Kathy Welsh
The Giles 202 aircraft appeared to have experienced an apparent structural failure. The plane entered into a steep dive and landed in a wooded area on Town of New Windsor property (behind the crowd line).
The pilot, who was the only occupant of the aircraft, was deceased at the scene said police. No other property damage or injuries were reported. Officials are withholding the name of the pilot until the notification of next of kin.
The joint investigation of the accident scene is being conducted by New York State Police and the National Transportation Safety Board. The New York Air National Guard also responded immediately to the scene.
The remainder of Fridays’ flying activities were canceled due to the tragic accident. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the deceased pilot.
Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) released the following statement after the plane crash in New Windsor this afternoon. “I was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic accident which took a pilot’s life today in New Windsor. My thoughts and prayers are with the pilot’s family and all those participating in the New York Air Show this weekend.”
The New York Air Show activities this weekend will go on as scheduled. All established safety protocols will continue to be followed and enforced.
