Colgan Air Inc. was operating Continental Connection Flight 3407 when it nose-dived into a house in suburban Buffalo, killing all 49 people aboard and one person on the ground. Colgan is owned by Pinnacle Airlines Corp., which operates a fleet of regional jets for airlines that include Delta and Northwest Airlines, among other carriers.

Continental Flight 3407 was approaching Buffalo Niagara International Airport at about 10:20 p.m. when it suddenly dove into the house, killing all 49 people aboard and one person in the home. Investigators have not determined what caused the crash - though authorities said the plane experienced significant icing - but whatever it was, it appears to have happened quickly and without warning.

Air traffic controllers had a routine conversation with the flight crew, which included Capt. Marvin Renslow and First Officer Rebecca Shaw, just minutes before the crash, then lost contact with the plane. There was no mayday from the aircraft, according to a recording of the cockpit provided by LiveATC.net.

One person was killed on the ground after the plane crashed into a house near Buffalo, New York state, and burst into flames. Among the victims were Jamaicans Danny Mossop, 42, his wife Dawn, their son Shawn, 13 and Dawn?s sister, Ferris Reid. Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States Anthony Johnson has described the crash as unfortunate.