A private jet crash shortly after takeoff near Statesville, North Carolina, has left a community in mourning and investigators searching for answers. The aircraft went down moments after departing from Statesville Regional Airport, killing all seven people on board. Authorities confirmed that several members of the same family were among the victims, including a retired professional stock car racer formerly associated with NASCAR, along with his spouse and two young children. The tragic incident occurred during the early phase of flight, when the aircraft reportedly attempted to return to the runway before losing control and crashing into an open field.
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