Police, Firefighters Respond To Plane Crash Near Boyd Lake
LOVELAND, Colo. (CBS4) - Emergency responders rushed to an area near Boyd Lake in Loveland for a single-engine plane crash. The lake is several miles away from the Northern Colorado Regional Airport, however it is not known whether the aircraft departed from that airport.
The plane clipped a power line causing it to flip and land on its roof. Rural Electric Association officials tell CBS4 the lines were not active.
A small fire then started but was extinguished.
Airport officials say there were no fatalities, but three people were taken to the hospital.
Plane crash w of Cty Rd 30 and Boyd. First responders have already taken the 3 passengers to the hospital, no fatalities
— FNL (@FlyFNL) March 23, 2019
Three staff members at the lake rushed to help the passengers until emergency responders arrived.
Three Boyd Lake State Park staff members aided in the response of the crash, helping with first aid measures and scene safety. It is good to hear all injuries are non-life threatening. https://t.co/0aelPh4k84
— CPW NE Region (@CPW_NE) March 23, 2019
The plane was reportedly flying southwest and landed perpendicular to the runway. Details about whether the pilot filed a flight plan have not been confirmed.
Peterson Air Force Base says the plane was part of their Aero Club where people can rent aircraft. All three people have been released from the hospital.