Civil Air Patrol Plane Crash Kills Two in Colorado

A Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182 crashed near Storm Mountain in Larimer County, Colorado, resulting in the deaths of pilot Susan Wolber and aerial photographer Jay Rhoten, while co-pilot Randall Settergren was injured. The aircraft was on a routine training mission for aerial photography when it went down in rugged terrain at around 11:15 a.m. on Saturday. Rescue efforts involved the Colorado Army National Guard, which airlifted the injured co-pilot to a hospital. The Civil Air Patrol, the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, has expressed condolences and is cooperating with the National Transportation Safety Board in the crash investigation. The Larimer County Sheriff's Office and other emergency services responded to the crash site to assist survivors. This incident highlights the critical role and risks faced by Civil Air Patrol volunteers in their service to community safety.