Illinois, killing all four occupants. “Preliminary information indicates the airplane struck power lines,” the National Transportation Safety Board told the Daily News on Sunday in an emailed ...

according to Illinois State Police. The National Transportation Safety Board said the Cessna 180 single-engine plane hit power lines before crashing, with debris spread across County Line Road.

Ameren Illinois spokesman. He said mylar balloons, which contain a metallic coating, can conduct electricity when becoming entangled in power lines. “The potential for a power outage is real ...

While festive, they say the balloons can cause power outages and safety issues when they come in contact with electric power lines or equipment. Mylar balloons are metallic and conduct electricity ...