Scott Trueblood, 44, killed after crashing hang glider into mountainside near State Route 52 in Wawarsing, NY

Modified Date:

Wed, 11/04/2015 - 11:20am

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Sunday, May 17, 2015

State Police Investigate Fatal Hang Glider Accident

The New York State Police was assisted by Ellenville Police Department, Ellenville Fire Department, Ellenville EMS and Cragsmoore EMS.

Shelton man killed in NY hang glider crash

Black said New York State Police have recovered two cameras from Trueblood's glider, hoping to find answers. An autopsy was being conducted Monday.

Hang gliding enthusiast who died in Wawarsing accident called ‘proficient’ at sport

Black, like Voight, was not at the scene Sunday, but said conditions were “perfect” for hang gliding.

44-year-old Scott Trueblood was a newly trained hang glider pilot, but that doesn't explain why he appeared to fly straight into a mountainside in Wawarsing during one of his flights at about 6:00 p.m., a crash that took his life. Others who were at the scene said the weather conditions were perfect, and those who new Trueblood said it was well within his ability to avoid that crash. Police are currently reviewing camera footage from his hang glider to try and answer those questions. Check back for updates.

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Type: Aircraft Accident

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Unusual Circumstances

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Scott Trueblood

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