Six people killed in Wisconsin plane crash

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 16:03 · Archive

A six-passenger Piper plane crashed in Sauk County, Wisconsin, killing all six people on board: five adults and one child.

A six-passenger Piper plane crashed in the Town of Dellona, Sauk County, Wisconsin, around 9:31 p.m. after authorities received multiple reports of a downed aircraft in the area of Park Lane. All six people on board were killed: five adults and one child. The crash occurred in a residential neighbourhood near Mirror Lake State Park.

Sauk County Sheriff Chip Meister said the plane had contact with a nearby air traffic control tower prior to the crash, and investigators are examining those communications. Authorities are also investigating whether weather played a role in the incident. Names and ages of those killed have not yet been released.

The scene was secured by 6:35 a.m. as investigators worked to determine the circumstances of the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board have been notified and are assisting in the investigation. The Sauk County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Lake Delton Police Department, Delton Fire Department, Dells/Delton EMS, Sauk County Coroner's Office, and Wisconsin State Patrol.

How it is being reported

• 5 adults, 1 child confirmed dead in Sauk County plane crashLaw enforcement is responding to a plane crash in Sauk County, Sauk County Dispatch confirmed to WMTV 15 on Tuesday night.WBAY · 14 Oct, 05:20
• Multiple people confirmed dead in Sauk Co. plane crashLaw enforcement is responding to a plane crash in Sauk County, Sauk County Dispatch confirmed to WMTV 15 on Tuesday night.WSAW · 14 Oct, 05:20

In this story: Sauk County · Town of Dellona · Wisconsin · Kenosha · Menomonie · Mirror Lake State Park · Chip Meister · Federal Aviation Administration

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