In a devastating incident, a small plane went down in a wooded area at the Wright Brothers National Memorial's First Flight Airport in North Carolina, claiming multiple lives. The crash occurred on a Saturday evening, when the aircraft was attempting to land at the airfield. Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worse, and the plane caught fire, necessitating a swift response from local fire departments to put out the flames.

Despite their best efforts, the fire departments were unable to save everyone on board. The impact of the crash was immense, and the airport has been closed indefinitely pending an investigation into the incident. The National Park Service has confirmed that the airport will remain shut until further notice, and the Wright Brothers National Memorial itself has also been closed for the day.

The authorities have confirmed that the National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation into the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration has also been notified, and officials from both agencies are working together to determine the cause of the accident.

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