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Small aircraft crashes in North Carolina while landing

Small aircraft crashes in North Carolina while landing

Summary

A small plane crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina. Several people died in the crash, but the exact number is unknown. The Federal Aviation Administration is looking into the incident.

Key Facts

  • A small plane crashed at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina.
  • The crash happened while the plane was landing around 10:15 local time on Thursday.
  • Several people died in the crash, according to a local sheriff.
  • The exact number of people on the plane is not known.
  • The plane is a Cessna C550, and records link it to Nascar driver Greg Biffle.
  • It is unclear if Greg Biffle was on the plane.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash.

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