A WestJet Encore Ltd. de Havilland DHC-8-402 (WEN3543) from Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau, QC (CYUL) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) reported a bird strike on take-off. Nothing found upon inspection. No impact on operations.

A Nolinor Aviation Boeing 737-408 (C-GGWX/NRL421) from Sept-Îles, QC (CYZV) to Mont-Joli, QC (CYYY) reported a bird strike on short final for Runway 24. No damage. After a runway inspection, it was reported that no bird remains were found. No impact to operations.

A Cargojet Airways Ltd. Boeing 757-200 (CJT626) from Hamilton, ON (CYHM) to Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX) suspected a bird strike just after touchdown by B6. A bird carcass was found by a vehicle (RED16).

A Pascan British Aerospace Jetstream 3212 (PSC465) from Bonaventure, QC (CYVB) to Gaspé/Michel-Pouliot, QC (CYGP) performed a go-around while on final for Runway 28 due to the presence of bustards 1NM from the threshold, at 500ft. PSC465 flew a VFR circuit and landed safely.

Wild turkeys were observed on the edge of Runway 06/24, near B6, at Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX). The runway was closed while airport firefighters carried out the dispersal. The runway was closed between 2102Z and 2111Z. Impact: A Cargojet Airways Boeing 757-223 (C-GCJT/CJT1951) from Covington/Cincinnati, KY (KCVG) to Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX) had its landing delayed by approximately 5 minutes, and an Académie Aéronautique Cessna 172N (C-GVKP) from Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX) to Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX) performed low approaches instead of touch-and-go manoeuvres.

An Air Inuit Ltd. Beech B300 (C-FKMG/AIE553) from Schefferville, QC (CYKL) to Sept-Îles, QC (CYZV) reported a strong bird presence at 1/2NM 005, while on final for Runway 09. No impact.

Upon take-off, an Air Creebec de Havilland DHC-8-101 (CRQ5808) from Chibougamau/Chapais, QC (CYMT) to Eleonore, QC (CEL8) reported seeing a dead bird on the runway. A vehicle (MOB1) confirmed the carcass of a white partridge on the runway.

A Hydro-Quebec de Havilland DHC-8-311 (C-GJNL/HYD161) from La Grande-4, QC (CYAH) to Quebec/Jean Lesage, QC (CYQB) reported experiencing a bird strike upon landing on Runway 24. No damage to the aircraft. A runway inspection was completed and a bird carcass was found.

Upon take-off, an Air Inuit de Havilland DHC-6-300 (C-GNDO/AIE685) from La Grande Rivière, QC (CYGL) to Kuujjuarapik, QC (CYGW) reported that there were partridges on the threshold of Runway 31, but departed anyways, without issue. A vehicle (SVTG4) was then sent to chase the partridges away. Around 1805Z, an Air Inuit de Havilland DHC-8-314 (C-FAID/AIE861), from La Grande Rivière, QC (CYGL) to Inukjuak, QC (CYPH) taxied for take-off from Runway 31 and was delayed by a few minutes while SVTG4 chased the partridges off. No other impact.

Shortly after takeoff, a Government of Quebec de Havilland DHC-8-315 (C-GURM/QUE40+) from Quebec/Jean Lesage, QC (CYQB) to Chibougamau/Chapais, QC (CYMT) advised that it was returning to land at CYQB due to an bird strike. A runway inspection was conducted, no birds were found. No emergency declared or assistance requested. The aircraft landed safely at 1423Z. No impact on operations.

An Air Canada Rouge Airbus A319-112 (C-GITR/ROU1605) from Fort Lauderdale, FL (KFLL) to Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau, QC (CYUL) reported a bird strike upon landing on Runway 24R. After a runway inspection, no bird was found. Unknown impact.

An American, corporately registered Bombardier CL-600-2B16 (N604MH) from Harrisburg, PA (KMDT) to Quebec/Jean Lesage, QC (CYQB) reported hitting birds upon landing. Two birds were found on the runway.

A vehicle (TK4) warned of the presence of white partridges near the threshold of Runway 31 while an Air Inuit de Havilland DHC-8-314 (C-GIAB/AIE851) from La Grande Rivière, QC (CYGL) to Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau, QC (CYUL) began to taxi from the ramp to take position on Runway 13, followed by a Hydro-Québec de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-GHQL/HYD101) from La Grande Rivière, QC (CYGL) to Rouyn-Noranda, QC (CYUY). A vehicle (SVTG4) was notified and the partridges were chased off. Impact: delays of about 05 minutes occurred for both departures. AIE851 departed at 1910Z and HYD101 departed at 1913Z.

Upon landing on Runway 24R at Montreal/Saint-Hubert, QC (CYHU), a privately registered Mooney M20J reported experiencing a bird strike. The runway was closed for inspection. Runway 24R re-opened at 1536Z.

