A Cirrus SR22T, a small single-engine propeller plane, crashed into Lake Michigan off the coast of Racine, Wisconsin, around 12:40 p.m. Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed.
After departing Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, the aircraft encountered a problem mid-flight, according to an airport spokesperson.
The plane crashed into Lake Michigan waters just before 12:40 p.m.
Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan stated that three people were rescued following the crash.
The U.S. Coast Guard will lead the investigation.
Operations at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport will continue as planned.
WGN’s Angelica Sanchez will have a live report, beginning with the Evening News at 4 p.m.
This is a developing story, check back with WGN for updates.
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