Plane Crash Kills One in Milton
One person died, and another was seriously injured after a plane crashed into a driveway in Milton.
Details of the Crash
The pilot, Frederick Barber, 58, from Port Charlotte, Florida, was killed. The passenger, Alexander Hoff, 39, from Hollis, New Hampshire, sustained serious injuries and was taken to Albany Medical Center.
The accident occurred at 10:24 a.m. on Wyndham Way, a residential street in Milton.
Emergency Response
- Nine fire departments responded
- Three police agencies were involved
- Community EMS, Saratoga County Office of Emergency Management, and the Saratoga County Hazardous Material Team also assisted
Official Statement
"The plane is believed to have hit a tree and dropped into the driveway of a residence," said Saratoga County Sheriff Mike Zurlo during a press conference the day of the crash.
"While the crash was initially dispatched as a structure fire with entrapment, responders determined the fire was limited to outside the residence and the structure was not impacted. The house was occupied but the residents were not injured and evacuated safely."
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Mooney M20E, a fixed-wing single-engine plane originally manufactured in 1964, according to FAA Aircraft Registration.
Written by Aidan Cahill on November 6, 2025
Summary: A 1964 Mooney M20E crashed in Milton, killing the pilot and seriously injuring a passenger, while nearby residents escaped unharmed.