Posted on 03/29/2025 1:50:05 PM PDT by DFG
A plane burst into a fireball after crashing into a Minnesota home on Saturday, prompting an evacuation.
The aircraft fell from the sky in Brooklyn Park around 12:30pm near Noble Parkway on Saturday, according to Fox 9.
The home erupted into flames, leaving billows of black smoke rising in the air, causing first responders to evacuate the area.
No one was inside the home at the time of the crash, according to Fox 9.
The plane was a SOCATA TBM7, a single-engine business aircraft. It departed from Des Moines International Airport and was headed for Minneapolis, according to the outlet.
It is unclear how many were on board and if there were fatalities.
Multiple nearby residents were seen standing outside the home watching as a violent fire engulfed the residence, video taken by Mike Deyo showed.
'Looks like a plane crash in Brooklyn Park,' he can be heard saying as he filmed.
Firetrucks arrived on scene with emergency personnel telling locals to step away from the fire.
'Ten minutes ago, this house was still there,' Deyo said in the video as crackles and pops can be heard coming from the center of the fire.
The house appeared to burn down to the studs within a matter of minutes.
Governor Tim Walz said his 'team is in touch with local officials on the scene' and they are 'monitoring the situation closely.'
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There are an average of 1,200 general aviation crashes per year, so it's not that unusual.
Legally, part 135 air taxi operators can take off in zero-zero. This plane is also certificated for single pilot operation, which is never a good idea in a complex cockpit and bad weather. How many SOB? What was the fuel loading for the flight? Was he over max gross weight? Was weight distribution correctly arranged to stay in the CG safe zone for "Normal Operations"?
You think he action believes he can be elected President?
Were they old to wear masks, too?
Timmy’s paint-ball police weren’t there to stand them off?
Beautiful plane, high performance turboprop, not much room for error around stall speed.
Actually we are substantially below average this year.
No way in hell. It’s a reflection of his intelligence if he believes he has a shot at POTUS.
Wow, almost four every single day of the year. That’s a lot more than I expected.
He couldn’t be elected condo board president at del Boca Vista phase 2.
RE: Plane crashes into Minnesota home, prompting evacuation.
Family member: I don’t care. I’m sick of running. The next time a plane crashes into my home I won’t evacuate.
Next time land on the road, obeying local speed limits, of course.
I was hoping Tampon Tim was on the plane.
“What were the weather conditions?”
Overcast no wind. Light rain/drizzle.
Wants to smell the smoke.
Yikes! My daughter lives in Maple Grove, by Fish Lake. Pretty scary thing to see, I’m sure, and even more horrible for the victims. 😢
But you must admit Walz has a chance in phases 1 and 4. 🤣
Oh, you gotta love his chances!
No. Part 91 aircraft, operating privately, can take off in zero zero conditions. Part 135 air taxi has to have minimums as stated in their operations specifications. These operations specifications can vary with the type of aircraft, the airport lighting, the availability of a take-off alternate, and pilot training.
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