A four-engine plane crashes at New York's Idlewild Airport, resulting in 26 fatalities. The crash occurs during a landing attempt in poor weather conditions. Rescue teams respond quickly, but the plane sinks into Jamaica Bay. The pilot, a seasoned aviator, made multiple landing attempts before the crash. Recovery efforts include Navy divers retrieving wreckage and personal effects. This incident marks the first major accident at Idlewild since its opening in 1948.

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