Pandemonium As Plane Strikes High Rise In NYC

Posted on October 11, 2006

Update: Yankee’s pitcher, Cory Lidle piloted and died in the crash.

Crossposted from MsUnderestimated
Breaking hard and fast, said not to be terror-related, but smoke can be seen for 7 miles after a small aircraft or helicopter crashes into an apartment building at 524 E. 72nd Street, near the East River. Story here.

A small aircraft crashed into a high-rise on the Upper East Side, setting off a fire and startling New Yorkers, police said. There were conflicting reports on whether the aircraft was a small plane or a helicopter.
Fire Department spokeswoman Emily Rahimi said an aircraft struck struck the 20th floor of a building on East 72nd Street. Witnesses said the crash caused a loud noise, and burning and falling debris was seen. Flames were seen shooting out of the windows. Video from the scene showed at least three apartments in the high rise fully engulfed in flames.

“There’s huge pieces of debris falling,” said one witness who refused to give her full name. “There’s so much falling now, I’ve got to get away.”

Pandemonium in the streets! Reportedly 1 person trapped, 2 killed… scroll for updates as they come in.

My apologies for the break in the video below, as I was watching a local Fox affiliate then switched but kept recording. This is just the initial video - am recording more.

First video here.

Developing….

Live Fox Stream Here:
The Anchoress also has good coverage.
So does Wizbang
Update:

Witness says she saw plane parts flying and falling everywhere. Man had to be subdued trying to rush into building. It took several police to subdue him as he was screaming that his pregnant wife was up in the high rise. Please God be with that man and those cops who had to do that for his own safety.