Rapid City Regional: Wildlife Strikes
327 reported strikes · 5 damaging · 1990–2026
📍 Rapid City, US · 44.045, -103.057
Species struck most often
- Western meadowlark57
- Mourning dove34
- Killdeer34
- Horned lark31
- Sparrows15
- European starling14
- Lark sparrow8
- Meadowlarks5
Notable strikes
- 1991-06-03 · PA-28 · Canada goose · Substantial
Pilot turned rt to avoid bird. Thought he would miss. Impacted left edge of left half of 2 part windshld. Blood & feathers splattered a/c interior. Pilot s injuries were minor scratches on back of l hand & neck from broken windshield plexiglass.
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.