Small Plane Crashes on Golf Course in Douglas County

It was a normal day at Meridian Golf Course in Douglas County, Colorado when, out of nowhere, a plane crashed on the course. Thankfully, everybody is okay.

According to South Metro Fire Rescue on social media, the plane crashed directly on the course and landed upside down. The people on the plane only had minor injuries.

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About the Plane That Crashed in Colorado

The plane was a single-engine Cessna 172. This small plane seats four and is one of the most popular planes for training pilots. It is possible that the pilot that crashed the plane was a pilot student, however, there are no reports of the pilot or their experience.

This aircraft has a maximum range of 640 nautical miles.

In an interview with Fox 31, Brian Millie of South Metro Fire said that the plane crashed quickly after take-off and another plane quickly launched for take-off right behind it.

The plane that flew behind the plane that crashed is who reported the incident.

The golf course is just five miles away from the Centennial Airport.