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Pilot killed in small plane crash in Ogle County

OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — The pilot of a crop dusting plane has died after crashing in rural Ogle County Tuesday morning.

According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department, emergency personnel responded to an area near the Ogle County Airport along Route 64, between Oregon and Mt. Morris around 9:36 a.m.

Initial reports said the plane was fully engulfed in flames along the northside of the road.

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The pilot was found dead inside the plane, authorities said.

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A total of 7 utility poles were struck by the plane, resulting in 388 customers without power, according to ComEd.

The road is expected to remain closed for the rest of the day, police said.

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