STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO (WGNS) – Four lives were lost early Friday (2/13/2026) morning when a small plane went down on Emerald Mountain near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, leaving families in Tennessee and beyond grieving an unimaginable loss. Authorities have identified those killed as 46‑year‑old Aaron Stokes; his 21‑year‑old son, Jackson Stokes; their nephew and cousin; 21‑year‑old Colin Stokes; and 37‑year‑old Austin Huskey.
Aaron Stokes was well known in the automotive repair industry, where he built a reputation as a mentor and entrepreneur who poured his energy into helping independent shop owners succeed. His son and nephew were traveling with him, along with Austin Huskey, a building supply owner with ties to Murfreesboro.
Ties to Murfreesboro’s Business Community…