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The Irish Sun
09-06-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Skydiving plane carrying 20 crashes moments after takeoff leaving several injured as pics show aircraft split in two
A SKYDIVING plane carrying 20 people crashed just moments after takeoff. Several people were left injured in the horror that unfolded in Tennessee on Sunday. 3 A skydiving plane crashed moments after takeoff in Tennessee, leaving several injured Credit: Reuters The plane, a DH-6 Twin Otter, took off at around 12:30pm from an airport in Tullahoma - around 77 miles from Nashville - before it smashed into the ground. It crashed at the end of the runway of the local airport. The aircraft experienced an 'unknown issue' before it crashed into trees. Pictures from the scene show the mangled wreckage with the plane split in two. read more on news Six of the 20 people on board were rushed to the hospital. Meanwhile the others on board were treated at the scene, as reported by the NBC affiliate Officials revealed no one was killed in the plane crash. Locals were urged to stay clear of the airport in the immediate aftermath of the crash. Most read in The US Sun National Transportation Safety Board investigators and federal aviation chiefs have already launched a probe. A string of plane crashes have already been reported across the US this year. In January, an American Airlines plane carrying 67 people collided with a Black Hawk helicopter before both aircraft plunged into the freezing Potomac River in Washington DC. CLUSTER OF CRASHES All sixty-four people on the passenger plane, including passengers and crew, perished in the crash that left the aviation industry reeling. The crash was America's deadliest air disaster in almost 24 years. Days after the collision over the Potomac, a medical jet crashed and burst into flames in Philadelphia, killing seven people. More than two dozen people were injured and the impact saw rows of homes torched. The plane came down just 30 seconds after takeoff. The plane, In April, six people were killed in a plane crash in New York. Top neurologist Michael Groff and his wife urogynecologist Dr. Joy Saini were among the victims. Recent college graduate James Santoro and his girlfriend Karenna Groff were also killed in the tragedy. The couple died just months before they were set to get engaged. Last month, Hours before the crash, he shared a picture that showed him sitting by the controls of a private plane. Talent agent Dave Shapiro was also named among the victims. Kendall Fortner and Emma Lynn Huke, both of whom were booking agents, also died, as did mom Celina Marie Rose Kenyon, 36. Meanwhile, the impact of the plane crash saw eight people injured and 10 homes damaged. 3 Pictures show the aircraft split in half as investigators cordon off the scene of the crash Credit: AFP 3 The plane that crashed was a DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft Credit: AFP
Scottish Sun
09-06-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Skydiving plane carrying 20 crashes moments after takeoff leaving several injured as pics show aircraft split in two
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SKYDIVING plane carrying 20 people crashed just moments after takeoff. Several people were left injured in the horror that unfolded in Tennessee on Sunday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A skydiving plane crashed moments after takeoff in Tennessee, leaving several injured Credit: Reuters The plane, a DH-6 Twin Otter, took off at around 12:30pm from an airport in Tullahoma - around 77 miles from Nashville - before it smashed into the ground. It crashed at the end of the runway of the local airport. The aircraft experienced an 'unknown issue' before it crashed into trees. Pictures from the scene show the mangled wreckage with the plane split in two. Six of the 20 people on board were rushed to the hospital. Meanwhile the others on board were treated at the scene, as reported by the NBC affiliate WSMV-TV. Officials revealed no one was killed in the plane crash. Locals were urged to stay clear of the airport in the immediate aftermath of the crash. National Transportation Safety Board investigators and federal aviation chiefs have already launched a probe. A string of plane crashes have already been reported across the US this year. In January, an American Airlines plane carrying 67 people collided with a Black Hawk helicopter before both aircraft plunged into the freezing Potomac River in Washington DC. CLUSTER OF CRASHES All sixty-four people on the passenger plane, including passengers and crew, perished in the crash that left the aviation industry reeling. The crash was America's deadliest air disaster in almost 24 years. Days after the collision over the Potomac, a medical jet crashed and burst into flames in Philadelphia, killing seven people. More than two dozen people were injured and the impact saw rows of homes torched. The plane came down just 30 seconds after takeoff. The plane, carrying a girl who had just undergone surgery, was flying back to Tijuana, Mexico, and was set to stop in Missouri. In April, six people were killed in a plane crash in New York. Top neurologist Michael Groff and his wife urogynecologist Dr. Joy Saini were among the victims. Recent college graduate James Santoro and his girlfriend Karenna Groff were also killed in the tragedy. The couple died just months before they were set to get engaged. Last month, rocker Daniel Williams, best known for starring in the group The Devil Wears Prada, was among six people killed in a plane crash in San Diego. Hours before the crash, he shared a picture that showed him sitting by the controls of a private plane. Talent agent Dave Shapiro was also named among the victims. Kendall Fortner and Emma Lynn Huke, both of whom were booking agents, also died, as did mom Celina Marie Rose Kenyon, 36. Meanwhile, the impact of the plane crash saw eight people injured and 10 homes damaged. 3 Pictures show the aircraft split in half as investigators cordon off the scene of the crash Credit: AFP
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
New Details Revealed About Final Moments of Upstate New York Plane Crash That Killed Former College Soccer Star and Family
