Continental Plane Crashes Into Home in Buffalo, NY

[Demure]

Plane crashes into home near Buffalo
Officials say up to 49 people killed in Continental Airlines flight

msnbc.com staff and news service reports
updated 1 minute ago

BUFFALO, New York - New York state police said a 50-passenger commuter plane has crashed into a home in suburban Buffalo, killing up to 49 people.
The FAA told MSNBC TV there were no survivors.
Authorities said Continental Airlines Flight 3407 was operated by Manassas, Va.-based Colgan Air. It was en route from Newark, N.J. to Buffalo. The FAA confirmed to NBC News producer Jay Blackman that there were 44 passengers and 4 crew members on board.
Clarence emergency control director Dave Bissonet says the crash killed one person on the ground.
In an official statement, Continental Airlines said the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 was operating between Newark Liberty International Airport and Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
State Trooper John Manthey said the plane hit a house in Clarence around 10:10 p.m. EST Thursday. The house was engulfed in flames.

[QansaGabeyle]

Anyone you know flying today.

commuter plane

What does that mean? People who commute to the city for work and school take these planes to get there?

[Demure]

Commuter plane, means regularly scheduled short flights, typically on a small plane. This Continental plane was small, maybe 50 or 60 seater.

My Aunt leaves in Buffalo, but she said it wasn't close to her at all. Thank God.

[Suqatra]

The best news i heard to day so far wacthing their suffering when i was drinking my morning coffee

[Demure]

Suqatra, Ikhs caleek!