Writer

Amy Wilder

A Mitsubishi MU-2B turboprop crashed near Craryville, New York, on April 12, killing a family of six traveling to a holiday gathering. “There was no distress call from the pilot,” NTSB board member Todd Inman said during a Sunday press <a href="https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/WPR25MA128.aspx">briefing</a>, adding that air traffic control made multiple unsuccessful attempts to reach the aircraft.
The turboprop had been en route to Columbia County Airport (1B1) when it crashed around midday. Victims were identified by a family statement reported by the BBC as Michael Groff, Joy Saini, their daughter Karenna Groff, her partner James Santoro, their son Jared Groff, and his partner Alexia Couyutas Duarte.
Preliminary details suggest the MU-2B experienced no apparent in-flight breakup. Inman said that its cockpit was fitted with newer (presumably avionics) technology. The family statement, cited by The New York Times, described Michael Groff as an experienced pilot.
Surveillance footage reviewed by investigators showed the airplane intact before ground impact, descending at a high rate. “The aircraft was compressed, buckled, and embedded in the terrain,” Inman noted. He also confirmed that the flight was operating under instrument flight rules. Conditions at the time included overcast skies and rain, but investigators have not confirmed that weather was a factor.
The NTSB’s investigation will examine pilot records, maintenance logs, and operational factors. A final report is expected in 12 to 24 months.

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

No Distress Call Recorded as NTSB Begins Probe into New York MU-2B Crash

Family was en route to holiday gathering 

A family of six perished when their Mitsubishi MU-2B turboprop crashed in New York. Investigators are reviewing weather and operational factors.  

No Distress Call Made in New York MU-2B Turboprop Crash

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

No injuries reported after the air ambulance accident

NTSB Cites Faulty T-bolt Install in Tail Rotor Failure

Matt Thurber

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

More data is needed, and there’s only one way to get it

AINsight: It’s Time To Put Video Recorders in Cockpits

David Jack Kenny

Preliminary and final accident reports, May 2025

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: May 2025

Pilot didn't obtain deicing services or properly inspect wing surfaces, says safety agency

Deicing Omission Led To Embraer Phenom 300 Crash in Utah

Two occupants suffered minor injuries in runway overrun and gear collapse

NTSB Cites Cable Misrouting in Beechcraft 400A Crash

Hanneke Weitering

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

Single-seat multicopter landed safely after the incident

Hexa eVTOL Aircraft Suffers Rotor Failure at Osaka World Expo

Charles Alcock

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

A PC-12 collided with the threshold slope at Courchevel Airport in the French Alps

Ski Resort Accident Crew Had Limited Mountain Experience

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

More In Accidents