Small Plane Crashes on New York Highway, Killing One and Injuring Another

The crash on I-684 in Westchester County caused significant traffic disruptions and an aviation fuel spill as authorities investigate the incident.

The single-engine Tecnam P2008 plane crashed onto Interstate 684 in Harrison, NY, around 7 p.m. on Thursday, killing one person and critically injuring another.
The crash occurred shortly after the pilot reported engine trouble and attempted an emergency landing near Westchester County Airport.
The highway remains closed in both directions, with significant traffic delays and detours in place, as authorities conduct an investigation.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed that the Department of Environmental Conservation is addressing an aviation fuel spill caused by the crash.
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident, with no injuries reported on the ground.