The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched an investigation into a fatal plane crash that occurred over the weekend in Boulder County.
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According to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, a twin-engine Beechcraft 95 crashed in a field shortly after taking off from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. The FAA confirmed that two people were aboard the aircraft. Both were killed in the crash; their identities have not been released to the public.
The crash happened shortly after 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, near the intersection of Brainard Drive and Midway Boulevard in the Broomfield area, close to the Carolyn Holmberg Preserve. The impact sparked a small fire, which was quickly extinguished by the North Metro Fire District.
The Beechcraft 95 is a light twin-engine aircraft that typically seats up to five people, including the pilot.
The NTSB is expected to release additional details as the investigation progresses.
