Berkley airport paramotor crash kills RI man. What happened
Summary
Car Crash Berkley Rhode Island in Berkley, Rhode Island: A fatal crash involving a paramotor aerial vehicle left one dead over the weekend at Berkley's Myricks Airport. Gary Williams, 63, of Cranston, Rhode Island, died of injuries sustained in the crash on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The pilot, Williams, was located 15-20 feet away with life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The crash occurred at 9:40 a.m. on Sunday morning at 168 Padelford St. The vehicle was a single-seat paramotor, and police noted fuel leakage and a damaged propeller.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Williams | Named in reporting |
Original reporting
Berkley airport paramotor crash kills RI man. What happened