A Sky Jet M.G Inc. Beech A100 (C-GJBV/VSL512) from Quebec/Jean Lesage, QC (CYQB) to Sept-Îles, QC (CYZV) advised having struck a bird upon arrival on Runway 09. Vehicle (ST25) was notified and runway inspection carried out. Visible impact on wing.

An Air Inuit de Havilland DHC-8-314 (C-GUAI/AIE880) from La Grande Riviere, QC (CYGL) to Kangiqsujuaq, QC (CYKG) reported a bird strike on takeoff from Runway 13. After a runway inspection, no bird was found. No impact on operations.

Before departure, a Government of Canada, Department of National Defence Canadair CL600-2A12 (CFC3045) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to Rouyn-Noranda, QC (CYUY) indicated that it had struck a black bird when landing on Runway 08. No damage. Vehicle (ST27) notified.

A Cargair Lte. Cessna 172M (C-GUCU) reported a dead bird on Runway 24 at Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX), between B5 and B4, at 1824Z. Runway inspection completed. No impact on operations.

Bird strike on Runway 24 reported by a Bombardier Inc. Bombardier BD-500-1A10 (BBA538) from Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX) to Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX). No impact.

A First Air Boeing 737-406 (C-FFNC/FAB167) from Kuujjuaq, QC (CYVP) to Montreal/Trudeau, QC (CYUL) reported a possible bird strike 2 minutes after take-off from Runway 25. A vehicle (ST40) conducted a runway inspection with no evidence. No known impact or damage to aircraft.

During the inspection of the lights on Runway 06/24 at Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX), a vehicle (NRJ89) reported a dead bird on the runway. No pilot report following a strike.

A Jazz Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (JZA8751) from Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau, QC (CYUL) to Val-dOr, QC (CYVO) reported a bird strike on short final for Runway 36. No damage reported. No impact on operations.

An Air Canada Rouge Boeing 767-33A (C-GHPE/ROU1650) from Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau, QC (CYUL) to Miami Intl, FL (KMIA) reported that it had experienced a bird strike while taking off from Runway 06R. Nothing was found during the inspection. The following departures were delayed: a Jazz de Havilland DHC-8-301 (JZA8978) from Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau, QC (CYUL) to Sept-Îles, QC (CYZV); a Jazz de Havilland DHC-8-301 (JZA8500) from Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau, QC (CYUL) to Fredericton Intl, NB (CYFC); an Air Canada Rouge Boeing 767-300 (ROU1986) from Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau, QC (CYUL) to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (MDPC); and a Jazz de Havilland DHC-8-402 (JZA7955) from Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau, QC (CYUL) to Toronto/Billy Bishop, ON (CYTZ).

A Pascan Pilatus PC-12/47E (C-FUAM/PSC366) on a flight from Rouyn-Noranda, QC (CYUY) to Ottawa/Gatineau, QC (CYND) reported turkeys near threshold of Runway 27 when landing. The pilot performed a long landing and landed safely. Vehicle (ST22) advised. No impact on operations.

A Pacific Flying Club Cessna 152 (C-GQZB) from Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) to Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) reported a bird strike over the Alex Fraser bridge after leaving the CZBB control zone. The aircraft returned to CZBB and landed safely at 2014Z. No assistance requested. No impact on operations.

A Kisik Aerial Survey Piper PA-31-350 (C-GXHK) from Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) to Victoria, BC (CYYJ) had to abort its take-off when an eagle landed in front of the aircraft. No operational impact.

A WestJet Encore Ltd. de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-GWEJ/WEN3354) from Victoria, BC (CYYJ) to Vancouver, BC (CYVR) reported a bird strike while landing on Runway 08L.

Pilot of a Kisik Aerial Survey Inc. Piper PA-31-350 (C-GXHK) from Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) to Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) advised that an aborted takeoff occurred prior to the tower opening at CZBB at 181331Z on June 18th. The takeoff was aborted to avoid contact with 2 loitering bald eagles on Runway 13. The aircraft successfully avoided colliding with the birds, and backtracked on Runway 13 to accomplish a successful takeoff on the second attempt. No injuries or damages occurred. No operational impact.

