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Reference image: Smith Aerostar reference aircraft photograph. This shows the same reported aircraft model and is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Credit: Wikimedia Commons – Aaryana8 – CC BY-SA 4.0.
Accident quick facts
Accident date
2026-07-14
Local time
00:35
Location
Saranac Lake, New York
Aircraft
Smith Aerostar
Flight origin
Adirondack Regional Airport
People on board
3
Report status
Investigation Ongoing
What happened
In the early hours of July 14, 2026, a Smith Aerostar aircraft crashed near Saranac Lake, New York, shortly after departing Adirondack Regional Airport.
Aircraft and flight information
The aircraft involved was a Smith Aerostar with three people on board. The flight had just departed from Adirondack Regional Airport. Further details about the destination are not available.
Emergency response
Emergency responders attended the crash site. Information about injuries or fatalities has not been disclosed.
Investigation status
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the accident. The NTSB is leading the investigation and will provide updates as they become available.
What officials and reports have confirmed
A Smith Aerostar crashed near Saranac Lake, New York on July 14, 2026. [1]
