Yankees pitcher Corey Lidel dies in plane crash

bartongrl1 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-12-2006, 04:46 AM

(Oct. 12) - A single-engine plane carrying the Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle smashed into a 42-story building on the Upper East Side yesterday, killing Mr. Lidle and his flight instructor, the authorities said.

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DamianDunlap · #2 (**permalink**) 10-12-2006, 10:25 AM

Mom how did he even get so close to the city

bartongrl1 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-12-2006, 11:49 AM

I have no idea. Especially since he had his flight instructor with him. Perhaps something was wrong with the plane. I am sure we will be updated as investigators find out more information.