Sauk County Plane Crash: Multiple People Dead After Aircraft Crashes Near Reedsburg, 5 to 6 Believed on Board as FAA and NTSB Launch Investigation

Sauk County Plane Crash: A late-night aircraft crash in Sauk County, Wisconsin, has left multiple people dead and prompted an investigation into what caused the plane to go down. Emergency crews responded to the crash in the Town of Dellona, near Reedsburg, at around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, after residents reported hearing what sounded like an aircraft crashing.

Authorities believe between five and six people may have been aboard the aircraft, although officials have not confirmed the exact number.

Neighbours began searching the area after hearing the impact, while local emergency services and law enforcement teams moved to secure the crash site. Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are expected to examine the wreckage and determine what led to the fatal incident.

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Sauk County Plane Crash: What Happened Near Reedsburg?

The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a possible aircraft crash at approximately 9:31 p.m. Tuesday, according to local media reports citing Capt. Matt Burch.

When deputies reached the area, several neighbours were already looking for the crash site after hearing a loud noise they believed came from a plane. Witnesses also reportedly described seeing an aircraft flying at a low altitude before the crash.