Fatal Plane Crash Ignites Fires in Steamboat Springs Mobile Home Park

Two people died when a twin-engine Cessna crashed into the West Acres Trailer Park, causing significant fire damage.

The crash occurred at 4:23 p.m. near Steamboat Springs Airport, with the plane en route from Longmont, Colorado, to Ogden, Utah.
Both the pilot and a passenger were killed; their identities have been confirmed as Dan Dunn, 67, and Jessica Melton, 42.
The crash set fire to two mobile homes and several outbuildings, but all park residents were accounted for and unharmed.
First responders, including ten firefighters, worked to extinguish the flames and secure the crash site.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash, with witnesses reporting possible mechanical issues.