One Person Injured in Plane Crash on Great Sacandaga Lake

Oct. 10, 2022

Oct. 10—NORTHAMPTON — Authorities are investigating after a small plane crash landed at Great Sacandaga Lake on Sunday.

Fulton County Sheriff Richard Giardino confirmed emergency response crews responded to a downed small aircraft near the Northampton Beach Public Campground shortly before noon on Sunday.

One person suffered minor injuries shortly after the plane's takeoff from the beach, Giardino said, who referred further questions to New York State Police.

Three people were onboard the plane when it crashed, according to a State Police spokesperson. The injured person was transported to Albany Medical Center with what is believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.

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