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Two CEOs have been identified as two of the four victims of a small plane crash in Colorado on February 13 that killed all four people on board
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Aaron Stokes, 47, founder of car repair companies EuroFix, Amerifix and Shop Fix Academy, and his 21-year-old son and 21-year-old nephew were among the three victims
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Austin Huskey, 37-year-old third-generation CEO of Huskey Building Supply, also died
Two CEOs were among the four killed in the February 13 Colorado plane crash.
According to People magazine’s previous report, at around 12:20 noon on Friday, February 13, local time, an Epic E1000 carrying four people crashed in a remote mountainous area near Steamboat Springs.
The victims were identified as millionaire CEO Aaron Stokes, 47, his son Jakson, 21, nephew Colin Stokes, 21, and owner Austin Huskey, 37, Fox 17 News reported, citing the Routt County coroner.
According to Aaron’s LinkedIn page, he is the founder of EuroFix, Amerifix and Shop Fix Academy, an auto repair company based in Franklin, Tennessee.
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“His passing has had a profound impact on his family, the Shop Fix Academy team, and the broader automotive community,” the company said in a statement on Facebook. “Stokes helped thousands of auto repair shop owners and countless other business leaders achieve meaningful growth in their businesses and leadership… His legacy extends far beyond financial performance…”
According to the Facebook page of Aaron’s son, Jackson, he is a student at Franklin Christian Academy in Franklin.
Jackson’s girlfriend, Kalia Velez, wrote on Instagram: “I can’t even put into words how much my heart hurts. This feels so unreal and truly my worst nightmare… Jackson, you are my best friend and the love of my life… This is going to be very difficult and I don’t want to live my life without you…”
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Husky is the third-generation CEO of Franklin-based Husky Building Supply Company. In 2025, he was included in LBM magazine’s 40 Under 40 list.
“With heavy hearts, we are saddened by the unexpected passing of CEO Austin Huskey,” the company said in a statement on Instagram. “Austin was a fearless leader, a kind man, a devoted father and husband, and a faithful follower of Christ…Austin led by example…by his own actions and words.”
Huskey is survived by his wife, Kate Huskey, and their two children.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) told People magazine that preliminary information indicates the circumstances of the crash are “unknown.” Citing Tennessee business records, new york times According to reports, the aircraft involved in the crash was registered to ALS Aviation, a limited liability company in Franklin.
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The plane took off from downtown Kansas City Airport shortly after 10 p.m. and was bound for Bob Adams Airport in Steamboat Springs when it crashed southeast of the airport, according to flight data. The plane had flown from Nashville to Kansas City the night before.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and NTSB are investigating the incident.
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PEOPLE has reached out to the Routt County Coroner’s Office, Routt County Sheriff’s Office, National Transportation Safety Board and FAA for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
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