TRILLA, Ill. (WCIA/WGN) — Four people died after a small airplane crashed in Trilla, according to officials.
According to Illinois State Police, ISP Troop 7 responded to 551-587 County Road 1400 N in Trilla between Coles and Cumberland Counties at approximately 10:15 a.m. for the report of a small single engine plane crash. The location is three miles south of Mattoon and just southwest of Coles County Memorial Airport.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), four people were on board the plane. Additionally, State Police said that this is an active and ongoing “fatal aircraft investigation.”
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said preliminary information indicates the plane hit powerlines and crashed in a field.
The Coles County Coroner confirmed four people died as a result of the crash.
State Police said the aircraft is currently in the roadway and that the roadway is shut down.
There is no further information at this time.
