1900 PM DAY.
Date: 2012-05-19, Time: Day (17:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N40AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) OPERATOR / OWNER = ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS LLC
Remarks: TWO GEESE STRUCK A/C. ONE GOOSE DECEASED, THE OTHER STILL ALIVE AND FLEW OFF THE AIRFLD.

2011 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2011-07-27, Time: Day (09:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N560EL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 110 knots, 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER/OWNER = EASTWAY AVIATION/MCLAND AIRCRAFT CHARTER
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2011-04-08, Time: Day (15:40), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-125-800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N897CW, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PRIVATE FLIERS LLC
Remarks: PILOT REPTD HE MAY HAVE HIT A BIRD AND SAW A FLOCK AS HE WAS LANDING. (# STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1)
Date: 2011-03-16, Time: Dawn (06:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Db Aviation (Northshore), Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N202RL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 200 h, Other Costs: $216, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = LANDMARK AVIATION / RBL LLC (x/x/xxxx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: A/C FLTWORTHY. LT HORIZONTAL STABLIZER. A/C TIME OUT OF SERV REPTD AS 4.5 HRS.

2010 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2010-11-15, Time: Day (08:43), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-31 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N931FD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = FAMILY DOLLAR INC
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKING SEVERAL BIRDS ON LANDING FLARE. BIRDS STRUCK A/C WINDSHIELD WITH NO REPTD DMG. HEIGHT REPTD AS LESS THAN 100 FT.
Date: 2010-09-01, Time: Dusk (19:56), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Db Aviation (Northshore), Aircraft: LEARJET-45 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N124BP, Flight: 24, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 123 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, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 1500 h, Other Costs: $1667, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: THREE DEAD BIRDS FOUND ON RWY. ONE FOUND IN LANDING LIGHT IT HAD COME THRU THE LANDING LIGHT LENS.
Date: 2010-06-15, Time: Day (07:57), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-2000 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N88DD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: European starling, 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
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = DII NORTHWEST LLC
Remarks: PILOT REPTD NUMEROUS BIRDS STRUCK BOTTOM OF A/C. FLT CONT NORMALLY. NO REPTD DMG.
Date: 2010-05-30, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N435T, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 175000 h, Other Costs: $194460, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = MARMON GROUP LLC xxxx-x-x-xxxxx
Remarks: DMG TO L LEADING EDGE SLAT OF WING. 3 MILE FINAL. PHOTOS. BIRD REPTD AS GOOSE, ASSUME CANADA GOOSE FROM DATE & LOCATION.

2009 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2009-07-21, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N87JA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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: OPER = EXECUTIVE FLT SCHOOL SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x
Date: 2009-05-26, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: ECLIPSE 500 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N990NA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Above Ground: 1800 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = NORTH AMERICAN JET CHARTER GROUP
Remarks: THE LEADING FRONT EDGE PANEL OF THE TAIL WAS STRUCK AND DAMAGED. THE PAHNEL WAS CHIPPED AND CRACKED COMPLETELY THRU THE MATERIAL
Date: 2009-05-02, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Priester Aviation, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 924, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PWA24 REPTD BIRDSTRIKE ON SHORT FINAL. NO VISUAL DMG FOUND ON INSPN
Date: 2009-03-26, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N364SA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Climb, 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
Comments: OPER = NEW LENOX HOWELL ARPT
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO DMG REPTD. BIRD WAS SML, WHITE AND BROWN.
Date: 2009-03-26, Time: Day (11:09), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: PIAGGIO P180 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 134, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: A/C REG REPTD AS VNRxxx.
Remarks: VNR 134 REPORTED THAT THEY MAY HAVE HIT A BIRD. GULL FOUND DURING INSPN.

2008 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2008-07-15, Time: Day (20:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N377SC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Above Ground: 20 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: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: WARNING IN ARPT FACILITY DIRECTORY. STARLING SIZE BIRDS. NO DMG. ARPT MGR ASST CALLED WILL SURVEY RWY.
Date: 2008-03-01, Time: Day (18:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM V (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N550M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MOTOROLA INC.
Remarks: ATIS WARNING. UNKN IF THERE WAS ANY DMG.

