No fatalities

PIPER PA-28-180 accident at Eagle River, WI, 18 Jul 2023

Eagle River, WI, United States

On July 18, 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.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

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

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Jul 2023 PIPER PA-28-180 accident near Eagle River, WI?

The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach, which resulted in an extended touchdown, loss of control, and runway excursion.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Jul 2023 PIPER PA-28-180 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Jul 2023 involved a PIPER PA-28-180, at Eagle River, WI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach, which resulted in an extended touchdown, loss of control, and runway excursion.