Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Plane Crashes in Fireball at Statesville Regional Airport
A plane crashed at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina on Thursday morning.
The plane turned into a big fireball when it hit the ground.
Emergency teams rushed to help, but it's not clear how many people were on the plane or if anyone was hurt.
The airport is owned by the city and is used by big companies and NASCAR teams.
A video of the crash is on social media.
Officials are investigating to find out what happened and how many people were affected.
A plane crashed at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina on Thursday morning, causing a massive fireball.
The crash occurred at around 10:15 am local time, prompting an immediate rescue operation.
The number of casualties and people on board is still unknown.
The aircraft involved is reportedly a 1981 Cessna Citation II owned by NASCAR driver Greg Biffle.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and are expected to investigate the incident.
- Who
- Unspecified passengers and crew on board the aircraft
- What
- Plane crash and subsequent fire
- When
- 10:15 am local time on Thursday
- Where
- Statesville Regional Airport, Iredell County, North Carolina
- Why
- Cause of the accident is yet to be determined
- Location
- Statesville Regional Airport, Iredell County, North Carolina
- Time of Crash
- 10:15 am local time on Thursday
- Aircraft Type
- 1981 Cessna Citation II
- Ownership
- Reportedly owned by NASCAR driver Greg Biffle
- Investigating Agencies
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
