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A small plane crashed into a house in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota on Saturday, leading to a devastating fire that destroyed the home. The incident occurred shortly after 12:20 p.m. local time as the aircraft, a SOCATA TBM7, was en route from Iowa to Anoka County-Blaine Airport in Minneapolis, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Witnesses reported a massive fire that quickly engulfed the residence, with thick smoke billowing into the sky. Fortunately, all residents inside the house managed to evacuate safely, but officials confirmed that there were no survivors among the passengers aboard the aircraft, as stated by Brooklyn Park Fire Chief Shawn Conway during a press briefing.
Governor Tim Walz expressed his gratitude to first responders via Twitter, stating that the situation is being closely monitored. "My team is in touch with local officials on the scene in Brooklyn Park," he remarked. As the fire department worked to contain the blaze, residents in the vicinity were evacuated as a precaution until safety protocols could secure the area.
The National Transportation Safety Board has announced it will investigate the crash. Teams are expected to arrive on-site to begin documenting the scene and assessing the aircraft. The reason for the crash remains under investigation.
Dramatic footage of the event has circulated on social media, highlighting the intensity of the flames and the rapid response from the local fire department. This tragic incident adds to ongoing concerns regarding aviation safety, especially in crowded residential areas.