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Aspen Airport runs 2026 triennial mass-casualty exercise to test patient-care systems
Summary
Organizers held a 2026 triennial exercise at Aspen Airport to simulate a commercial aircraft accident, test patient-care systems, and coordinate mutual aid; more than 70 volunteers and multiple local agencies participated.
A staff member opened the 2026 Aspen Airport triennial exercise by welcoming participants and describing the event as a full-scale simulation of an emergency. “I'd like to welcome you all to the 2026 Aspen Airport Triennial exercise,” the staff member said, explaining the day would approximate a real-life emergency response.
A presenter told attendees the core objective was to test systems for patient care during a large mass-casualty incident and to confirm the ability to move patients from the scene to hospitals for treatment. The drill involved staged casualties, triage procedures and on-site coordination among local emergency agencies to validate protocols and equipment.
