UPDATE: FAA & NTSB investigating after private jet veers off runway at Washington-Warren Airport Sunday night

UPDATE (WNCT) — The Federal Aviation Administration told WNCT Sunday night that a Cessna Citation business jet veered off the runway after landing at Washington-Warren Field Airport Sunday evening.

Two people were on board, according to the FAA. No information was provided on the one person taken to a local hospital, but a Washington city official confirmed one injury occurred.

The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched an investigation. The NTSB will take the lead in that investigation.

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WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Authorities responded to the Washington Warren Airport Sunday afternoon following what local officials described as an “unknown aircraft emergency” and fire.

Jonathan Russell, Washington City Manager, said one person was injured in the incident. The aircraft accident happened shortly after 5 p.m. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

An investigation is underway into what exactly took place. Washington Police and Washington Fire Rescue remained on the scene Sunday evening. The North Carolina Highway Patrol and the Federal Aviation Administration have been notified.

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