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Steamboat Springs Today
By the People, for the People
Millionaire CEOs and Family Members Killed in Colorado Plane Crash
Two business leaders and their relatives were among the four victims of the February 13 accident near Steamboat Springs.
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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A CEO and his family members have been identified as three of the four victims killed in a small plane crash near Steamboat Springs, Colorado on February 13. The other victim was the third-generation CEO of a building supply company. The plane, an Epic E1000, crashed in remote mountainous terrain around 12:20 a.m. local time, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.
Why it matters
The tragic deaths of these prominent business leaders and their family members have deeply impacted their companies, communities, and the broader automotive and construction industries. The crash also raises questions about aviation safety and the risks associated with private plane travel.
The details
The victims have been identified as 47-year-old Aaron Stokes, the founder of car repair businesses EuroFix, Amerifix, and Shop Fix Academy, his 21-year-old son Jakson, and his 21-year-old nephew Colin Stokes. The fourth victim was 37-year-old Austin Huskey, the third-generation CEO of Huskey Building Supply. The plane had departed Kansas City Downtown Airport for Steamboat Springs' Bob Adams Airport before crashing southeast of the airport.
- The plane crashed around 12:20 a.m. local time on February 13, 2026.
- The plane had flown from Nashville to Kansas City the evening before the crash.
The players
Aaron Stokes
The 47-year-old founder of car repair businesses EuroFix, Amerifix, and Shop Fix Academy.
Jakson Stokes
The 21-year-old son of Aaron Stokes.
Colin Stokes
The 21-year-old nephew of Aaron Stokes.
Austin Huskey
The 37-year-old third-generation CEO of Huskey Building Supply.
ALS Aviation
The limited liability company in Franklin, Tennessee that the crashed plane was registered to.
What’s next
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the cause of the plane crash.
The takeaway
This tragic incident highlights the risks associated with private plane travel and the devastating impact the loss of prominent business leaders can have on their companies, families, and communities.
