RDU Plane Crash Prompts Immediate Response from UNC Health: What We Know So Far

RDU experienced a small plane crash that resulted in two injuries, prompting UNC Health to send both a physician and pilot to the hospital. According to Broadcastify radio traffic, the incident occurred near gate 15 on a secondary runway at RDU around 10:15 a.m., with two people on board the plane.

UNC Health confirmed that the crashed plane belonged to UNC Air Operations and was carrying one physician and a pilot. The single-engine Socata TBM-700 owned by Medical Air Inc. was identified as the plane in question, with FlightAware data showing it had taken off from Wilmington before the crash occurred.

Emergency responders were seen on the scene near the small plane, with RDU announcing that the airfield was closed for flight operations following the accident. Inbound flights to RDU were halted until 11:30 a.m., leading to 55 delays at the airport. As more details emerge, investigations by the FAA and NTSB will be conducted into the cause of the crash at RDU.

WRAL News is actively working to uncover any additional information surrounding this incident while prioritizing the safety of those involved in this unfortunate accident at RDU.