Plane debris falls from sky and onto Colorado neighborhoods

Credit: Broomfield Police via twitter

Broomfield, Colorado, police responded to the area near 136th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard on Saturday for reports of pieces from an aircraft falling from the sky. First responders say they aren’t aware of injuries.

Police say debris fell in several neighborhoods at around 1 p.m. They add the plane had engine trouble but did not land in Broomfield.

Getting reports that a plane flying over @broomfield had engine trouble and dropped debris in several neighborhoods around 1:08 pm. No injuries reported at this time. Plane did not land in Broomfield. Media staging area TBD. pic.twitter.com/Oc02vUWFdn

— Broomfield Police (@BroomfieldPD) February 20, 2021

Debris has been found at Commons Park and the Northmoor and Red Leaf neighborhoods. One picture shows a large, circular piece of metal resting right in front of a home.

Police say the plane landed safely at Denver International Airport.

Additional debris scattered across turf field at Commons Park. Please avoid the area if possible. pic.twitter.com/tmos5HBVwV
— Broomfield Police (@BroomfieldPD) February 20, 2021