A Jazz de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-GBJZ/JZA8411) from Kelowna, BC (CYLW) to Vancouver, BC (CYVR) reported possibly hitting numerous birds while landing on Runway 26R.

A WestJet Encore Ltd. Bombardier DHC-8-402 (C-GENO/WEN3375) from Calgary, AB (CYYC) to Kelowna, BC (CYLW) hit a bird after touching down on Runway 16.

A Wilderness Seaplanes Ltd. Grumman G-21A (C-FIOL) on a flight to Port Hardy, BC (CYZT) struck a small bird when landing on Runway 11. Airport maintenance was advised.

A North Cariboo Flying Service Ltd. Beech 200 (NCB580) on a MEDEVAC flight from Prince George, BC (CYXS) to Smithers, BC (CYYD) was delayed on departure from Runway 15 due to birds in the vicinity of the runway. A maintenance vehicle was called out twice to scare the birds away. The aircraft ended up departing from Runway 24 and incurred a delay of approximately 5 to 10 minutes.

At 0156Z, an Exploits Valley Air Services Ltd. aircraft (EV010) on a flight to Vancouver, BC (CYVR) reported a bird strike upon landing on Runway 08L to Vancouver (YVR) Airport Operations. YVR Airport Operations found bird carcasses on Runway 08L. No impact to operations.

A privately registered Piper PA-28-151 from Pitt Meadows, BC (CYPK) to Pitt Meadows, BC (CYPK) called the CYPK tower while over Port Moody, BC, to report a bird strike through the windshield and possible propeller damage. The aircraft was cleared for a straight-in approach to Runway 08R. Emergency services were called to standby, but the aircraft landed safely before they arrived. One person was onboard; no reported injuries.

An Air Canada Boeing 787-9 (C-FVLU/ACA007) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong (VHHH) reported a bird strike on departure. No impact on operations.

A Montair Aviation Inc. Cessna 152 (C-GYJJ) from Pitt Meadows, BC (CYPK) to Pitt Meadows, BC (CYPK) reported a medium sized bird strike on climb-out from Runway 26L. The aircraft landed safely. Unspecified damage to the aircrafts wing.

A Jazz de Havilland DHC-8-402 (JZA8405) from Calgary, AB (CYYC) to Kelowna, BC (CYLW) reported a possible bird strike on touchdown. A runway inspection was conducted at 2025Z, and no foreign object debris (FOD) was found.

A Pacific Flying Club Cessna 152 (C-GGGN) from Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) to Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) reported a bird strike at 500 feet above ground level (AGL) on final Runway 25. The aircraft landed safely. No impact on operations.

An Insignia College Ltd. Cessna 172M (C-FEIE) from Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) to Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) reported a bird strike on its right wing when 1NM final for Runway 13 at 500. The pilot requested and landed safely on Runway 07. No impact to operations.

A Jazz de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-GGNW/JZA8262) from Nanaimo, BC (CYCD) to Vancouver, BC (CYVR) requested the presence of the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit for its landing at CYVR due to experiencing a bird strike while departing from CYCD.

A Pacific Flying Club Cessna 172P (C-FJMT) from Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) to Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) departed from Runway 25 and reported a possible bird strike in the vicinity of the Courthouse reporting point. The aircraft returned and landed Runway 25 without issue. No impact on operations.

A GCS Aviation Ltd. Beech 300 (C-FGSX) from Red Deer, AB (CYQF) to Pitt Meadows, BC (CYPK) reported hitting a duck after landing on Runway 08R.

An Okanagan Mountain Helicopters Ltd. Bell 206B (C-GHHL) from Kelowna, BC (CYLW) to Kelowna, BC (CYLW) was hovering over the grass when a bird flew into the main rotor. The helicopter landed safely. No impact to operations.

A Carson Air Beech B300 (C-GRXX/CRN811) from Kelowna, BC (CYLW) to Trail, BC (CAD4) reported a bird strike on approach to CAD4 and requested clearance to return to CYLW. Airport maintenance was informed and was dispatched to the field. CRN811 landed safely at 0130Z.
UPDATE from Airworthiness: A Civil Aviation Safety Inspector (CASI) looked into this occurrence. While on approach to Trail, BC (CAD4), a Carson Air Beech B300 (C-GRXX) contacted a flock of geese. The crew elected to return to Kelowna, BC (CYLW) and landed safely. Maintenance inspected the aircraft and found that the aircraft had struck 2 geese; one bird had hit the left-hand (L/H) wing leading edge outboard (O/B) of the nacelle, and one had hit the L/H engine oil cooler. The oil cooler was found undamaged after the bird was removed. The wing de-ice boot had been ripped, and when it was removed for inspection of the leading edge, a large dent was found. The dent was beyond repairable limits and the aircraft remains grounded for replacement of the first 6 feet of the leading edge outboard of the nacelle.

