By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio News/Blizzard Broadcasting.
The names have been released by the Routt County Coroner of those who died in the plane crash on Emerald Mountain early Friday morning. All four are from Tennessee. They are 47-year-old Aaron Stokes, and his son, 21-year-old Jakson Stokes. Their nephew and cousin, 21-year-old Colin Stokes also died. The fourth person who died on the plane is 37-year-old Austin Huskey.
This is according to Routt County Coroner Mitch Locke.
An obituary posted on Ever Loved says Aaron Stokes is from Franklin, Tennessee.
“Aaron Stokes was widely recognized as the founder of Shop Fix Academy, an organization dedicated to empowering independent auto repair shop owners. A self-made multi-millionaire with 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, Aaron’s influence extended significantly within the industry. He successfully owned and operated five auto repair shops and hosted the popular radio show “Fixin’ Cars with Aaron Stokes.”
Ever Loved — Aaron Stokes Plane Crash Obituary
Screenshots from social media posts in Tennessee.
Press Release from Shop Fix Academy in Nashville.
37-year-old Austin Huskey was CEO of Huskey Building Supply in Franklin, Tennessee.
Statement on Linked in from Huskey Building Supply, on CEO Austin Huskey:
With heavy hearts, we grieve the unexpected passing of our CEO, Austin Huskey. Austin was a fearless leader, a gracious man, a devoted father and husband, and a faithful follower of Christ.
As part of the third-generation ownership of Huskey Building Supply, Austin Huskey continued his family’s legacy through generosity and ingenuity. His faithful work saw Huskey continue to thrive in the midst of nationwide economic uncertainty. He was recognized as an LBM Journal 40 under 40 recipient in 2025, highlighting the value Austin brought to Huskey and the building supply industry.
Austin’s artistic giftings are evident everywhere he touched, from his musical talents, to Huskey’s new luxury design showroom. His passion and energy uplifted everyone around him and encouraged us all to continue to strive forward daily. He lived life to the fullest while remaining rooted in his role as a husband, father, and son of God.
His love was felt in every room he entered, giving time to everyone he came into contact with. No voice was too small, no opinion too little. Austin placed a premium on listening to every person under his stewardship and empowering them to grow and succeed.
Austin led by example, led by being in the arena, led by his own actions and words.
Mourn with us as we recognize Austin is now in the arms of his Savior. We yearn for the day we all embrace him again.
As we grieve, please know that Taylor Huskey and the whole Team at Huskey are fully committed to honoring Austin’s legacy with an unwavering commitment to excellence in serving all of our Customers and Vendor partners. We will continue to strive to be the easiest building supply company in Nashville to do business with.
Our condolences to the families.
In a statement from the FAA, it says the Epic E1000 crashed near Steamboat Springs around 12:20 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 13. The plane originated from Nashville, Tenn.
Routt County Search and Rescue got the call at 12:40 a.m. and was en route by 1 a.m. They helped access the site and get others there, including the Routt County Coroner, Routt County Sheriff’s Officers, and Steamboat Springs Police.
A statement early Friday morning from the National Transportation Safety Board, to Steamboat Radio News, said, “NTSB is investigating the crash of an Epic Aircraft E1000 on Feb. 13 near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The preliminary information we have is the plane crashed into mountainous terrain under unknown circumstances.”
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