ST. LOUIS— A small plane that slammed into a southwestern Illinois house and hangar in a subdivision built for aviation enthusiasts never sent out a distress signal before crashing. The crash killed the two flyers, including a banker who once helped guide Missouri's economic development, officials said.
Former Missouri official killed when plane crashed into house
Monday, February 22, 2010 | 3:23 p.m. CST
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