What happened
During the final approach phase into Newburgh-Stewart Airport, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power due to an engine failure. In response to the mechanical malfunction, the pilot-in-command decided to perform an emergency landing on the surface of the Hudson River.
Following the impact with the water, the aircraft submerged at a high rate of speed. The accident resulted in three fatalities among the passengers and crew. Emergency responders were able to successfully retrieve the remaining three survivors from the wreckage.
Findings
Official investigations into the incident concluded that the primary factor leading to the crash was the failure of the engine during the approach to the airfield.