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Plane Crash Engulfs Home in Minnesota Suburb, Igniting Intense Fire
A plane crashed in the United States, specifically in Minnesota, causing a significant fire after impacting a residence. Social media footage, currently unverified, depicts firefighters responding to the scene of the aircraft accident in Brooklyn Park on Saturday, March 29th, where a building is seen ablaze.
Incident Details Emerge from Social Media
The video surfaced on the social media platform X, posted by an account identified as Republicans against Trump. The post accompanying the video stated: “A plane crashes into a home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, resulting in a fire that engulfed the structure. Authorities have confirmed that no occupants were injured inside the house.”
Governor Confirms Brooklyn Park Plane Crash
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz acknowledged the unfolding situation, stating via an online post: “My team is in communication with local officials present at the scene in Brooklyn Park, and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are grateful to the first responders who are answering the call.”
Visuals Depict Intense Fire and Emergency Response
Video imagery depicted a large fire emitting substantial plumes of dark smoke, with onlookers observing the scene as emergency sirens wailed in the background, indicating the rapid arrival of emergency services.
Crash Location Reported by Local Media
Local news reports indicated that the aircraft impacted near the intersection of 109th Avenue North and Noble Parkway in Brooklyn Park, a suburb situated on the west bank of the Mississippi River, upstream from Minneapolis.
Aircraft Identified, NTSB Launches Investigation
Flight tracking data indicates the aircraft involved was a SOCATA TBM-700, a single-engine turboprop aircraft capable of carrying up to six individuals. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.
Flight Path Information Released
According to CBS News, citing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the plane departed from Des Moines International Airport in Iowa and was en route to Anoka County-Blaine Airport in Minneapolis.
Recent Near Miss and Prior Fatal Crash Highlight Air Safety Concerns
The news outlet also reported a recent close call involving a Delta Air Lines flight en route to Minneapolis on Friday, March 28th. This commercial flight reportedly had a near mid-air incident with a U.S. Air Force jet shortly after departing from Reagan National Airport in Washington D.C.
No injuries were reported among the 131 passengers aboard the commercial flight, according to CBS News.
January Mid-Air Collision Remembered Amidst Safety Discussions
The close call occurred after a fatal mid-air collision on January 29th near the same Minneapolis airport. That earlier incident involved a commercial airliner and a U.S. Army helicopter and tragically resulted in 67 fatalities, marking the first fatal U.S. passenger airline crash in 16 years.
February Business Jet Crash in Arizona
In February, a fatality occurred after a business jet veered off the runway during landing at an airport in Scottsdale, Arizona, subsequently colliding with a parked jet. This incident resulted in injuries to at least four individuals, according to authorities.
Ongoing Investigations into Multiple Aircraft Accidents
U.S. officials are also investigating several recent fatal aircraft crashes, including the January mid-air collision, a separate plane crash in Philadelphia resulting in seven deaths, and an additional crash in Alaska resulting in 10 fatalities. These incidents are all under scrutiny by safety investigators.