Two Small Plane Crashes Kill Three Near Denver, Fort Morgan Colorado

Two separate small plane crashes occurred recently in Colorado, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. Near Centennial Airport in suburban Denver, a Beech BE35 crashed and caught fire, killing both occupants, with the National Transportation Safety Board investigating the incident. Meanwhile, at Fort Morgan Municipal Airport, two single-engine planes collided mid-air during an aerobatic contest approach, killing Kristen Morris, a 35-year-old former U.S. Air Force pilot and Invictus Games medalist. Morris was remembered fondly by friends and Air Force family for her athleticism, spirit, and resilience following her disability. The collision also injured three others, including the pilot flying with Morris, and investigations by the FAA and NTSB are ongoing. Witnesses at Fort Morgan helped extinguish the post-crash fire and assist those involved, highlighting the community response to the tragedy.