A Skywest Airlines Embraer ERJ 170-200 LR (N607CZ/SKW4484) from Seattle-Tacoma (Sea-Tac), WA (KSEA) to Vancouver, BC (CYVR) experienced a bird strike upon landing on Runway 08L.

A Jazz Bombardier CL-600-2D24 (C-GJAZ/JZA8844) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to San Francisco, CA (KSFO) reported a bird strike while departing from Runway 08R. Upon inspection, nothing was found. Runway 08R re-opened at 2207Z.

At Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB), a Pacific Flying Club Cessna 172P (C-GPGG) reported striking a bird while on the left base for Runway 13. The aircraft conducted a full stop instead of a touch-and-go. No impact to operations.

After a WestJet Boeing 737-700 (WJA196) from Victoria, BC (CYYJ) to Calgary, AB (CYYC) departed from Runway 09, the air traffic controllers noticed eagle remains midfield, on Runway 09. The Airport Authority was advised and they confirmed a bird strike. WJA196 was advised. No operational impact.

A Coastal Pacific Aviation Ltd. Cessna 172P (C-GSPQ) from Abbotsford, BC (CYXX) to Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) reported a bird strike while on approach to Runway 07. C-GSPQ landed safely at 0412Z.

At Port Hardy BC (CYZT), the Airport Manager (APM) advised of a clean-up of a dead bird on Runway 08/26. No impact to operations.

An Air Canada Airbus A319-114 (C-GAQZ/ACA223) from Calgary, AB (CYYC) to Vancouver, BC (CYVR) reported a probable bird strike upon landing on Runway 26R.

A Korean Airlines Airbus A330-300 (HL8027/KAL071) from Incheon, South Korea (RKSI) to Vancouver, BC (CYVR) reported a bird strike while short final for Runway 08L, but landed safely. Runway 08L was closed and bird remains were found abeam Taxiway M10. Landing traffic on the downwind was re-routed to Runway 08R by the Vancouver (YVR) terminal control unit (TCU). No operational impact.

A Carson Air Ltd. Beech B300 (C-GILK/CRN611) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Port Hardy, BC (CYZT), inbound to Runway 11, elected to orbit north of the field due to the presence of birds on the runway. Airport Maintenance performed a bird scare prior to the aircrafts landing. No operational impact.

A Carson Air Ltd. Beech B300 (C-GRXX/CRN911) from Dawson Creek, BC (CYDQ) to Vancouver, BC (CYVR) reported a bird strike when landing on Runway 08R. No operational impact.

A Pacific Flying Club Cessna 172P (C-GXPH) from Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) to Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) reported a suspected bird strike. An airport vehicle could not find any remains. Minor impact to operations.

A Pacific Coastal Airlines Limited Beech 1900D (C-FMCN/PCO1531) from Victoria, BC (CYYJ) to Kelowna, BC (CYLW) reported striking a bird upon departure from Runway 03. The Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit responded and found the remains of a seagull. PCO1531 continued to its destination, with no operational impact.
UPDATE from Airworthiness: A Civil Aviation Safety Inspector (CASI) looked into this occurrence. The aircraft was inspected by the flight crew and maintenance department. The incident was entered in the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) reporting system.

A Skycare Air Ambulance Swearingen SA226-TC (C-GKPX) from Sioux Lookout, ON (CYXL) to Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) reported a bird strike during landing. No operational impact.

After landing, a Jazz Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (C-GJZZ/JZA8671) from Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau, QC (CYUL) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier, ON (CYOW) reported that a bird had hit the side of its fuselage when it was short final but prior to being over the runway. No issues reported by the pilot and no impact to operations.

A Toronto Airways Inc. Cessna 172S (C-FGAR) from Toronto/Oshawa, ON (CYOO) to Toronto/Oshawa, ON (CYOO) conducted a go-around due to seagull activity around the threshold of Runway 23. The aircraft rejoined the circuit and landed after airport maintenance removed the birds. No impact on operations.

An Air Canada Boeing 787-8 (C-GHQQ/ACA7241) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to Kingston/Norman Manley, Jamaica (MKJP) reported a possible bird strike departing from Runway 06L. Runway inspected, no foreign object debris (FOD) found. No operational impact.

A Flightexec Dassault Mystere Falcon 900 (C-FDOW/FEX900) from Hamilton, ON (CYHM) to Hamilton, ON (CYHM) reported birds on departure. Maintenance (MTC) found a seagull carcass. The aircraft was informed and returned to be inspected.

The pilot of a North Star Air Pilatus PC-12/45 (C-GKAY/BF707) from Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) to Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) reported a bird strike upon landing on Runway 25. One dead seagull was found on the threshold.

A Jazz de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-GGDU/JZA7924) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) reported a possible bird strike upon landing. Airport advised, no birds found.

At Red Lake, ON (CYRL), a vehicle (ST42) discovered the remains of a bird at the threshold of Runway 26 during a field check. No known impact to operations.