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Single-Engine Aircraft Overturns at Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport
A single-engine aircraft overturned during landing at Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport, injuring three with non-life-threatening wounds. FAA investigation underway.
This article summarizes reporting by WCNC and Nathaniel Puente.
A single-engine aircraft was involved in a landing accident at Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport (EQY) on the afternoon of Monday, February 23, 2026. According to reporting by WCNC, three individuals sustained injuries in the crash. Emergency responders transported the victims to a local hospital, where their conditions were described as non-life-threatening.
The incident prompted an immediate closure of the runway while authorities secured the scene. As reported by local outlets, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been notified and is expected to lead the investigation into the cause of the accident.
The accident occurred as the single-engine piston aircraft attempted to land at the airfield, which is located approximately 25 miles southeast of Charlotte, North America. Citing information from city officials, local news reports indicate that the aircraft overturned during the landing sequence and exited the runway.
The plane reportedly came to a rest between 200 and 300 feet away from the tarmac. Despite the severity of the rollover, there were no fatalities. WCNC reports that all three occupants survived the impact.
Following the crash, airport staff alerted Monroe police and fire personnel. The three victims were transported to Atrium Health CMC Main in Charlotte. Authorities have confirmed that the injuries sustained are not life-threatening.
City of Monroe officials announced via social media that the runway would remain closed to all traffic pending an “all-clear” from investigators. This closure affects both corporate and recreational traffic at the busy general aviation hub.
The FAA has dispatched investigators to the scene to determine the specific factors contributing to the crash. While the make and model of the aircraft have not yet been publicly released, the investigation will likely focus on landing conditions, mechanical performance, and pilot operations. General Aviation Safety Trends
While the specific cause of this incident remains under investigation, landing excursions and loss of control on landing are among the most common types of accidents in general aviation. The Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport serves as a critical reliever airport for Charlotte Douglas International Airport, handling a mix of corporate jets and smaller piston aircraft. As traffic volume increases in the expanding Charlotte metropolitan area, the management of mixed-use airspace and runway operations remains a priority for regional aviation safety officials.
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The incident took place at Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport (EQY) in Monroe, North Carolina.
Three people were injured. All were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
As of the latest updates on Monday afternoon, the runway remains closed pending an FAA investigation.
The aircraft is described as a single-engine piston airplane. The specific make and model have not been released.
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Photo Credit: WCNC