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3 fatal
Jul 13, 2026
N800AA crash at Lake Clear, NY
Smith AEROSTAR 601 — Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) at Lake Clear, NY
DateJul 13, 2026
Tail numberN800AA
AircraftSmith Aviation AEROSTAR 601 · Smith AEROSTAR 601
LocationLake Clear, NY
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries3 fatal
NTSB caseERA26FA271
Report summary
Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) during initial climb Injuries: 3 fatal. Conditions: VMC. In work.
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