Phillip Edward Benson dies in fatal Larimer County plane crash
Fatal Larimer County plane crash death of Phillip Edward Benson
A man from Boulder who lost his life in a light aircraft accident west of Berthoud has been given as the name Phillip Edward Benson. This information was confirmed by official sources.
The 74-year-old person passed away on August 13th, as a result of several injuries caused by the impact from the incident. The authorities responsible for investigating deaths have classified this as an accident.
According to a report from Larimer County, at around 8:40 in the morning on that day, emergency dispatch services were notified about a small-plane accident. The location was specified as the 3600 block of West Larimer County Road 2.
It was reported that the aircraft involved caught fire after the crash. Firefighters arrived at the scene and managed to put out the flames, but by then, the individual inside was no longer alive. This was detailed in the official account.
Initial analysis of the situation suggests that the plane had collided with some power lines before it landed on a dirt road. This contact caused damage to several electrical wires and poles nearby, as stated in the preliminary findings.
