Two people are dead after a single-engine plane crashed at Erie Airpark today, according to Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Mike Fergus. The plane was built from a kit, possibly by the owner, Fergus said.
The plane is registered to Skyraider Aviation Inc., of 395 Airport Dr. in Erie. The company’s website advertises flight training, aircraft rental and sales and other services.
Someone who answered the phone at the company said he couldn’t comment on the accident.
Karilyn Clark saw the plane take off, according to 9News. She says the plane didn’t appear to have enough height to clear power lines and banked hard to avoid the power lines. The plane then spiraled and hit the ground.
Details of the crash, which happened shortly before 2 p.m., are sketchy. Both the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating. After the crash, Colorado 7 was closed from County Line to Lowell Boulevard. Traffic was detoured to the Northwest Parkway until Colorado 7 reopened about 2:45 p.m.
