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Small Plane Crash in Sauk County, Wisconsin Leaves Multiple Dead
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Crash Overview
On Tuesday night, a single-engine aircraft went down near Park Lane in the Town of Dellona, Sauk County, northwest of Madison and west of Wisconsin Dells. Dispatchers received reports of the downed plane at approximately 9:30 p.m., and emergency crews located the wreckage shortly thereafter. The incident was reported in an update on October 14, 2026.
Victims and Uncertainty
Reports of the death toll vary. TMJ4, citing the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office, confirmed six fatalities—five adults and one child. The exact identities of the victims have not been released, and officials have not confirmed the precise number of occupants.
Official Response
Sauk County Sheriff Chip Meister said the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and will assist in the investigation. He emphasized that investigators are working to determine the circumstances of the crash and that the crash scene remains secured.
Verbatim Quote
“At this time, multiple individuals have been confirmed deceased,” — Chip Meister
Investigation Status
FlightAware data indicate the plane took off from Kenosha Regional Airport shortly before 9 p.m., less than an hour before the crash. Both the FAA and NTSB have been engaged to conduct a formal inquiry, but no cause has been released at this time. The crash site remains under investigation as authorities continue to gather evidence.
