1 killed after 2 glider planes collide in upstate New York, police say
At least one person was killed when two gliders collided in mid-air in upstate New York on Friday afternoon, New York State Police said in a statement.
A fatal mid-air collision involving two glider planes occurred in upstate New York on Friday afternoon, according to the New York State Police. The incident took place around 2:26 p.m. when the planes crashed in the vicinity of Sand Lake Road in Edinburg, Saratoga County.
Upon arrival at the scene, investigators found debris scattered across a remote area. Subsequently, the pilot of one of the gliders managed to land safely at the Plateau Sky Ranch Airport, with no injuries reported. However, the sole occupant of the second glider, who was not wearing a parachute at the time of the collision, was discovered deceased at the crash site.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have been informed of the incident, and the investigation into the crash is currently underway.
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