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Small plane crashes into Manhattan building
This hot off the press. A "small" plane crashed into the 20th story of a Manhattan building. No word on casualties and/or if this is a terrorist act. Click title link.

NEW YORK - A small aircraft crashed into a high-rise on the Upper East Side, setting off a fire and startling New Yorkers, police said. There were conflicting reports on whether the aircraft was a small plane or a helicopter.

Fire Department spokeswoman Emily Rahimi said an aircraft struck struck the 20th floor of a building on East 72nd Street. Witnesses said the crash caused a loud noise, and burning and falling debris was seen. Flames were seen shooting out of the windows. Video from the scene showed at least three apartments in the high rise fully engulfed in flames.

There was no immediate word on any deaths or injuries.

It was not immediately known if it was a terrorist act.
A friend in NYC sez it was a helicopter and appears to be an accident...

Posted by: BA 2006-10-11
http://www.rantburg.com/poparticle.php?ID=168370