Accident Brief DA-NWS-24107

Small Plane Crashes Near Montello, Marquette County, Wisconsin; No Injuries Reported

Status Investigation Ongoing Updated Aug 4, 2026
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Reference image of a small plane; this is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Wikimedia Commons - Matti Blume - CC BY-SA 4.0.
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This report is compiled from the cited public sources and updated when verified information becomes available.

Developing report: This report separates confirmed information from details that remain under investigation. It is updated when reliable new information becomes available.

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Reference image: small plane reference aircraft photograph. This shows the same reported aircraft model and is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Credit: Wikimedia Commons – Matti Blume – CC BY-SA 4.0.

Accident quick facts

Accident date 2026-07-19
Location Montello, Marquette County, Wisconsin
Aircraft small plane
People on board 1
Reported injuries none
Report status Investigation Ongoing

What happened

On July 19, 2026, a small plane crashed near Montello in Marquette County, Wisconsin. The pilot was the only person on board and was not injured in the accident.

Aircraft and flight information

The aircraft involved was described as a small plane. Specific details about the make, model, or registration have not been released. Flight origin and destination are unknown.

Emergency response

Emergency services responded to the crash site. The pilot was reported to have escaped without injury.

Investigation status

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the accident. The NTSB will lead the investigation and provide updates as available.

What officials and reports have confirmed

  • A small plane crashed near Montello, Marquette County, Wisconsin on July 19, 2026. [1] [2]
  • The pilot was the only occupant and was not injured. [1]

Accident and investigation timeline

  1. 2026-07-19: Small plane crashed near Montello, Wisconsin; pilot uninjured. [1]

What remains unknown

  • Exact aircraft make and model
  • Flight origin and destination
  • Cause of the crash

Investigating agencies: FAA, NTSB.

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