A small aircraft crashed into the Hudson River near the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge in New York, triggering a search and rescue response. The aircraft was identified as a Cessna 172, a widely used single-engine plane often employed for flight training and private travel. The incident took place in the river stretch between Newburgh and Beacon, around 60 miles north of New York City.
Aircraft Details
The aircraft carried the registration number N1560E and was registered to American Airman Inc, a flight school based on Long Island. It had departed from Long Island MacArthur Airport before its last recorded position was tracked over the Hudson River. The Cessna 172 is one of the most produced aircraft in history and has remained in service for decades.
Location and Response
The crash site is close to New York Stewart International Airport in Orange County, an area with mixed civil and military aviation activity. Emergency units were deployed to the scene. Reports indicated that a search operation was launched immediately after the aircraft went down in the river.
People On Board and Rescue Update
Initial information suggested that two people were on board. The aircraft was reported to be carrying fuel at the time of the crash. Later updates indicated that all persons on board were out of the water and on shore. The cause of the crash remained unknown at the time of the update.
Cessna 172 Background
The Cessna 172 first flew in 1955 and entered production in 1956. It was developed from the Cessna 170 with tricycle landing gear. More than 44,000 units have been built, making it one of the most successful aircraft in aviation history. Production continued after a pause between 1986 and 1996.
Last Modified: April 28, 2026