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New York Plane Crash Claims Lives of Prominent Groff-Saini Family

Investigators examine weather and cockpit upgrades after a twin-engine Mitsubishi MU-2B crashes during landing approach, killing six, including accomplished professionals and student-athletes.

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Overview

  • The crash occurred Saturday as the plane attempted to land at Columbia County Airport, with the pilot failing to respond to low-altitude alerts after missing the initial approach.
  • All six on board were killed, including Dr. Joy Saini, a renowned urogynecologist, her husband Dr. Michael Groff, a neurosurgeon and experienced pilot, and their children Karenna and Jared Groff, along with their partners.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating potential contributing factors such as weather conditions and the aircraft's recent FAA-certified cockpit upgrades.
  • Karenna Groff, a former MIT soccer player and 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year, and Jared Groff, a Swarthmore College graduate, were remembered for their achievements and promising futures.
  • The tragedy has deeply impacted the Groff-Saini family's communities in Weston, Massachusetts, where schools and residents are mourning the loss of these beloved individuals.