LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. — A Boulder man was killed after his glider crashed southwest of Berthoud Wednesday morning.
Law enforcement learned of an aircraft crash in the 3600 block of West County Road 2, located near the Larimer-Boulder county line, around 8:40 a.m. The Larimer County Sheriff's Office (LCSO), Berthoud Fire Protection District, and Thompson Valley EMS responded to the scene and found an ultralight glider that had crashed and caught fire.
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After the flames were put out, first responders found the sole occupant — a Boulder man — dead inside the glider. The Larimer County Coroner's Office will release the man's name and cause and manner of death at a later time.
The sheriff's office reported that several nearby power lines and poles were severely damaged. Investigators believe the glider likely hit the electrical lines before coming to rest on the dirt road.
Crews from Poudre Valley REA (Rural Electrification Administration) are working on fixing the damage to the lines.
The cause of the crash is under investigation. No other injuries or property damage have been reported.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was notified of the crash. The sheriff's office said the investigation will remain with them due to the type of glider.
“Losing someone you care about is never easy, but a sudden loss like this is especially tough,” said LCSO Sgt. Justin Williamson in a statement. “We’ll keep this man’s family and our wider aviation community in our thoughts during the difficult days to come.”
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Investigator Stephen Gates at 970-498-5169.
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