A tragic incident occurred near Chester Airport in southern Connecticut as a small glider plane crashed into the woods, resulting in the death of the pilot, 70-year-old Bradley Daar of Clinton. The incident took place on Friday afternoon, with witnesses reporting that the pilot appeared to be struggling to maintain altitude before attempting to land. The crash occurred just off the departure end of runway 17 at the airport. Daar was transported to a nearby hospital but was later declared dead.
Connecticut State Police are leading the investigation into the incident, with support from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Connecticut Airport Authority. The NTSB spokesperson confirmed that the aircraft involved was a Wild Sky GOAT Weight-Shift-Control plane. The tragic accident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with flying, even with small glider planes. The community is mourning the loss of Daar, a seasoned pilot who tragically lost his life in the crash.
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