No fatalities
18 Jul 2023: PIPER PA-28-180 — Eagle River, WI
On 18 Jul 2023, a PIPER PA-28-180 was involved in an aviation accident near Eagle River, WI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach, which resulted in an extended touchdown, loss of control, and runway excursion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach, which resulted in an extended touchdown, loss of control, and runway excursion.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained