This morning at approximately 11:12 am, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a plane crash in the area of Storm Mountain. Deputies and Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services crews responded to the remote location. Several local partners also assisted, including Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Thompson Valley EMS, UCHealth LifeLine, Larimer County Parks Rangers, Loveland Police Department, the United States Forest Service, and the Colorado Air National Guard.

The Colorado Civil Air Patrol has confirmed the plane, belonging to the Thompson Valley Composite Squadron, was conducting a routine training mission training aerial photography. Upon arrival at the site of the crash, deputies found three passengers on board. Unfortunately, two of the passengers have been confirmed deceased. The third passenger was transported to an area hospital with severe injuries. Larimer County Search and Rescue also responded to the initial call and will continue to assist with recovery operations in the coming days. Due to the extreme, rugged terrain, recovery will likely take several days.

The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office will lead the investigation into the crash, with support from the FAA and NTSB. The Larimer County Coroner’s Office will release the identities of the deceased and the cause of death.

“Over the coming days and weeks, we will continue to investigate the crash to provide closure for the families involved,” said Captain Bobby Moll of the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. “We are deeply grateful to our local partners, who respond without hesitation in these critical situations. The dedication and commitment to public safety demonstrated by everyone involved is truly unmatched.”

Any questions regarding the mission or reason for the flight should be directed to the Civil Air Patrol.