An animal rescue pilot has been killed in a plane crash in upstate New York, while two dogs who were with him survived, authorities said.

A volunteer pilot flying three rescue dogs to a care facility in upstate New York died along with one of the dogs after his plane crashed in the state's Catskill Mountains, according to officials.

One of the dogs was found deceased, while another, a lab mix puppy, survived but suffered two broken legs. The injured puppy was taken by Hyer Ground Rescue to the Capital District Veterinary Hospital. The third was found with minor injuries and is currently receiving care from a veterinarian.

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A Labrador-mix puppy named Whiskey suffered broken bones and an 18-month-old yorkie terrier mix named Pluto had minor injuries.

A Virginia father known for his dedication to rescuing animals and flying died Sunday in a plane crash in New York.

A pilot from Springfield has died after a plane he was flying crashed in New York on Sunday. According to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, just after 6 p.m., the pilot, who has since been identified as 49-year-old Seuk Kim,

Seuk Kim, a 49-year-old father of three, was flying three dogs from “high euthanasia shelters” to a rescue shelter in New York when the plane went down.