A small experimental plane sits upside down near 95th Street and Lake Michigan on Sunday afternoon. Tim Olk photo Tim Olk submitted a few images from Sunday’s small plane crash near 95th Street and the lake. Chicago Fire Department helicopter 6-8-2 sits near the overturned private plane at 95th Street and Lake Michigan. Tim Olk photo The Chicago Tribune reported: The pilot of a small experimental plane was able to stand and talk to emergency crews after crashing near the lakefront on the Southeast Side, police said. The pilot, William Yamokoski, remained in the emergency room of Northwestern Memorial Hospital as of 5:10 p.m., according to a spokeswoman for the hospital, who said she did not know if he would be admitted overnight. Calls started coming in about 1:37 p.m. about the crash of the single-engine plane near 9500 S. Crilly Drive, near a Chicago Police heliport, said Chicago Police Department News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli said. The pilot appeared to be a man in his mid 40s or 50 who was standing outside the plane when emergency crews got there, according to Chicago Fire Department spokesman Joe Roccasalva. The complete article is HERE. The Chicago Fire Department helicopter sits on the ground at the crash site along Lake Michigan. Tim Olk photo Witnesses described the moment of impact as sudden and shocking. Local residents rushed to the area to see what had happened, while first responders worked swiftly to assess the situation. The pilot, identified as William Yamokoski, was reportedly conscious and alert upon arrival, which is a positive sign in such incidents. Authorities have not yet released details about the cause of the crash, but investigations are ongoing. This event has sparked renewed attention on aviation safety and the importance of emergency preparedness in urban areas near waterways. Stay tuned for more updates as more information becomes available. Vacuum Block-Moulding Machine,Polystyrene Block Machine,Vacuum Block-Moulding Machinery Hangzhou Sutuan Machinery Co.,Ltd.
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A small experimental plane crashed near 95th Street and Lake Michigan on Sunday afternoon, leaving a scene of chaos and concern. The aircraft was found upside down close to the water, with emergency crews quickly arriving at the scene. Tim Olk captured several images of the incident, showing the wreckage and the Chicago Fire Department's response.