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One person dead after two gliders collide midair in Upstate NY
syracuse.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Two gliders collided midair Friday afternoon in Edinburg, Saratoga County, resulting in the death of one pilot.
- One glider landed safely with no injuries to its pilot, while the second crashed in a remote area after a two-hour search.
- The deceased pilot was the sole occupant of the crashed glider, and the crash site was located with assistance from multiple agencies.
- The investigation is ongoing, with the FAA and NTSB notified, and the pilot’s identity withheld pending family notification.
