TRILLA, Ill. (WKBT) -- The names of the four Menomonie residents who were killed in the small plane crash that took place in Trilla, Illinois, Saturday have been released. According to the Illinois State Police, the Coles County coroner has confirmed that 46-year-old Ross R. Nelson, 45-year-old Raimi A. Rundle, 36-year-old Courtney L. Morrow, and 48-year-old Michael H. Morrow died at the scene of the crash on Saturday. The Illinois State Police, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are continuing their investigation into the crash. TRILLA, Ill. (WKBT) -- The Illinois State Police have confirmed to News 8 Now that four people involved in a small plane crash Saturday were from Menomonie, Wisconsin. Illinois State Police responded to reports of an aircraft crash at approximately 10:15 a.m. on County Road 1400 N in Trilla, Illinois. All four occupants of the aircraft were pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Their identities have not yet been released. According to our CBS affiliate in Chicago, t he National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said a Cessna 180 single-engine plane struck powerlines and crashed into a field. No further details are being provided at this time. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) released a statement on X (formerly Twitter) reading, " Terrible news out of Coles County. 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." The investigation into the crash is still ongoing by the Illinois State Police. The Federal Aviation Administration and NTSB will also conduct an investigation into the crash. The CBS affiliate in Chicago added that the NTSB said a preliminary report on its investigation will be released within 30 days.
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