You can hear the cockpit noise shortly after takeoff, the door may have separated or a window/door was opened due to a cabin fire. Unfortunately the aircraft did not make it back to the airport and no further details at this time. The Beech 99 is typically flown single pilot and is used to deliver packages to smaller towns.
ATC audio; WIG1046 (Beech C99 operated by Ameriflight) departed Manchester, New Hampshire this morning and declared an emergency. You can hear the cockpit noise shortly after takeoff, the door may have separated or a window/door was opened due to a cabin fire. Unfortunately the… t.co/PaABgqsIgE pic.twitter.com/WG2IIQpgv8
— Thenewarea51 (@thenewarea51) January 26, 2024
Update: Pilot has survived!!! 🙏 👏 t.co/ZxM0dy65W2
— Thenewarea51 (@thenewarea51) January 26, 2024
Picture of the crash site, unbelievable! t.co/fFFhHzJilC
— Thenewarea51 (@thenewarea51) January 26, 2024
Video from the crash site: t.co/BiF0DlPXni
— Thenewarea51 (@thenewarea51) January 26, 2024
h/t DOORBERT
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