Small Plane Crashes on Denver Golf Course

Both occupants walk away after crash near Meridian Golf Club
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Posted Sep 11, 2024 8:28 PM CDT
Small Plane Crashes on Denver Golf Course
This photo provided by the Douglas County, Colo., Sheriff's Office shows a small plane, left, that crashed and landed upside down on a Denver-area golf course Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.   (Douglas County Sheriff's Office via AP)

A small plane crashed, landing upside down on a Denver-area golf course on Wednesday, but both individuals aboard survived without serious harm. According to South Metro Fire Rescue, one individual sustained minor injuries but declined hospital transport, while the second individual emerged unscathed.

The incident involved a Cessna 172, which crashed shortly after departure from Centennial Airport. The plane came to rest near the seventh hole of the Meridan Golf Club, located about 5 miles north of the airport, as confirmed by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration will conduct a thorough investigation into the incident, according to statements from both the sheriff's office and the fire rescue team. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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