1968 plane wreck on Independence Pass remains to be cleaned up

Published
June 15, 2026
Location
Independence Ghost Town, Colorado
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Incident type
Aircraft, Crash

Summary

Car Crash Independence Ghost Town Colorado in Independence Ghost Town, Colorado: A small aircraft crashed above Independence Ghost Town in the winter of 1968, killing the pilot and three passengers. The wreck has remained on the site for 58 years and is still awaiting cleanup by the Forest Service.

Original reporting

1968 plane wreck on Independence Pass remains to be cleaned up | SkyHiNews.com

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