Fatal plane crash injures child in Hinckley, IL
Tragedy struck when a small plane crashed near an airport in Hinckley, Illinois, causing the death of a 51-year-old man and injuring a 3-year-old boy. The incident occurred just west of Hinckley Airfield, with the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board launching an investigation into the crash. The pilot succumbed to his injuries at the scene, while the child was taken to Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago for treatment after initially being stabilized at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital. Efforts are being made to gather information about the incident, including data on the plane's flight track, maintenance records, weather conditions, and witness statements.
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