Plane Crash Kills One in Milton
One person died and another was seriously injured after a plane crashed into a driveway in Milton. The pilot, Frederick Barber, 58, from Port Charlotte, Florida, was killed in the accident. The passenger, Alexander Hoff, 39, from Hollis, New Hampshire, suffered severe injuries and was taken to Albany Medical Center.
Crash Details and Response
The crash occurred at 10:24 a.m. on Wyndham Way, a residential area in the Town of Milton. Nine fire departments, three police agencies, Community EMS, Saratoga County Office of Emergency Management, and the Saratoga County Hazardous Material Team responded to the scene, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.
In a press conference, Saratoga County Sheriff Mike Zurlo stated that the plane likely struck a tree before crashing into the driveway.
The incident was initially reported as a structure fire with entrapment, but responders confirmed the fire was confined outside the home. The residence was occupied at the time, but its occupants were unharmed and evacuated safely.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Mooney M20E, a fixed-wing single-engine plane originally manufactured in 1964, according to FAA registration records.
Written by Aidan Cahill on November 6, 2025.
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