Tragic Plane Crash Claims Pilot James Stewart

Tragedy struck at Saratoga County Airport when veteran pilot James Stewart, 58, died after his single-engine plane caught fire during takeoff while towing a glider. Stewart, the only person on board, suffered severe burns and succumbed to injuries later that evening at Albany Medical Center. Miraculously, the glider detached safely before impact and its pilot landed unharmed. Authorities, including the FAA and NTSB, are now investigating the cause of this devastating crash — a sobering reminder of aviation’s inherent risks, even for seasoned aviators. 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/e97035a96994339b