Mark Shook, 61, and Rebecca Jane Molle, 50, killed in gyroplane crash near Loma, CO
Modified Date:
Sat, 04/04/2015 - 12:51pmAccident Date:
Saturday, October 4, 20142 aboard copter that crashed into Colorado River
First-responders told the newspaper that two fishermen witnessed the crash, rushed to the helicopter and pulled at least one victim from inside.
Helicopter crashes into Colorado River
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Mark Shook, 61, and Rebecca Jane Molle, 50, were killed in a gyroplane accident after it crashed at approximately 6:10 p.m. Saturday into the Colorado River near Loma. It is reported that the aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances near Highway 6, exit 15. Shook died of multiple injuries from the crash, and Molle drowned shortly after the crash.
Type: Aircraft Accident
Topics:
Helicopter AccidentPeople Involved:
Mark Shook
Rebecca Jane Molle
Roadway:
Highway 6City:
Loma, COCounty:
Mesa County, CO
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