New York State Police / August 4. 2025
The New York State Police and emergency personnel remain on scene at a small engine plane crash that occurred on August 1, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., on Morton Hill Road in the town of Hornellsville, Steuben County.
The sole occupant of the aircraft has been identified as Brian J. Valder, age 41, of Penfield, NY. Valder was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the aircraft had departed from the Brockport area prior to the crash.
Morton Hill Road is now open in the vicinity of the crash site.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are on scene investigating the cause of the crash. Further information will be released as it becomes available.
