6 dead, including child, in small plane crash near Wisconsin Dells, sheriff says: news
15-10-2026
6 Dead, Including Child, in Small Plane Crash Near Wisconsin Dells: Officials Investigate Tragic Incident
Six people, including a child, have died following a fatal small plane crash in rural central Wisconsin, according to local authorities.
The incident occurred in the morning hours near Wisconsin Dells, a popular regional resort community located roughly 50 miles northwest of Madison. First responders and deputies from the local sheriff’s office arrived on the scene following multiple emergency reports of a downed aircraft in a wooded, heavily partitioned area.
Upon arrival, emergency crews found the wreckage heavily damaged by impact and a post-crash fire. Authorities confirmed that all six individuals on boardfive adults and one minor childsuffered fatal injuries and were pronounced deceased at the site. No injuries or property damage on the ground were reported.
Federal authorities, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), have taken lead jurisdiction over the investigation. Investigators are working to identify the flight path, departure point, aircraft model, and potential contributing factors, including weather conditions, mechanical issues, and pilot communication leading up to the crash.
Identities of the victims are being withheld pending formal identification and notification of next of kin. Local officials have asked the public to avoid the crash zone while investigators document the wreckage and secure the perimeter.