On Friday, June 13, 2014 at 8:23 AM, the Purchase Fire Department responded to a reported aircraft down on Cottage Avenue. Units arrived on scene and confirmed a fatal plane crash. Assistance was received from Port Chester FD and Rye Brook FD to mitigate hazards, including a large fuel spill, which partially covered the residence at 120 Cottage Avenue. The Westchester County Hazardous Materials Response Team and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation were also called to the scene. Investigation of the incident ensued by multiple agencies, including Harrison Police, Westchester County Police, Federal Aviation Administration, and National Transportation Safety Board.

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