A Skylink Express Inc. Cessna 208B (C-FHGA/SLQ710) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Nanaimo, BC (CYCD) reported a bird strike upon arrival, at the threshold of Runway 34. The pilot subsequently reported there was no damage to the aircraft. A vehicle (ST22) found the remains of a small bird on the displaced threshold. No operational impact.

On departure from Runway 34, a privately registered Cessna 172H from Penticton, BC (CYYF) to Penticton, BC (CYYF), reported a near miss with a hawk seconds after its departure. The pilot deviated on its climb to avoid the bird. No operational impact.

At Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB), a vehicle was instructed to proceed onto Runway 13 for a bird scare, but was observed proceeding onto Runway 07 instead. No operational impact.

A WestJet Encore de Havilland DHC-8-402 (WEN3331) from Kelowna, BC (CYLW) to Vancouver, BC (CYVR) reported a possible bird strike on takeoff and was ok to continue. Staff vehicle confirmed that they had hit a starling. No operational impact.

A WestJet Encore de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-GDEN/WEN3119) from Kelowna, BC (CYLW) to Victoria, BC (CYYJ) departed Runway 16 and reported a possible bird strike. Runway inspection completed, and nothing was found. No impact on operations.

A Nautilus Air Cessna 421B (C-GGHO) had a bird strike on departure from Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB). The aircraft aborted take-off safely and cancelled its flight.
UPDATE from Airworthiness: A Civil Aviation Safety Inspector (CASI) looked into this occurrence. Left engine top cowl was removed, checked for damage on engine and propeller. None found. Top engine cowl dent repaired and aircraft returned to service.

A Morningstar Air Express Inc. Cessna 208B (C-FEXB/MAL8074) from Victoria, BC (CYYJ) to Nanaimo, BC (CYCD) reported a possible bird strike when landing on Runway 34. There was no damage to the aircraft and no bird remains were found. No operational impact.

After landing on Runway 03, a Northern Thunderbird Air Beech B300 (NTA201 ) from Prince George, BC (CYXS) to Fort St. John, BC (CYXJ) reported striking a bird. The airport authority was advised, remains of two small birds were recovered. No impact to operations.

At Victoria, BC (CYYJ), a landing aircraft reported carcass on runway from unknown bird strike.

A Morningstar Air Express Cessna 208B (C-FEXW/MAL8051) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Nanaimo, BC (CYCD) experienced a bird strike while on approach for Runway 16. There was no damage to the aircraft, and no bird remains were recovered. There was no impact on operations.

A privately registered Quad City Challenger II on a flight to Victoria, BC (CYYJ) landed on Runway 09 and was taxiing on the runway to exit at Sierra. The aircraft reported a bird on the runway at the intersection of Runway 09 and Runway 03. There were no previous aircraft that reported a bird strike. The Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) was called out and cleared the bird off the runway.

A WestJet Encore de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-FUWE/WEN3324) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Kelowna, BC (CYLW) landed Runway 34 at 2333Z. Aircraft reported they may have hit a bird. Runway inspection found nothing.

Vancouver, BC (CYVR) Tower received a reported observation of a dead bird on the runway. It was unknown which aircraft struck the bird and when. One falcon was recovered. Runway 26L re-opened at 2342Z.

A Japan Airlines (JAL) agent telephoned Air Traffic Control (ATC) after conducting a walk around of a Japan Airlines Boeing 767-300 (JA621J/JAL18) from Tokyo/Narita, Japan (RJAA) to Vancouver, BC (CYVR), and advised that indication of a bird strike had occurred on the aircraft.

Vancouver Airport Authority (YVRAA) informed Air Traffic Control (ATC) that 4 ducks were found after an Eva Airways Boeing 787-9 (EVA009) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Taoyuan, Taiwan (RCTP) had departed.

