No fatalities

18 Jul 2025: PIPER PA-20 — Oshkosh, WI

Oshkosh, WI, United States

On 18 Jul 2025, a PIPER PA-20 was involved in an aviation accident near Oshkosh, WI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s aggressive brake application which resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s aggressive brake application which resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot