A plane crash at an airport in Iredell County resulted in multiple deaths on Thursday, the sheriff confirmed. The Cessna C550 airplane crashed at Statesville Regional Airport around 10:15 a.m. on Dec. 18. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told CBS News that six people were aboard the plane. It was not immediately clear whether there were any survivors. WBTV is following this breaking news story closely. | WBTV News

Lost on Radar Flight 148s Mountain Impact | Mayday: Air Disaster

This segment from the 2012 'Plane Crash' project documents an ambitious and dangerous test: the intentional crashing of a Boeing 727 jetliner into a desert. The goal was to gain a better understanding of what happens to passengers in a survivable crash and how they can increase their odds of survival. Experts used crash test dummies, specialized cameras, and sensors to gather data. 🎥: Discovery Channel/ABC News | History In Pictures