Small plane lands in the Hudson River in Newburgh, New York; all passengers rescued, expected to survive
NEWBURGH, New York (WABC) — A mini version of the Miracle on the Hudson took place Monday night, 60 miles north of New York City.
Officials says a small plane, carrying two people, landed onto the Hudson River east of New York Stewart International Airport in Orange County shortly after 8 p.m.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the plane, a Cessna 172, performed an ice landing near Newburgh.
She said both the pilot and passenger were located with only minor injuries.
They are being treated at a local hospital, and are expected to make a full recovery.
The FAA is investigating the crash.
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