A single-engine aircraft crashed near Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) in Greenville, North Carolina, on March 14, 2025, prompting an urgent response from emergency personnel. The crash occurred in a wooded area close to the airport, raising concerns about the cause of the accident and potential casualties.
While the crash did not occur on airport grounds, officials at Pitt-Greenville Airport have reported no immediate disruptions to flight operations. However, air traffic in the area may be affected as authorities conduct their investigation.
The FAA has confirmed that two people were on board the aircraft at the time of the crash.
According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, there were no survivors in the crash. The plane went down moments after takeoff, crashing in a wooded area near North Memorial Drive and Belvoir Road. Emergency responders, including police, fire, and Hazmat teams, have been working on the scene to ensure safety and environmental protection.
Authorities responded swiftly to the scene, with firefighters, law enforcement, and medical personnel working to secure the area and assess the situation. As of now, officials have not confirmed the number of occupants on board or their conditions.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing the aircraft descend rapidly before crashing, though details regarding mechanical issues, pilot distress signals, or weather conditions remain unclear.
The Greenville Police Department (GPD) has issued an alert stating that both GPD and Greenville Fire-Rescue (GFR) are providing scene control in the area of N. Memorial Drive and Belvoir Road. Authorities have confirmed that N. Memorial Drive will remain closed for the remainder of the day, and they are currently awaiting NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) response. Media personnel have been instructed to stage in the Pitt-Greenville Airport parking lot for further updates
ALERT: GPD and GFR are providing scene control of a private plane crash in the area of N. Memorial Dr and Belvoir Road. N. Memorial is expected to be closed for the remainder of the day. Waiting on NTSB response. Media is asked to stage in the Pitt-Greenville Airport parking lot.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and are expected to launch a full investigation into the crash. Investigators will examine factors such as pilot communications, flight records, and potential engine failures to determine what led to the accident.
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