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Single-engine biplane lands on nose after leaving runway in Colorado

By Jennifer McRae

August 22, 2025 / 10:50 AM MDT / CBS Colorado

A single-engine plane went off the runway at Centennial Airport on Friday morning and landed on its nose. The biplane left Runway 28 with one person on board about 9 a.m.

A single-engine plane landed on its nose after leaving the runway at Centennial Airport. South Metro Fire Rescue

Crews with South Metro Fire Rescue rushed to the scene where there was a small fuel leak. A technical rescue team arrived to help upright the plane.

A biplane went off a runway at Centennial Airport. South Metro Fire Rescue

The person on board was not injured and the fuel leak was quickly mitigated, according to SMFR.

Jennifer McRae

Jennifer McRae is a digital media producer for CBS Colorado with more than 25 years of experience in news. Jennifer is part of the digital team recognized for excellence for Best Website several times by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.