Tecnam P-2008 Crash on I-684 Due to Engine Issues, One Dead, One Injured

Dec 13, 2024, 10:30 AM

A small plane, identified as a single-engine Tecnam P-2008, crashed on Interstate 684 near Exit 2 in Harrison, Westchester County, New York, on Thursday night, killing one person and injuring another. The aircraft was en route from Linden, New Jersey, to Westchester County Airport when it declared an emergency due to engine issues. The crash led to the closure of the highway in both directions and caused an aviation fuel spill, which the Department of Environmental Conservation is working to clean up. Governor Kathy Hochul expressed condolences and prayers for the recovery of the injured individual.