Plane crashes near Sidney, New York

A small plane reportedly crashed in Delaware County, New York, on Sunday afternoon.

A single-engine plane from Oneonta, which authorities said took off from Albert S. Nader Regional Airport, crashed near Sidney around 2 p.m. The FAA confirmed the incident involving the plane.

The plane is believed to be carrying five passengers. Although the status of the passengers remains unknown, the FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident.

Details of the crash, including the cause and details about the plane and its occupants, are still being investigated. Unverified reports suggest the Piper 45 plane crashed into Lake Cecil around 2 p.m. Sunday.

Eyewitnesses described seeing the plane descend, prompting a response from the Priority One Safety Team, a volunteer emergency group, which launched search operations alongside several fire departments, including Masonville and Trout Creek.

Reports from the Catskill Area Fire and Rescue Incidents page indicate that various emergency units were dispatched to the scene, with pieces of the plane located in different areas, such as Richardson Hill Road and Lake Cecil Road. Efforts to locate the plane are ongoing, with debris scattered across the landscape.

Crews continue to document and analyze the debris field for additional clues. The investigation is ongoing and agencies are coordinating efforts to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.