What to Know
- Authorities are responding to a plane crash near Hudson Valley Regional Airport.
- The FAA said a Piper PA46 aircraft was approaching Runway 24 at Hudson Valley Regional Airport when it crashed less than one mile away
- According to liveATC audio, aircraft was running low on fuel; 4 people were on board; the pilot was taken to hospital in critical condition
Authorities responded to a plane crash near Hudson Valley Regional Airport Friday afternoon.
The FAA said a Piper PA46 aircraft was approaching Runway 24 at Hudson Valley Regional Airport when it crashed less than one mile from the airport around 2:30 p.m.
The crash apparently took place in a wooded area, according to Stringr.com video from the scene.
According to liveATC audio, the aircraft was attempting an emergency landing at Poughkeepsie after reporting it was running low on gas.
The aircraft was carrying four people on board. The pilot was taken via helicopter to Westchester Medical in critical condition, while the other three on board, although also hurt, their injuries are less serious.
The FAA is investigating.
