BUFFALO, New York - New York state police said a 50-passenger commuter plane crashed into a home in suburban Buffalo, killing up to 49 people.
Authorities said Continental Airlines Flight 3407 from Newark, N.J., hit a house in Clarence around 10:10 p.m. Thursday.
The flight 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.
State police said there were no survivors on board.
Clarence emergency control director Dave Bissonet says the crash killed one person on the ground.
Such a tragedy. My thoughts are with all the victims and their families.
