La Crosse Municipal Airport: Wildlife Strikes
253 reported strikes · 14 damaging · 1990–2025
📍 La Crosse, US · 43.879, -91.257
Species struck most often
- American kestrel24
- Barn swallow19
- Swallows11
- Peregrine falcon11
- Sparrows10
- Mourning dove10
- Bald eagle10
- European starling9
Notable strikes
- 2015-10-29 · CL-300 · Gadwall · Substantial
Estimated 2-3 birds ingested in #1 engine. Six dmgd blades that will need to be replaced. New engine being shipped for replacement. Estimated one bird struck lt flap of wing. Blood and snarge found on the flap. No remains found on RWY or safety area.
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.