Pilot killed after plane crashes into trees near Wonder Lake, officials say

Friday, November 25, 2022
GREENWOOD, Ill. (WLS) -- One person has died after a plane crash near Wonder Lake Friday.

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office was dispatched around 5:15 p.m. for a single airplane crash.
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A single-engine Extra EA300 crashed into trees east of Galt Airport, according to the FAA.

The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene, sheriff's officials said.
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The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The NTSB will be in charge of the investigation and will provide additional updates, officials said.
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