Preliminary
2 fatal
May 14, 2026
N7188W crash at Akron, OH
Piper PA-28-180 — Loss of control in flight at AKR (Akron, OH)
DateMay 14, 2026
Tail numberN7188W
AircraftPiper PA-28-180 · Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Warrior · P28A
LocationAKR — Akron, OH
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Instructional
Injuries2 fatal
NTSB caseERA26FA208
Report summary
Loss of control in flight during approach Injuries: 2 fatal. Conditions: VMC. In work.
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