Early reports indicated the HSP landing was a divert due to an emergency. However, a Virginia State Police (VSP) statement on 3/11 indicates that HSP was the intended destination.
VSP statement excerpt:
“The flight originated in Fort Lauderdale, FL and was scheduled to land at Ingall’s Field. According to the plane owner’s attorney and family friend, the occupants were attending an event at the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Va. The occupants of the aircraft were the Pilot (male), First Officer (Co-pilot), (male) and three passengers, (one male, one female and a male juvenile). “