Trending Now - Small Plane Emergency Landing in Hudson River, Occupants Safe

WHO:

Pilot and passenger of the Cessna 172 (names not released)

New York Governor Kathy Hochul

New York Representative Pat Ryan

Middle Hope Fire Department

Newburgh Emergency Medical Services

WHAT:

A small plane, a single-engine Cessna 172, made an emergency landing in the Hudson River.

The pilot and passenger escaped the wreckage and swam to shore.

Both occupants were treated for minor injuries at a hospital.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident.

Governor Hochul referred to the incident as “another miracle on the Hudson.”

Representative Ryan expressed gratitude for the first responders' efforts.

WHERE:

Hudson River, near Newburgh, New York

Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma, New York

City of Newburgh, approximately 62 miles (100 kilometers) north of Manhattan

WHEN:

The incident occurred on Monday, February 29, 2026, shortly after 8 p.m.

WHY:

The cause of the emergency landing is under investigation by the FAA.

HOW:

The pilot was forced to land the aircraft in the river after taking off from Long Island.

Emergency responders were dispatched to the crash site and located the plane after a brief search.

On Monday evening, a small single-engine Cessna 172 made an emergency landing in the Hudson River near Newburgh, New York, shortly after 8 p.m. The pilot and passenger managed to escape the wreckage and swim to shore, where they were treated for minor injuries at a local hospital, while the Federal Aviation Administration is now investigating the incident. New York Governor Kathy Hochul referred to the event as “another miracle on the Hudson,” and Representative Pat Ryan expressed gratitude for the quick response of first responders.