Private plane crashes in Greensburg

GREENSBURG, Ind. (WISH) - Multiple agencies in Greensburg have found a small, private plane that reportedly crashed Sunday night.

The plane was found 1.5 miles south of the airport after 10:30 p.m.

The Greensburg Municipal Airport manager says he received a report that a small, private, single engine plane had crashed south of the airport.

The Decatur County Sheriff's Department first heard the report from a civilian who says he thought he saw a plane crash.

At 6:30 p.m. the FAA called Greensburg officials to see if they were looking for a downed plane.

The pilot of the plane was communicating with flight controllers at the Indianapolis International Airport when they lost contact. The plane was two miles south of the airport in Greensburg.

Officials have not said how many people are believed to be on board.

The Greensburg Fire Department, Greensburg Police Department, and the Decatur County Sheriff's Department are currently searching the area for the plane.

Nothing has been discovered yet.

Indiana State Police wanted to launch a helicopter for the search, but due to weather conditions in the area they will be unable to.

Crews are searching a grid south of the airport on ATVs. There are six teams made up of six to eight people searching the area. Surrounding counties are also assisting.

At this point, officials know the plane was heading back to Greensburg and say that those on board may be from the area.