Karenna Groff, MIT Athlete and Innovator, Among Six Killed in New York Plane Crash

The twin-engine plane crashed en route to Columbia County Airport, prompting an ongoing federal investigation into the cause of the tragedy.

Karenna Groff, a former MIT soccer star and 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year, died alongside her family in a plane crash on Saturday in Copake, New York.
The Mitsubishi MU-2B aircraft was traveling to Columbia County Airport in Hudson, New York, when it crashed into an open field approximately 20 miles southeast of its destination.
All six individuals onboard, including Groff and her family members, were killed in the crash, according to officials and family confirmations.
Groff was celebrated not only for her athletic achievements but also for her academic excellence and entrepreneurial efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, including co-founding a company to improve mask designs for essential workers.
Federal agencies, including the FAA and NTSB, have launched an investigation into the crash, with further details yet to be determined.