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Aircraft Emergency Landing in Hudson River (51-11621)

Newburgh-Stewart, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 27, 1952, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration 51-11621) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Newburgh-Stewart, United States of America during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft suffered an engine failure while approaching Newburgh-Stewart Airport, leading to an emergency landing in the Hudson River. Three occupants were killed, and three were rescued.

Incident Overview During its approach to Newburgh-Stewart Airport, an aircraft experienced an engine failure. The pilot-in-command decided to make an emergency landing in the Hudson River. The aircraft sank rapidly after the landing. Three occupants were killed in the incident, while three others were rescued. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material, so these details are omitted to maintain factual accuracy based solely on the given information.

Engine failure

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Oct 1952 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Newburgh-Stewart, United States of America?

An aircraft suffered an engine failure while approaching Newburgh-Stewart Airport, leading to an emergency landing in the Hudson River. Three occupants were killed, and three were rescued.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Oct 1952 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Oct 1952 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration 51-11621, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Newburgh-Stewart, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure

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