There is a report of a small plane that has crashed in Southern Erie County near East Aurora. Details are coming in as we learn more about what's happening. Check back for updates.

As of mid-day on Thursday, the reports were coming in regarding the crash from multiple sources.

According to an early story from Channel 4, a source with knowledge of the incident may have an understanding of what caused the crash, claiming it may have been an electrical issue. One person was reportedly in the plane. Early reports indicated that the East Aurora fire chief was on the scene, and as of the initial reports, the plane was surrounded by flames.

A note about the crash: Channel 4 reports it happened near Buffalo Bills' star Dion Dawkin's house:


According to residents familiar with the area, Stewart Court is located between East Aurora and Orchard Park off Route 20A. It's a very rural area, with plenty of fields and woods.
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We don't know if this is the same home, but here's the house Dawkins allegedly purchased in 2022:

Dion Dawkins Buys $1.3 Million Home in East Aurora

Dion Dawkins buys former home of a beloved former Bills player.

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