Boruch Taub, 40, and Benjamin Chafetz, 45, both die after pilot reports mechanical issue and plane crashes into trees near White Plains, New York

Modified Date: 
Sat, 01/21/2023 - 7:03am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, January 19, 2023

2 dead after single-engine plane crashes in Westchester County

According to the FAA, the single-engine Beechcraft A36 was about 1 mile away from Westchester County Airport in White Plains when the pilot reported engine problems, telling the tower he was low on oil pressure.

Pilot, passenger found dead near site of small plane crash in Westchester County identified

Westchester County Police say the aircraft, a single-engine Beechcraft A36, was located late Thursday night in an area surrounded by trees following a local search-and-rescue operation.

Northeast Ohio communities mourn 2 men killed in plane crash in New York

Both Taub and Chafetz were men known by their communities as men devoted to their Jewish faith and their families.Rabbi Nassim Abrin of Bais Avrohom in Beachwood has been consoling members of the community who have been left shocked and shaken by the sudden tragedy. 

People Involved: 
Boruch Taub
Benjamin Chafetz