2 people rescued after plane crashes into Long Island Sound: Officials
CONNECTICUT (PIX11) – Two people were rescued from a small plane that crashed into the Long Island Sound Sunday morning, according to the FAA.
A small aircraft was found in the water near the town of Branford around 10:30 a.m., according to the U.S. Coast Guard and the FAA. It crashed just south of Tweed New Haven Airport.
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The aircraft had two people on board, officials said. Both people were taken to an area hospital in stable condition, officials said. Airport officials said the origin and destination of the flight were unknown.
A spokesperson for the FAA said the plane was a Piper PA-32, a single-engine plane.
Emily Rahhal is a digital reporter who has covered New York City since 2023 after reporting in Los Angeles for years. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here and follow her on Twitter here.
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