A tragic incident occurred on Saturday when a plane crashed and burst into flames in a field located north of Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield. The crash resulted in the loss of two lives, with no survivors reported from the small aircraft that went down shortly after takeoff and attempted to return to the airport. The North Metro Fire Rescue District received a distress call at 10:02 a.m., just a minute after the crash was reported near Midway Boulevard and Brainard Drive. By 10:24 a.m., firefighters had managed to extinguish the blaze at the crash site.
The aircraft involved in the crash was identified as a twin-engine Beechcraft 95 plane, with two individuals on board at the time of the tragic incident. Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson Steven Kulm confirmed that the plane crashed just short of the runway at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. Both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board have launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash, with the victims’ identities to be disclosed by the Boulder County Coroner’s Office. Boulder County sheriff’s deputies remained at the crash site overnight as part of the ongoing investigation.
As this story continues to unfold, updates may be provided as more information becomes available. Stay informed by signing up to receive crime news directly to your inbox each day. In the midst of such a tragic event, the community mourns the loss of the two individuals who lost their lives in the plane crash. The investigation into the cause of the crash will shed light on the circumstances that led to this devastating incident, offering closure to the families and loved ones of the victims.
