Pilot Survives Plane Crash
Colorado Pilot Unharmed After Plane Crashes Near Fox River Due to Reported Mechanical Issues
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A small plane crashed in a marshy area near the Fox River in Marquette County, Wisconsin, on its way to one of the world's biggest aviation events — but the pilot walked away without a scratch. HTR News reported the single-propeller aircraft was flying from Erie, Colorado, to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh when the pilot reported mechanical problems and the plane went down.
The crash site sits roughly 45 miles southwest of Wittman Regional Airport, home of AirVenture Oshkosh — the annual convention that draws hundreds of thousands of aviation fans each year. Both the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are now investigating the incident, according to The Northwestern.
Pilot Reports Mechanical Trouble Before Going Down
The pilot flagged mechanical problems before the aircraft went down in a wet, marshy stretch of land near the Fox River, according to Sheboygan Press. The soft, marshy terrain may have helped cushion the landing. The pilot was not injured.
The single-propeller plane was traveling from Erie, Colorado — a small city north of Denver — all the way to Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Long cross-country flights like this are common during AirVenture week, as pilots from across the country fly in for the event.
FAA and NTSB Launch Formal Crash Investigation
The FAA and the NTSB are both looking into the crash, The Northwestern reported. The NTSB handles investigations into aviation accidents across the United States. Its job is to find out what caused the crash and help prevent future ones.
The exact cause of the mechanical failure has not been released. Investigators will examine the wreckage, review flight records, and interview the pilot. That process can take months before a final report is issued.
Crash Happens 45 Miles From AirVenture's Massive Grounds
AirVenture Oshkosh is held at Wittman Regional Airport each summer. It is one of the largest air shows in the world, drawing more than 600,000 visitors and over 10,000 aircraft in a typical year. The crash site was about 45 miles southwest of the airport, according to Sheboygan Press.
During AirVenture week, air traffic around Oshkosh becomes some of the busiest in the world. Pilots follow strict arrival and departure routes set by the FAA. The Colorado pilot was heading to the event when the trouble started mid-flight.
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