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In the Line of Duty
Marc Olson, 59 - Fort Morgan, CO
11/16/2021
Marc Olson Pilot CO Fire Aviation Fort Morgan, CO Age: 59 Gender: Male Status: Wildland-Contract Years of Service: 5 Date of Incident: Nov. 16, 2021 Date of Death: Nov. 16, 2021 On Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, Pilot Marc Olson was the sole occupant of a Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) that had been ordered by Laminer County to help fight the Kruger Rock Fire. During the mission, the plane crashed, killing Pilot Olson. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.