A Japan Airlines Boeing 767 (JA621J/JAL18) on a flight from Narita, Japan (RJAA) to Vancouver Intl, BC (CYVR) reported a bird strike when landing on Runway 26R.

Airports advised that a WestJet Encore de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-FUWE/WEN3153) on a flight from Calgary Intl, AB (CYYC) to Nanaimo, BC (CYCD) had a possible bird strike at 500 feet on approach while landing Runway 16. The flight landed at 0143Z. Damage to the #1 engine side of plane which grounded the aircraft.

A WestJet Boeing 737-7CT (C-GWBF/WJA302) on a flight from Vancouver Intl, BC (CYVR) to Regina Intl, SK (CYQR) reported a bird strike while departing Runway 26L.
UPDATE from Airworthiness: A Civil Aviation Safety Inspector (CASI) looked into this occurrence. The flight crew on WestJet flight WJA302 departing CYVR to CYQR on March 22, 2020 reported a bird strike on the Captains side, near the pitot and Angle of Attack sensor, on take-off. The defect was recorded in log book. A WestJet ACA met the aircraft in Regina and performed a bird strike inspection in accordance with Boeing Aircraft Maitenance Manual (AMM) with no damage or bird remains identified. The aircraft was returned to service and has flown 3 legs and 12 hours 46 minutes since the bird strike with no related defects.

An Aerovias de Mexico Boeing 737-800 (XXAMG/AMX695) on a flight from Vancouver Intl, BC (CYVR) to Mexico City, Mexico (MMMX) reported a bird strike departing Runway 26L. No remains recovered.

A WestJet Encore de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-GWEO/WEN3252) from Comox, BC (CYQQ) to Vancouver, BC (CYVR) reported a possible bird strike while landing on Runway 26R. Upon inspection, nothing was found. Runway 26R re-opened at 2331Z.

A privately registered, amateur-built Nabocik T-Bird from Langley, BC (CYNJ) to Langley, BC (CYNJ) was issued the Cloverdale departure off Runway 01. The aircraft was observed on radar climbing through 1300 feet. The Air Traffic Controller (ATC) reminded the pilot of the altitude on the route. The pilot decided to remain at 1500 feet and overflight traffic passed as a result. No operational impact.

A Jazz de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-GJZH/JZA8405) from Calgary, AB (CYYC) to Kelowna, BC (CYLW) reported a possible bird strike on short final for Runway 16. The aircraft landed safely. The runway was inspected. No birds were located and there was no operational impact.

A WestJet Boeing 737-7CT (C-FWSO/WJA702) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) reported a bird strike when departing Runway 26L.

A Pacific Flying Club Cessna 172P (C-GOSB) from Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) to Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) reported a bird strike during rollout on Runway 07 and possible bird remains on the runway. Aircraft taxied in without incident. Runway inspection did not find remains. Two aircraft went around during runway inspection.

An Air Canada Airbus A319-114 (C-FYKC/ACA996) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Mexico City, Mexico (MMMX) reported a bird strike while departing Runway 26L. No operational impact.

A Jazz de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-GGND/JZA8564) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Smithers, BC (CYYD) reported a possible bird strike on departure Runway 08R. No birds found however 4 balloons were found on the edge of the runway. Three departures were delayed. Runway reopened at 0048Z.

An Air Canada Airbus A319-114 (C-FZUJ/ACA233) from Edmonton, AB (CYEG) to Vancouver, BC (CYVR) reported a lot of birds in the landing area and a possible bird strike landing Runway 08R. The runway closed for inspection. Nothing was found.

A Pacific Coastal Airlines Beech 1900D (C-FWZK/PCO203) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Powell River, BC (CYPW) reported a bird strike on departure from Runway 08R.

