Police say a replica of a World War I-era fighter plane caught fire and crashed during an airshow in upstate New York, killing the pilot. Police in Red Hook say 60-year-old Brian Coughlin died Saturday after the Fokker D.VIII replica went down during an exhibition at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. He was alone on the plane and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say it appears the engine caught fire due to unknown mechanical issues, causing the plane to crash. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating.
