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Fatal Small Plane Crash Investigated in Rural Illinois

A single-engine aircraft carrying four people went down on a rural road near Mattoon, with fatalities confirmed but details still emerging.

A small single-engine plane carrying four people crashed in Trilla, Coles County, Illinois.
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Illinois plane crash: Four killed after aircraft goes down in Trilla
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Overview

  • The crash occurred at approximately 10:15 a.m. on County Road 1400 N, about three miles south of Mattoon in Trilla, Illinois.
  • Illinois State Police responded immediately, securing the site and closing the roadway for investigation.
  • Authorities have confirmed the crash was fatal, but the exact number of deaths and injuries has not yet been disclosed.
  • The aircraft, which was carrying four people, remains at the crash site as investigators work to determine the cause.
  • The roadway remains closed, and the investigation into the crash is ongoing, with no further updates on casualties or circumstances at this time.