A single-engine aircraft has crashed in a wooded area at Wright Brothers National Memorial 's First Flight Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities, news agency AP reported quoting the national park service. The incident occurred around 5 PM on Saturday as the plane attempted to land at the airport, as reported by eyewitnesses.
Following the crash, the aircraft erupted into flames, prompting a swift response from the Kill Devil Hills Fire Department and other local fire services, who worked to extinguish the fire.
In light of the incident, the airport will remain closed until further notice. The National Transportation Safety Board ( NTSB ) has been called to investigate the crash, and the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) has also been informed.
Additionally, the Wright Brothers National Memorial will be closed to the public on Sunday as authorities conduct their investigations. The NTSB, which is responsible for probing civil aviation accidents in the United States, will lead the inquiry into this tragic event.
Following the crash, the aircraft erupted into flames, prompting a swift response from the Kill Devil Hills Fire Department and other local fire services, who worked to extinguish the fire.
In light of the incident, the airport will remain closed until further notice. The National Transportation Safety Board ( NTSB ) has been called to investigate the crash, and the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) has also been informed.
Additionally, the Wright Brothers National Memorial will be closed to the public on Sunday as authorities conduct their investigations. The NTSB, which is responsible for probing civil aviation accidents in the United States, will lead the inquiry into this tragic event.
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