By Associated Press - Thursday, December 18, 2025

STATESVILLE, N.C. — Authorities say a business jet crashed while landing at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina, erupting in a large fire.

The Federal Aviation Administration said a Cessna C550 crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport at about 10:20 a.m. Thursday.

The National Transportation Safety Board and the FAA are investigating.



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