Tag: ntsb
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Four killed in plane crash near Steamboat Springs identified
The Routt County Coroner’s Office identified the four people who were killed in a plane crash early Friday near Steamboat Springs. According to the Coroner’s Office, the victims were 47-year-old Aaron Stokes, 21-year-old Jakson Stokes, 21-year-old Colin Stokes and 37-year-old Austin Huskey. Gazette news partner 9News reports that Jakson Stokes was Aaron Stokes’ son, and…
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4 killed in plane crash near Steamboat Springs
The FAA says the plane crashed under “unknown circumstances” just after midnight Friday. STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo — Four people were killed when a small plane crashed near Steamboat Springs early Friday. According to a preliminary report from the FAA, the Epic Aircraft E1000 crashed under unknown circumstances near Emerald Mountain around 12:20 a.m. The Routt…
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Engine power loss forced plane from Colorado Springs to crash, preliminary report shows
A plane that took off from Colorado Springs and crashed in Castle Rock before its planned return on Nov. 10 suffered from engine power loss, according to the preliminary report from the National Safety and Transportation Board. The single-engine Piper PA 28-235, built in 1966, experienced a decrease in engine speed in cruise flight, which…
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Plane that crashed on Powers Boulevard was unable to fully accelerate, preliminary NTSB report reveals
A preliminary report from the National Transportation and Safety Board shows a plane that crashed on Powers Boulevard on Oct. 1 was unable to fully accelerate amid climbing elevation despite normal engine operation. The Piper PA-28R200 took off from the Colorado Springs Airport en route to Great Bend, Kan., around 4 a.m. and crashed at…
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Pilot survives small plane crash in La Junta with minor injuries
A small plane crashed at the La Junta Airport while landing on Thursday evening, according to a post on social media by the La Junta Fire Department. The only occupant of the plane was conscious and alert after the crash and was transported to a hospital for minor injuries. The post stated the plane was…