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Family of Six, Including Former MIT Soccer Star, Killed in Upstate NY Plane Crash

A private plane carrying a family of physicians and student-athletes crashed in Copake, New York, as investigators work to determine the cause.

This 2024 photo provided by John Santoro shows, from left, Dr. Michael Groff, Karenna Groff, Dr. Joy Saini, and James Santoro.
Scott Shriner of Weezer performs at the Mojave Tent during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 12, 2025 in Indio, California.
A plane crashed in Columbia County, N.Y., on Saturday.
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Overview

  • The crash of a twin-engine Mitsubishi MU-2B on Saturday killed all six people aboard, including Karenna Groff, a former MIT soccer player and 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year.
  • The victims included Groff's parents, Dr. Michael Groff and Dr. Joy Saini, her boyfriend James Santoro, and two other family members traveling for a birthday and Passover celebration.
  • The plane went down in a muddy field near Copake, New York, complicating rescue and investigative efforts, according to local authorities.
  • The Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation, with updates on the crash expected soon.
  • The family is being remembered for their significant contributions to medicine, athletics, and community service, with funeral arrangements currently underway.