Preliminary 1 fatal Sep 27, 2025

N45BT crash at Wallkill, NY

Toop Thomas A GLASAIR SUPER II FT — Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) at N45 (Wallkill, NY)

DateSep 27, 2025
Tail numberN45BT
AircraftToop Thomas A GLASAIR SUPER II FT
LocationN45 — Wallkill, NY
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseERA25FA367

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Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) during initial climb Injuries: 1 fatal. Conditions: VMC. In work.

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