A Routine Landing Turns Fatal: Northern Colorado Plane Crash Claims One Life

Northern Colorado Plane Crash: One Dead After Mid-Air Collision

Tragedy struck Northern Colorado over the weekend, leaving one person dead.

Details of the Northern Colorado Plane Crash

On Sunday, August 31st two planes attempted to land at a Colorado airport mid-morning, according to reports.

Officials from the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that a Cessna 172 and an Extra Flugzeugbau EA300 collided as they tried to approach the Fort Morgan Municipal Airport.

The aircrafts crashed and caught on fire.

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Timeline of the Fort Morgan Airport Incident

Denver7 reported that the incident took place at approximately 10:40 AM.

The Morgan County Sheriff's Office confirmed that four people were involved in the incident, two individuals on each plane.

Victims of the Colorado Plane Collision

Reports state that one person on the Extra EA 300 died in the collision, while the other was hospitalized. Officials have not released details on the injuries sustained.

The two people on the Cessna walked away with minor injuries, according to reports.

What Caused the Mid-Air Collision?

Local authorities confirmed that the Cessna was on "final approach" when the EA 300 crashed into it mid-air.

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating this incident that closed the Fort Morgan airport.

There is no information on the names or identities of those involved in the crash, including the deceased individual.

This is still a developing story. We will keep you updated as more details come out regarding this incident.

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