Colorado Springs emergency crews responded Wednesday afternoon after a small plane went down just outside the city, according to local authorities. The crash occurred near the eastern edge of Colorado Springs, and first responders quickly secured the scene.
Officials confirmed that the aircraft was a single-engine plane. The number of people on board has not been released, and investigators are still working to determine the cause. Witnesses in the area reported hearing a loud engine noise before seeing smoke rise from the crash site.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department and El Paso County Sheriff’s Office were among the agencies on scene. Both KKTV and KRDO reported that federal investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will be leading the investigation.
Roads near the crash site were temporarily closed, but authorities say there is no threat to nearby homes or businesses. The names of those involved have not yet been made public as officials work to notify families.
This is a developing story. More updates will be provided by local Colorado Springs news outlets as information becomes available.
