On the afternoon of Saturday, March 29th, 2025, a plane crashed into his home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, resulting in the tragic loss of all passengers on board. Luckily, the home residents were unharmed as they were not present at the time of the incident.
The crash occurred around 12:22 pm local time near the intersection of Noble Parkway and Kyle Avenue North. Firefighters responded quickly to the scene, where they discovered a home with a huge smoke and a fire engulfed in flames, according to Brooklyn Park Fire Chief Sean Conway. “We saw fragments of the aircraft inside the structure,” Conway said at a press conference.
The aircraft involved was the Socata TBM7, which took off from Des Moines International Airport in Iowa and was on its way to Brain Airport, Anoka County, Minneapolis. The plane left Des Moines around 11:12am and unfortunately was scheduled to land at Blaine by 12:11pm to 12:28pm, crashing just six minutes before expected arrival.
Witnesses reported that a fire broke out at the residence due to the crash. The neighbor recalls feeling the ground shaking during the impact, and another said he believed the residents were on vacation at the time. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as they were able to safely leave among the people at home.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident and said they are working with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to investigate the cause of the crash. The NTSB has issued a statement indicating that it is sending investigators to the scene, scheduled to arrive on Sunday, March 30th, 2025. They begin documenting the scene and investigating the aircraft.
“We are aware of this incident and we think our ideas are those affected,” said Sarah Houdger, communications manager at Des Moines International Airport. She emphasized that the NTSB will guide the investigation into the crash.
In light of this tragic event, Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz expressed concern on social media saying, “My team is in touch with local officials on the Brooklyn Park site to closely monitor the situation. Brooklyn Park Mayor Hollys Winston also assured the community that efforts will be made to support those affected by the crash.
The incident is among the trends in aviation safety as it reported a total of 153 aviation accidents in the United States in 2025, of which 23 are fatal. Last year, 286 accidents occurred at the same time, with 50 dead. The recent crash at Brooklyn Park highlights the ongoing challenges faced by aviation authorities in ensuring the safety of air travel.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities have yet to confirm the number of passengers aboard the SOCATA TBM7 or its identity. The community continues to be shocked when it comes to processing the meaning of this tragic event.
Local officials are expected to provide updates as more information becomes available, and residents are required to provide information through official channels. The NTSB study focuses on a variety of factors, including pilot behavior, aircraft condition, and overall operating environment in the event of a crash.
This is a developing story, and details are reported as details emerge. The Brooklyn Park community is coming together to support each other during this challenging time.
