A single-engine plane crashed into a residential home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, on Sunday, igniting a fire and leading to the presumed death of the pilot. Emergency responders rushed to the scene on the 9800 block of North 85th Avenue after receiving reports of the crash. The identity of the pilot has not been officially confirmed, but U.S. Bancorp has stated that the plane was registered to its vice chair, Terry Dolan.
"We are deeply saddened by the news of a plane crash in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, involving an aircraft registered to our vice chair, Terry Dolan," U.S. Bancorp said in a statement. "We are working with authorities to gather more information and our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved."
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the cause of the crash. Early reports suggest that the plane experienced some kind of issue before crashing into the home. The house sustained significant damage from the impact and subsequent fire. No one was inside the house at the time of the crash, preventing further injuries. The investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected to be released as they become available.
Plane Crash in Minnesota Kills Pilot, Believed to be U.S. Bank Executive
A small plane crashed into a house in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, on Sunday, resulting in a fire and the presumed death of the pilot. Authorities are investigating the crash. U.S. Bancorp confirmed the aircraft was registered to Terry Dolan, vice chair of the company. The incident is under investigation by the FAA and NTSB.