Small plane crashes into sign after failed takeoff at DuPage Airport: West Chicago fire officials

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. (WLS) -- A small plane crashed into a sign while trying to take off Wednesday morning at DuPage Airport, West Chicago fire officials said.

The plane did not get enough speed to take off just after 10 a.m., and the pilot tried to bring it to a stop, officials said.

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The plane went off the runway and continued into a grassy area, officials said.

While in the grass, it hit a sign. Its left wing and the body of the plane were damaged.

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The plane eventually came to a stop, but it has a fuel leak in its left wing, officials said.

The DuPage Airport Authority and West Chicago fire crews responded to stop the leak and contain the spilled fuel.

Three people were on the plane; all three were uninjured.

Once the fuel leak is contained, the DuPage Airport Authority will coordinate the removal and transport of the plane to a designated hangar.

This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.