A small plane crashed in North Carolina, killing all three passengers on board, authorities said Monday, multiple media outlets reported.
A single-engine Cessna 182 crashed in North Carolina, killing all three passengers on board. according to The crash happened in the mountains, according to the Associated Press, and McDowell County Emergency Management confirmed the deaths after the plane, which was initially listed as missing, was found.
“It is with deep sadness that we confirm three lives were lost in the aircraft that crashed,” McDowell County EMS said in a statement, according to NBC News. report“Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those affected by this tragic incident.”
Three people were killed in a plane crash in McDowell County, North Carolina, on Monday, authorities said. https://t.co/7Ctb47N8E0
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The discovery of the crash site came after reports that the plane had not arrived at its intended local airport after taking off from Mountain City, Tennessee, according to the Associated Press. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are involved in the investigation. (Related: Aviation YouTuber's father dies in plane crash just weeks after posting video showing aircraft malfunction)
The NTSB is taking the lead, with investigators on the scene examining the wreckage and gathering evidence. The NTSB said a preliminary report providing initial insight into the crash will be released within 30 days, but a comprehensive final report detailing possible causes and contributing factors could take up to two years to complete, according to the Associated Press.
