On Saturday, a private aircraft carrying six individuals crashed in an open field in upstate New York, tragically claiming all lives aboard. Among the deceased was Karenna Groff, a noted former athlete from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), who was traveling with her parents, partner, and brother. The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed that the family was en route to a holiday gathering when the incident occurred. Video footage from the flight indicates that the plane descended rapidly prior to impact.
Tragic Plane Crash in Upstate New York Claims Lives of Six, Including Celebrated MIT Athlete
Tragic Plane Crash in Upstate New York Claims Lives of Six, Including Celebrated MIT Athlete
A private plane crash has resulted in six fatalities in New York, including former MIT athlete Karenna Groff and her family.
The family statement confirmed the identities of the victims as Karenna Groff; her parents, Dr. Michael Groff and Dr. Joy Saini; her brother Jared Groff and his partner, Alexia Couyutas Duarte; and Karenna's partner, James Santoro. A family representative expressed deep sorrow over the loss of an extraordinary family whose potential contributions to society were abruptly halted. Karenna Groff, named Woman of the Year by the NCAA in 2022, was described as a passionate and talented individual with a promising future in medicine at New York University (NYU).
Reports indicate that Dr. Groff was piloting the plane at the time of the crash, although this has yet to be officially confirmed. NTSB representatives reported that efforts were made to reach the pilot before the crash, but there were no responses. The aircraft, a twin-engine Mitsubishi MU-2B, was found severely damaged in a muddy field, raising concerns about potential weather-related issues. An investigation has commenced, and a thorough report is expected from the NTSB within 12 to 24 months. This tragedy follows a recent helicopter crash in New York that also resulted in multiple fatalities.
Reports indicate that Dr. Groff was piloting the plane at the time of the crash, although this has yet to be officially confirmed. NTSB representatives reported that efforts were made to reach the pilot before the crash, but there were no responses. The aircraft, a twin-engine Mitsubishi MU-2B, was found severely damaged in a muddy field, raising concerns about potential weather-related issues. An investigation has commenced, and a thorough report is expected from the NTSB within 12 to 24 months. This tragedy follows a recent helicopter crash in New York that also resulted in multiple fatalities.
