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Emergency Water Rescue Underway After Small Plane Crashes Off Coast Near Tweed New Haven Airport
UPDATE: USCG Station New Haven rescued 2 people from a downed aircraft, southeast of the Thimble Islands, near Branford, Connecticut. The 2 people were in stable condition and were taken to the Stony Creek Pier for EMS support.
EAST HAVEN, CT – Emergency crews are responding to a small aircraft crash off the coast of East Haven, Connecticut, approximately six miles from Tweed New Haven Airport.
The incident was first reported near 155 Burr Street, where authorities received a call indicating that a plane had gone down into the water with two people onboard.
Upon arrival, rescue units confirmed that one person was in the water, while the second individual remained unaccounted for.
The aircraft is reportedly fully submerged, according to Branford Marine units on scene.
A large-scale multi-agency response was launched, including:
- New Haven Fire Department units: Engines E16 and E4, Truck T3, Rescue R1, and Command Units C32 and C33
- East Haven Fire Department, with Marine 1 assigned
- Branford Fire Department, deploying Marine 2 and Marine 5
- West Haven Fire Department requested to deploy their marine vessel
- All responding companies were instructed to stage at Lighthouse Park for coordinated access
Coordination between fire, marine, and emergency medical services continues as search and recovery efforts intensify.
The aircraft’s exact model and flight path are not yet confirmed.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and are expected to take over the investigation once rescue efforts conclude.
There is no official word yet on the identities or condition of the two occupants.
The situation remains fluid, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Volusia County, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in the Indian River during a weekend camping and fishing trip, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the teen as Hunter McKelvin of Paisley. Deputies said he was discovered face-down in the water Saturday morning near a small island east of Maynard May Park in Edgewater.
Members of the group located the teen and immediately began CPR before transporting him by boat to Maynard May Park.
Upon arrival, officers with the Edgewater Police Department and other emergency responders took over life-saving efforts.
McKelvin was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased later that morning.
Investigators reported that no visible injuries were observed, and there were no immediate signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances during the initial investigation.
An autopsy has been scheduled as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.