North Las Vegas – Kremmling

On September 18, 2008 at 08:24 PM, North Las Vegas – Kremmling experienced a crash involving Piper PA-60 Aerostar (Ted Smith 600), operated by BDW Equipment Leasing, with the event recorded near Kremmling-McElroy Colorado.

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

2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. According to radar and Global Positioning System data, the pilot overflew the airport from the southwest and turned to the west to maneuver into position for landing on runway 9. Several witnesses observed the airplane to the west of the airport at a low altitude, appearing to enter a turn that was followed by a "rapid descent" and impact with the ground. The ground scars and damage to the airplane were consistent with a near-vertical descent and impact. An examination of the airplane and its systems revealed no preaccident anomalies. The moon was obscured by an overcast sky and dark night conditions were prevalent.

Aircraft reference details include registration N97TS, MSN 60-8265-036, year of manufacture 1982.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 40.0542°, -106.3703°.