The IAC is deeply saddened at the news of a mid-air collision between an Extra aircraft and a Cessna on August 31st at the 2025 Kyle Scott Aerobatic Dust-up (formerly named the High Plains Hotpoxia) aerobatic contest in Fort Morgan, Colorado. The accident happened during final approach following a competition flight.
There were two occupants in each of the involved aircraft.
We are grieved to report that IAC Competitor Kristen Morris passed away in the accident. IAC Competitor David Shangraw is hospitalized but expected to recover. Both occupants of the Cessna survived with minor injuries.
Photo of Kristen Morris
