Flight 3407: Investigation Continues

Meanwhile the crash investigation continues along with the recovery of victims. Investigators now say the commuter plane plunged 800 feet in five seconds before smashing into a home killing one occupant. The remains of more than a dozen people have been recovered from the charred remains of the aircraft with recovery crews hoping to complete their grisly task before snow hits the area Wednesday. Authorities say 15 victims so far have been pulled from the wreckage. Investigators say it could be several more days before all of the bodies are recovered. A temporary morgue has been set up near the crash site.

Over the weekend, the NTSB said it was still too early to tell if icing played a factor. A spokesman says while the pilots deemed the ice "significant" that is not a technical term of light, moderate or severe. The role any icing conditions had on the crash are still to be determined.
The Red Cross will continue to staff a shelter for evacuated residents living near the site of the plane crash. The assistance center is located at the Clarence Senior Center on Thompson Road. A family member must show a photo ID to gain entry.