Two individuals have passed away following a plane crash in the Town of Nekimi, roughly two miles from the EAA AirVenture.
Today (July 22), just after noon, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, City of Oshkosh Fire Department, Nekimi Fire Department and First Responders reported to a farm field near Old Knapp Road for the plane crash.
The crash was first reported by air traffic controllers at Wittman Airport during day one of the EAA event.
Upon their arrival, it was discovered that the plane was fully engulfed in flames.
Shortly after, it was also confirmed the plane had two passengers who were both deceased.
The names of the occupants and all other identifiers of the plane are being withheld at this time, and the investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office was assisted in their efforts by NTSB, the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office, Winnebago County Emergency Management, and ThedaStar.