Plane Crash Kills 4 Near Steamboat Springs

Single-engine aircraft crashed near Steamboat Springs airport in remote location

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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All four people aboard a single-engine aircraft died when it crashed in a remote location early Friday morning near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The plane, an Epic Aircraft E1000 owned by ALC Aviation LLC in Franklin, Tennessee, crashed at around 12:20 a.m. while approaching the Steamboat Springs Airport.

Why it matters

Plane crashes are always tragic events that raise concerns about air safety and the need for thorough investigations to determine the causes. This incident near the popular ski town of Steamboat Springs will likely have a significant impact on the local community.

The details

The crash site was located near the top of Emerald Mountain, which is 8,252 feet tall. The flight originated in Nashville, Tennessee and made a stop in Kansas City before proceeding to Steamboat Springs. The names of the deceased have not been released pending notification of their next of kin. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the plane crash.

  • The plane crashed at 12:20 a.m. local time on Friday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Routt County Sheriff Doug Sherar

Confirmed the deaths of the four victims and stated that the Routt County Coroner's Office is working to notify their families.

ALC Aviation LLC

The Tennessee-based company that owned the Epic Aircraft E1000 plane that crashed.

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What’s next

The FAA and NTSB will continue their investigation to determine the cause of the crash.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the importance of air safety and the need for thorough investigations to prevent future accidents, especially in remote areas like the one near Steamboat Springs.