Russell Kotlarek, 51, and Thomas Saccio, 72, killed in small plane crash north of Monroe County Airport in Bloomington

Modified Date:

Thu, 05/21/2015 - 4:41pm

Accident Date:

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Two dead in small plane crash near Bloomington, IN

The plane crashed in a wooded area, and Meyer says trees must be removed so investigators can access some of the wreckage.

Investigation continues into deadly Bloomington plane crash

Federal investigators have returned to the scene of Thursday's deadly plane crash in Bloomington.

2 men confirmed dead in plane crash near Monroe County Airport

Monroe County Coroner Nicole Meyer confirmed the two deaths, but said officials can't tell from the wreckage if there were more people on board.

Coroner: Two dead after plane crash in Monroe County

Preliminarily investigators believe a person on board the plane reported a mechanical issue, possibly involving fuel related mechanisms, to the Monroe County Airport tower personnel, according to a release.

Coroner identifies Monroe County plane crash victims

Russell Kotlarek, 51, Saukville, Wisc., and Thomas Saccio, 72, Blounts Creek, N.C., were identified using dental record comparisons.

Coroner IDs 2 men killed in Indiana plane crash

She says the victims' preliminary causes of death are trauma as a result of the crash but the final causes are pending toxicology test results.

Wis. man dies in Ind. plane crash

Indiana State Police say one of the men reported a mechanical issue, possibly involving fuel mechanisms, to the Monroe County Airport tower the plane neared the airport and received permission to land.

Updated: Authorities say two people have died in a crash of a small plane near Bloomington. Indiana State Police Sgt. Joe Watts confirmed the fatalities in the crash Thursday afternoon north of the Monroe County Airport. Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Tony Molinaro says the wreckage is burned so badly the type of plane and its tail number are unknown.

Type: Aircraft Accident

Topics:

Fire, Mechanical Issue

People Involved:

Russell Kotlarek

Thomas Saccio

City:

Bloomington, IN

County:

Monroe County, IN

Area:

Indianapolis, IN