2 people killed in plane crash identified

UPDATE: The Office of Warren County Coroner identified the two people who died in a plane crash in Monmouth on Sunday.

Robert V. Burkhart, 65, of Peoria and Roger D. Lundeen, 72, of Galesburg died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.

EARLIER REPORT 

According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office an aircraft crashed about a half mile from the Monmouth Airport. The call came just after 11a.m. Sunday morning. Police say witnesses directed first responders to a brush area where a fire crew extinguished the burning aircraft. 

Two people were located on the plane and declared dead at the scene by the Warren County Coroner. Their names are not being released at this time. 

No one on the ground was injured. 

Crews say they believe it was a private aircraft. 

Several surrounding departments responded to the scene.

The incident is now being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration. 

Local 4 News has a crew on the scene and will update this story as more details become available. 

EARLIER REPORT: Monmouth Police have confirmed a plane has crashed in Monmouth.

Local 4 News is on our way and will bring you the latest as soon as we know more.

BREAKING: Monmouth Police have confirmed a plane has crashed in Monmouth. @Local4NewsWHBF is on their way and will bring you the latest as soon as we know more.— Kelley Bowles WHBF (@Kelley_Bowles1) June 24, 2018