The co-founder and CEO of CO Fire Aviation, Kyle Scott, lost his life during an aerial application flight yesterday while flying an AT-602 in Colorado. Scott founded Scott Aviation in Fort Morgan, Colorado, providing aerial application services before the founding of CO Fire Aviation in 2020 and Gold Aero in 2023. Both companies operate primarily out of their Fort Morgan base, including the Fort Morgan Airport FBO run by Scott Aviation. CO Fire Aviation has been a successful aerial firefighting company for several years, providing SEAT aircraft on contracts in Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, and Colorado.
In addition to his flying duties, Kyle was an active member of the National Agricultural Aviation Association and the SEAT Operators Association President for aerial firefighting.
Kyle was a friend to many, a proud husband and father, and will be sorely missed by the industry. Our thoughts are with Kyle’s family and the entire Scott Aviation and CO Fire Aviation families.
