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Mexican pilot, 54, killed and two injured as private jet crashes, overturns and explodes in flames in Aspen in front of horrified witnesses, including LeAnn Rimes

Written By JAK on Monday, January 6, 2014 | 8:19 AM


  • Plane crashed on runway at airport in Aspen, Colorado, about 12.30pm (2.30 pm ET) today
  • Mexican co-pilot, Sergio Carranza Brabata, 54, died
  • Two other men, both pilots, were injured
  • The private aircraft overturned and burst into flames, with plumes of black smoke seen from afar
  • Singer LeAnn Rimes and former Saturday Night Live cast member Kevin Nealon among the people Tweeting their horror at witnessing the crash

A 54-year-old pilot was killed and two others injured when a private jet crashed and burst into flames  as it landed in Aspen, Colorado today.

Co-pilot Sergio Carranza Brabata, from Mexico, died when the Canadair CL- 600 skidded down the right side of runway at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, flipped and exploded about 12.30pm.

The two injured men are also reportedly Mexican pilots.They were rushed to Aspen Valley Hospital, with one in a critical condition.

Fatal: Co-pilot Sergio Carranza Brabata, from Mexico, died when the Canadair CL- 600 skidded down the right side of runway at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, flipped and exploded about 12.30pm

Fatal: Co-pilot Sergio Carranza Brabata, from Mexico, died when the Canadair CL- 600 skidded down the right side of runway at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, flipped and exploded about 12.30pm

At least one person is dead and two others seriously injured after a plane crashed on landing at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport in Aspen, Colorado, on Sunday

At least one person is dead and two others seriously injured after a plane crashed on landing at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport in Aspen, Colorado, on Sunday

Emergency crews work near a passenger plane that crashed upon landing at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport in Aspen, Colorado, on Sunday, killing one person and injuring two after exploding on impact

Emergency crews work near a passenger plane that crashed upon landing at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport in Aspen, Colorado, on Sunday, killing one person and injuring two after exploding on impact

The wreckage of a private jet lies on the runway after it crashed and burned at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport in Colorado January 5, 2014. One person died and two were injured in the crash, the Pitkin County Sheriff office said

The wreckage of a private jet lies on the runway after it crashed and burned at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport in Colorado January 5, 2014. One person died and two were injured in the crash, the Pitkin County Sheriff office said

Emergency crews hose a private plane that crashed and burst into flames on the runway at Aspen airport on Sunday afternoon. In a photo from Twitter the aircraft appears overturned

Emergency crews hose a private plane that crashed and burst into flames on the runway at Aspen airport on Sunday afternoon. In a photo from Twitter the aircraft appears overturned

CBS reports the aircraft was registered to the Bank of Utah in Salt Lake City.

The aircraft was reportedly en route to the luxury ski resort town from Toluca, Mexico via Tuscon, Arizona.

The plane is said to have attempted a few approaches before crashing in a ball of fire.

Emergency crews rushed to extinguish the flames and are currently investigating the cause of the crash.

 

Witnesses tweeted photos of the charred jet as it rested upside-down on a snowy runway.

Country singer LeAnn Rimes was among those who saw the explosion.

She tweeted: 'So sad! Horrible plane crash we just saw happen at the Aspen airport.'

Comedian Kevin Nealon, a former Saturday Night Live cast member, also saw the accident and said he couldn't imagine anyone surviving the wreck.

Emergency crews work near a passenger plane that crashed upon landing at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport in Aspen, Colorado on Sunday, January 5, 2014

Emergency crews work near a passenger plane that crashed upon landing at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport in Aspen, Colorado on Sunday, January 5, 2014

A passenger from another plane at Aspen airport Tweets photos of the smoke and backed up aircraft waiting to take off. Local police have confirmed one person is dead

A passenger from another plane at Aspen airport Tweets photos of the smoke and backed up aircraft waiting to take off. Local police have confirmed one person is dead

LeAnn Rimes, seen here on December 30 en route to Aspen for a vacation, has witnessed a plane crash on the runway at the exclusive resort town's airport

LeAnn Rimes, seen here on December 30 en route to Aspen for a vacation, has witnessed a plane crash on the runway at the exclusive resort town's airport

Leann Rimes Tweets her shock at witnessing the crash in Aspen on Sunday

Leann Rimes Tweets her shock at witnessing the crash in Aspen on Sunday

'Exploded into flames as it was landing. I think it was a private jet,' Nealon wrote.

'Fire truck and ambulances were on the scene within minutes. I don't believe there are any survivors.'

The airport has been closed.

Nico Salvatore Enea, who is also at the airport but inside another plane, said via Twitter that his pilot told them that there are '100 percent fatalities'.

'Pilot says regional, most likely foreign, [but] cannot even get tail number from wreckage,' he posted on his account.

'Definitely wing engine explosion where fuel is kept.'

'High winds, bad angle,' he added, referring to the crash, which happened upon landing.

Emergency crews work near a passenger plane that crashed upon landing at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport in Aspen

Emergency crews work near a passenger plane that crashed upon landing at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport in Aspen

Aspen, nestled in the Rocky Mountains, is roughly 100 miles southwest of Denver.

It is a popular winter destination for tourists, with several famous ski resorts and mountains in the area.

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