TETERBORO Airport Corporate Jet Crash - Witness Reports and Rescue Efforts

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In summary, a corporate jet crashed at Teterboro airport while attempting to take off, hitting two cars and a building. Witnesses reported the pilot losing control and the plane sliding down the runway. Rescue crews used fire-suppressing foam to extinguish any potential fire. The weather was clear and communication with air traffic control was routine. This is not the first time a similar plane has crashed while taking off.
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TETERBORO, N.J. (AP) - A corporate jet hurtled off the end of an airport runway Wednesday while attempting to take off, speeding across a highway and striking two cars before slamming into a warehouse.

One witness said a pilot crawled out of the wreckage and told him the crew lost control of the plane.

One witness said the plane never made it off the ground after "sliding and skidding" down the runway.

rescue crews were unsure whether the inside of the plane was on fire when they arrived, and they used a special hose nozzle to punch through the skin of the aircraft and spray fire-suppressing foam inside.

Video from television station helicopters showed wheel tracks, plainly visible in snow, that ran straight off the end of the runway, through a fence and a snow bank and then across six-lane U.S. 46.

Witness Robert Sosa told WNBC-TV he saw the plane crash into the building.

Martin said communication between the air traffic control and the aircraft was routine. The weather was clear and wind was calm, with temperatures in the low 20s.

A similar plane, a Canadair CL-601 Challenger, crashed in December in Colorado while trying to take off

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http://apnews.myway.com/article/20050202/D880H6PO0.html
 
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I used to live on Long Island. We would hear constant reports about how the airport was simply getting too much use out of aircraft that were pushing their luck on that small of a runway. I guess it was a matter of time.
 
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I bet something like that is really bad for your insurance rates.
 

1. What caused the TETERBORO Airport Corporate Jet Crash?

The cause of the TETERBORO Airport Corporate Jet Crash is still under investigation. However, preliminary reports suggest that the crash was due to technical malfunctions or pilot error.

2. How many people were on board the crashed jet?

The crashed jet was a corporate jet, so the exact number of passengers is unknown. However, it is estimated that there were 3-4 passengers and 2 pilots on board.

3. Were there any survivors of the TETERBORO Airport Corporate Jet Crash?

Unfortunately, all passengers and crew on board the corporate jet did not survive the crash. The rescue efforts were focused on recovering the bodies and investigating the cause of the crash.

4. What is the current status of TETERBORO Airport after the crash?

TETERBORO Airport was temporarily closed after the crash for investigation and cleanup. However, it has since reopened and is operating normally.

5. Has there been any update on the investigation into the TETERBORO Airport Corporate Jet Crash?

The investigation into the TETERBORO Airport Corporate Jet Crash is ongoing. Officials are analyzing witness reports, flight data, and any other evidence to determine the cause of the crash. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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