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No Survivors After Plane Crashes in Copake
Copake, N.Y. — The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is leading an investigation into a fatal plane crash that occurred Saturday afternoon in the town of Copake.
According to officials, the crash took place shortly before noon near Two Town Road, where a small aircraft went down in the middle of an open field.
During a press briefing, Undersheriff Jacqueline Salvatore confirmed that emergency crews responded to the remote crash site, but muddy terrain has complicated access for first responders.
The aircraft is believed to be a Mitsubishi MU-2B-40, with tail number N635TA, registered to Dynamic Spine Solutions LLC.
Authorities confirmed that two individuals were on board at the time of the crash.
However, details regarding the number of fatalities, identities of the occupants, or the flight’s point of origin have not been released pending notification of next of kin and further investigation.
The plane was reportedly en route to the Columbia County Airport when it went down. Officials said that no buildings were damaged and no other aircraft were involved in the incident.
Multiple agencies are assisting in the investigation, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), New York State Police, and the Columbia County Coroner’s Office. Authorities stated that the investigation is in its early stages and could take several days to complete.
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or captured video footage of the incident to come forward.
Individuals can contact investigators at (518) 828-3344.
More information will be released as it becomes available.
JULIAN, CA — A pair of earthquakes struck near Julian in San Diego County on the morning of Monday, April 14, 2025, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The tremors were felt across parts of Southern California, prompting public reports to the “Did You Feel It?” system.
The first and stronger of the two events occurred at 10:08:28 a.m. PDT. The magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck approximately 4 kilometers (3 miles) south of Julian, at a depth of 13 kilometers (8 miles).
This moderate quake may have been felt across the broader San Diego region, particularly in higher elevations and nearby rural communities.
A second, smaller earthquake followed just five minutes later at 10:13:08 a.m. PDT.
The magnitude 3.0 aftershock was recorded in the same general area—4 kilometers (3 miles) south of Julian—with a slightly shallower depth of 12 kilometers (7 miles).
- Julian, CA – 4 km (3 miles) south
- San Diego Country Estates, CA – 18 km (11 miles) east-northeast
- Ramona, CA – 25 km (16 miles) east
- Pine Valley, CA – 25 km (16 miles) north-northwest
- Warner Springs, CA – 27 km (17 miles) south
Emergency officials have not reported any injuries or significant structural damage at this time.
However, residents are advised to remain alert for potential aftershocks and to review earthquake preparedness plans.
Those who felt either quake are encouraged to report their experience to the USGS via the “Did You Feel It?” portal to assist with data collection and analysis.
Further updates will be provided as additional assessments become available.