Midair plane crash kills one person near Colorado airport as both planes catch fire
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A fatal incident occurred near the Fort Morgan Municipal Airport in Colorado on Sunday when two planes collided midair, resulting in one death and three injuries, according to law enforcement.

The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office reported that upon receiving a crash report around 10:45 a.m., deputies and emergency crews quickly arrived at the scene, discovering two aircraft downed in fields near the airport.

Initial findings indicated that a small Cessna on its final approach to the runway was hit midair by another plane. Witnesses observed the two aircraft clipping one another before they crashed to the ground.

The sheriff’s office noted that both aircraft caught fire upon impact. Smoke billowed from the sites as first responders and nearby individuals worked to put out the flames.

Plane wreckage in Fort Morgan, Colorado

The blames burned up after crashing at Fort Morgan Municipal Airport in Fort Morgan, Colo., Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (KDVR)

“Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the victim’s family and friends affected by this tragic incident,” the sheriff’s office shared on Facebook. “The investigation is ongoing, and the identities of those involved will not be disclosed at this time.”

The sheriff’s office also thanked citizens who tried to put out the flames before firefighters and other first responders arrived.

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