Plane Crash on Interstate 684 in Greenwich
A New York man died after a small plane crashed in the median of Interstate 684 in Greenwich, near the New York border, on Thursday night and the pilot suffered minor injuries, according to Connecticut state police.
Crash Details
State troopers responded to the highway, between exits 2 and 3, around 7:54 p.m. and they found a pilot and one passenger on the aircraft.
Pilot’s Attempt to Land
The single-engine plane was trying to land at Westchester County Airport after the engine failed, but did not make it and crashed onto the highway, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Victims
The passenger, 32-year-old Jacob Yankele Friedman, of Monsey, New York, died at the scene, state police said.
The pilot, a 26-year-old resident of Linden, New Jersey, was taken to a hospital in New York to be treated for minor injuries.
Response and Investigation
New York State Police, police from Westchester County, New York and crews from area fire departments responded and helped Connecticut State Police shut down both sides of I-684 for around seven hours while the investigation was done.
The Federal Aviation Administration, NTSB, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Connecticut Airport Authority were all notified and the NTSB is investigating the crash.
Conclusion
The investigation into the plane crash on Interstate 684 is ongoing, and it is unclear at this time what caused the engine to fail. The tragedy highlights the importance of ensuring the safety of both commercial and private aircraft. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Jacob Yankele Friedman, who lost his life in the crash.
FAQs
Q: What happened to the plane?
A: The single-engine plane was attempting to land at Westchester County Airport when the engine failed, causing it to crash onto the median of Interstate 684.
Q: How many people were on board the plane?
A: There were two people on board the plane, the pilot and a passenger.
Q: Who was the passenger who died in the crash?
A: The passenger who died in the crash was 32-year-old Jacob Yankele Friedman of Monsey, New York.
Q: What is the cause of the crash?
A: The cause of the crash is still under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
