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One pilot dies, another survives after gliders collide in New York state

NBC News • September 18, 2026 • nation

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A midair collision between two gliders occurred over Edinburg in Saratoga County, New York, resulting in the death of one pilot after wreckage was found in a remote area.
The second glider landed safely at Plateau Sky Ranch Airport, and its pilot was uninjured.
The crashed glider was identified as a Schempp-Hirth Ventus, while the other was a Schleicher AS24, each carrying only one pilot.
The incident prompted a significant emergency response, and the National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation.
The identity of the deceased pilot has not been released, and the collision was reported near Wheeler Road just before 2:30 p.m. on Friday.