A tragic plane crash occurred on Saturday afternoon at the First Flight Airport, located within the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. The single-engine aircraft, attempting to land at the airport, crashed in a wooded area around 5 p.m. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the plane struggle to land before the incident.
Tragically, the crash resulted in multiple fatalities. Following the impact, the plane caught fire, prompting a swift response from the Kill Devil Hills Fire Department and other local fire crews who successfully extinguished the blaze.
The airport remains closed until further notice, and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has initiated an investigation into the cause of the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also been informed.
As a mark of respect for the victims and in support of the ongoing investigation, the Wright Brothers National Memorial will be closed to the public on Sunday.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks associated with aviation and the importance of ongoing safety measures in the industry. The investigation by the NTSB is expected to shed light on the factors that contributed to the crash and provide valuable insights for improving aviation safety in the future.
