Plane Crash-Lands In Field North Of Fort Collins
LAPORTE, Colo. (CBS4) - A single-engine plane toppled Friday as it came down in a field near Overland Trail at Highway 287, north of Fort Collins.
Plane crash update: pilot sole occupant of plane. No reported injuries. Crashed in field N of 287. More to come. pic.twitter.com/kdsVYOqY1W
— poudrefire (@poudrefire) October 13, 2017
A photo provided by a Poudre Fire Authority tweet shows first responders gathered around the plane.
The tweet says the pilot was the only person on board the plane and is not believed to have suffered any injuries.
Witnesses reported seeing the plane in distress before it ended up on its roof in the field.
Initial 911 call @10:58 am. People reported seeing plane in distress. Crashed near MM 352. No apparent injuries. FAA will be investigating.
— poudrefire (@poudrefire) October 13, 2017
PFA's hazmat crews have stopped a fuel leak on the plane.