The tragic event occurred as the small plane was making its way from Iowa to Minnesota, taking off around 12:20 PM local time before crashing into a home in Brooklyn Park, a suburb approximately 11 miles from Minneapolis. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that the number of passengers on the plane is still unknown, but local authorities confirmed there were no survivors from the flight. Fortunately, no occupants of the house were killed.
Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are on their way to the crash site to determine the cause. They will document the scene, assess the aircraft, and transport it for further analysis. Local fire crews faced a challenging situation as the fire quickly spread after the plane collided with the residence. Brooklyn Park Fire Chief Shawn Conway reported that the fire was already a “fully involved structure fire” by the time they arrived.
Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz shared his condolences, stating that his team was keeping in touch with local officials and praised the first responders' dedication during this tragic incident. This crash has raised alarms as it follows several recent aviation incidents, prompting discussions about air safety regulations in the United States amidst proposed government spending cuts impacting federal aviation oversight.
Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are on their way to the crash site to determine the cause. They will document the scene, assess the aircraft, and transport it for further analysis. Local fire crews faced a challenging situation as the fire quickly spread after the plane collided with the residence. Brooklyn Park Fire Chief Shawn Conway reported that the fire was already a “fully involved structure fire” by the time they arrived.
Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz shared his condolences, stating that his team was keeping in touch with local officials and praised the first responders' dedication during this tragic incident. This crash has raised alarms as it follows several recent aviation incidents, prompting discussions about air safety regulations in the United States amidst proposed government spending cuts impacting federal aviation oversight.
