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Two gliders collide in upstate New York, one pilot killed
A mid-air collision between two glider planes in Saratoga County left one pilot dead while the other landed safely.
In brief
A mid-air collision between two glider planes in Saratoga County left one pilot dead while the other landed safely. One glider pilot died in a mid-air collision near Edinburg, New York on Friday afternoon, while the other aircraft landed safely at a nearby airport. Originally reported by ABC News.
Two gliders collide in New York
Police responded to a mid-air collision report at 2:26 p.m. on Friday in Saratoga County. One pilot was killed, the other landed safely.
Debris found in remote area
Investigators discovered wreckage off Sand Lake Road in Edinburg, a remote location in Saratoga County, more than two hours after the collision was reported.
One plane landed safely
One glider landed without incident at nearby Plateau Sky Ranch Airport, and its pilot was uninjured in the collision.
“One plane landed safely at the nearby Plateau Sky Ranch Airport, and the pilot was uninjured.”
Second pilot found deceased
The pilot of the second glider was alone in the aircraft and was discovered dead at the crash site.
“The pilot of the second plane was the only person in the aircraft at the time of the collision and was discovered deceased at the crash site.”
Federal agencies investigating
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board were notified and are investigating the incident.
The key point
One glider pilot died in a mid-air collision near Edinburg, New York on Friday afternoon, while the other aircraft landed safely at a nearby airport.
