Six Confirmed Dead in Private Jet
A devastating plane crash in Statesville, North Carolina, has resulted in the loss of six lives, according to a source familiar with the incident.
The crash occurred shortly after takeoff, with Iredell County Chief Deputy Bill Hamby confirming the time as just after 10:15 a.m. Preliminary reports indicate that the victims included a pilot and five other individuals.
A federal source has also revealed that someone connected to NASCAR was among those on board the ill-fated aircraft, adding a layer of sorrow to the tragedy.
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein expressed his deep sorrow over the recent plane crash, describing the news as “heartbreaking.” He extended his condolences to the affected families, noting the tragedy’s impact as the holiday season begins.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that a Cessna C550 crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina around 10:20 a.m. local time on Thursday, December 18th.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will conduct investigations, with the NTSB taking the lead and providing updates.
A witness working at the airport shared with CNN that they observed the plane engulfed in flames following the crash, highlighting the intensity of the event.
