A tragic plane crash occurred Saturday afternoon near Copake, New York, claiming the lives of all six individuals on board. The Mitsubishi MU-2B, en route to Columbia County Airport in Hudson, went down around 12:15 p.m. local time, prompting a swift response from local authorities, including the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. While the FAA has confirmed the presence of six people on the aircraft, official confirmation of the number of fatalities and the identities of the victims is pending family notification, according to local officials.
The crash site, described as a muddy field, is currently under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The NTSB has dispatched a go-team to the scene, scheduled to arrive Saturday night to begin their thorough investigation into the cause of the accident. Witnesses are being interviewed, and a 911 call was made reporting the incident. At this stage, no preliminary cause for the crash has been released.
This devastating event comes just days after another tragic air accident in the region: a helicopter crash in the Hudson River resulted in the deaths of six people, including a family of five visiting from Spain. While the circumstances surrounding the two incidents are still under investigation, the back-to-back tragedies underscore the inherent risks associated with air travel and the importance of comprehensive safety protocols.
The investigation into the Copake plane crash is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as information becomes available. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims during this incredibly difficult time.
