Woman Killed by Plane on Runway at Catalano Airfield
A 67-year-old woman was struck and killed by a plane on the runway at Catalano Airfield in upstate New York while taking photos.
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, November 7, 2026 — A 67-year-old woman died Tuesday after being struck by an aircraft on the runway at Catalano Airfield, located in upstate New York. The incident occurred while the woman was on the airfield, reportedly taking photographs.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene following the incident. The woman, whose name has not yet been released, sustained fatal injuries.
The exact circumstances leading to the collision are currently under investigation by local authorities and aviation safety officials. Details regarding the type of aircraft involved, the pilot’s status, and the specific operational status of the runway at the time of the event were not immediately available.
Catalano Airfield is a general aviation facility that serves various types of aircraft. Information regarding prior safety protocols or any recent inspections of the airfield’s operations was not provided at the time of reporting.
Further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
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