A single-engine Cessna 172 and one other plane "collided and crashed" close to Vance Model Airport in Longmon in Colorado simply earlier than 9am (native time, 1am AEST), the Federal Aviation Administration reported.
Longmont is positioned a few half hour from Boulder.
There have been two individuals onboard the Cessna 172, in accordance with the FAA.
The variety of individuals onboard the second plane, recognized by the Nationwide Transportation Security Board (NTSB) as a Sonex Xenos, isn't confirmed at the moment, the FAA mentioned.
Each passengers within the Cessna 172 died on the scene, the Boulder County Sheriff's Workplace mentioned.
There was one confirmed occupant within the different plane, who was additionally reported deceased upon the arrival of first responders, the sheriff's workplace mentioned.
When first responders arrived on the scene, they found two separate crash websites, in accordance with the Boulder County Sheriff's Workplace.
The primary plane was discovered on the south aspect of Niwot Highway, whereas the second plane was discovered on the north aspect.
Authorities haven't but recognized the three individuals who died within the crash, police mentioned.
The FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash.