No fatalities

PIPER PA-28R-180 accident at Ft. Atkinson, WI, 27 Jul 2024

Ft. Atkinson, WI, United States

On July 27, 2024, a PIPER PA-28R-180 was involved in an aviation accident near Ft. Atkinson, WI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distractions and his failure to conduct the Before Landing checklist. 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 extend the landing gear before landing due to distractions and his failure to conduct the Before Landing checklist.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotNot used/operated