UPDATE: Evansville man seriously hurt in Illinois plane crash

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Officials with the DeKalb County, Illinois, Sheriff’s Office have released the names of the two men hurt in a plane crash Thursday.

The plane departed from Evansville around 10:10 a.m., before going down a few hours later just outside the DeKalb airport in northern Illinois.

Deputies say the pilot of the 1969 Cessna 177B was Drew Meyer of Evansville.

They say the passenger was Bennett Hatfield of Whitestown, Indiana.

Initial reports show the men were serious hurt.

The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.

The website for EVV Pilots Club shows the plane belongs to the club.

We’ve reached out, but Thursday club officials denied commenting.

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