RIP Cory Lidle
ESPN reports that New York Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle was killed in a crash that saw a single-engine plane collide into a 50-storey condominium tower in Manhattan. A law enforcement official told The Associated Press that a member of the New York Yankees organization was aboard the plane that crashed into the highrise. Federal Aviation Administration records showed the single-engine plane was registered to Lidle, and FBI reports show that Lidle's passport was found at the scene, according to a report on ESPN.com.
FBI officials also say he was the only person aboard the plane.
The city medical examiner's office confirms at least three others have been killed.
A witness described "huge pieces of debris falling" on a Manhattan street from a small plane crashing into a high-rise condo. The New York fire department says the aircraft hit the 20th floor of the building in an East-side neighbourhood. The crash left several apartments in flames.
Lidle, 34, played nine major league seasons with the Yankees, New York Mets, Arizona Diamondbacks, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies. He was traded to the Yankees by the Phillies on July 30 as part of a deal involving outfielder Bobby Abreu.
Lidle is survived by his wife and son.
posted by Me @ 10:38 AM
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