Aug. 5, Grayslake, Ill. / Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow

At 21:45 CST, a Piper Arrow struck high voltage power lines and crashed -mile southwest of Campbell Airport. All four aboard were killed. One cable was severed and one was nicked about 20 feet from a tower. There was no evidence of a pre-impact mechanical failure....

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Key Takeaways:

  • A Piper Arrow aircraft crashed southwest of Campbell Airport after striking high voltage power lines.
  • All four occupants aboard the plane were killed in the incident.
  • Investigators found no evidence of pre-impact mechanical failure in the aircraft.
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At 21:45 CST, a Piper Arrow struck high voltage power lines and crashed -mile southwest of Campbell Airport. All four aboard were killed. One cable was severed and one was nicked about 20 feet from a tower. There was no evidence of a pre-impact mechanical failure.

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