Man severely injured in plane crash in Monroe County

MONROE COUNTY, Ill. - A Waterloo pilot is recovering Monday morning after a single-engine plane crashed in Monroe County, Illinois. The small plane crashed into a field off of Dd Road on Sunday, causing the plane to immediately burst into flames. The 71-year-old pilot was able to get out before the fire consumed the plane. [...]

Dec 9, 2024 - 09:00
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Man severely injured in plane crash in Monroe County

MONROE COUNTY, Ill. - A Waterloo pilot is recovering Monday morning after a single-engine plane crashed in Monroe County, Illinois.

The small plane crashed into a field off of Dd Road on Sunday, causing the plane to immediately burst into flames. The 71-year-old pilot was able to get out before the fire consumed the plane.

The man was airlifted to a nearby hospital, suffering from severe burns. The FAA and NTSB are investigating.

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