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Four Dead in Colorado Plane Crash Near Resort Town
14 Feb
Summary
- Private plane crashed near Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
- Four fatalities confirmed in the aircraft accident.
- Company linked to the plane was dissolved in August.
A private plane crashed near the resort town of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, resulting in the deaths of four individuals. The incident occurred on February 13th, near Emerald Mountain, approximately three hours northwest of Denver. The Federal Aviation Administration's preliminary report indicates the Epic Aircraft E1000 crashed under unknown circumstances.
The National Transportation Safety Board has initiated an investigation into the fatal crash. The victims were transported to the Routt County Coroner's Office for identification. Flight tracking services show the plane's route is not publicly available due to a request from its owner.
Records indicate the aircraft was registered to ALS Aviation LLC, a Franklin-based company. While a certificate for the plane was issued in April 2024 and remains valid through 2031, state business records show the company itself was registered in 2021 and subsequently declared inactive and dissolved in August.