2007 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2007-11-13, Time: Day (14:23), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N95RX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = HIGHLAND LEASING CORP
Remarks: LITTLE HAWK.
Date: 2007-09-13, Time: Day (19:50), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N73JA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Speed: 40 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American robin, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FLIGHT CENTER AT SERVICE AVIATION (KEITH WISNIEWSKI) (x/x/xx UPDATED ALT, PHASE)
Remarks: NO DMG. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: PHASE REPTD AS TAKE OFF RUN AND EFFECT AS ABORTED T/O. THE ALT WAS REPTD AS 150' BUT THAT CAN'T BE CORRECT IF SPEED IS 40 KTS AS REPTD. ASSUME ALT IS INCORRECT)
Date: 2007-08-27, Time: Day (10:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N738SP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = BILLION AIR INC
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD. STUDENT & INSTRUCTOR WASHED A/C. LATER DEPARTED ON TRAINING FLT.

2006 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2006-12-29, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N524FX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FLEXJET
Remarks: EMERGENCY LANDING. ALT REPTD AS BELOW 3100 FT AGL.
Date: 2006-09-10, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-601/604 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N877H, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = HOUSEHOLD AVIATION
Remarks: PILOT REPTD HITTING BIRD ON DEPTR ROLL.
Date: 2006-08-01, 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: N600JD, Flight: 63, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPER = DEERE & CO
Remarks: SOME BLOOD WHERE BIRDS HIT. BOTH SIDES OF LEADING EDGES.
Date: 2006-04-20, Time: Day (16:03), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-200 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N93GH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = NORLEASE INC/ALLSTATE INS. CO.
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD AT THIS TIME.

2005 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2005-09-10, Time: Day (12:19), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Flight Options, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 799, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, 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
Remarks: MISTY.

2004 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2004-10-18, Time: Day (10:18), Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N508CS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 109 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 windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CITATION SHARES
Remarks: NO DMG. BIRD WAS BLACK.
Date: 2004-08-29, Time: Day (18:35), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-50 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N404JF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 116 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, 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
Comments: OPER = KLEIN TOOLS
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD

2003 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2003-12-22, Time: Day (13:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-150 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5286q, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: RXN OPER = JOHN FLEMING (x/x/xxxx UPDATED SPEED)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD SEEING BIRD ON TWY AND BIRD JUMPED UP INTO PROP AS HE APPROACHED.
Date: 2003-11-02, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N944AH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Out Of Service: 800000 h, Other Costs: $1069094, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = DDAC LLC ALSO REPTD AS PRIESTER AVIATION (JAMES KUBOW) *** CALLED PILOT FOR DMG DETAILS SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: HIT 7 GEESE, 1 INGESTED. TURBINE BLADES SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGED. REPLACED. AREA BELOW PITOT TUBE HAD A 10" DENT, RT WING INBD AND OTBD DENTED. RT ENG SEVERE DMG
Date: 2003-10-13, Operator: Netjets, Aircraft: DA-200 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N204QS, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: EVENT NJA xxxx
Remarks: BIRD HIT BEHIND CO/P'S SIDE WINDOW. INSPN. NO DMG.
Date: 2003-09-09, Time: Day (14:37), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N815PA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PEPSSIAMERICAS VENDING
Remarks: HAZE. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2003-09-09, Time: Day (15:17), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: G-159 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N701BN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = BATELLE PACIFIC NW LABORATORIES
Remarks: # BIRDS NOT REPTD, ASSUME 1. NO DMG REPTD.
Date: 2003-08-31, Time: Day (14:49), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9887L, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Stabilzer Bar, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CIVIL AIR PATROL (C. M. LAIN)
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2003-08-05, Time: Day (16:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: LANCAIR LC 40/42 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N419JK, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MICHAEL EPISCOPE A/C = LANCAIR LC xx (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED A/C)
Remarks: NO DMG. A/C = LANCAIR LC 40
Date: 2003-08-04, Time: Day (18:57), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N863CE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = COCAL COLA ENTERPRISES
Remarks: NO DMG.
Date: 2003-04-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PRIESTER AVIATION LLC
Remarks: RT LEADING EDGE DAMAGED. NO DATE ON FORM, ARRIVED WITH APRIL STRIKES. BIRDS REPTD AS GEESE, ASSUME CAGO FROM DATE AND LOCATION.

