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49 die as plane hits house in New York state

US authorities said 49 people are dead after a commuter plane crashed into a home in suburban Buffalo and erupted in flames.

49 die as plane hits house in New York state

Fri, 13 Feb, 2009 - 07:17

US authorities said 49 people are dead after a commuter plane crashed into a home in suburban Buffalo and erupted in flames.

New York State police said all 48 people aboard the Continental Connection Flight 3407 are dead.

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