FAA probes plane crash in upstate NY with 6 aboard

Authorities are currently investigating a tragic incident where a plane carrying six individuals crashed in a muddy field near Copake, New York. The incident involved a Mitsubishi MU-2B plane en route to Columbia County Airport in Hudson, New York, which crashed around 12:15 p.m. local time on Saturday. The FAA has confirmed the presence of six individuals on board but has not disclosed further details regarding casualties or identities, respecting the privacy of affected families. The crash occurred in an open field based on reports from local authorities, who received a 911 call alerting them to the incident. The NTSB is leading the investigation and will deploy a team to New York to probe the cause of the crash. Additionally, a separate incident involving a Cessna 560XL was reported in Crossville, Tennessee, earlier that day, where the aircraft experienced a hard landing. Authorities are still evaluating the situation involving the Cessna, which had five individuals on board with no confirmed injuries or fatalities. These incidents follow a recent helicopter crash in Jersey City, New Jersey, where a Bell 206 L-4 helicopter plunged into the Hudson River, leading to the tragic loss of all six individuals on board.