Two glider planes collided in midair in upstate New York on Sept. 18, killing one of many pilots, authorities stated.
New York State Police responded to the crash at about 2:26 p.m. ET Friday in Edinburg, a city in Saratoga County close to Nice Sacandaga Lake in jap New York.
After the collision, one of many planes was capable of land safely at close by Plateau Sky Ranch Airport. Its pilot was unhurt, state police stated.
After greater than two hours of looking, state police stated the particles from the second glider was found in a distant space of Edinburg at about 4:54 p.m. The second glider’s pilot, who was the one particular person on board, was found lifeless on the crash scene, state police stated.
The deceased pilot’s identify was not launched pending notification of relations.
The gliders concerned have been a Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2B and a Schleicher ASW 24, in line with the Nationwide Transportation Security Board, which stated in an announcement that it was investigating the collision. Glider planes usually do not need an engine, and are designed to make use of the forces of carry, drag and weight to stay aloft.
The Federal Aviation Administration can be investigating, state police stated. USA TODAY has reached out to the FAA for extra data.
Anybody who witnessed the collision is requested to contact the state police at 518-457-6811.
This text initially appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Pilot killed after 2 glider planes collide midair in upstate New York
