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  • NTSB: Wind blew Lidle plane off course

    11/03/2006 12:43:11 PM PST · by Ready4Freddy · 78 replies · 1,735+ views
    AP via Yahoo! ^ | 11/3/2006 | LESLIE MILLER
    WASHINGTON - A light wind was cited by federal investigators Friday for blowing a small airplane carrying Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle off course and into a New York City high-rise on Oct. 11. The National Transportation Safety Board said the wind, coupled with the pilot's inability to turn sharply, forced the aircraft away from its intended path over the East River and into the building. The airplane, which also carried flight instructor Tyler Stanger, struck the building and fell 30 stories to the street below. Investigators do not say whether they determined who was at the controls of the Cirrus...