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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.

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?

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.

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

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