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No Survivors after plane crashes near Pitt-Greenville Airport
Greenville, NC – March 2025 – Authorities have confirmed that two individuals were killed after a Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft crashed in Greenville on Friday morning.
Victims killed in plane crash near Pitt-Greenville Airport identified
The North Carolina Highway Patrol (NCHP) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the aircraft went down in the vicinity of North Memorial Drive and Belvoir Road.
Law enforcement officials confirmed human remains were recovered at the scene.
The wreckage was later found near Consolidated Pipe on North Greene Street.
As a result of the crash, authorities have closed North Memorial Drive from Airport Road to Belvoir Road, with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) estimating the closure will remain in effect until at least 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
However, Trooper Rico Stephens stated that there is no evidence the plane struck the roadway.
According to flight records, the Beechcraft Bonanza departed Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) at 7:46 a.m., en route to Vero Beach, Florida.
The crash was reported shortly after takeoff.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched a full investigation into the cause of the crash.
Federal authorities will analyze flight data, pilot records, weather conditions, and aircraft maintenance history as part of their inquiry.
Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
JULIAN, CA — A pair of earthquakes struck near Julian in San Diego County on the morning of Monday, April 14, 2025, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The tremors were felt across parts of Southern California, prompting public reports to the “Did You Feel It?” system.
The first and stronger of the two events occurred at 10:08:28 a.m. PDT. The magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck approximately 4 kilometers (3 miles) south of Julian, at a depth of 13 kilometers (8 miles).
This moderate quake may have been felt across the broader San Diego region, particularly in higher elevations and nearby rural communities.
A second, smaller earthquake followed just five minutes later at 10:13:08 a.m. PDT.
The magnitude 3.0 aftershock was recorded in the same general area—4 kilometers (3 miles) south of Julian—with a slightly shallower depth of 12 kilometers (7 miles).
- Julian, CA – 4 km (3 miles) south
- San Diego Country Estates, CA – 18 km (11 miles) east-northeast
- Ramona, CA – 25 km (16 miles) east
- Pine Valley, CA – 25 km (16 miles) north-northwest
- Warner Springs, CA – 27 km (17 miles) south
Emergency officials have not reported any injuries or significant structural damage at this time.
However, residents are advised to remain alert for potential aftershocks and to review earthquake preparedness plans.
Those who felt either quake are encouraged to report their experience to the USGS via the “Did You Feel It?” portal to assist with data collection and analysis.
Further updates will be provided as additional assessments become available.