On Monday night, March 2, 2026, a small plane that departed from Long Island MacArthur Airport made an emergency landing in the Hudson River near Newburgh, New York.
While it certainly brings to mind the famous 2009 "Miracle on the Hudson," this was a separate incident involving a flight training session rather than a commercial airliner.
Key Details of the Incident
* The Aircraft: A single-engine Cessna 172 based at Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma.
* The Cause: The pilot reported an engine failure shortly after 7:30 p.m. while flying near West Point. Realizing they couldn't reach the runway at Stewart International Airport, they opted for a water landing.
* The Landing: The plane touched down on an ice-covered portion of the river about 200 feet from the City of Newburgh shoreline.
* The Survivors: There were two people on board—Liam D'arcy, a 31-year-old flight instructor from Southampton, and a 17-year-old student pilot from Locust Valley.
The Outcome
In a truly impressive feat of composure, both occupants were able to exit the aircraft and swim through the frigid, icy water to the shore. They were located by responding officers near Water Street and treated at a local hospital for hypothermia and minor injuries.
Governor Kathy Hochul referred to the event as "Another miracle on the Hudson," praising the quick actions of the pilot and the first responders. The FAA and NTSB are currently investigating the mechanical failure.
Would you like me to look up any updates on the NTSB investigation or more details about the flight path?
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