Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Conducts Search for Possible Downed Aircraft
The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a search for a possible downed aircraft that originated from Longmont Airport. The aircraft was last observed on radar near Eldorado Springs. The search area encompasses regions south of Boulder, west of Highway…
Denver, CO, October 5, 2026 — The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office has initiated a search for a potential downed aircraft. The Sheriff’s Office confirmed the search is underway for an aircraft that originated from Longmont Airport.
The aircraft was last detected on radar in the vicinity of Eldorado Springs. The current search operations are focused on an expansive area that includes regions south of the city of Boulder. The search perimeter extends westward from Highway 93 and reaches as far as the Continental Divide.
Details regarding the specific type of aircraft, the number of individuals on board, or the exact time of the last radar contact were not immediately available. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office has not provided information on any findings from the ongoing search efforts.
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