Aftermath of a small plane crash in Oshkosh, July 22, 2024. PC: Fox 11 Online
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Federal investigators released the preliminary report on a fatal plane crash July 22, but a cause is not listed.
Sean Tommervik and James Sullivan were killed when the Lancair Super ES crashed into a farm field south of Oshkosh airport and EAA Airventure.
According to the report from the National Transportation Safety Board, the plane departed the Hartford airport about 25 minutes before the crash.
“A preliminary review of air traffic control recordings and ADS-B data illustrated that the airplane was on the Fisk arrival when the air traffic controller instructed the pilot to widen his turn for a L-29 and a L-39 that were landing in front of him. The pilot acknowledged “in sight” and then initiated a left turn. The pilot was then cleared to land on the yellow dot on runway 36L and he acknowledged the clearance. The airplane impacted a soybean field south of Road N, about 1.5 miles from the approach end of runway 36L. A postimpact fire ensued and destroyed the airplane,” the report states. “An examination of the airplane revealed flight control continuity to both ailerons, the elevator, and the rudder. The airplane was recovered from the accident site and retained for further examination.”
The investigation continues. There is no set timeline for when a final report will be issued.
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