One passenger has died following a small plane crash on Interstate 684 near Exit 2 in the town of Harrison, New York, according to New York State Police.
Westchester County Plane Crash Details
The plane crash happened on Thursday around 7 p.m. State troopers responded to reports of a plane crash on the highway. “The preliminary investigation has revealed that there were two persons on the plane, and one has been confirmed deceased,” police said Thursday evening. Further updates are expected as the investigation continues.
Road closures, traffic impact after plane crash near Westchester airport
Thursday evening, I-684 remained closed in both directions, with detours causing significant traffic delays in the Armonk and White Plains areas. The road has now reopened.
Where did the Westchester plane crash occur?
The crash site is near Exit 2 of I-684, the exit for Westchester County Airport. The plane crashed into the highway median at 6:58 p.m
Fatal plane crash in Westchester: aircraft information
It is believed to be a TECNAM P2008, a single-engine two-seater aircraft. Scanner reports described it as a 2021 P-208 model.
Investigation into plane crash is still ongoing
Authorities continue to investigate the incident.
Updates on road conditions, the cause of the accident and the status of the second passenger will be shared as new information becomes available.
Contributing: Ashley Catherin Fontones of Lohud and Frank Becerra Jr.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Plane crash in Westchester County leaves one dead. What we know now
