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Small Aircraft Crashes into Ditch at Henderson Executive Airport, No Injuries Reported
HENDERSON, NV – Emergency crews responded to an aircraft incident at Henderson Executive Airport after a small aircraft crashed into a ditch, resulting in a significant fuel leak.
According to officials, the aircraft went down near the airport premises, but all three occupants onboard were able to escape safely without sustaining any injuries.
First responders arrived at the scene and worked to contain the fuel spill to prevent any environmental or fire hazards.
Authorities have not yet released details on what led to the crash.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and will be conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.
Airport operations were briefly affected as emergency personnel managed the situation.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
BROOKLYN PARK, MN – A small aircraft crashed in Brooklyn Park on Saturday afternoon, leaving no survivors, according to officials.
The incident occurred near the intersection of 109th Avenue North and Noble Parkway at approximately 12:20 p.m., as confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
FAA officials identified the aircraft as a SOCATA TBM7, a single-engine business aircraft.
It had departed from Des Moines International Airport in Iowa and was en route to Anoka County–Blaine Airport in Minneapolis when it went down.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find a residential home on fire due to the impact.
Firefighters worked swiftly to extinguish the flames and evacuate nearby residents.
Authorities have confirmed that no one inside the home sustained injuries.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched an investigation into the crash, with the NTSB taking the lead.
Officials at the scene have not yet provided details on the number of occupants aboard the aircraft or the possible cause of the crash.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz acknowledged the tragic incident, stating that his administration is closely monitoring the situation.
“My team is in touch with local officials on the scene in Brooklyn Park, and we are monitoring the situation closely,” Walz wrote on X. “Grateful to the first responders answering the call.”
Authorities are expected to release further details as the investigation progresses.