Illinois plane crash: Aircraft carrying 4 goes down in Trilla, Coles County

A small single-engine plane carrying four people crashed in Trilla, Coles County, Illinois, on Saturday.

Updated on: Apr 20, 2025, 01:16:12 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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A small plane carrying four people crashed in Trilla, Coles County, Illinois, on Saturday. The single-engine aircraft went down around 10:15 a.m. on 551-587 County Road 1400 N, Trilla, about three miles south of Mattoon and just southwest of Coles County Memorial Airport, CBS News reported. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are also currently investigating the crash.

A small single-engine plane carrying four people crashed in Trilla, Coles County, Illinois. (Pixabay)

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker reacted to the crash.

"Terrible news out of Coles County," he wrote on X. "My administration is monitoring the situation as we keep those impacted by the plane crash in our thoughts today. Thank you to the first responders who rushed to the scene. Please follow the guidance of officials as they provide assistance."

This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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