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Statement from the National Transportation Safety Board

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From an email:

An NTSB investigator is expected on scene later this afternoon to begin to document the scene, examine the aircraft, request any air traffic communications, radar data, weather reports and try to contact any witnesses.  Also, the investigator will request maintenance records of the aircraft, and medical records and flight history of the pilot.

The preliminary information available currently is that a Beech A36 crashed around 5:30 PM EST yesterday while attempting to land at the Westchester County Airport (HPN) after pilot declared emergency due to engine issues. The accident site was located on a peninsula in Rye Lake, about 1 mile north-northwest of the airport. The airplane departed JFK with an intended destination of Cuyahoga County Airport, Cleveland, Ohio.

It is important to note that NTSB does not determine cause in the early part of the investigative process.  This is considered the fact gathering phase of the investigation.  A preliminary report may be available in about 10-12 business days. A typical NTSB investigation can take 12-24 months to complete and determine cause.

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