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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.
It is not known how many people were on board the aircraft. The cause of the accident is unclear. Divers later recovered a body - but officials have not confirmed the body is that of the missing pilot.
Marine units have been deployed at the scene of the crash, as a search-and-rescue operation is continuing. A search operation - involving marine units - is continuing. The cause of the accident is not known.
Police initially said the plane's pilot had been found in the water, but later said the pilot was still missing. Officials say the plane was among three aircraft that flew from the airport in Farmingdale, east of New York City.
They were taking part in shooting a promotional video to mark the 75th anniversary of the American Airpower Museum.
Two other aircraft returned safely to the airport.
"Apparently the (P-47) aircraft suffered an in-flight engine failure and the pilot put it into the Hudson,'' museum spokesman Gary Lewi was quoted as saying by the Associated Press news agency.
"I'm told the aircraft is at the bottom of the Hudson," he added.
In 2009, the pilot of an airliner with 155 passengers and crew made an emergency landing in the Hudson.In 2009, the 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".