A private plane that crashed in upstate New York over the weekend was carrying a close-knit family of physicians and a distinguished student athlete.

NTSB officials, who are leading the investigation on the crash, wouldn't directly confirm the fatalities and referred to local authorities. The passengers were family members and

The FAA is investigating a fatal plane crash near Copake, New York. Officials confirmed 6 people were aboard the plane, but would not confirm the number of deaths.