The Belaire Apartments

A small plane has reportedly crashed near Woodland-Watts Aviation airport just west of Woodland this morning around 11. There were no fatalities. Initial reports from Daily Democrat photographers at the scene indicate the "training plane" hit a bird and crashed as it was taking off. There were two occupants of the plane, an instructor and a student. The exact condition of both was unknown although one of The Democrat's photographers has stated that both occupants were either unhurt or received light injuries. A second photographer reported that both refused medical aid. The plane itself apparently flipped over into a tomato field when it came ... Read Full Story

A small plane or hellicopter crashed into the Belaire in NY today. A fire could be seen on two upper floors of The Belaire, a 50-story tower on East 72nd Street, close to the East River. Burning debris fell on the streets below as firefighters tried to control the fire. Fire Department spokeswoman Emily Rahimi said the aircraft struck the 20th floor. The tower was built in the late 1980s and is situated near Sotheby's Auction House. It has 183 apartments, many of which sell for more than $1 million. Linked from: http://www.whittierdailynews.com/ci_4476139 Read Full Story

SANFORD, Fla. A small plane crash in Florida has sparked at least two house fires.Officials say at least three people were injured when the plane crashed in a suburban Orlando neighborhood. Smoke has been rising from the area, and firefighters have been dousing homes in water.The story will update as more details are available. Read Full Story

NY Yankee Cory Lidle was a recreational pilot.  He owned the plane that crashed into The Belaire Apartments earlier today.  Authorities have not yet announced whether Lidle was piloting the plane when it crashed, but it is likely. Read Full Story

Associated Press has now reported that the plane that crashed into The Belaire was owned by NY Yankee Cory Lidle. Lidle was on the plane when it crashed into The Belaire. Read Full Story