Aircraft Crashes Into Manhattan Building
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Aircraft Crashes Into Manhattan Building
Aircraft Crashes Into Manhattan Building
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: October 11, 2006
Filed at 3:09 p.m. ET
NEW YORK (AP) -- A small aircraft crashed into a high-rise on the Upper East Side, setting off a fire and startling New Yorkers, police said. There were conflicting reports on whether the aircraft was a small plane or a helicopter.
Fire Department spokeswoman Emily Rahimi said an aircraft struck struck the 20th floor of a building on East 72nd Street. Witnesses said the crash caused a loud noise, and burning and falling debris was seen. Flames were seen shooting out of the windows. Video from the scene showed at least three apartments in the high rise fully engulfed in flames.
There was no immediate word on any deaths or injuries.
It was not immediately known if it was a terrorist act.
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: October 11, 2006
Filed at 3:09 p.m. ET
NEW YORK (AP) -- A small aircraft crashed into a high-rise on the Upper East Side, setting off a fire and startling New Yorkers, police said. There were conflicting reports on whether the aircraft was a small plane or a helicopter.
Fire Department spokeswoman Emily Rahimi said an aircraft struck struck the 20th floor of a building on East 72nd Street. Witnesses said the crash caused a loud noise, and burning and falling debris was seen. Flames were seen shooting out of the windows. Video from the scene showed at least three apartments in the high rise fully engulfed in flames.
There was no immediate word on any deaths or injuries.
It was not immediately known if it was a terrorist act.
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Latest reports from media say FAA claims a small plane, cessna or similar, hit 40-42nd fl apartment(s) in building a block in from the East river. 2 fatal onboard.
Weather possibly not a factor 5sm and 1500ft or so
Not a helicopter as earlier reported.
Weather possibly not a factor 5sm and 1500ft or so
Not a helicopter as earlier reported.
