One dead in small plane crash along highway in New York’s Westchester County
Harrison. New York — A small plane crashed on Interstate 684 in Westchester County, New York, Thursday night, killing one person.
New York State Police said the plane crashed in Harrison Township around 7 pm local time with two people on board. The plane landed in a cluttered area that separates the north and south lanes of the highway.
The victim’s name was not released, and the condition of the second person on the plane was not immediately available. There was no news of injuries to anyone on the ground.
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The pilot took off from Linden Airport in New Jersey and headed to Westchester County Airport, which is about 1.5 miles from the crash site, FlightAware reported.
FlightAware lists the owner of the plane as Altisky Leasing One LLC of Smyrna, Tennessee.
New York State Police said the highway’s northbound Exit 2 and southbound Exit 3 were closed, adding that detours were in place. Drivers are urged to avoid the area.
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement that the crash also caused a aviation gas leak, and the New York State Department of Environmental Protection was working to contain and clean up the leak.
She added: “My thoughts are with the loved ones of those on board during this tragic incident and I pray for a safe recovery for the injured.”
