Evangelion Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 NEW YORK (AP) — A small aircraft crashed into a high-rise on the Upper East Side, setting off a fire and startling New Yorkers, police said. There were conflicting reports on whether the aircraft was a small plane or a helicopter. Fire Department spokeswoman Emily Rahimi said an aircraft struck struck the 20th floor of a building on East 72nd Street. Witnesses said the crash caused a loud noise, and burning and falling debris was seen. Flames were seen shooting out of the windows. Video from the scene showed at least three apartments in the high rise fully engulfed in flames. "There's huge pieces of debris falling," said one witness who refused to give her full name. "There's so much falling now, I've got to get away." Whether anyone was injured was not known, and it was unclear if the crash was an act of terrorism. The address of the building is 524 E. 72nd Street — a 50-story condominium tower built in 1986 and located nearby Sotheby's Auction House. It has 183 apartments, many of which sell for more than $1 million. Federal Aviation Administration officials say it's too early to say what type of aircraft was involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Questioner Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Just saw it. I hope those people trapped get out safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iusedtobesomebody Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 turns out Cory Lidle, 34, a pitcher for the New York Yankees, was piloting the small plane by himself. he had had his pilot's license for about 7 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iyorvin Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Yeah, they still havn't found him either. Just found his passport on the streets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pali Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 "It was unclear if it was an act of terrorism." I find that little statement hilarious. Terrorists may be, for the most part, religious fanatics, but if anything they know how to pick good targets. Why the hell would they go after a condo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iyorvin Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 Why? Because he was a major league baseballer. Easily manipulated, there must of been some secreted undercover high profile CIA or even a subdivision we dont' even know about staying in residence in that appartment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfdude Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 I think this is offensive that you would post this article instead of any other article that would deserve attention on the forum. I am not attacking you dude but seriously, the only reason that this is getting half the attention that it is, is because a famous dude was piloting it. God I hate celebrity worship with a passion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonforger17 Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 thats not the only reason obviouly their have been two plance what five years ago that pulled taht stunt on purpose maybe oh and people trapped yeh thats absolutly nothing to report about i mean come on. i dont mean to sound mean but please its obviously is going to get attention and airplane that crashes any where in teh usa is going to get attention becuase it is obviously a terrorist attack until they figure out it was piloted by a yankee pitcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfdude Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 OH MY GOD TWO PEOPLE DIED Im sorry dude but this is just an accident. Its retarded and I don't get into the bull**** culture of fear that we have nowadays. and this has happened a few times dude, that just shows that nobody remembers all these terrist plane crashes, I mean this **** happened about four months after the original 9/11, nobody remembers that. quit fearing for your lives peeps, if your going down its not going to be from a ****ing terrorist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtsoShex Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 HE IS A TERRORIST! He plays BASEBALL! That's not american! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pali Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 *laughs* Hah... baseball isn't American... that's a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fear, the Angel's Name Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 Clearly, this is a government cover-up. I am going to go put on my aluminum hat. Goodbye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evangelion Posted October 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 Uh, Elfdude, when I first posted this article, they didn't even know who was piloting it. Did you want me to come back and remove it when they found out it was "just" a baseball player? I love how people think 100+ people have to die for something to be truly newsworthy. Let's perpetuate that mindset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfdude Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 yea dude, pretty sure I was watching espn and they were talking about how the pilot was a yankees pitcher, so there gos your theory. oh and why doesn't the driveby that just happened in chicago or the numerous other more pedestrian deaths make NATIONAL news. don't try to pull that dude, your acting like a sheep if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirax Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 Let him post wtf he wants to post, this is an OOC Lounge on the FL forum it says so at the top left hand corner. If he wants to talk about this or anything else he can do so unless one of the imms thinks its inappropriate and locks it down, if you dont have any intrest on the said subject you dont actually have to reply to it. What is it with some people :eek: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Implementor Anume Posted October 12, 2006 Implementor Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 Let's keep this civil, everyone. This is the ooc section. Nobody seemed to object to the thread about the crocodile guy who died to some fish or whatever either, and there was just one victem. Nobody forces you to read a thread that does not interest you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Questioner Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 Yeah...but he was the CROCODILE guy...come on! I loved his shows and watched him get bit by over seven different venomous snakes! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-guitarist Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 The stingray was a terrorist!! a-g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Forsaken Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 Accident?! I THINK NOT! Hell, I'd want to crash my airplane into the side of an apartment building too if I had just lost to the Detroit Tigers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfdude Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 I have nothing wrong with people beneficial to society being mourned, some dude that pulls down hell bux to throw a ball though? im sorry, im done expressing my hatred for pop culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evangelion Posted October 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 If you read the actual article, it's clear that WHEN I POSTED IT, they didn't know who the pilot was. And quite frankly, I still would've posted it, because that's the kind of crap that scares people. Three buildings, completely engulfed in flames, people trapped inside of them. There wasn't just one victim here, because you don't have to die to be a victim. And that's all I'm saying on the matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Forsaken Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 But seriously...the Detroit Tigers?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fear, the Angel's Name Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 I feel you, g. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pali Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 O_O Do Not Disrespect The Memory Of Steve Irwin!!! That Stingray Was An Incarnation Of The Devil!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-guitarist Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Wouldn't that make the stingray a hockey team or something? a-g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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