Sep 29, 2024
KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. (WAVY) -- National Transportation Safety Board investigators are still trying to find out the cause of a deadly plane crash that killed five, including a child, on Saturday in North Carolina. The airplane crashed into a wooded area at Wright Brothers National Memorial’s First Flight Airport. “The airplane made an initial approach in subsequent takeoff where it remained in the pattern and made a second approach and landing attempt during the second attempt the aircraft made a left turn and impacted trees adjacent to the left side of the runway,” NTSB Aviation Accident Investigator Ryan Enders said.  According to Enders, identities of the five victims in this plane crash aren't being released yet. The cause of the crash remains under investigation as well. He shared that the plane was on a multi-leg flight and was flying from Dare County Regional Airport when the aircraft was trying to land at the Wright Brothers National Memorial’s First Flight Airport. Superintendent of National Parks of Eastern North Carolina David Hallac said he's never seen a crash like this happen at the airport.  Due to the investigation, The Wright Brothers National Memorial was closed Sunday “We plan to reopen on Tuesday morning we want to give the investigators time to do their job safely,” Hallac said.  “Were going to be here for the next several days collecting any perishable evidence such as photographs video evidence and any data from the airplane that we can extract and send back to Washington DC for analysis,” Enders said.  It’s an investigation that will take time. Enders says a preliminary report will be released in approximately 10 days and a factual report will be released in approximately 9-12 months with a probable cause being released shortly after. "It’s a real tragedy our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of those who perished in the crash” it’s a real tragedy our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of those who perished in the crash," Hallac said. NTSB Investigators are asking for the public’s help. If you have any photos/videos, or saw or heard the crash they ask that you email that information to [email protected].
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