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Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024 Time: Approximately 7:15 p.m. ET Location: Interstate 684, near Exit 2, Harrison, NY (Westchester County) A tragic plane crash occurred on Thursday evening near Westchester County Airport, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury. The incident involved a single-engine Tecnam P2008, which was En-route from Linden Airport, NJ (LDJ) to White Plains-Westchester County Airport (HPN) when it experienced engine failure during its approach. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the pilot of the aircraft, registered N298PM, reported engine issues before crashing onto the guardrail of Interstate 684 near Exit 2, a few miles south of the airport. The crash resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft, and emergency responders confirmed the death of one occupant. The second person on board was transported with serious injuries. State Police confirmed the incident shortly after 7:00 p.m., with the crash site causing significant disruptio...