Six Die in Mt. Airy, NC Plane Crash-Going to Primland Resort
February 2, 2008
MT. AIRY, N.C. A twin-engine plane has crashed in northwest North Carolina, and federal officials are investigating unconfirmed reports that all six people on board were killed. Feb. 1, 2008
Source of news & picture: WSLS TV
Date: February 1, 2008
"A small plane crashes in a neighborhood near the Virginia North Carolina border, killing everyone onboard.
North Carolina investigators say the plane was carrying people from Polk County, Georgia to Patrick County, Virginia for a hunting trip at Primland resort. The plane crashed as it was trying to land at the Mount Airy, NC airport.
Our NBC affiliate WXII is on the scene. They say the crash sight is off of Route 52, east of the Mount Airy Airport, in a neighborhood.
Investigators say the plane crashed into the front yard of a home. No one from the neighborhood is hurt.
The plane is described as a King Air aircraft, and could carry up to six people. Investigators say at least six people were onboard.
Investigators believe the weather may have played a factor in the crash. Witnesses told investigators that the plane made an approach to the airport, and was about 100 feet off the ground before the crash.
The NTSB will not arrive until Saturday to help with the investigation.
WSLS has a crew on the way to the scene. More information as it becomes available."
