NASCAR driver's plane crashes at Statesville Airport
Several fatalities occurred following a plane crash on Thursday morning at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina involving a small jet owned by a former NASCAR driver. The airport confirmed the crash and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is overseeing the investigation. The aircraft, a Cessna C550 Citation, was en route to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport before crashing shortly after takeoff. Flight tracking data revealed the plane's altitude and course leading up to the crash. The plane is registered to GB Aviation Leasing, owned by Greg Biffle. Authorities have not disclosed details about the occupants of the plane. Tragically, there have been confirmed deaths related to the crash. The airport will remain closed until further notice. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate, with a press conference scheduled for Friday. Statesville Regional Airport caters to corporate aviation, including Fortune 500 companies and NASCAR teams. More updates and information can be found on the WXII app.
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