Small Plane from Spartanburg Crashes in NC, Killing Two Amid Severe Weather
It’s a heartbreaking story that’s gripped the region—one that began with an ordinary flight from Spartanburg and ended in tragedy just across the South Carolina-North Carolina line. A twin-engine Beechcraft, departing from Spartanburg on a Saturday morning, was headed for Grand Strand Airport in North Myrtle Beach. But somewhere along the way, routine turned to disaster.
The aircraft, identified by tail number N82UC and registered under Majesty Air, Inc., had made similar trips before, most recently on June 2. But on this particular day, June 15, 2025, weather conditions turned dangerous. According to data from the FAA, the plane left Spartanburg around 11:30 a.m., climbed to an altitude of nearly 6,900 feet, and was last tracked by radar just before 12:45 p.m.
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The skies darkened as the plane neared Myrtle Beach. Severe weather warnings were already in place, and flight data showed the aircraft diverting from its path, seemingly trying to escape the storm. Air traffic control recordings reveal a chilling moment when a nearby pilot mentioned spotting smoke among the trees—an early indication that something had gone terribly wrong.
Emergency crews, led by the Tabor City Fire Department, were dispatched to a wooded area near Old Dothan Road in Columbus County, NC. It took a helicopter and nearly two hours to locate the wreckage. Both people on board—a man and a woman—were confirmed dead. Their identities haven’t been released as of now.
Robert Katz, a seasoned commercial pilot, believes the tragedy may have been avoidable. He suggests that the pilot might have attempted to land in Myrtle Beach at exactly the wrong moment, just as the weather was becoming most intense. Katz described the pilot as possibly “scared off” by the conditions and said the aircraft then tried to retreat northwest—right into the heart of the storm.
Now, the National Transportation Safety Board has taken over the investigation. They’ll be looking into everything: the pilot’s credentials and recent activity, the plane’s maintenance history, flight communications, and the meteorological conditions that led to the fatal crash. They're also seeking any witness statements or doorbell camera footage that might offer further clues.
It’s a stark reminder of how unpredictable flying can be—especially in rapidly changing weather. What began as a routine flight ended with two lives lost, leaving behind questions, grief, and a community searching for answers.
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