2001 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2001-08-27, Time: Dusk (19:23), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N97224, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = ATE OF NEW YORK (GLEN HATZAI)
Date: 2001-08-27, Time: Night (20:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-50 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N6HC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = RON ARNETT
Remarks: DATA ENTRY NOTE: N# DOES NOT MATCH A/C INFO
Date: 2001-07-10, Time: Dawn (05:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N100KZ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $500, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x OPER = CAMDEN AVIATION xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED COST CATEGORY, OPER, REMARKS)
Remarks: NO DMG FOUND BY AMT IN SUBSEQUENT INSPN.
Date: 2001-04-18, Time: Dawn (06:26), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31 NAVAJO (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N510CC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 15000 h, Other Costs: $21131, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = COPPS CORP (SANDIE PLEISCHMAN)
Remarks: STRIKE WAS AT TOUCHDOWN. BIRD PUNCTURED WING AT STALL WARNING HORN
Date: 2001-04-06, Time: Day (11:45), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-414 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N414TJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED ENG TYPE)
Remarks: NO DMG.

2000 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 2000-12-08, Time: Night (05:44), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-601/604 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N747, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 16, Location: 5 MI FROM PWK, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Miles From Airport: 5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck & Damaged nose, Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 350000 h, Other Costs: $506217, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FMC CORP
Remarks: INGESTION. DAMAGE NOSE CONE, METAL AROUND CONE, 4 BLADES IN #1 ENG, INLET ON #2 ENG. OUT OF SVC 5 WEEKS. PLACED RADOME, FRAME AND 3 BLADES. DAMAGE TO INNER CORE ON #2 ENG. GE REWORKED IT IN THE HANGAR. ID BY SMITHSONIAN (FAA 080)
Date: 2000-09-12, Time: Day (09:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-20 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N647JP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Speed: 118 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = LAYGINO'S INC
Date: 2000-09-11, Time: Day (12:02), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-45 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Sparrows, Size: Small, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO REPTD DMG LXJ405.
Date: 2000-08-06, Time: Day (18:33), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31 NAVAJO (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N3534Y, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = TRANS NORTH AVTN
Remarks: ATIS WARNING ONLY
Date: 2000-05-18, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N617MM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ducks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Out Of Service: 3500 h, Other Costs: $5062, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = HOWARD BEDFORD DATE = REPORT DATE
Remarks: 2 TEARS IN RT OTBD BOOT.

1999 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1999-10-11, Time: Day (15:39), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N947GS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 12000 h, Other Costs: $17820, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AUSTER AVTN GROUP
Remarks: DENTED ENG INLET
Date: 1999-09-09, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-36 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N3853J, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = GRAPHICS & INDUSTRIAL CIRCUITS LTD (STEVEN WOODYATT)
Remarks: DMG TO RT WING LE NEAR GAS TANK
Date: 1999-06-03, Time: Day (08:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-340 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N69516, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Location: 2 NW PWK, Above Ground: 1200 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American crow, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = AIRCRAFT SALES CORP
Remarks: NO DAMAGE

1998 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1998-09-20, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31 NAVAJO (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N59773, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = AIM APPENDIX x & ASRS OPER = TRANS NORTH AVTN
Remarks: MINOR DAMAGE TO LIGHTS. RWY CLEAR AT START OF ROLL, THEN AFTER ROTATION 2 BIRDS SEEN ON OR NEAR RWY. I IMMEDIATELY RAISED GEAR BUT 1 BIRD FLEW RIGHT INTO NOSE GEAR WHILE IT WAS IN TRANSIT. GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT CAME ON. I CYCLED THE GEAR AND CAME IN FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LDG.
Date: 1998-09-01, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND ON RWY 12/30 BETWEEN 6/24 & 16/34. BIRD MAY HAVE BEEN KILLED BY MOWER.
Date: 1998-08-26, Time: Day (09:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-20 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N654E, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = PRIESTER AVIATION
Remarks: STRUCK RED-TAILED HAWK AND NORTHERN HARRIER
Date: 1998-08-10, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAWN. PICKED UP ON MORNING INSPN
Date: 1998-08-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: PICKED UP ON MORNING INSPN. MAY HAVE OCCURRED AT DAWN.
Date: 1998-08-03, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DAWN. FOUND ON RWY DURING INSPN.
Date: 1998-04-08, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N86RX, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS OPERATOR = WOODHILL AVIATION CORP
Remarks: PILOT CALLED BACK TO PWK AFTER ARRIVING AT HIS DEST. & REPTD BIRD STRIKE.
Date: 1998-03-28, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N64CF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CF INDUSTRIES
Remarks: BIRD HIT JUST N OF MIKE TWY OF 16/34. 1 BIRD WAS LOCATED ON RWY NEAR CENTERLINE & OTHER JUST OFF E SIDE. PILOT STATES NO DAMAGE. TIME = 1545LCL.
Date: 1998-03-06, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-125-800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N58PM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.OPERATOR = PHILIP MORRIS MGMT CORP
Remarks: TIME = 1550LCL. 2 GEESE GOT UP OFF LEFT SIDE OF RWY JUST PRIOR TO T/D. MANY MORE SEEN ON ARPT DURING TAXI-IN. DOWN TIME FOR A/C INSPN, NO DAMAGE FOUND. 1 GOOSE WAS KILLED.
Date: 1998-02-17, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N137M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = MOTOROLA
Remarks: TIME = 0700 LCL.

