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Wisconsin pilot killed in Kentucky crash

Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Monday, November 9, 2026 at 3:58 AM · 1 min read
Wisconsin pilot killed in Kentucky crash — Wauwatosa Technology news

A Wisconsin man was killed in a plane crash in Mayfield, Kentucky on Sunday, Nov. 8.Plane crash detailsAccording to the Graves County Sheriff's Office, emergency crews were called to Mayfield Graves County Airport for a report of a downed plane shortly after 2 p.m.The plane was found in a field about 1.5 miles away, fully engulfed in flames.The pilot and only occupant was found dead.The pilot and his daughter, both from Wisconsin, were returning from an air show in Mississippi and stopped at the Kentucky airport. Both were flying their own planes, an L-39 Albatros.After take off, the male pilot radioed that he was returning to the airport and was experiencing some issues. Shortly after, his plane went down into the field.FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or AndroidThe second plane flown by his daughter returned to the airport and landed safely.The identity of the victim has not been released.It is unclear what issue the pilot was facing.

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