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  • Buffalo, New York, United States
A Continental flight from Newark to Buffalo crashed into a house about five miles from Buffalo Niagara International Airport on Thursday night, killing 50 people.
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The usually joyful meet-and-greet area of the Buffalo Niagara International Airport was a corridor of tears and sorrow early this morning as family and friends of those aboard Continental Express Flight 3407 filed in to get official word of their loved ones' fates.

Flames silhouetted the shattered home after Continental Connection Flight 3407 plummeted into it around 10:20 p.m.

It was the first fatal crash of a commercial airliner in the United States since Aug. 27, 2006, when 49 people were killed after a Comair jetliner took off from a Lexington, Ky., runway that was too short.

"The whole sky was lit up orange," Bob Dworak, who lives less than a mile from the crash site, told The Associated Press. He said that residents of the neighborhood, about 10 miles from the Buffalo airport, were used to planes rumbling overhead, but he took note Thursday night when one sounded louder than usual and made some odd noises.




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You are in God's hands now

Wendy Jamieson Feb 17, 2009

I pray for comfort to those who lost a loved one in this horrible ordeal. It has hit pretty close to home for me and for my family. Just ask God for comfort. He will heal your pain. God Bless!

My heart goes out to you all

Therese Pope Feb 13, 2009

My mom is originally from upstate New York (Rome) and I have many relatives across the state of NY. I want to extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who were lost in last night's tragic plane crash. You are in my thoughts.
Sincerely, Therese Pope (Auburn CA)

Love to Families from My Family

Kathie and Jeff Anderson Feb 13, 2009

We are so saddened to learn of the loss of all of your loved ones. I feel your pain. I know your loss for I, too, suffered such a loss on 9/11. I wish only I could be there to put my arms around you and hold you close if for no other reason than to let you know I understand. Let those around you nuture you through this most difficult process which takes more ime than we wish it would. Be assured there are many who want to help in any way they can. Please remember that no matter how difficult it seems now, you will get through this. I know because I have walked in your shoes.

gravity sucks

Mr. Nobody Feb 13, 2009

I hate when this happens.

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