Plane crashes at North Carolina regional airport, sparks large fire

Plane crashes at North Carolina regional airport, sparks large fire
A plane crashed while landing at a regional airport Thursday in North Carolina, December 18, 2025
Reuters

Authorities report that a plane crashed while attempting to land at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina on Thursday morning, igniting a significant fire.

The aircraft, a Cessna C550, went down around 10:20 a.m., according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). An airport spokesperson said that the plane crashed as it attempted to return to the runway. The airport also confirmed the incident on its official Facebook page.

Public records indicate that the plane is owned by GB Aviation Leasing, with former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle listed as the manager.

At this time, officials have not confirmed who was on board the aircraft or whether there were any fatalities. Emergency crews responded to the scene to contain the fire and investigate the cause of the crash.

The FAA and local authorities are continuing their investigation, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available.

Tags