A WestJet Boeing 737-7CT (C-FGWJ/WJA112) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Calgary, AB (CYYC) reported possible bird strike on departure from Runway 08R. Runway closed for inspection.
UPDATE from Airworthiness: A Civil Aviation Safety Inspector (CASI) looked into this occurrence. No defect of a bird strike was identified in the technical records for C-FGWJ between February 26th to March 1st, 2020.

A Compass Airlines Embraer ERJ 170-200 LR (N612CZ/CPZ5778) from Seattle-Tacoma, WA (KSEA) to Vancouver, BC (CYVR) executed a missed approach for Runway 08L due to birds in the vicinity. Pilot did not fly the published missed approach but rather continued on runway heading while a Pacific Coastal Airlines Beech 1900 (PCO551) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Williams Lake, BC (CYWL) departed Runway 08R simultaneously on runway heading.
UPDATE TSB Report #A20P0034: N612CZ, a Compass Airlines E175 conducting flight CPZ5778 from Seattle-Tacoma Intl (KSEA), WA to Vancouver Intl (CYVR), BC conducted a missed approach from the ILS 08L approach in CYVR due to birds. During the missed approach, Vancouver tower ATC did not provide missed approach instructions and N612CZ flew runway heading. At the same time, C-GPCE, a Pacific Coastal Airlines Beech 1900D operating flight PCO551 from Vancouver Intl (CYVR), BC to Williams Lake (CYWL), BC departed Runway 08R and an IFR loss of separation occurred. The published missed approach for ILS 08L initially instructs aircraft to climb to 420 feet on heading 083 degrees and then to conduct the climbing left turn to 3500 feet on heading 051 degrees.

An Air Canada Airbus A319-114 (C-FZUL/ACA210) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Calgary, AB (CYYC) reported a bird strike while departing from Runway 26L. No remains were recovered. No operational impact.

A Blue Bird Flight Academy Inc. Cessna 152 (C-GVVG) from Langley, BC (CYNJ) to Langley, BC (CYNJ) was cleared for the left downwind for Runway 01, not below 1500 feet. Aircrafts mode C portion of the transponder was not working. Aircraft had previously been squawking 7600.

A Blue Bird Flight Academy Inc. Cessna 152 (C-GVVG) on a flight to Langley, BC (CYNJ) was cleared to land on Runway 01. Aircraft turned final for Runway 07 and descended for landing while a Heli-College Canada Training Inc. Robinson R22 Beta (C-FBXR) was doing hover-work over Runway 07. Tower intervened and directed C-GVVG to the correct runway at approximately 1NM final.

A WestJet Boeing 737-6CT (C-GWJT/WJA253) from Calgary, AB (CYYC) to Kelowna, BC (CYLW) reported a bird strike when short final for Runway 16. A Government Of Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pilatus PC-12 (C-GMPW) from Prince Albert (Glass Field), SK (CYPA) to Kelowna, BC (CYLW) was slowed and a Southern Interior Flight Centre Cessna 172S (C-GICG) from Kelowna, BC (CYLW) to Kelowna, BC (CYLW) was put in a hold for spacing to allow for a runway inspection. One bald eagle was found intact.
UPDATE from Airworthiness: A Civil Aviation Safety Inspector (CASI) looked into this occurrence. The flight crew of WJA253 reported the bird strike on log page AK65711. Maintenance performed a bird strike inspection in accordance with (IAW) Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 05-51-18. No faults or damage found. Aircraft returned to service on log page AK65711.

An Air Canada Airbus A320-211 (C-FFWM/ACA212) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Calgary, AB (CYYC) reported a possible bird strike on departure from Runway 26L. The runway was then closed for inspection. One injured large eagle was recovered. The runway reopened at 2041Z.

At 0257Z, the pilot of a Pacific Coastal Airlines Limited Beech 1900C (C-GPBC) from Abbotsford, BC (CYXX) to Chilliwack, BC (CYCW), on a VFR Flight Plan from CYXX-CYCW-CYXX, called to close the flight plan in CYCW due to a bird strike.