"STATESVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Authorities say a plane crashed while landing at a regional airport Thursday in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire. A Cessna C550 crashed around 10:20 a.m. while landing at Statesville Regional Airport, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in a statement. The airport also confirmed on Facebook that there was an aircraft incident. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate."
"The NTSB will lead the investigation and provide any updates. Associated Press contributed to this report. This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates."
At approximately 10:20 a.m., a Cessna C550 crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport in Statesville, North Carolina, igniting a large fire. Airport officials confirmed an aircraft incident on their Facebook page. The Federal Aviation Administration acknowledged the crash and the National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation, with the FAA also participating. The NTSB will provide updates as the investigation progresses. Emergency response and fire suppression efforts responded to the scene. Associated Press contributed to the reporting. Officials have characterized the situation as a developing story and additional information will be released when available.
Read at ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
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