A devastating plane crash near the Wright Brothers National Memorial has left multiple families in mourning.
At a Glance
- A child and four adults died in a plane crash near the Wright Brothers National Memorial in North Carolina.
- The crash occurred on Saturday, Sept. 28 around 5 p.m. local time.
- The single-engine airplane crashed into a wooded area near the Wright Brothers National Memorial First Flight Airport in Kill Devil Hills.
- Eyewitnesses reported the plane was attempting to land at the airport before it crashed and caused a fire.
Tragic Incident Near Wright Brothers National Memorial
A single-engine plane crashed on Saturday, September 28, around 5 p.m. in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, near the historic Wright Brothers National Memorial, claiming the lives of a child and four adults. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the plane attempting to land before it plummeted into a wooded area, igniting a fire that was promptly extinguished by the Kill Devil Hills Fire Department.
Emergency personnel arrived at the scene but tragically found no survivors. “There were no survivors,” confirmed one report.
Intense Community Impact Following the Crash
The crash site was near the Wright Brothers National Memorial First Flight Airport. The Cirrus SR22 aircraft was on its second approach to runway 21 when it crashed, according to investigator Ryan Enders. The local community is deeply affected by the tragedy, with efforts underway to support the families of the deceased.
“It was a multi-leg flight, with the last departure from Dare County Regional Airport,” stated another report. The NTSB has launched a thorough investigation of the incident, with two of its investigators already documenting the wreckage for further analysis.
NTSB’s Ongoing Investigation
As the NTSB continues to investigate, they are seeking surveillance video and other information from witnesses to piece together the events leading to the crash. A preliminary report is expected within 30 days of the incident. The Wright Brothers National Memorial remains closed during the investigation, affecting both the site and the local airport which is not set to reopen until Tuesday, October 1st.
In a desperate call for community assistance, the NTSB is urging anyone with relevant information to come forward. The Federal Aviation Administration has been notified and is cooperating with the investigation. As the story unfolds, one thing remains clear: this tragedy has cast a somber shadow over a historically significant location.
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We’re sure our readers will join us in saying a prayer for the families affected in this tragic crash.
