Plane Crash Near Steamboat Springs, Colo. Claims Four Lives
A tragic plane crash occurred near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, early Friday, claiming the lives of all four people onboard. The incident involved an Epic E1000 turboprop aircraft, which crashed into remote mountain terrain around 12:20 a.m. under unclear circumstances.
Details of the Incident
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is now investigating the crash. According to Routt County Sheriff Doug Scherar, the wreckage is located in a very isolated area of Emerald Mountain.
Routt County search-and-rescue teams were notified at 12:40 a.m. and started making their way to the crash site by 1 a.m. They employed both foot travel and snowmobiles to navigate the challenging terrain.
Recovery Efforts
The search-and-rescue team collaborated with Routt County sheriff’s officers and Steamboat Springs police to retrieve the victims’ bodies from the wreckage.
- Location of Crash: Emerald Mountain, near Steamboat Springs, CO
- Time of Crash: Approximately 12:20 a.m. on Friday
- Aircraft: Epic E1000 (six-seat turboprop)
- Number of Victims: 4 (at least three believed to be family members)
- Aircraft Registration: ALS Aviation, dissolved in Tennessee
- Manufacture Year: 2024
Flight Path and Investigation
The aircraft took off from John C. Tune Airport in Nashville, Tennessee, and made a stop at Kansas City Downtown Airport in Missouri before crashing. Investigators from the NTSB will closely examine the pilot, aircraft, and surrounding conditions during the inquiry.
Mitch Locke, the Routt County coroner, has not yet released the names of the deceased but confirmed that multiple victims belonged to the same family. Further updates will come as the investigation progresses.
Next Steps
Once on-site, the NTSB will document the crash scene and assess the aircraft before transferring it for further examination. This thorough investigation aims to uncover the factors that contributed to this devastating incident.
