Authorities quickly confirmed the crash, urging nearby residents to shelter in place as emergency crews flooded the scene. Firefighters, police, state officials, and federal investigators worked side-by-side, facing intense flames fueled by thousands of gallons of jet fuel.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear addressed the public with a heavy voice, asking for prayers for the families affected and emphasizing the seriousness of the situation as teams assessed hazardous-material risks and searched for survivors. The FAA and NTSB have launched a full investigation to determine what went wrong during the plane’s climb.