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U.S. Bank Vice Chair Believed Onboard Crashed Plane in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Authorities are investigating a tragic plane crash in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, where a small aircraft went down on Saturday. Terry Dolan, vice chair of U.S. Bank, is presumed to have been aboard the aircraft, according to a bank representative’s statement released Sunday.
Aircraft Registered to Dolan
According to a spokesperson for U.S. Bank, the downed aircraft was registered to Mr. Dolan, who also served as the company’s chief administrative officer. Emergency responders confirmed that there were no survivors from the incident.
No Survivors in Brooklyn Park Plane Crash
Brooklyn Park Fire Chief Shawn Conway stated at a Saturday press briefing that the crash was unsurvivable. The exact number of occupants remains unclear at this time.
U.S. Bank Awaits Official Confirmation
The U.S. Bank representative indicated that while official confirmation from the medical examiner’s office regarding Mr. Dolan’s presence on the plane is pending, they believe he was indeed aboard. “Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and friends, and all impacted by yesterday’s unfortunate incident,” the spokesperson added.
Tail Number Confirms Dolan’s Connection
A senior government official provided the aircraft’s tail number to news outlets, and further investigations using Federal Aviation Administration records and Minnesota Secretary of State business filings confirmed that Mr. Dolan manages the business under which the aircraft is registered.
Family Contact Attempts Unsuccessful
Attempts to contact Mr. Dolan’s family on Sunday evening were unsuccessful as per reports.
Medical Examiner to Identify Victims
The city of Brooklyn Park released an update Sunday stating that the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office is currently working to identify the individuals who were on board the aircraft.
Single-Engine Aircraft Involved
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has identified the aircraft as a single-engine SOCATA TBM7.
Plane Crashed Into Residence
Chief Conway reported that the aircraft impacted a private residence, causing a fire to erupt.
Home Resident Escaped Unharmed
City officials confirmed in their Sunday update that while two individuals reside at the affected home, only one was present at the time of the crash and managed to escape without injury.
NTSB Leading Investigation
The NTSB is spearheading the investigation into the Brooklyn Park plane crash. The agency is undertaking the recovery of the wreckage to transport it to a secure location for in-depth analysis.