1997 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1997-12-23, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-23 SUNDOWNER (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6664N, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Tail, Struck & Damaged Lights, Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = THE FLIGHT CENTER (N# SHOWS PRIVATE)
Remarks: DAMAGED PITOT TUBE, LANDING LIGHT & STABILIZER. EST. COST UNKN. BIRDS REPTD AS GEESE, ASSUME CAGO FROM DATE AND LOCATION.
Date: 1997-10-16, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N414GN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = NEWBERG FLYING ENTERPRISES INC
Remarks: TIME = 1045 LCL.
Date: 1997-10-16, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N414GN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = NEWBERG FLYING ENTERPRISES
Date: 1997-08-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DAWN
Date: 1997-08-25, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Executive Jet Aviation, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N330QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD HIT L MAIN GEAR DOOR. NO NOTICEABLE DAMGAE TO A/C.
Date: 1997-08-21, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 24, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DUSK. TWR CALLED & SAID AN A/C REPTD A DEAD GULL ON RWY 6/24. BIRD WAS REMOVED
Date: 1997-08-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1997-08-11, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N711GF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = INDECK CORP
Remarks: TIME = 2015 LCL. ATIS WARNING.
Date: 1997-08-02, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N61287, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = AIR TRANSPORT INC.
Remarks: NO APPARENT DAMAGE TO NOSE GEAR. OWNER WILL HAVE A/C INSPCTD FOR DAMAGE.
Date: 1997-05-16, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: FOUND AT DUSK. DEAD GOOSE ON TAXIWAY ADJACENT TO RWY 12/30.
Date: 1997-04-21, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-125-800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N57PM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Other, Out Of Service: 374 h, Repair Costs: $500, Other Costs: $585, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = PHILIP MORRIS MGT CORP SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: SHORTLY AFTER T/D, 2 GEESE WERE SEEN ON RWY CENTERLINE (ABOUT 1000' FROM THRESHOLD). NOSE WHEEL SPLIT THE 2 GEESE. BOTH HIT RT MAIN GEAR WHICH BROKE BRACKET FOR SECURING BRAKE LINES & WIRE HARNESSES.

1996 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1996-10-23, Time: Dawn, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-10 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N46MK, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Speed: 95 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = MERILLAT INDUSTRIES
Remarks: NO DAMAGE REPTD BY PILOTS
Date: 1996-08-20, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N23VB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = VON HOFFMAN PRESS
Remarks: PART OF A/C STRUCK UNKN. # OF BIRDS SEEN OR STRUCK NOT REPTD.
Date: 1996-05-09, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Western meadowlark, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLIGHT, ALTITUDE, EFFECT ON FLT)
Remarks: RAIN. BIRD FOUND ON RWY. NO ONE REPTD STRIKE. DAY
Date: 1996-03-31, Time: Dusk, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-125-800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N621MT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: 2 GEESE STRUCK RT WING.
Date: 1996-02-09, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO III (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N874RA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ANDARKO PETROLEUM CORP
Remarks: UNKN IF DAMAGE.

