Six Family Members Killed in Upstate New York Plane Crash, Including NCAA Woman of the Year

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Six Family Members

• ✈️ A small private plane crashed in upstate New York shortly after taking off from Westchester County Airport, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board.
• 💔 The victims were traveling to celebrate Passover when the twin-engine turboprop plane went down approximately 10 miles from their destination, Columbia County Airport.

Honoring the Victims' Accomplishments

• 🎓 Among the deceased was Karina Gra, a medical student at NYU Langone and a former NCAA Woman of the Year, recognized for her soccer achievements and dedication to neurosurgery.
• 👨‍⚕️ Karina was set to follow in the footsteps of her parents, Dr. Michael Gra, a neuroscientist and pilot, and Dr. Joyce Sini, a urogynecologist, who were also among the victims.
• 💼 Also lost in the crash were Karina's boyfriend, James Santoro, a hedge fund employee, and her brother, Jared Gra, a paralegal, along with his girlfriend, Alexia Coyo Stuarte.

Investigation into the Cause

• 🔍 The NTSB is investigating the crash, having recovered multiple memory cards from the scene.
• ⚠️ While the exact cause is undetermined, authorities noted that the weather was deteriorating at the time of the flight.
• ✅ The pilot, Dr. Michael Gra, held the necessary certifications for the aircraft, which requires additional training standards.

Community Mourns Loss

• 💬 NYU's Grossman School of Medicine remembered Karina for her exceptional skill, passion, warmth, grace, and kindness.
• 🕊️ The family members of the victims expressed devastation, remembering them as "brilliant, dynamic, and loving people."