Cessna 172F accident near Antigo, Wisconsin, July 28, 2026
On July 28, 2026 at about 11:42 pm local time, a 1964 Cessna 172F, registered N7978U, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (flare/touchdown) near Antigo, Wisconsin. It was an instructional flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 28, 2026 · about 11:42 pm local time
- Place
- Antigo, Wisconsin · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172F, built 1964 · all 172Fs on the register
- Registration
- N7978U · registry record · serial 17251978
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Instructional flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control on ground during landing (flare/touchdown) defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Northwoods Gateway Aviation LLC
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 020° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 77°F (25°C), dew point 57°F (14°C)
- Altimeter: 29.95 inHg
- Observation at 6:35 pm from KAIG
Weather report (METAR): METAR KAIG 282335Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 25/14 A2995 RMK AO2 T02450142
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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