Small Plane Crashes into Long Island Sound Near Tweed Airport, FAA Confirms

A small aircraft crashed into the Long Island Sound south of Tweed New Haven Airport at approximately 10:30 a.m. Sunday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The plane, identified as a Piper PA-32, was carrying two people at the time of the crash. The condition of those on board has not been publicly disclosed as of this writing.

Emergency services, including the East Haven Fire Department, responded promptly to the scene. In a statement shared via Instagram, the department confirmed that it was working alongside multiple agencies in a coordinated response effort.

The FAA is investigating the cause of the crash. Further details, including the identities of those aboard and the circumstances leading to the incident, are expected as the investigation develops.