Pilot Killed in Plane Bound for Blaine Airport Crashes in Brooklyn Park
On March 29, 2025, a Socata TBM 700 aircraft, registered as N721MB, crashed into a residential home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, while on approach to Anoka County–Blaine Airport’s runway 9. The aircraft had departed from Des Moines International Airport in Iowa and was nearing its destination when the accident occurred at approximately 12:20 p.m. local time.
The crash resulted in the death of the pilot, who was the sole occupant of the plane. The aircraft was registered to Terry Dolan, U.S. Bank’s vice chair and chief administration officer. While official confirmation is pending, it is believed that Dolan was piloting the aircraft at the time of the crash.
Upon impact, the plane ignited a fire that engulfed the home. Local police told the outlets that no one inside the home was injured.
N721MB Incident Details
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time: Approximately 12:20 PM (Local Time)
Location: Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, USA
Phase of Flight: Approach
Nature of Flight: Private
Departure Airport: Des Moines International Airport (DSM/KDSM)
Destination Airport: Minneapolis–Anoka County–Blaine Airport (Janes Field) (KANE)
Aircraft Details
- Type: Socata TBM700
- Registration: N721MB
- Serial Number (MSN): 91
- Owner/Operator: DGW Enterprises LLC
- Occupants: 1
- Fatalities: 1 (Pilot)
- Ground Fatalities: 0
- Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
- Category: Accident
- Investigating Agency: National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
- Confidence Rating: Information is sourced from news, social media, and unofficial channels
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Incident Overview
The single-engine turboprop departed from Des Moines International Airport in Iowa, bound for Anoka County–Blaine Airport in Minnesota. At approximately 12:20 p.m. local time, while on approach to Runway 9, the aircraft abruptly veered left, lost altitude, and nosedived into a home located near the intersection of 108th Avenue North and Noble Avenue. The impact ignited a fire that engulfed the residence. Fortunately, the sole occupant of the house at the time managed to escape without injury.
Pilot Identification
The aircraft was registered to Terry Dolan, the vice chair and chief administration officer of U.S. Bank. While official confirmation is pending, it is believed that Dolan, 63, was piloting the plane during the crash. U.S. Bank expressed their concern, stating, “At this time, the medical examiner’s office has not been able to confirm whether he was on board, but we believe he was.”
NTSB Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into the accident. Investigators arrived on-site to document the scene and examine the wreckage. Factors such as weather conditions, pilot experience, and aircraft maintenance will be scrutinized. A preliminary report is expected within 10 to 14 days, though determining the exact cause may take longer.
“A SOCATA TBM7 crashed in a residential area in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, around 12:20 p.m. local time on Saturday, March 29,” the Federal Aviation Administration wrote in a statement.
“The plane departed from Des Moines International Airport in Iowa and was headed to Anoka County-Blaine Airport in Minneapolis. We do not yet know how many people were on board. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate. The NTSB will be in charge of the investigation and will provide any updates,” the release said.
Several areas of focus are likely to include:
- Pilot Factors: The NTSB will examine the pilot’s experience, medical history, and any potential factors that may have affected their ability to control the aircraft.
- Aircraft Performance: A thorough inspection of the aircraft’s wreckage will be conducted to assess its mechanical condition and identify any potential malfunctions.
- Weather Conditions: Reports of light rime icing in the area at the time of the crash will be a key area of investigation. Icing can significantly impact aircraft performance and control.
- Air Traffic Control: Communications between the pilot and air traffic control will be reviewed to understand the aircraft’s flight path and any instructions received.
Witnesses to the accident or those who have surveillance video or other information that could be relevant to the investigation are asked to contact the NTSB at witness@ntsb.gov.
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