A plane crashed while attempting to land at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina Thursday morning, sparking an immediate federal investigation.
The incident occurred at approximately 10:15 a.m. when the aircraft went down during landing procedures, according to airport officials. Details about potential casualties, the type of aircraft involved, or the extent of damage weren’t immediately available.
Statesville Regional Airport confirmed the crash in a brief statement, noting that federal authorities have been notified. “At approximately 10:15am, an aircraft crashed while landing. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is en route and will investigate the incident,” the statement read.
What caused the aircraft to go down? That question remains unanswered as investigators prepare to examine the crash site. The FAA typically deploys a team to document the scene, review flight records, and interview witnesses following such incidents.
Statesville Regional Airport serves the greater Iredell County area, primarily handling private and corporate aircraft rather than commercial passenger flights. It’s located about 40 miles north of Charlotte.
Local emergency services reportedly responded to the scene, though the airport hasn’t released information about their specific actions or whether the aircraft caught fire upon impact.
This incident comes amid what has been a relatively safe period for general aviation in North Carolina, though small aircraft incidents occasionally occur throughout the state’s numerous regional and municipal airports.
The FAA’s investigation is expected to take several weeks or potentially months to determine the precise cause of the crash.