1995 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1995-12-23, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-34 SENECA (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N47815, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = AUDIO VISUAL RENTALS BY WIZDUM LTD (ED COMBOS)
Date: 1995-10-22, Time: Dusk, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Executive Jet Aviation, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N323QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Speed: 10 knots, Phase of Flight: Taxi, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mallard, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: WHERE BIRD STRUCK. NO DAMAGE.
Date: 1995-10-06, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLIGHT, ALTITUDE, EFFECT ON FLT)
Remarks: DAY
Date: 1995-10-06, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N6110, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = GENERAL MILLS
Date: 1995-10-03, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-23 APACHE (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1137P, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30R, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = AIRWAY FLIGHT SERVICES
Remarks: DETAILS OF DAMAGE NOT REPTD.
Date: 1995-09-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 34, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLIGHT, ALTITUDE, EFFECT ON FLT)
Remarks: DAWN. IMMATURE BIRD
Date: 1995-08-30, Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: IMMATURE RED-TAILED HAWK
Date: 1995-08-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Woodchuck, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (UPDATED x/x/xx REMOVED DMG CODE, ALTITUDE & PHASE OF FLT) (x/xx/xx UPDATED SPECIES CODE) (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DAY
Date: 1995-08-22, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 34, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLIGHT, ALTITUDE, EFFECT ON FLT, PART)
Remarks: IMMATURE RED-TAILED HAWK.
Date: 1995-07-11, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Northern parula, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLIGHT, ALTITUDE, EFFECT ON FLT, PART STRUCK)
Remarks: FOUND AT DAWN, NORTHERN PARULA WARBLER.
Date: 1995-05-01, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Airlines, Aircraft: MD-80 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N405AA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 22, Above Ground: 20 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 nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Date: 1995-03-30, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Government, Aircraft: G-159 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = NASA A/C = G-x DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: DAMAGE REPTD AS , ASSUME NONE.
Date: 1995-03-29, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-441 CONQUE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N88834, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = PRIDGEON & CLAY, INC SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS.
Remarks: WHAT PART STRUCK, NO DAMAGE. BOTH GULL AND CANADA GOOSE REPORTED AS THE BIRD BEING STRUCK.
Date: 1995-03-27, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (UPDATED x/x/xx REMOVED DMG CODE)
Remarks: DAY
Date: 1995-03-15, Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MU2 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N65JG, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPERATOR = PACEAIRE SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS. & AAIPN-x
Remarks: TWO LARGE 20 LB GEESE.
Date: 1995-03-03, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-100 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N990SV, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 50000 h, Repair Costs: $2000, Other Costs: $82505, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = SHOP VAC CORP.
Remarks: BIRD CAME UP FROM BELOW AND STRUCK RT ENG. DURING LANDING, ENG POWER WAS SET AT 600 LBS OF TORQUE. NO FLUCTUATION IN ENG PARAMETERS NOTICED, ENG WAS NOT SHUT DOWN. UPON RUN-UP OF ENG. ON THE GROUND, SHOWED AT LEAST 25% OR GREATER LOSS OF POWER. ENG WAS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION. TWO PROP BLADES WERE STRUCK AT THE ROOT IN THE AREA OF THE BOOTS. A FEATHER WAS STUCK IN THE ENG INLET ALONG WITH BLOOD STAINS. ENG WAS DISASSEMBLED SHOWING INTENSE BIRD INGESTION. A FEW OF THE LEADING EDGES OF THE FIRST STAGE IMPELLER BLADES BENT. DUE TO CLOGGED NOZZLES WHICH CREATED UNEVEN HEATING IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER, A SECTION OF THE STATORS LOCATED AT THE FIRST STAE TURBINE WERE DAMAGED. DAMAGE WAS ESTIMATED TO BE $35,000 TO $65,000.
Date: 1995-01-03, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N23AC, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = ALBERTO CULVER

1994 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1994-11-18, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY
Date: 1994-09-13, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12L/30R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLIGHT, ALTITUDE, EFFECT ON FLT)
Remarks: DAWN. BIRD FOUND ON RY 12L-30R ON AIRFIELD INSPECTION 8:00 AM.
Date: 1994-08-28, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Aircraft: C-310 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRDSTRIKE REPORTED OVER WEEKEND. LITTLE INFO AVAILABLE TO REPORT
Date: 1994-08-27, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Bowman Aviation, Aircraft: C-310 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5119J, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 5 GEESE FLEW UP ACROSS RY RIGHT TO LEFT AT ROTATION. ONE STRUCK R LANDING GEAR LEG & DAMAGED OUTBOARD LANDING GEAR DOOR.
Date: 1994-07-15, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: BIRD WAS FOUND BY PRESSLER AVIATION DAY BEFORE THE REPORT WAS WRITTEN
Date: 1994-05-24, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-95 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4794M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12L, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = AIRCRAFT SALES CORP.
Remarks: FLOCK STARTED TO FLY AWAY FROM FIGHT PATH BUT SUDDENLY TURNED INTO THE A/C. THE GOOSE WAS BEHEADED AND LANDED ON WOLF RD.

