48 People killed in New York Plane Crash
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:48 am
BUFFALO, New York - New York state police said a 50-passenger commuter plane crashed into a home in suburban Buffalo, killing up to 49 people.
Authorities said Continental Airlines Flight 3407 from Newark, N.J., hit a house in Clarence around 10:10 p.m. Thursday.
The flight was operated by Manassas, Va.-based Colgan Air. It was en route from Newark, N.J. to Buffalo. The FAA confirmed to NBC News producer Jay Blackman that there were 44 passengers and 4 crew members on board.
State police said there were no survivors on board.
Clarence emergency control director Dave Bissonet says the crash killed one person on the ground.
In an official statement, Continental Airlines said the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 was operating between Newark Liberty International Airport and Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
State Trooper John Manthey said the plane hit the house in Clarence around 10:10 p.m. EST Thursday. The house was engulfed in flames.
Twelve homes near the crash site have been evacuated.
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Authorities said Continental Airlines Flight 3407 from Newark, N.J., hit a house in Clarence around 10:10 p.m. Thursday.
The flight was operated by Manassas, Va.-based Colgan Air. It was en route from Newark, N.J. to Buffalo. The FAA confirmed to NBC News producer Jay Blackman that there were 44 passengers and 4 crew members on board.
State police said there were no survivors on board.
Clarence emergency control director Dave Bissonet says the crash killed one person on the ground.
In an official statement, Continental Airlines said the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 was operating between Newark Liberty International Airport and Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
State Trooper John Manthey said the plane hit the house in Clarence around 10:10 p.m. EST Thursday. The house was engulfed in flames.
Twelve homes near the crash site have been evacuated.
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