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SR20 crash into a high rise in New York after a missed 180 degree turn

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On August 12th 2006, Cory Lidle’s small plane (a Cirrus SR20) crashed into a high rise in New York after it missed a 180° turn, killing both pilots onboard. This video is shot by a Coast guard camera a half mile away from the crash scene. The fireball and a plume of smoke are visible at the top right area of the screen.

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