Woman Fatally Struck by Single-Engine Plane on Upstate New York Runway
A 67-year-old woman was fatally struck by a single-engine plane on the runway at Catalano Airfield in upstate New York.
Phoenix, AZ, November 7, 2026 — A 67-year-old woman has died after being struck by a single-engine plane on the runway at Catalano Airfield in upstate New York. The incident occurred on the airfield’s runway.
Emergency services responded to the scene at Catalano Airfield. The woman, identified only as a 67-year-old, sustained fatal injuries following the collision with the aircraft. The specific make and model of the single-engine plane were not immediately available.
The date and time of the incident were not provided. Details regarding how the collision occurred, including the sequence of events leading up to the plane striking the woman, are currently under investigation. The name of the woman has not been released.
Information regarding the pilot of the aircraft, including their identity and condition, was also not provided. Authorities have indicated that the cause of the accident is subject to further inquiry.
Catalano Airfield is a general aviation airport located in upstate New York. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by WCAX News Team, Gray News staff on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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