Wreckage Of Small Jet Discovered In Gordon County: Update

PEACHTREE CITY, GA — The wreckage of a small jet that disappeared off radar Saturday after departing from Atlanta Regional Airport-Falcon Field in Peachtree City was discovered in a remote, wooded area of Gordon County. According to a report, the Cessna Citation fell off radar about 50 miles north of Atlanta just after 10 a.m.

Sheriff Mitch Ralston told WSB-TV the small jet was found about three miles off any main road by private citizens who were looking for it on ATVs. Ralston said it's unclear how many people were on board the jet.

The Federal Aviation Administration tweeted that the Cessna's wreckage was found at the Cherokee/Gordon county line. Federal authorities will release the aircraft's registration once emergency crews confirm the identities of those who were onboard.

According to Cessna's website, the Citation cabin has room for ten passengers and can be flown by a single pilot.

One witness told WSB TV he heard a loud "boom" in the area Saturday.

Heavy snow was falling between 7:30 a.m. and noon in northern Georgia, but it's unclear if weather played a part in the crash.

Gordon County authorities reportedly told WAGA TV that responders are focused on recovery rather than rescue of victims. Rugged terrain has forced rescuers to reach the area by all-terrain vehicle and then walk to the crash site.

Investigators are expected to be at the crash site Sunday.

The National Transportation and Safety Board was en route from Washington, D.C. on Saturday, to investigate the crash.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.