Two people were killed when a small plane crashed Wednesday afternoon at DuPage Airport, authorities said.
The DuPage Airport Authority said the twin-engine aircraft crashed around 2 p.m. just after takeoff with two individuals onboard.
The Federal Aviation Administration said a Piper PA-30 crashed after departing from the DuPage Airport around 1:50 p.m.
Both people inside the aircraft were pronounced dead at the scene, according to airport authorities.
The airport was temporarily closed following the crash as emergency personnel from the West Chicago fire and police departments responded.
The exact cause of the crash wasn’t immediately known but the airport said it was under investigation.
“Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in this tragic incident,” the airport said in a statement.
DuPage Airport said it is “coordinating with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board, which will lead the investigation to determine the cause of this accident.”
The DuPage Airport is located about 29 miles west of downtown Chicago and is owned by the DuPage Airport Authority. The airport is known for offering “general aviation facilities” to Chicago suburbs, including “corporate aviation service, recreational aviation, charter service, local commuter service and air cargo,” according to its website.
Witnesses or anyone with surveillance video or other information that could be relevant are asked to contact NTSB by emailing witness@ntsb.gov.
A preliminary report on the crash will be released by NTSB in their investigations database in 30 days, the agency said.
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