DENVER (KDVR) -- Crews are responding to reports of a plane crash in Larimer County Saturday. The Larimer County Sheriff's Office said in a post on X that its deputies, along with Larimer County Emergency Services and other local partners are responding to the crash near Storm Mountain. "Efforts are ongoing to make direct contact with the individuals on board," the sheriff's office wrote on X. In a press conference Saturday afternoon, a public information officer for the Larimer County Sheriff's Office confirmed that three people were in the plane when it crashed, and two of them died. The third passenger in the plane was severely injured and treated on the scene and was being airlifted to a hospital. The Larimer County Sheriff's Office will investigate the crash working with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board. SkyFOX flew over the scene and saw numerous emergency vehicles and first responders in the area. Civil Air Patrol plane crashed in Larimer County on Nov. 23, 2024. (SkyFOX)Civil Air Patrol plane crashed in Larimer County on Nov. 23, 2024. (SkyFOX)Civil Air Patrol plane crashed in Larimer County on Nov. 23, 2024. (SkyFOX)Civil Air Patrol plane crashed in Larimer County on Nov. 23, 2024. (SkyFOX) Due to the rocky terrain, the sheriff's office said it took first responders a while to reach the specific location of the crash and recovery may take a few days. According to FlightAware, the flight took off at 10:09 a.m. from the Northern Colorado Regional Airport near Fort Collins and Loveland. The flight path on FlightAware shows that the plane went West over some mountains before circling multiple times and crashing around 11:10 a.m. The plane that crashed was a Civil Air Patrol plane. Civil Air Patrol is a nonprofit and is the auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Civil Air Patrol issued a statement saying the plane was a single-engine Cessna 182. The plane was flying for a search and rescue training exercise. “Our deepest sympathies go out to the families, members, and friends affected by this tragic event,” said Maj. Gen. Regena Aye, national commander of Civil Air Patrol. “Our members serve because they care about America’s communities. Our people are our most important resource, and we are committed to ensuring their safety and security." A spokesperson for the NTSB told FOX31 that it is investigating the crash but did not have information to share about the circumstances.