Tragic plane crash at Wright Brothers Memorial Airport claims lives

Multiple fatalities were reported following a single-engine plane crash at Wright Brothers National Memorial First Flight Airport on Saturday, according to the National Park Service.

The crash occurred around 5 p.m. as the plane attempted to land. Eyewitnesses reported that the plane caught fire upon impact. Firefighters from the Kill Devil Hills Fire Department and other local units responded quickly to extinguish the fire.

The airport is closed until further notice and the National Transportation Safety Board will conduct a thorough investigation, with the Federal Aviation Administration also being notified. Additionally, the Wright Brothers National Memorial will be closed on Sunday.

(With contributions from agencies.)