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Deadly Plane Crash in North Carolina: Business Jet Crashes During Landing

CBS NewsJanuary 5, 20265 min81,435 views
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Plane Crash Investigation

  • ✈️ A business jet crashed while attempting to land at the Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina.
  • ⚠️ The incident occurred around 10:15 AM on a foggy Thursday morning.
  • 🚨 Multiple fatalities have been confirmed following the crash.

Aircraft and Ownership Details

  • 🔍 The FAA confirmed the aircraft was a Cessna 550, which took off at 10:06 AM and was in the air for approximately 10-15 minutes.
  • 🚗 Registration records indicate the plane's ownership is tied to retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, though it's unconfirmed if he was on board.
  • 🏢 Statesville Regional Airport serves private aircraft, including those for Fortune 500 companies and NASCAR teams.

Emergency Response and Investigation

  • 🚒 Fire crews, EMS, and police responded to the scene, with the area surrounding the airport completely shut down.
  • 🕵️ The FAA is en route to investigate the incident.
  • 📰 Information is developing slowly, with officials expected to provide more details at a press conference.
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