New York Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle and certified flight instructor Tyler Stanger were killed in the 2006 New York City plane crash on October 11 , 2006 , when their SR20 crashed into the Belaire Apartments located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan . The aircraft struck the north side of the building , causing a fire in several apartments . The accident was the result of high winds and pilot error
2006 New York City plane crash
2006 New York City plane crash
Cirrus SR20