Plane Crash in Long Island Sound: Two Rescued by Coast Guard

Two Rescued After Plane Crash in Long Island Sound A small plane crashed into the Long Island Sound off the coast of Branford, Connecticut, around 10:30 a.m. on June 1, 2025, prompting a swift rescue operation by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident, stating that the plane went down south of Tweed Airport in New Haven. Coast Guard officials reported that two individuals were recovered from the water and transported to Yale New Haven Hospital with minor injuries. "We responded immediately," said a Coast Guard spokesperson, "and were able to locate and rescue the two individuals quickly." The quick response and successful rescue highlight the preparedness and effectiveness of the Coast Guard in emergency situations. The FAA is currently investigating the cause of the crash.