Pilot Killed In Hang Glider Crash In Deep River

DEEP RIVER, CT — A Clinton man died Friday when the glider he was piloting crashed in the town of Deep River, authorities said.

According to Connecticut State Police, troopers responded to the area of Cedar Lake Road around 4:15 p.m. after receiving a call about a small glider that had crashed into the woods.

When troopers arrived, they found the single-engine Ultralight glider and its pilot, 70-year-old Bradley Daar. The pilot was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.

The Federal Aviation Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board and the Connecticut Airport Authority were notified of the incident. Connecticut State Police is investigating.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact SGT Matthew Warren of Troop F - Westbrook at 860-399-2100 or by email at Matthew.Warren@ct.gov.