At least three individuals lost their lives in a plane crash in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The incident involved an Epic Aircraft E1000, a single-engine, six-seat turboprop light aircraft. The crash occurred near Emerald Mountain around 12:20 a.m. local time under unknown circumstances.
In a separate event, seven people died in a small jet crash at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina. Among the victims were former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife, and two children. The Cessna C550 jet crashed while landing at the airport, causing a significant fire.
The Federal Aviation Administration reported that the plane departed from the airport but attempted to return and land shortly after takeoff. Video footage depicted emergency responders at the scene as the plane wreckage was ablaze on the runway. The FAA took control of the crash site, leading to the closure of the airport for safety measures.
