Dozens Killed in NY Plane Crash
By: Import User
Updated: February 13, 2009
Buffalo, NY -- At least 49 people were killed last night when a commuter jet crashed into a house outside of Buffalo, New York.
Continental Connection Flight 3407 was on its final approach to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport a little after 10 p.m. Eastern time when it crashed into a home in Clarence Center, New York.
The flight was scheduled to arrive at the Buffalo Airport around 8:30 p.m., but its departure was delayed due to high winds in Newark.
Witnesses said they heard the plane's engines wailing, then an eerie silence followed by the thump of an explosion.
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Continental Connection Flight 3407 was on its final approach to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport a little after 10 p.m. Eastern time when it crashed into a home in Clarence Center, New York.
The flight was scheduled to arrive at the Buffalo Airport around 8:30 p.m., but its departure was delayed due to high winds in Newark.
Witnesses said they heard the plane's engines wailing, then an eerie silence followed by the thump of an explosion.
Copyright 2009 by Newsroom Solutions
If you are a family member worried about loved ones you can call 1-800-621-3263 for further information.
For continue coverage on this Breaking News story, click here to visit CBS News .
Watch CBS Video Here >>
