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RS Fan Bill Farrell:
“I live near the 3300 block of E.State. I was outdoors after dark on Wed. I saw a green object go across the sky from south to north. It wasn’t a comet or meteor as they are not green. it was moving too fast for a weather balloon as there was no wind. I googled it and the explanation I got was that it was either a UFO or Russian spy satellite. I am curious if anybody else seen it.”
Around 6:40 pm tonight, several emergency personnel were responding to a hot air balloon crash in Rockford.
Reports of a hot air balloon crashed behind the Burlington Coat Factory near 6260 E State st
Unknown on injuries at the time of writing this.
UPDATE: No injuries, everything is under control. It was an emergency hot air balloon landing.
Still developing.
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Several fans have contacted us in regards to a helicopter that is flying around the area.
The helicopter is assisting the local police tonight and also through the holiday weekend in combating crime.
Police have made several releases over the last few days saying they are cracking down of criminals this holiday weekend. The Department Of Homeland Security assists the local police in combating crime.
This helicopter has assisted the local police on several occasions in the past. The helicopter has at least one local police officer in it, to relay communications to the officers on the ground.
The technology on the helicopter is very high tech and can easily help combat crime and assist the officers on the ground.
The helicopter is used in a variety of situations. From roadblocks, special patrols, violent crime scenes, chasing criminals, etc…
Last week there was shots fired near the Auburn High School area. The RPD said they were cracking down and doing special patrols.
The helicopter has been assisting the police and providing security for the local schools, and the Winnebago County area tonight and for the holiday weekend.
On 08/18/2018 at 9:31 am Janesville Police and Fire responded to an ultralight aircraft (single man aircraft with a motor, single propeller and parachute) crash at the Memorial Bridge.
The pilot was traveling from north to south and collided with the Memorial Bridge. The forty-eight year old pilot sustained non-life threatening, but critical injuries.
He was the only person injured and was transported to a local medical center by Janesville Fire for treatment.
The investigation of the accident is still on-going and will be done jointly between the Janesville Police Department and the Milwaukee Flights Standards Division of the Federal Aviation Administration.
UPDATE: The plane is a Piper aircraft that is registered to DBG AVIATION INC out of Roscoe, Illinois.
Three people were injured. One male, One Female, and unknown on the 3rd victim. (Possible juvenile female)
At least one person was flown by helicopter to a local hospital.
They took 2 victims from the plane via an ATV, and one victim from the plane straight to an ambulance and then to the emergency helicopter.
Two of them were alive and conscious and had bandages around their heads. Two appeared to have head injuries. Unknown on the 3rd victim.
The cause of the accident is under investigation. Unconfirmed, but possible mechanical issue. Reports of the aircraft losing power, just prior to crashing.
The airplane had just taken off from the airport, just prior to the accident. It crashed in the middle of the cornfield, just a few hundred yards from the IL/WI border.
The pilot, was one of the first people to call emergency personnel.
Still developing.
Several photos at https://wwightphotography.zenfolio.com/p216708275
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department Press Release:
On 08/12/18 at 0832 hour the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department, South Beloit Police Department, and local Fire Departments were dispatched to a cornfield in the area of Manchester Rd. East of Gardner Rd. for a plane crash. The airplane was found in a cornfield several hundred yards south of the runway of the Beloit Airport. This cornfield was just into Illinois by a few hundred yards.
Shortly after 8:00 A.M. this morning the private airplane (A Piper Lance airplane), took off from the Beloit Airport enroute to the Wisconsin Dells Area. Shortly after takeoff witnesses saw the airplane crash into the field South of the Runway. The crash site was located by first responders. First responders rendered aid to the passengers on board the airplane.
There were 3 people on the plane. A Male adult Pilot, a female adult passenger, and a juvenile female passenger. The adult pilot and the juvenile passenger were transported to a local hospital and were treated and released from the hospital. The adult female passenger is being treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Deputies have secured the scene and the investigation will be conducted by The NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) and the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration).
Data from 1972 Piper Cherokee Six 300 “E” Owner’s Handbook
General characteristics
Performance
UPDATE: The plane crashed into a cornfield, near Beloit Airport area.
Around 8:38 am this morning, several emergency personnel were responding to a plane crash.
Update location: It happened in the area of Manchester and Gardiner near S Beloit
A plane has crashed near this location.
Harlem Roscoe FD and several other emergency personnel are e route.
This is breaking news and still developing.
We will post updates as they become available.
Information of where you can watch this from at http://rickietraeger.com/rockford-airport-krfd-planespotting/
Rockford Airport (KRFD) Planespotting
Keep your eyes on the sky this Saturday around noon!
Witness the largest gathering of Bonanza aircraft from all over the country
depart RFD en route to the AirVenture at Wisconsin’s Wittman Field in Oshkosh, WI.
Nearly 130 Beechcraft Bonanzas will take off in groups of three and fly in formation to the group’s destination.
Place: Chicago/ Rockford International Airport
Public Flight Information
Dates: Thursday-Sunday, June 21-24, 2018
Times: Thursday: 2-5 p.m., Friday-Sunday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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$50 Adult (advance)
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Children 17 & under
Climb aboard one of the first mass-produced airliners and step back in time to aviation’s golden age.
A flight on EAA’s Ford Tri-Motor is a flight back to an era where air travel was considered a luxury.
Revenues from the Ford Tri-Motor tour help cover maintenance and operations costs for the aircraft and aid our ambition to keep the “Tin Goose” flying for many years to come.
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FORD TRI-MOTOR TOUR
Recall the energy, passion, and excitement of the Roaring ’20s by flying aboard the Ford Tri-Motor. Known as the first luxury airliner, the Ford Tri-Motor redefined world travel and marked the beginning of commercial flight.
All ticket proceeds support the Experimental Aircraft Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing The Spirit of Aviation with everyone. Our tour stops are hosted by volunteers who are passionate about sharing the Ford Tri-Motor’s stories.
We invite families to visit and learn all about our aircraft and our organization. Viewing the aircraft is free, so be sure to bring your camera along.
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UPDATE: Sounds like 4 people are injured.
23,000 lbs of Jet A fuel.
Still developing
Details are minimal right now.
Around 11 am this morning several emergency personnel were responding to the Rockford Airport.
Reports of a large fuel spill near the AAR.
An employee is injured. Unknown on the severity of the injuries.
Several emergency personnel are en route to the airport.
Hazmat are en route.
Still developing
