Aircraft lands safely after losing power during take off from Front Range Airport
Adams County Sheriff's Office says an aircraft taking off from Front Range Airport landed safely after losing power.
The sheriff's office said around 1:00 p.m. on Saturday a student pilot took off from the airport and headed south. Once he got 100 feet of altitude the aircraft suddenly lost power.
Close call!!!
— Adams Sheriff's Page (@AdamsCoSheriff) July 8, 2023
At 1:00 PM today a student pilot took off from Front Range Airport to the south. Once he got 100 ft of altitude the aircraft suddenly lost power. The pilot kept his cool and was able to safely land in a field about 1/2 mile east of Peterson Rd. pic.twitter.com/5WWC1xImB7
It was reported that the student remained calm and was able to land in a field about half of a mile east of Peterson Road.
A few power lines were struck that caused Hwy 36 to be closed between Peterson and Harback Road as utility crews repair the downed lines. All lanes are back open, according to the Adams County Sheriff's Office.
The plane catches a tow back to the airport 🪝 pic.twitter.com/kqEtl5iVli
— Adams Sheriff's Page (@AdamsCoSheriff) July 8, 2023
Authorities are advising the public to use alternate routes if travel is needed in the area.
The sheriff's office says no one was injured during the incident.