At 11:27 mountain time, an Aero Vodochody L-39CT crashed on departure from Front Range Airport, killing both aboard. Witnesses said the airplane departed from runway 26 and turned crosswind for a southbound departure. The airplane was observed to pitch-up approximately 30 degrees, and drop immediately to the ground.
Jan. 24, Watkins, Colo. / Aero Vodochody L-39
At 11:27 mountain time, an Aero Vodochody L-39CT crashed on departure from Front Range Airport, killing both aboard. Witnesses said the airplane departed from runway 26 and turned crosswind for a southbound departure. The airplane was observed to pitch-up approximately 30 degrees, and drop immediately to the ground....
Key Takeaways:
- An Aero Vodochody L-39CT crashed shortly after departing from Front Range Airport at 11:27 mountain time.
- Both individuals on board were killed in the accident.
- Witnesses reported the aircraft pitched up approximately 30 degrees before immediately dropping to the ground.
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