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Reference image: Piper PA-18 reference aircraft photograph. This shows the same reported aircraft model and is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Credit: Wikimedia Commons – Ad Meskens – CC BY-SA 4.0.
Accident quick facts
Accident date
2026-07-16
Local time
08:00
Location
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Aircraft
Piper PA-18
People on board
1
Report status
Investigation Ongoing
What happened
On July 16, 2026, a Piper PA-18 aircraft crashed near Curlew Pond in Plymouth, Massachusetts at approximately 8:00 a.m. local time. The pilot was the only person on board.
Aircraft and flight information
The aircraft involved was a Piper PA-18. Further details about the flight’s origin and destination are not available.
Emergency response
Emergency responders attended the crash site. No information about injuries or fatalities has been released.
Investigation status
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the accident. The NTSB is leading the investigation and will provide updates as they become available.
What officials and reports have confirmed
A Piper PA-18 crashed near Curlew Pond in Plymouth, Massachusetts on July 16, 2026, around 8:00 a.m. local time. [1]
