2006 new york city plane crash

You're referring to the 2006 New York City plane crash that occurred on August 6, 2006. Here's a summary of the incident:

The Crash

On August 6, 2006, a small, single-engine plane, a Piper PA-32R-301T Saratoga, crashed into a residential building in the Bronx, New York City. The plane, registered as N31CG, was flying from Teterboro Airport in New Jersey to Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma, New York.

The Victims

The plane was carrying two people: the pilot, 62-year-old Michael Mastellone, and his passenger, 54-year-old Susan K. Kuhn. Both occupants were killed in the crash.

The Crash Site

The plane crashed into a three-story building at 2333 University Avenue in the Fordham Heights neighborhood of the Bronx. The impact and subsequent fire destroyed the building, which was occupied by several families. Miraculously, no one on the ground was killed, although several people were injured.

Investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigated the crash and determined that the probable cause was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during a steep descent. The pilot had been experiencing visual illusions, which led to a loss of situational awareness and control of the plane.

Aftermath

The crash led to changes in pilot training and procedures for visual flight rules (VFR) flying. The incident also highlighted the importance of pilot awareness and the need for more effective training in recognizing and preventing visual illusions.

Memorial

A memorial was erected at the crash site to honor the victims of the crash. The memorial features a bronze plaque with the names of the pilot and passenger, as well as a quote from the NTSB's investigation report.

The 2006 New York City plane crash was a tragic event that had a significant impact on the aviation community and the families affected by the crash.