At least four people dead in small plane crash in Colorado mountains

The flight reportedly originated from Barstow, Calif., and left Flagstaff, Ariz., after refueling.

The twin-engine Cessna 310 went down about 4:15 p.m. Sunday.

Officials say they were searching the Grizzly Peak area based on the plane’s last radar hits and cellphone forensic coordinates.

San Juan County authorities are investigating after searchers found the wreckage of a small plane on a mountainside west of Silverton.

Butch Knowlton, director of the La Plata County Office of Emergency Management, said four people from La Plata County Search and Rescue would be airlifted Sunday evening to the site of the crash at the head of Cascade Creek.

There have also been conflicting reports about the number of passengers, with some outlets reporting that there were five people on board. “No survivors expected. Tail# N1099Q confirmed aircraft”.

The wreckage was at found close to the city of Ironton, in accordance with Ian Gregor, a representatives regarding the Federal Aviation Administration.

According to the Lieutenant Colonel Mike Daniels, with the CAP, the missing aircraft departed from California.

Investigators with the NTSB and FAA were expected to arrive at the crash site Monday night, Gregor said.