Casualties unknown

Landing Bounce Leads to Stall and Collision on Grass Runway (N47677)

Stoughton, WI, US

On July 13, 1985, a Piper PA-28-181 (registration N47677) was involved in an aviation accident near Stoughton, WI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During a landing on a 2500 ft grass runway, the aircraft bounced, touched down in a full stall, and veered off the right side into trees and a ditch. Examination of the brake system found no anomalies.

Accident Sequence

The aircraft approached at 70 knots and initially touched down one-third of the way down the 2500 ft grass runway. A bounce carried the aircraft to a point halfway down the runway, where it landed in a full stall. The pilot applied braking, but the aircraft veered off the right side of the runway, colliding with trees and a ditch.

Post-Accident Examination

Review of the aircraft logbook revealed that the right brake linings had been replaced twice since April 23, 1984. An examination of the brake system itself found nothing that would cause inadvertent brake locking. The pilot described the grass runway surface as dry but slippery.

No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or occupants were provided in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Jul 1985 Piper PA-28-181 accident near Stoughton, WI?

During a landing on a 2500 ft grass runway, the aircraft bounced, touched down in a full stall, and veered off the right side into trees and a ditch. Examination of the brake system found no anomalies.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Jul 1985 involved a Piper PA-28-181, registration N47677, at Stoughton, WI.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X37043. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.