Passenger Airlifted After Small Experimental Plane Crashes in Lincoln County, North Carolina
IRON STATION, N.C. — One passenger was seriously injured and airlifted to hospital care following a small plane crash near the Lincolnton-Lincoln County Airport on Friday afternoon, authorities confirmed.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred approximately half a mile southwest of the airport runway. The aircraft involved was described as an experimental, vintage-style plane designed to resemble a World War II-era aircraft.
Emergency responders from Atrium Health transported the passenger by air due to the severity of their injuries. The pilot sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
Following the crash, airport operations were temporarily suspended, with officials confirming that no aircraft are currently permitted to take off or land while investigations continue.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Authorities have not yet released additional details regarding what led to the incident.
This is a developing story, and updates are expected as investigators continue their work at the scene.
