A Mitsubishi MU-2B plane crashed in a field near Copake, New York, on Saturday, leading to at least one fatality. The plane took off from Westchester County Airport and was en route to Columbia County Airport when it disappeared from radar shortly after noon. The accident occurred in a remote area, complicating rescue efforts due to muddy conditions. Law enforcement is interviewing locals to gather more information, while the F.A.A. and National Transportation Safety Board have initiated their investigations into the cause of the crash.
The plane, a Mitsubishi MU-2B, crashed in a field near Copake, N.Y., on Saturday, resulting in at least one fatality, according to the Columbia County Sheriff's Office.
Ms. Salvatore stated that the aircraft, which took off from Westchester County Airport, disappeared from radar shortly after turning east towards Hudson.
Officials indicated that adverse weather conditions, including overcast skies and wind gusts up to 26 miles per hour, along with muddy terrain, were complicating rescue operations.
Investigations into the crash are ongoing, with the F.A.A. and the National Transportation Safety Board taking part in the inquiry to determine the cause.
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