FAA investigating upstate New York plane crash with 6 people on board
Authorities are currently investigating a tragic plane crash that occurred near Copake, New York on Saturday afternoon. The plane, a Mitsubishi MU-2B, was en route to Columbia County Airport in Hudson, New York when it crashed in a muddy field at approximately 12:15 p.m. local time. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that there were six people on board the aircraft.
Local authorities from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of the crash, which was described as fatal. However, the exact number of deaths and the identities of those on board have not been officially released, as authorities are working to notify the families first. The crash occurred in an open field, and witnesses are being interviewed to gather more information about the incident.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation into the crash and has dispatched a team to the scene. The team members are expected to arrive in New York on Saturday night to begin their investigation. No preliminary cause for the crash has been determined at this time.
In a separate incident earlier in the day, a Cessna 560XL experienced a hard landing at Crossville Memorial Airport in Crossville, Tennessee. The aircraft subsequently slid off the end of the runway at around 8:15 a.m. local time. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or fatalities among the five people on board.
These tragic events come just days after a Bell 206 L-4 helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in Jersey City, New Jersey, claiming the lives of all six individuals on board. The victims included one pilot and a family from Spain, including Siemens executive Agustin Escobar, his wife Mercè Camprubí Montal, and their three young children.
As the investigation into the plane crash near Copake continues, authorities are urging the public to remain patient as they work to gather more information and determine the cause of the tragic incident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those affected by these devastating crashes.
