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Small plane makes crash landing in Colorado Springs

By Jennifer McRae

October 1, 2025 / 9:06 AM MDT / CBS Colorado

Small plane makes crash landing on South Powers Boulevard in Colorado Springs

A small plane crash landed in Colorado Springs early Wednesday, but everyone on board was able to walk away unharmed. According to the Colorado Springs Fire Department, the single-engine aircraft landed on Powers Boulevard just after 4 a.m.

A small plane made a crash landing on South Powers Blvd. in Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs Fire Dept.

Fire crews said all three on board were uninjured. Fuel was leaking from the plane and crews worked to stop the leak.

Traffic was impacted on Powers Boulevard and drivers were urged to take an alternate route.

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.