Tragic Plane Crash in Brooklyn Park: At Least One Dead After Small Aircraft Crashes Into Home
A small plane traveling from Iowa to Minnesota tragically crashed into a house in Brooklyn Park, a Minneapolis suburb, on Saturday, claiming at least one life. The plane, a single-engine SOCATA TBM7, had departed from Des Moines International Airport with its final destination set for Anoka County-Blaine Airport in Minnesota.
According to Brooklyn Park spokesperson Risikat Adesaogun, the residents of the home were fortunate to have escaped unharmed, though their house was completely destroyed by the crash. The exact number of passengers aboard the aircraft remains unclear, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continues to gather details.
Local authorities have turned over the investigation to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which will work to determine the cause of the tragic incident.
This heartbreaking event serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with aviation, and the investigation into the crash is ongoing. More updates will follow as details emerge.
Source: AP News – At least 1 dead after plane crashes into home in Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Park