A tragic accident took place in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, on Saturday afternoon (March 29, 2025), when a small plane crashed into a house, setting it on fire and killing at least one person, according to local officials.
The aircraft, a small executive transport plane with a capacity of up to six people, was flying from Des Moines International Airport in Iowa to Anoka County-Blaine Airport near Minneapolis when it suddenly went down around 12:20 p.m. local time, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed.
Plane Hits House, Sparks Major Fire
The plane crashed directly into a residential home, causing a massive fire. According to Brooklyn Park Fire Chief Shawn Conway, the home was completely engulfed in flames when emergency crews arrived. Multiple fire trucks rushed to the scene, and firefighters worked quickly to bring the blaze under control.
“We found the aircraft only after the fire was contained,” Conway explained.
Fortunately, everyone inside the house escaped safely. There were no fatalities reported from within the home, said city spokesperson Risikat Adesaogun.
One Confirmed Death – Exact Number of People on Plane Still Unknown
At this stage, officials have confirmed at least one fatality, though it is unclear how many people were onboard the aircraft. Conway confirmed there were no survivors from the plane.
The identity of the deceased has not been made public yet.
Doorbell Camera Captures Crash
A nearby family’s Ring doorbell camera captured the moment the plane fell from the sky. Cindy Leitschuh told CNN that her husband and 8-year-old son had just finished playing catch when they saw the plane struggling in the sky.
“My son thought it was a drone. Then we saw black smoke,” she said. The family later checked their Ring footage and saw the actual crash caught on video.
State and Local Leaders Respond
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said on X (formerly Twitter) that his team is “in touch with local officials and closely monitoring the situation,” adding his appreciation for the first responders who handled the emergency.
Brooklyn Park Mayor Hollies Winston also thanked the governor during a press conference and offered support to families impacted by the crash.
“As a city, we’re going to surround and support the families affected,” Winston said.
Investigation Underway
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched a full investigation into the crash. The NTSB will take the lead and is expected to release more updates soon. Investigators are expected to begin their on-site work in Brooklyn Park by Sunday.
Brooklyn Park is located about 11 miles north of Minneapolis.