Four Killed in Illinois Plane Crash After Colliding with Power Lines
Central Illinois – The officials have reported a fatal plane crash that has claimed the lives of four individuals in central Illinois. A small Cessna 180 single-engine aircraft struck power lines before plummeting into a field and a neighboring road, bursting into flames upon impact.
According to the officials, the incident took place at 10:15 am, approximately 200 miles from Chicago. The victims, two men and two women, were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have confirmed that the plane’s collision with power lines contributed to the tragic outcome.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. The plane’s wreckage remains strewn across the road as investigators work to determine the cause of the incident.
This tragic event marks the second fatal aircraft disaster in 24 hours in the US. Recent weeks have seen a string of fatal plane crashes, with at least nine people killed in small plane crashes in the last week alone. On Friday, three people were killed after a plane plunged into a river in Nebraska.
The series of incidents has raised concerns about aviation safety, prompting authorities to conduct thorough investigations into each incident.
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