Pike County, IL – Authorities are investigating a fatal small-plane crash that occurred late Sunday night north of Interstate 72 in Pike County.
According to the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were notified around 9:39 p.m. on November 23 about a possible crash near Exit 35. Responders located the wreckage in a field north of the interstate shortly after arriving at the scene.
The sheriff’s office said the aircraft was carrying three people at the time of the crash. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, while two others were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment of their injuries. Their conditions have not yet been released.
Multiple agencies responded, including the Griggsville, Pittsfield, Baylis, and North Pike fire departments, the Pike County Ambulance Service, Illinois State Police, and emergency management agencies from Adams and Brown counties.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are working with Illinois State Police to determine what caused the crash. Sheriff David Greenwood confirmed the investigation remains ongoing as of Monday morning.
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