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3 generations of same family, including 2-year-old, killed in upstate NY plane crash
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Three generations of a New Jersey family—Dr. Gabriele Jasper, his daughter Gabriella Hillgrube, and granddaughter Guiliana Hillgrube—were killed in a small plane crash near Saranac Lake, New York.
- Dr. Jasper, a 70-year-old award-winning spine doctor and anesthesiologist, was piloting the 1976 Piper Aerostar 601P when it crashed shortly after takeoff, losing contact with ground communication at approximately 100 feet altitude.
- The aircraft was destroyed by the impact, and the crash is currently under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.
- Gabriella Hillgrube worked alongside her father at the Jasper Spine Institute, and the family was known for their close bonds and active social media presence.
- Friends and colleagues praised Dr. Jasper for his skill as a surgeon and his passion for life, including racing cars, flying, and spending time with family.
