Business Jet Crashes in North Carolina, Multiple Fatalities Confirmed

• A Cessna C550 business jet crashed and erupted in flames at Statesville Regional Airport, North Carolina.
• The incident occurred Thursday around 10:20 a.m. local time during a landing attempt.
• Iredell County Sheriff’s Office confirmed multiple fatalities; exact number and victim details are unknown.
• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating.
• Statesville Regional Airport serves corporate aviation, including Fortune 500 companies and NASCAR teams.

Why It Matters: Multiple fatalities confirmed after a business jet crashed and caught fire at Statesville Regional Airport.