Small plane crashes into building in New York CityDeveloping...more as I get information.
UPDATE 1 - AP News Alert:
NEW YORK - A plane crash has been reported on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Video from the scene shows at least three apartments in the high rise fully engulfed in flames.
UPDATE 2 - More from the 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.I'm hearing, but can't find online anywhere yet, a statement has been released by government officials indicating that this crash is NOT terrorism related.
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.
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The address of the building is 524 E. 72nd Street _ a 50-story condominium tower built in 1986 and located nearby Sotheby's Auction House. It has 183 apartments, many of which sell for more than $1 million.
UPDATE 3 - AP News Alert:
NEW YORK (AP) An FBI spokeswoman says there is no indication of terrorism in the crash of an aircraft into a Manhattan apartment building.
UPDATE 4 - I heard about this about a half hour ago, but it is now being reported on ESPN... Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Cory Lidle was on board the plane...
