DuPage County, IL – A small single-engine airplane crashed during a landing attempt Saturday afternoon at Brookeridge Air Park, leaving the pilot and a passenger injured, according to local authorities.
According to the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred at approximately 12:10 p.m. on November 28, 2025, when the aircraft attempted to land at the residential air park located in the Downers Grove area. Deputies said the pilot lost control of the plane during the landing approach, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway. The plane rolled over before coming to rest in a nearby backyard.
Officials said both the pilot and the passenger were alert when emergency crews arrived. They were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of injuries that were described as non-life-threatening. No homes or bystanders were struck during the crash, and no additional injuries were reported.
Authorities have not released further details about what caused the pilot to lose control. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are expected to review the incident as part of standard protocol for aviation crashes involving aircraft damage and injuries.
Brookeridge Air Park is a private residential community known for its runway-accessible homes and frequent small aircraft traffic. Residents in the surrounding neighborhoods reported hearing a loud noise around midday as the plane rolled onto private property.
More information is expected as federal investigators complete their assessment.
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