A corporate jet has crashed while attempting to land at a regional airport in North Carolina, bursting into a large fireball on the runway.
Details of the Statesville Plane Crash
The incident occurred at Statesville Regional Airport at approximately 10:20 a.m. on Thursday, 18 December 2025. The aircraft involved was a Cessna C550 business jet, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Video footage captured by local broadcaster WSOC-TV showed emergency crews racing towards the scene as intense flames consumed wreckage scattered across the tarmac. The airport, located about 45 miles (72 kilometres) north of Charlotte, is known for serving corporate clients, including Fortune 500 companies and several NASCAR racing teams.
Ongoing Investigation and Response
Both the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the FAA have launched investigations to determine the cause of the crash. As of the latest reports, officials have not released any information regarding potential injuries or fatalities from the incident.
The crash underscores the potential dangers of corporate aviation, even at well-equipped regional facilities. The focus remains on the official investigation, which will seek to establish the sequence of events leading to the catastrophic landing.
