Overview
- The single-engine Cessna 172 went down east of Stewart International Airport shortly after 8 p.m. near Newburgh.
- Both occupants exited the partially submerged aircraft, swam through ice to shore, and were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries.
- Middle Hope firefighters and Newburgh EMS located the plane among ice floes, aided by a nearby pilot who guided rescuers from the air.
- The FAA has opened an investigation into the incident, with preliminary indications pointing to a loss of engine power.
- Gov. Kathy Hochul hailed the outcome as “another miracle on the Hudson,” while officials said the pair are expected to fully recover and their identities have not been released.