1993 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1993-10-29, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DUSK. DEAD GOOSE FOUND IN 3 PIECES ON RY. ASSUME CAGO.
Date: 1993-10-17, Time: Day, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N175J, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CCD AIR TWELVE INC
Remarks: ATIS WARNING
Date: 1993-10-01, Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N64CF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS. OPERATOR = CF INDUSTRIES
Remarks: CHIPPED PAINT
Date: 1993-09-14, Time: Night, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-90 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N35CM, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: 3 GEESE STRUCK. NO DAMAGE REPTD. NO INJURIES. TIME = 1745 LCL. LIGHT RAIN.
Date: 1993-09-07, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY. GULL-LIKE BIRD HIT ON TAKEOFF OR LANDING.
Date: 1993-09-04, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: DAY. GULL LIKE BIRD FOUND
Date: 1993-09-02, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: DAY.
Date: 1993-03-21, Time: Day, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N738MR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 24, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: AAIPN-1
Remarks: A/C STRUCK 2 GEESE DURING DEPRT & RETD TO LAND WITH A BROKEN WINDSHIELD. A/C LANDED W/O FURTHER INCIDENT. EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT WAS STANDING BY. DAMAGE SUBSTANTIAL. BIRDS REPTD AS GEESE, ASSUME CAGO FROM DATE AND LOCATION.

1992 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1992-11-12, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N12AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: ENGINE SHUT DOWN, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPERATOR = GUTMANN LEATHER CO SOURCE = xxxx-x & ASRSA/C = C-xxx (CITATION)
Remarks: DURING T/O ROLL GULLS SPOOKED. HELD A/C DOWN TO GO UNDER BIRDS. 1-2 BIRDS DIDN'T FLY UP. RT ENG WAS STRUCK. LOST ITT, SOUND INCREASE DUE TO BROKEN FAN BLADES. ITT INCREASE OR LOSS DUE TO T1 PROBE LOSS. A/C TAXIED DOWN RWY TO BEFORE DEPTR TO SCARE THEM OFF. ENG VIBRATION & TEMP DUE TO INGESTION.
Date: 1992-11-12, Operator: Business, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 34, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & ASRS
Remarks: CORP A/C REPTD A BIRD STRIKE TO WINDSHLD SHORTLY AFTER T/O. PLT ELECTED TO CONT FLT. BIRDS ARE A MAJOR PROBLEM AT THIS ARPT. THE WORST TIME IS MIGRATION, ALTHO THERE ARE BIRDS YEAR ROUND. CANNONS WERE INSTALLED 3 YRS AGO BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ACTIVE LATELY AND HAVE LITTLE EFFECT AT BEST. ARPT SEND VEHICLE W/ SHOTGUN OR FLARE GUN TO SCARE BIRDS IF WE CALL. THIS USUALLY HAS LITTLE EFFECT. LOW SPOTS FILL W/ WATER & ATTRACT BIRDS. OFTEN BIRDS ARE SCARED UP INTO THE PATH OF A/C LANDING OR TAKING OFF. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE BEFORE A BIRD STRIKE RESULTS IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT.
Date: 1992-04-13, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LOCKHEED 1329 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N816RD, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: A/C = Lxxx OPERATOR = INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Remarks: PILOT ADVSD THERE APPEARED TO BE NO DAMAGE, LATER A GEAR DOOR WAS FOUND POSSIBLY BELONGING TO THIS A/C.

1991 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1991-03-26, Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck & Damaged nose, Struck & Damaged Other, Out Of Service: 125000 h, Other Costs: $229197, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: DATE = POSTMARK
Remarks: RADOME, NOSE STRUCTURE, & RADIOS DAMAGED.
Date: 1991-03-17, Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N15SP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CESSNA FINANCE CORP
Remarks: NO DAMAGE BIRDS REPTD AS GEESE, ASSUME CAGO FROM DATE AND LOCATION.

1990 Wildlife Incidents

Date: 1990-07-24, Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-34 SENECA (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8468H, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = JIM MAGNONI FOR GAR-FIN AIR INC.
Remarks: TOWER WAS CLOSED. DEER WAS A YOUNG MALE WEIGHING 150 LBS. EXTENT OF DAMAGE NOT REPTD.
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