Two killed after plane crashes into Colorado mobile home park, setting two trailers ablaze

The two killed were identified by Steamboat Springs police as the pilot and a passenger

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A plane crashed into a mobile home park in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, on Monday afternoon, killing two people and setting two trailers on fire, authorities said.

Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue said the aircraft went down in West Acres Trailer Park.

The two people killed were the pilot and a passenger, according to Steamboat Springs police.

Routt County Coroner Mitch Locked on Tuesday identified the crash victims as 67-year-old Dan Dunn and 42-year-old Jessica Pauline Melton, from the Colorado Front Range. 

"Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the deceased," police wrote on Facebook.

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First responders extinguishing the flames.  (City of Steamboat Springs)

The city said ten firefighters and off-duty personnel worked to extinguish fire at two homes and several outbuildings, as well as secure the scene for the downed aircraft.

"All first responding agencies are aware of the plane crash. Please do not overwhelm our 911 dispatchers," the Routt County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post. "First responders are already at the scene getting in the right resources. We will update the public as soon as we have more information."

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Firefighters spraying water on a trailer fire

Plane crashes in West Acres Trailer Park in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. (Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue)

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told Fox News Digital that a twin-engine Cessna 421 crashed into the mobile home park around 4:30 p.m. while approaching Steamboat Springs Airport/Bob Adams Field. 

The City of Steamboat Springs said the airplane was believed to be en route from Longmont, Colorado to Ogden, Utah. 

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Authorities were asking others to avoid the area while first responders worked to extinguish the flames. (City of Steamboat Springs)

Steamboat Springs police established a call line for residents and family members to reach out after the crash. All residents of the mobile park have been accounted for, the city said.

The Community Room at the Combined Law Enforcement Facility has been opened to residents affected by the plane crash in West Acres Mobile Park, police said. The Red Cross and Routt County Crisis Support are also on hand to assist.

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Officials said at least two mobile homes caught fire when the small plane crashed into the trailer park. (City of Steamboat Springs)

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.

Steamboat Springs is located in north central Colorado, about a three-hour drive from Denver.

Bradford Betz is a Fox News Digital breaking reporter covering crime, political issues, and much more. 

Authored by Bradford Betz,Landon Mion via FoxNews June 17th 2024