One person has died in a plane crash near a New York home owned by Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins.
The small private plane, a 1979 Beechcraft A36, was flying from Lansing, Michigan to White Plains, New York, when it developed mechanical trouble and crashed in East Aurora. Police Chief Patrick Welch told reporters.
The pilot, who was alone on board, was killed in the crash about 20 miles southeast of Buffalo. He has not been identified yet.
Police said the single-engine plane crashed in a residential neighborhood near 100 Stewart Court, a home that last sold in 2022 for $1.3 million. According to realtor.com,
“I just hope the pilot’s family is OK,” said a clearly emotional Dawkins. according to espn,
“I hope they’re doing OK, because somebody lost their life today,” the gridiron veteran said.
Dawkins was preparing for practice when he learned of the accident, which occurred just before 11:30 a.m. Thursday.
“And I am happy that my family is absolutely fine. The alarm system, the security guards there and everyone else involved helps keep us safe,” the 30-year-old said.
He told reporters he did not live in the house, but his partner Daiyana Muhammad was checking mail at the time, ESPN reported.
“Everything was going well, so with the right people in line and for that pilot’s family, my prayers are ready.”
Officials say the accident is still under investigation.
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