Denver - Aspen

On January 17, 1970 at 09:00 AM, Denver - Aspen experienced a crash involving Convair CV-240, operated by Aspen Airways, with the event recorded near Aspen-Pitkin County-Sardy Field Colorado.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

27 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 27 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 24, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. Following an uneventful flight from Denver, the aircraft belly landed at Aspen-Pitkin County-Sardy Field Airport. It slid on the runway for several dozen yards before coming to rest. All 27 occupants were evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration N270L, MSN 157, year of manufacture 1949.