Earlier this month, 4 people were killed in a tragic airplane accident near Silverton, Colorado.  The accident occurred on Saturday, December 3 when the passengers were flying from Durango to Aspen to attend a Christmas party.

The plane involved in the accident was a small, single-engine Socota TB-21.  The accident occurred while it was snowing and the temperature was approximately 22 degrees below zero.

The site of the accident is at a height of about 11,000 feet above sea level.  Debris from the plane was distributed over a 1 1/4 mile area in the accident.

Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board say they have delayed the debris recovery portion of their investigations until some of the snow in the area melts.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ families and friends.