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Pilot and passenger killed in Long Island plane crash
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. -- A small plane crashed Monday on Long Island, killing the pilot and his passenger.Suffolk County Police said two men were killed in the crash, but their names and the nature of their relationship have not been released.It happened around 6:15 p.m. at MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma. Witness says plane returned to runway after takeoffThe single-engine Beachcraft Bonanza turned back after takeoff and crashed near the end of the runway, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.Investigators said an airport employee witnessed the crash. "According to a witness, the plane got airborne and, for some unknown reason, attempted to return to the runway. Upon that return, the plane crashed," Suffolk County Police Homicide Det. Lt. Kevin Beyrer said on the scene.FAA, NTSB investigating what caused the crashBeyrer was asked about the weather conditions at the time. "About 6-o-clock it seemed clear, it was clear, maybe a little overcast," he replied. "We can't speculate on why they returned to the runway." Both the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating what went wrong.
The Sunflower Field at SSES is Extra Gorgeous This Year
Irv Silverman has done it again! We are so thankful for his many talents, the wonderful opportunities to pick and buy fresh fruit, the unique petting zoo; but the sunflower field at Samuel Staples Elementary School is something for which we Eastonites are so grateful!. Not only do these luminous...
IDs Released For Danbury Men Who Drowned In Candlewood Lake
The bodies of Danbury residents Muzha Medardo Vayancela, age 26, and Loja Klever Guanuchi, age 36, were recovered by divers on Thursday, July 18, said Ethan Van Ness with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) on Friday, July 19. Vayancela and Guanuchi jumped into the water of...
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2016 Hartford double murder
A man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of release for killing two people in Hartford in 2016. Brandon Letman, 31, was sentenced on Monday for charges connected to the fatal shootings of 21-year-old Ashley Spence and 19-year-old Cameron Mounds Jr. on June 21, 2016, according to Chief State’s Attorney Patrick J. Griffin.
Westbrook Mall Developers Pitch Benefits to Skeptics
WESTBROOK — Donald Poland pitched Westbrook residents on the benefits of a project to convert the ailing local outlet mall into a complex of 695 apartments and townhouses, retail space and a 100-room... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And...
Arrest Warrant: New Canaan Mom Harassed by Estranged Husband
Police last week arrested a 49-year-old Norwalk man by warrant and charged him with second-degree harassment and 23 counts of violation of a protective order, a felony offense. The man, who is going through a divorce, has repeatedly called for police to perform welfare checks on his children, who have...
Preston Man Dies After Rolling Classic Convertible Off Retaining Wall
The crash occurred in New London County around 9:30 a.m., Sunday, July 21, in Preston near 194 Middle Road. According to the Connecticut State Police, Kraid Bressette, age 60, of New London County in Preston, died after he drove his convertible into the northbound grassy roadside and onto a stone retaining wall before rolling on its right side.
NY weather update: Flood advisory anticipated to expire at 1 a.m.
The advisory was for Westchester County. "The Flood Advisory will expire at 1 a.m. early this morning for portions of southern Connecticut, including the following area, Fairfield and southeast New York, including the following area, Westchester. The heavy rain has ended. Urban and small stream flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," according to the National Weather Service.
NBPD Ribbon Cutting Opens State-of-the-Art Facility
On July 17, community stakeholders and supporters came out to celebrate the new North Branford Police Department (NBPD) facility, fulfilling a long-term goal for the town. A crowd of supporters cheered when local, state, and federal officials joined NBPD members to cut the police tape at a grand opening celebration for the state-of-the art building.
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