A private plane crashed in Columbia County, New York while attempting a second landing, resulting in the death of all six passengers on board. The passengers were identified as Karenna Groff, a former MIT soccer player, her father Dr. Michael Groff, her mother Dr. Joy Saini, her brother Jared Groff, his partner Alexia Couyutas Duarte, and James Santoro, the boyfriend of Karenna Groff. The crash occurred near Copake, about 10 miles south of Columbia County Airport, the plane’s destination. The pilot, flying by instrument due to snowy conditions, reported a missed approach before losing radio contact with air traffic control. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, noting that the aircraft was compressed and embedded into the terrain at a high rate of descent. The plane, a Mitsubishi MU-2B with advanced avionics, was registered to Dynamic Spine Solutions LLC in Massachusetts, owned by Dr. Michael Groff. The pilot did not issue a distress call before impact, and investigators are reviewing video footage of the crash. The identities of the deceased were confirmed by a family friend, and federal officials provided details on each passenger and their backgrounds. The crash marks a tragic incident for the families involved as they were en route to a holiday celebration.
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