✈️ Aircraft Incident at Statesville Regional Airport – Verified Update


 


What Happened:

A Cessna Citation business jet crashed shortly after 10:00 a.m. EST near Statesville Regional Airport (KSVH) in Iredell County, North Carolina.
Aircraft Type:
  • Cessna Citation (a common light-to-midsize business jet)
  • Exact model and registration are under investigation
Response:
  • Emergency crews, including fire, EMS, and law enforcement, responded immediately to the scene.
  • The FAA and NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) have been notified and will lead the investigation.
  • Local authorities confirm the crash occurred on or near airport property, but details about fatalities or injuries remain unconfirmed as of this hour.
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