NTSB Probes Fatal New York Plane Crash That Killed Six, Including Prominent Groff-Saini Family

The crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B in Copake, New York, is under investigation, with early findings highlighting pilot inaction to low altitude alerts and high-speed impact.

The private plane crashed on April 12, 2025, near Copake, New York, killing all six occupants, including the Groff-Saini family and their children’s partners.
Victims included Dr. Joy Saini, a leading urogynecologist, Dr. Michael Groff, a neurosurgeon, and their daughter Karenna Groff, a former NCAA Woman of the Year and MIT soccer star.
The pilot, Dr. Michael Groff, reported a missed approach at Columbia County Airport before the crash; air traffic controllers issued multiple low altitude alerts but received no response.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating factors such as pilot response, weather conditions, and aircraft technology, with video evidence showing the plane intact before its high-speed descent into a muddy field.
The family was traveling to the Catskills for a Passover and birthday celebration, leaving behind a community mourning their loss and raising aviation safety concerns.