Two people were injured in a small plane crash near Downers Grove on Friday afternoon after the single-engine aircraft veered off the runway and crashed into a backyard, according to authorities.
The accident occurred shortly before noon when the pilot lost control of the Cessna 195 as it attempted a landing at the Brookeridge Airpark. Witnesses reported that the plane rolled over and came to rest in a residential area. Thankfully, both occupants were able to exit the aircraft under their own power and received medical attention.
The proximity of the airpark to nearby homes poses significant safety concerns, with runways surrounded by hangars attached to properties that primarily belong to homeowners. "It's a very unique situation," said Dave Rutter, board president of Brookeridge Aero Associates Inc., which owns and operates the airpark near the Carriage Greens Country Club.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident, which resulted in significant damage to the aircraft. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported, but the accident serves as a reminder of the importance of strict safety protocols and precautions when operating aircraft.
The accident occurred shortly before noon when the pilot lost control of the Cessna 195 as it attempted a landing at the Brookeridge Airpark. Witnesses reported that the plane rolled over and came to rest in a residential area. Thankfully, both occupants were able to exit the aircraft under their own power and received medical attention.
The proximity of the airpark to nearby homes poses significant safety concerns, with runways surrounded by hangars attached to properties that primarily belong to homeowners. "It's a very unique situation," said Dave Rutter, board president of Brookeridge Aero Associates Inc., which owns and operates the airpark near the Carriage Greens Country Club.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident, which resulted in significant damage to the aircraft. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported, but the accident serves as a reminder of the importance of strict safety protocols and precautions when operating aircraft.
I'm like totally shocked that this happened near my fave airport 
️ I mean, I've heard of planes taking off and landing at weird times before, but crashing into backyards? That's just crazy! 
I'm glad the pilot was able to keep himself and passenger safe though, fingers crossed they're doing alright 
... I guess we should all be thankful that the plane didn't crash into the nearest Starbucks 
️. Anyway, I'm surprised no one lost their minds or reported seeing aliens in the wreckage 
... just your run-of-the-mill, small-plane-crashing-into-a-backyard drama 
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I'm so glad those two people are okay! But seriously, can't we do better than having an airpark right next to residential areas? 
It's just not worth the risk. I mean, what if it was a busy Saturday afternoon and people were trying to get out of their houses? The thought of all that chaos is giving me anxiety 
. We need to make sure we're doing everything in our power to prevent something like this from happening again. And what's with these single-engine aircraft not being designed with safety in mind? 
Just a bunch of pilot error, maybe, but still... 
the faa's gotta step in here and make some changes ASAP. and what's up with homeowners having hangars attached to their properties anyway? seems like a recipe for disaster 
. I mean, what's a few broken windows and a destroyed lawn between friends? The fact that there are homes surrounding the airpark is just a bonus – it's like having an urban obstacle course! And let's be real, the FAA can't do much about it anyway, right? They're always so slow to respond to emergencies. I'm sure they'll find something super technical and boring to blame the pilot for 
? It's just another day, another near-miss...
i mean, i get it, accidents happen but this is just so close to a residential area! 
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and brookeridge airpark is literally in a residential area which is super weird...i remember reading about that place years ago and they just kinda built it there...i don't get how that works 
Anyway, glad no one was seriously hurt, but still, can't help thinking that this could've been so much worse 
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