NTSB: Pilot in Fatal Reedsburg Crash Reported Radio Problems Before Impact
The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report on the deadly Cessna 172 crash near Reedsburg, Wisconsin. The incident on October 26 resulted in the deaths of the pilot and one passenger. According to investigators, the pilot contacted air traffic control to report radio problems and difficulty hearing transmissions. This was reportedly the pilot's last communication before the aircraft disappeared from radar. The flight originated in Michigan and was headed to the Baraboo-Wisconsin Dells Regional Airport. The NTSB's full investigation into the cause of the crash is still ongoing.
Official Source: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/11/04/ntsb-pilot-reported-radio-problems-before-deadly-plane-crash-near-reedsburg/