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2 Killed in Plane Crash Near EAA AirVenture

The Lancair ES went down in a farm field about 2 miles from Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, according to authorities.

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Key Takeaways:

  • The NTSB is investigating a Lancair ES plane crash near Oshkosh, Wisconsin, that resulted in two fatalities.
  • The accident occurred around 12:15 p.m. CDT in a farm field near Wittman Regional Airport, approximately two miles south of the EAA AirVenture event.
  • Responders found the aircraft fully engulfed in fire, confirming both occupants were deceased.
  • The crash happened on the opening day of the annual EAA AirVenture airshow, which attracts thousands of visitors.
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OSHKOSH, Wisconsin—The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation following the crash of a Lancair ES near EAA AirVenture that left two dead.

According to officials, the aircraft went down around 12:15 p.m. CDT in a farm field near Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH). 

Meg Godlewski

Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.

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