UPDATE: Pilot killed in Brunswick County plane crash; no other injuries
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The FAA says the pilot of a small plane was the only person killed when the aircraft crashed into a home in Brunswick County Sunday afternoon.
The crash took place near Southport shortly after the plane took off from the Cape Fear Regional Jetport.
Officials say the plane crashed into a home on Frying Pan Road, with the home in flames when crews arrived.
Three occupants were displaced but not injured.
An investigation is underway into what caused the crash.
Ronald Lackey, Resident
“Anytime you hear of some accident like this. The real thing — it’s a tragedy. A life was lost. So, we hate that it was an accident. He was so close to the airport and trying to land… and didn’t make it,” resident, Ronald Lackey said.
Those in the community said they heard sirens following a loud crash.
“We hate that something happened like this. And you know what? While we are very very sad. We’re grateful that it didn’t happen two streets over. It could’ve been our place. It could’ve been us. It was only two streets from us. So, we feel bad for these people,” resident, Margaret Lackey said.
