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Small Plane Overruns Runway, Crashes Through Fence at Chicago Executive Airport

Departures remain paused during the investigation.

Overview

  • The incident occurred around noon at the north end of the Wheeling airport, where the aircraft came to rest near Hintz Road.
  • Police and firefighters responded to the scene, and an investigation is underway.
  • There were no immediate reports of injuries following the overrun.
  • Eastbound Hintz Road is closed between South Wolf Road and South Milwaukee Avenue as crews secure the area.
  • News helicopters and crews, including NBC Chicago’s Mike Lorber and WGN-TV’s Skycam9, captured video of the scene.