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Experienced pilot among 6 killed in plane crash after ice accumulated on the wings during storm

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Funk, J. (2026, October 15). Experienced pilot among 6 killed in plane crash after ice accumulated on the wings during storm. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/local-warehouse-owner-among-the-6-people-killed-in-wisconsin-plane-crash/article_fb045074-e761-5d14-8f2f-e305e0f93194.html

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Ron Riek, an experienced pilot and prominent local warehouse owner, was among six people killed when his plane crashed in Wisconsin due to ice accumulation on the wings during a thunderstorm. The Menomonie Airport Commission Chairman confirmed Riek's death at a public meeting Wednesday night, but has not released information about the identities of the other five victims.

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On October 14, 2026, a small plane crashed in a densely wooded area near Dellona, Wisconsin, killing six people including a child. The crash occurred around 9:30 pm when the Piper PA-46, en route from Kenosha to Menomonie, hit bad weather conditions and ice accumulation on its wings during a thunderstorm. The pilot, identified as Ronald Riek, 63, had reported icing issues to air traffic control before losing radio contact. At the scene, first responders found five adults and one child deceased; no names have been released yet. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the cause of the crash, focusing on weather conditions and final communications with air traffic control.

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A prominent local warehouse owner died along with five other people when the plane he owned crashed in Wisconsin after ice built up on the wings during a thunderstorm. asserted

ice → die → thunderstorm

Menomonie Airport Commission Chairman Daniel Johnson said at a public meeting Wednesday night that longtime pilot Ron Riek died in the crash. asserted

Riek → say → crash

Authorities have not yet released the names of the five others who died. asserted

who → release → others

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