Historical Events tagged with "saranac lake"
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Accidents & Tragedies
CommutAir Flight 4821 crashes near airport
January 3rd, 1992 33 years ago
CommutAir Flight 4821, operated by a Bombardier Dash 8, crashed while attempting to land at the Adirondack Regional Airport in Saranac Lake, New York. The aircraft was carrying three crew members and nine passengers when it encountered poor weather conditions, leading to a loss of control shortly before touchdown. Tragically, two passengers lost their lives in the incident, while others sustained injuries. The flight had originated from New York's Westchester County Airport and was approaching its destination when the crash occurred.
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