Plane Crash at Saratoga County Airport

A pilot’s final flight turned fatal at Saratoga County Airport when 58-year-old James Stewart lost his life in a fiery crash during a glider towing operation. The single-engine plane nosedived moments after takeoff, flipping violently before hitting the runway — though the glider detached safely and its pilot walked away unharmed. Stewart, the sole occupant, suffered severe burns and died later that evening. The Adirondack Soaring Association’s plane was involved in a similar tragedy just weeks prior, adding to the growing concern as the FAA investigates the cause. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7fc0e46dd6dd1ea1