Cranston Man Killed in Berkley Paramotor Accident

BERKLEY (WBSM) — A paramotor pilot was killed in a crash Sunday morning, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced.

Paramotor Crash Reported at Myricks Airport

The crash took place at the Myricks Airport, located at 168 Padelford Street in Berkley.

“The Myricks Airport is a large open field where single-engine aircraft can both take off and land from a grass runway,” the D.A.’s Office said in a release. “Paragliders and paramotors can also launch and land by foot from the airfield.”

Emergency Response to Berkley Airfield

Berkley Police responded to a 911 call at 9:40 a.m. on April 12 from a witness who reported a single-seat paramotor crash at the airport. Police and EMS arrived and found a large divot in the field closest to Padelford Street.

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Victim Identified as Cranston Man

The victim of the crash was located about 15 to 20 feet away, suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was identified as Gary Williams, 63, of Cranston, Rhode Island. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

According to the D.A.’s Office, police located the damaged single-seat paramotor Williams had been operating, and it appeared to have a fuel leak, and its propeller was broken in multiple places.

Investigation Into Paramotor Crash Ongoing

The incident remains under investigation by Berkley Police and Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the D.A.’s Office.