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New York plane crash: 'WW2' aircraft in Hudson River | New York plane crash: 'WW2' aircraft in Hudson River |
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A small plane has crashed in the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey, US officials say. | A small plane has crashed in the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey, US officials say. |
They say the plane - believed to be a World War Two vintage P-47 Thunderbolt - went down two miles (3.2km) south of George Washington Bridge. | They say the plane - believed to be a World War Two vintage P-47 Thunderbolt - went down two miles (3.2km) south of George Washington Bridge. |
One survivor, said to be the pilot, was found in the water. It is not known how many people were on board the aircraft. | |
Marine units have been deployed at the scene of the crash, as a search-and-rescue operation is continuing. | |
The cause of the accident is unclear. | |
In 2009, a pilot of an airliner with 155 passengers and crew made an emergency landing in the Hudson. | In 2009, a pilot of an airliner with 155 passengers and crew made an emergency landing in the Hudson. |
All those on board were later rescued in what later became known as the "Miracle on the Hudson". | All those on board were later rescued in what later became known as the "Miracle on the Hudson". |