HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – A small plane crash near Lake Norman may have been caused by engine problems, investigators said. The single-engine plane crashed in a wooded area, killing the pilot and seriously injuring the passenger.
The Federal Aviation Administration said the four-seat, single-engine aircraft went down under unknown circumstances. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.
According to officials, the plane took off from Knoxville Downtown Island Airport and was headed to Statesville Regional Airport. The pilot reported having engine problems before the crash.
The passenger survived the crash and was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries. The identities of the pilot and passenger have not been released.
The wreckage of the plane was found in a heavily wooded area near Lake Norman. The NTSB will continue investigating the crash to determine the exact cause.
In summary, a small plane crashed near Lake Norman, and investigators believe engine problems may have led to the tragedy. The pilot was killed, and the passenger sustained serious injuries. The NTSB is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the crash.