Airplane crash on New York freeway leaves one individual useless and worrying fuel spill

An airplane crashed within the New York space, leaving one individual useless, based on New York State Police.

Interstate 684 was shut down due to the crash, based on police, within the aftermath of the aircraft crashing on the freeway in Harrison, New York.

The aircraft crash was seemingly not as excessive as one which occurred in California, the place a aircraft crashed onto a race observe, inflicting severe quantities of harm. 

The aircraft took off at 6:09 p.m. from New Jersey, and whereas touring alongside the Hudson River, it started plunging at a charge of 1,000 ft per minute.

The pilots then declared power and went in direction of the native airport, which crashed close to the airport round 7:15 p.m.

There was a pilot who was about to take off and managed to catch glimpses of the falling aircraft.

“I do not know if it’s going to assist a lot, however Execjet 818 we noticed him regarded like he went down there to the proper previous the netjets constructing behind it,” the pilot stated.

At this level within the investigation, there have been two individuals on the aircraft, considered one of which died.

There isn’t a info concerning what precipitated the crash, however the Nationwide Transportation Security Board is investigating the crash together with the authorities to find out the trigger.

“I’ve been briefed on a small plane crash close to Exit 2 on I-684 within the Metropolis of Harrison in Westchester County. State Police instantly responded with native emergency responders and decided there have been two individuals on board, and one individual has been confirmed deceased and the opposite is in severe situation,” Governor Kathy Hochul.

“The freeway has been closed in each instructions because the investigation continues. The crash additionally precipitated an aviation fuel spill, which DEC is working quickly to comprise and clear up. My coronary heart goes out to the family members of these on board throughout this tragic incident, and I’m praying for a secure restoration for the injured particular person.”