Dense Fog — Yuma County, Colorado
2008-08-24 · Yuma County, Colorado
3
Direct deaths
$200K
Property damage
Event narrative
Dense fog was sites as playing a major factor in the crash of a single engine plane, resulting in three fatalities. The crash occurred about a quarter mile from the Yuma airport.
Wider weather episode
Extremely dense fog was sited as playing a major role in the fatal crash of a single engine, fixed wing Piper aircraft.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 130693. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.