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Small Plane Crashes in Bolingbrook Park

Federal aviation agencies will lead a formal probe to determine what caused the crash.

Overview

  • Bolingbrook fire and police crews responded to Indian Chase Meadows Park just before 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and found a small plane that had suffered heavy damage.
  • Two people were on board and both were taken to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in stable condition.
  • Video and photos from the scene show major airframe damage and fragments bearing parts of the tail number that may help identify the aircraft.
  • Fire officials notified the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board, who will document the scene, examine wreckage, and may issue a preliminary report in about 30 days.
  • Authorities released few details about the occupants or the cause and asked residents to avoid the park while crews work and investigators gather evidence.