1 dead in small plane crash near Colorado airport
One person is dead after a single-engine plane crashed into an open field near Centennial Airport, according to officials from South Metro Fire District (SMFR).
Crews from the SMFR and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene near the 14200 block of Greasslands Drive.
According to officials, the crash did not start a fire, but a small fuel spill did occur. The victim was the plane’s pilot, and was the only person on board.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway by National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The pilot’s identity will be determined by the coroners office after his next of kin have been notified.
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