James G. Sullivan dies in fatal Nekimi, Wisconsin plane crash
Fatal Nekimi, Wisconsin plane crash claims life of James G. Sullivan – Obituary
James G. Sullivan, 32, from Brooklyn, New York, has been identified as one of the victims in a devastating plane crash near an airshow in eastern Wisconsin.
Sullivan’s body was found on Monday amidst the wreckage in a farm field, as confirmed by the Winnebago County sheriff’s office on Wednesday.
“While we await official confirmation from the medical examiner, initial investigations indicate that Mr. Sullivan is indeed one of the deceased,” the sheriff’s office stated.
Sullivan was a passenger on a Lancair Super ES aircraft owned by Sean Tommervik, who also perished in the crash. Emergency responders discovered the plane engulfed in flames in the field in Nekimi. The National Transportation Safety Board is currently investigating the incident.
The crash occurred roughly 2 miles (3 kilometers) south of the EAA AirVenture air show at Oshkosh’s Wittman Regional Airport, which was commencing its 71st year. The event features military aircraft displays and discussions with combat pilots, aircraft designers, and NASA astronauts, according to the Oshkosh Northwestern.
Fatal Nekimi, Wisconsin plane crash claims life of James G. Sullivan – Obituary James G. Sullivan, 32, from Brooklyn, New York, has been identified as one of the victims in a devastating plane crash near an airshow in eastern Wisconsin. Sullivan’s body was found on Monday amidst the wreckage in a farm field, as confirmed…
Fatal Nekimi, Wisconsin plane crash claims life of James G. Sullivan – Obituary James G. Sullivan, 32, from Brooklyn, New York, has been identified as one of the victims in a devastating plane crash near an airshow in eastern Wisconsin. Sullivan’s body was found on Monday amidst the wreckage in a farm field, as confirmed…