On August 13, tragedy struck in Berthoud, Colorado, when a single ultralight aircraft crashed, resulting in the death of 74-year-old Phillip Edward Benson. The incident was reported on by the Larimer County Coroner's Office, which confirmed the fatal outcome of the crash that took place in the 3600 block of West County Road 2. According to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office, Benson was pronounced dead at the scene.
The authorities were able to positively identify the decedent through DNA comparison as Phillip Edward Benson, a resident of Boulder, Colorado. In a grim turn of events, a full forensic autopsy conducted on August 14 at the Larimer County Forensic Sciences Center by Dr. Joe White, D.O., listed the manner of death as an accident, with the cause of death being multiple blunt force injuries.
The Larimer County Coroner's Office statement provides conclusive evidence about the nature of Benson's death. The extensive injuries described by the coroner's report underscore the serious risks associated with ultralight aviation, a sport that many pursue for its sense of freedom and adventure, despite inherent dangers.
