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NTSB Reveals New Details on Fiery December Plane Crash Near Asheville

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released new details regarding the fiery December plane crash on I-26 near Asheville, North Carolina. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a Diamond DA-40 crashed onto the interstate near the Asheville airport. The crash, which occurred in December, caused significant damage and resulted in a large fire on the interstate. The NTSB’s release of new details aims to provide further insight into the circumstances …

FAA: Diamond DA-40 Prelim Report Out After Asheville Crash

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary investigation report after a small plane crashed on Interstate 26 near Asheville in December, injuring a flight instructor and student pilot. The Diamond DA-40 took off from Knoxville and was heading back to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. According to the NTSB report, the flight instructor and pilot were flying a cross-country night flight when they felt the plane “shudder” and lose engine power. …