ELBERT COUNTY, Colo. — A pilot of a small plane did not survive after crash landing in a field near the town of Matheson in Elbert County Saturday.
It happened around noon Saturday in a field near County Road 169 and County Road 66.
A nearby rancher heard the crash and called 911.
The Elbert County Sheriff’s Office said the pilot, and sole occupant of the plane, died on impact.
Their identity has not been released.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash.
Coloradans making a difference | Denver7 featured videos
Restaurant-quality hospital meals tackle malnutrition in older Colorado adults
Denver lab, CU researchers trial early ovarian cancer screening method
Firestone resident files recall petition as town's water woes reach boiling point
Denver7 | Your Voice: Centennial prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary
New Colorado Bureau of Investigation director seeks to change culture after multiple controversies
Denver7 is committed to making a difference in our community by standing up for what's right, listening, lending a helping hand and following through on promises. See that work in action, in the videos above.