Crashed Airplane to Be Removed Near South Boulder Peak on Oct. 22, Closing Trails
Why It MattersWreckage recovery in remote terrain sits within the NTSB's investigative process and depends on private contractors, so site access and weather can set the pace at which an investigation progresses.
Crews will remove the airplane that crashed on Oct. 4, 2026, near South Boulder Peak on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, weather permitting. A private contractor working with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will carry out the removal from the crash site.

To support a safe operation, designated trails and trailheads will be closed starting at 6 a.m. on Thursday, with reopening anticipated at around 5 p.m. Other trails may also be closed depending on circumstances during the removal. The City of Boulder advises the public to plan accordingly and check its OSMP closures page for current information.

















































