Pilot killed in fiery plane crash in New Jersey
The pilot of a small plane was killed when his aircraft went down in New Jersey and then caught on fire, according to officials.
The plane fell from the sky as it was flying over Hunterdon County late Friday afternoon, the Quakertown Fire Department said in a statement.
A range of first responders, including firefighters, paramedics and troopers from the New Jersey State Police, descended on the densely wooded area to search for the downed aircraft.
They eventually found it engulfed in flames, near Airport Road and Mechlin Corner Road in Alexandria Township, a short distance from the Alexandria Field Airport. The surrounding area was also ablaze when crews arrived.
Firefighters were able to quickly contain the fire, but the pilot of the plane was subsequently found dead inside the aircraft.
'Our thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by this tragedy,' the fire department said, referring all future questions regarding the incident to state police.
An Alexandria Field Airport official told WFMZ the pilot, who has not yet been identified, was the only one in the plane.
Few other details have been provided about the crash, including what may have caused it. It's destination was also unclear.
The Federal Aviation Administration said it was investigating.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Yahoo
CT woman dies in Northern Ireland crash. She was known as ‘truly a beautiful person inside and out'
A Windsor woman, wife and mother of two died after being struck by a car while vacationing in Northern Ireland. The news of the passing of Allison Eichner last Wednesday was confirmed by two European news organization and a GoFundMe drive back home in Connecticut. 'With heavy hearts, we share the sudden and heartbreaking loss of our dear friend, Allison Eichner. Allison was truly a beautiful person — inside and out — with a kindness and generosity that radiated through everything she did. She had a gift for making everyone around her feel seen, loved, and truly cared for,' the GoFundMe post said. 'Allison was a devoted wife to Dan and an amazing mom to their two beautiful boys, Sean and Joey. Her love for her family was limitless, and her greatest joy was being their rock, their safe place, and their biggest cheerleader,' it said. The GoFundMe account had raised just shy of $50,000 on Sunday morning with a goal of $65,000. 'Just days ago, Allison was on a long-awaited, special trip to Ireland to explore her heritage. What was meant to be a time of joy and exploration ended far too soon in an unimaginable tragedy,' the GoFundMe post stated. 'As we process this devastating loss, many have asked how they can help. This GoFundMe has been created to support Dan, Sean, and Joey — to help with funeral expenses, immediate needs, and to provide some peace of mind as they begin to find their way forward.' 'If you can give, thank you. If you can share, thank you. Most of all, please keep Allison's family in your thoughts and prayers,' the post concluded. According to Irish Star reporting, Eichner 'died after being hit by a car near the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland on Tuesday' and 'was struck by a car near a hotel in Bushmills, Co Antrim. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said they treated her at the scene before rushing her to Causeway Hospital. She later died.' According to the Irish Star reporting, one person was taken into custody and was cooperative following the collision. According to the news site Independent, 'Cathy Stewart, 66, a special needs teacher from Benton, Illinois, lost control of an electric vehicle as she parked it outside a hotel in Bushmills.' Steward appeared in Northern Ireland court last week after being charged with causing death by careless driving, according to the Independent. According to Independent reporting on Friday, 'The vehicle was described as having 'suddenly bolted forward' into furniture, striking Allison Eichner, aged in her 40s and from Connecticut, on Wednesday afternoon.' According to the Independent reporting Eichner's family watched Friday's court proceedings remotely last week. 'Stewart was granted bail on a number of conditions, including residing at her home address in Illinois and a (5,000 pound) cash surety, in recognition that the case is unlikely to be heard until 2026 at the earliest.' According to the Independent, a police constable spoke in court. 'On Wednesday June 11, at approximately a quarter past 12 in the afternoon, a single-vehicle road traffic collision occurred at the front of the Causeway Hotel on the Causeway Road in Bushmills,' she told the court, according to the Independent. 'It involved a grey Ford Transit, a multiple person vehicle, being driven by the defendant. The defendant collided with the pedestrian while she sat on a bench at the front of the property,' the Independent reported. The constable said Eichner was rushed to Causeway Hospital but died from her injuries a short time later. 'CCTV footage of the collision was obtained from the hotel, and it shows a Ford Transit being parked in the disabled parking bay after which the passengers get out and make their way into the hotel entrance,' the constable told the court, according to the Independent. 'The driver's door appears to open slightly as though the driver was exiting the vehicle, however the vehicle moves forward slowly, and then suddenly bolts forward colliding with a light fixture, outdoor dining furniture and the victim who was sitting beside her brother on a bench. 'Her brother jumped out of the way but unfortunately the injured party sustained the full impact of the vehicle. 'The defendant was cautioned at the scene and gave an account consistent with the CCTV. The defendant stated she believed she had turned the car off before attempting to exit and as it rolled forward she tried to apply the foot brake however instead she hit the accelerator causing the collision,' the Independent reported. The constable said Stewart 'cooperated fully and appeared remorseful.' The constable said it was a rental vehicle, and Stewart had never driven an electric or hybrid vehicle before. Stewart was given bail, according to the Independent reporting.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
Howell man arrested in shooting death
HOWELL — A township man has been arrested on murder charges in the shooting death of a 36-year-old whose body was found in a parked vehicle 10 days ago, officials said. Juan Jesus Mejia Yanza, 33, of Howell was charged with first-degree murder and two related second-degree weapons offenses, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office, which issued a release on the murder charge. Yanza is accused of killing Rolando Acte Mejia, 36, of Howell, who died from two gunshot wounds. His body was found around 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, inside a vehicle parked on White Street, officials said. An investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office and the Howell Township Police Department led to Yanza's arrest Friday, investigators said. He was taken into custody at his home without incident. Yanza is being held at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution pending future proceedings in Monmouth County Superior Court. No motive or other information was released. Anyone who may have information about this incident is urged to contact Detective Kayla Santiago of the Prosecutor's Office at 800-533-7443 or Detective Vincent Bonner of the Howell Police Department at 732-938-4111. Joe Strupp is an award-winning journalist with 35 years' experience who covers Lakewood and several local communities for and the Asbury Park Press. He is also the author of four books, including Killing Journalism on the state of the news media, and an adjunct media professor at Rutgers University and Fairleigh Dickinson University. Reach him at jstrupp@ and at 732-413-3840. Follow him on Twitter and TruthSocial at @joestrupp This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Dead body found in car leads to murder arrest
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Yahoo
Work crews sift through wreckage after Arab Israel city hit in Iran strikes
A bulldozer dug through debris Sunday near a home in the Arab Israeli city of Tamra. The home's third floor was pancaked and nearby buildings were also damaged. Four people, including a 13-year-old, were killed in the strike.
