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.

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.

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.