Small Plane Crashes Into Minnesota Home, Killing Pilot; NTSB Investigates

March 29, 2025
Small Plane Crashes Into Minnesota Home, Killing Pilot; NTSB Investigates
  • On March 29, 2025, a small plane crashed into a house in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, resulting in at least one death.

  • Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, assessing injuries and damage, and local authorities evacuated nearby homes due to an ongoing fire.

  • Preliminary information from the NTSB suggests that only the pilot was on board at the time of the crash, although the identity of the victim has not yet been released.

  • The crash occurred at approximately 12:22 p.m., causing significant damage to the aircraft and destroying the house it impacted.

  • The crash site is located near the intersection of 109th Avenue North and Noble Parkway, prompting a swift emergency response.

  • Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is in contact with local officials and has expressed appreciation for first responders while monitoring the situation closely.

  • The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office is working to identify the victims aboard the plane, while the NTSB leads the investigation.

  • This is an ongoing story, with further updates expected as investigations continue.

  • The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, including reviewing air traffic control communications to understand the sequence of events leading up to the crash.

  • Brooklyn Park Mayor Hollies Winston expressed gratitude for community support and emphasized solidarity for those affected by the crash.

  • The incident raises ongoing safety concerns regarding small aircraft operations near residential areas, highlighting the potential dangers involved.

  • Witnesses reported that the single-engine aircraft, identified as a Socata TBM 700, went down shortly after takeoff, having departed from Des Moines.

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