Small plane crashes into Minnesota house, no survivors reported

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
30 Mar 2025 11:50

Fire crews responded to the scene, extinguishing the blaze that engulfed the home while neighboring houses remained intact.

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Debris from a fatal small plane crash is seen alongside Interstate 40 near mile marker 202 on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP)

A small airplane crashed into a house in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, killing all passengers and crew members on board, NBC News reported, citing officials.

The exact number of people on the plane was not immediately known, according to Brooklyn Park Fire Chief Shawn Conway. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will investigate the crash, which occurred on Saturday afternoon.

Despite the impact, the people inside the house managed to escape safely, the broadcaster noted.

No survivors

Local media, citing the Brooklyn Park Fire Department, confirmed that there were no survivors from the crash. Smoke was seen rising from the burning home, though neighboring houses remained untouched by the fire. At least three firefighters were spotted working to contain the blaze, and the fire chief assured that "all houses were evacuated safely."

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed the incident on X, stating, "My team is in touch with local officials on the scene in Brooklyn Park, and we are monitoring the situation closely. Grateful to the first responders answering the call."

A plane crashed in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, near 109th Ave N and Noble Pkwy on Saturday afternoon, igniting a house fire. First responders evacuated the area, but officials confirmed no injuries inside the home. Authorities are investigating the crash.#planecrash Edo state… pic.twitter.com/euu7EcxQe1
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Eyewitnesses told local station KARE 11 that the crash ignited a fire at the home, though fire crews later confirmed at a press conference that no one was inside at the time.

The NTSB announced that its team is heading to the crash site. "NTSB investigators are en route to the scene and are expected to arrive tomorrow. Once on site, the investigators will begin the process of documenting the scene and examining the aircraft. The aircraft will then be recovered to a secure facility for further evaluation," the agency stated.

The tragic plane crash in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, is part of a growing pattern of aviation incidents in the United States. In recent months, the country has witnessed an uptick in small aircraft accidents, raising concerns about aviation safety. Just earlier this month, a small plane crashed in Tennessee, killing all five people on board, while in February, a medical transport aircraft went down in California, resulting in multiple fatalities.

As investigators work to determine the cause of the latest crash, the increase in such incidents underscores the need for enhanced safety measures and stricter regulations to prevent further tragedies.