The National Transportation Safety Board has released an initial report on the April plane crash that killed a family from Massachusetts The report states that the Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 plane, flown by Michael Groff, had stopped responding to air traffic controllers minutes before it crashed Six people were killed, including Groff, his wife Joy Saini, his daughter Karenna Groff and her boyfriend James Santoro, his son Jared and Jared's girlfriend Alexia Couyutas DuarteInvestigators have released new details about the final moments of a plane crash in upstate New York that killed a family from Massachusetts. According to a report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published on Friday, May 9, Michael Groff — the father and neurosurgeon who was at the controls of the family's small plane before it crashed in the Catskill Mountains last month — had stopped communication with air traffic control just moments before the fatal incident. In the report, officials said that Michael's Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 plane left Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y., on the morning of Saturday, April 12, at around 11:30 a.m. local time, and Michael headed north to Columbia County Airport in Hudson, N.Y. The plane had departed the Boston area earlier that morning, and Michael picked up his daughter Karenna Groff, who was named the NCAA Woman of the Year in 2022, as well as her partner James Santoro, in New York to celebrate Karenna's 25th birthday in the Catskills. Also onboard the plane were Michael's wife and urogynecologist Joy Saini, Karenna's brother Jared, and Jared's partner Alexia Couyutas Duarte. All six people died in the crash, the report confirmed. At 11:57 a.m., Michael alerted air traffic control that he had missed the initial approach to the runway at Columbia County Airport. Controllers then gave him new landing instructions, and he responded just after 12 p.m., per the report. About one minute later, the controller told Michael that the plane was flying too low, and he did not answer. The plane disappeared from radar visibility by 12:03 p.m., and eventually crashed into a snowy area about 10 miles south of the airport. The NTSB did not confirm the cause of the crash in the report, but said that all of the major machinery was found within 150 feet of the crash site. The report also stated that the weather was overcast at the time of the crash. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "The wreckage was recovered to a secure facility for further examination," the NTSB added, noting that the report is preliminary and an investigation is still ongoing. Friends and family of the victims have previously spoken out about the tragedy. 'They were a wonderful family,' James' father, John Santoro, told the AP. 'The world lost a lot of very good people who were going to do a lot of good for the world if they had the opportunity. We're all personally devastated.' Reflecting on the loss of his son specifically, he added, 'The 25 years we had with James were the best years of our lives, and the joy and love he brought us will be enough to last a lifetime.' Read the original article on People
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
NTSB releases preliminary report on NY plane crash that killed Weston family
Federal investigators are outlining the final moments of an Upstate New York plane crash that killed a family from Weston. Among the victims were Karenna Groff, a former MIT soccer player named the 2022 NCAA woman of the year; her father, a neuroscientist, Dr. Michael Groff; her mother, Dr. Joy Saini, a urogynecologist; her brother, Jared Groff, a 2022 graduate of Swarthmore College who worked as a paralegal; James Santoro, Karennas boyfriend and another recent MIT graduate and Alexia Couyutas Duarte, Jared Groff's partner. Kareena and Jared were both graduates of Weston High School. The National Transportation Safety Board, in a preliminary report issued Friday, said the private plane departed Westchester County Airport in White Plains, New York, at around 11:30 a.m. heading north to Columbia County Airport in Hudson. Around 11:57 a.m., Michael Groff, the pilot informed air traffic control that he'd missed the initial approach to the runway at Columbia County Airport, according to the report. The controller then gave him new instructions for the landing, which Groff acknowledged a little after 12 p.m. About a minute later, the controller warned Groff the plane was flying at a low altitude, the report states. The pilot never responded, and, despite multiple warnings, air traffic control received no further radio transmissions from the plane until radar contact was eventually lost. The Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 crashed in snow-covered terrain roughly 10 miles south of the airport. Investigators didn't provide an exact cause of the crash in the preliminary report. 'Unimaginable and sudden loss': Weston High School mourns family killed in New York plane crash But they noted that all major components of the aircraft found within a 150-foot debris field and that no significant weather advisories were in effect in the region at the time of the crash. John Santoro, James' father, tells Boston 25 his son first met Groff as a freshman at MIT. Groff, was an All-American soccer player studying biomedical engineering at MIT and was named the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year. 'Still couldn't believe it was true. I still don't believe it's true,' John Santoro said. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Investigators outline final moments of upstate New York plane crash that killed former college soccer star and family
Federal investigators are outlining the final moments of a plane crash last month in upstate New York that killed a family from Massachusetts heading to the Catskills to celebrate a birthday and the Passover holiday. The victims of the April 12 crash in Copake, New York, included Karenna Groff, a former MIT soccer player named the 2022 NCAA woman of the year; her physician parents, Dr. Michael Groff and Dr. Joy Saini; her brother, Jared Groff, and his partner, Alexia Couyutas Duarte; and Karenna Groff's boyfriend, James Santoro. The National Transportation Safety Board, in a preliminary report issued Friday, said the private plane departed Westchester County Airport in White Plains, New York, at around 11:30 a.m. heading north to Columbia County Airport in Hudson. Piloted by Michael Groff, the plane had left the Boston suburbs early Saturday morning, picking up Karenna Groff and Santoro in White Plains before making the short trip to the Catskills to celebrate Karenna Goff's 25th birthday. But at about 11:57 a.m., Michael Groff informed air traffic control that he'd missed the initial approach to the runway at Columbia County Airport, according to the report. The controller then gave him new instructions for the landing, which Groff acknowledged a little after 12 p.m. About a minute later, though, the controller warned Groff the plane was flying at a low altitude, the report states. The pilot never responded, and, despite multiple warnings, air traffic control received no further radio transmissions from the plane until radar contact was eventually lost. The Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 crashed in snow covered terrain roughly 10 miles south of the airport. Investigators didn't provide an exact cause of the crash in the preliminary report. But they noted that all major components of the aircraft found within a 150-foot debris field and that no significant weather advisories were in effect in the region at the time of the crash. NTSB officials have previously said overcast conditions may have impacted the pilot's visibility and that an initial investigation had not turned up any issues with the aircraft.
