Rochester plane crash: Video shows small plane down near Maplewood Park; Watch

A small plane crashed near Maplewood Park in Rochester, NY, Friday. One person dead as emergency crews responded to the scene.

Updated on: Aug 2, 2025, 24:45:40 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A small plane crashed near Maplewood Park in Rochester, New York, on Friday afternoon. A video showed the plane lying on the road near the park as emergency crews responded. One person is feared dead in the crash, the police in Rochester said.

Here's the video:

Another person aboard the aircraft was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatning injuries.

This is a developing story.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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