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FAA investigators have arrived at Statesville Regional Airport to investigate a deadly jet crash that occurred this morning.

At approximately 10:15 a.m., an aircraft crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport. Multiple news outlets have reported the plane was owned by former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle.

The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed there were fatalities, but additional information about the occupants of the plane has not been released.

Iredell County and the City of Statesville Emergency Response personnel are currently working the incident. Multiple agencies are responding, and Iredell County Emergency Communications (ECOM) is coordinating with on-scene personnel, including HazMat, EMS, Fire, Rescue, Emergency Management, the NC State Highway Patrol, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The FAA arrived on scene at approximately 12 noon and will investigate the incident.

The VIPER State Events Channel has been requested and is currently being activated. The Atlanta Air Traffic Control Center has also been notified.

This remains an active incident.