Liz Conmy and Joe Cass die in Minnesota plane crash

12 articles · Updated · KVLY · Apr 26

North Dakota Rep. Liz Conmy and Joe Cass died after their plane crashed and caught fire in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, on April 25, with police responding at 11:51 a.m.
Governor Kelly Armstrong, Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, and other officials paid tribute to Conmy's public service, highlighting her dedication to education, the environment, and bipartisan cooperation.
The NTSB is investigating the crash involving a 1991 Beech F33A aircraft that departed Crystal, Minnesota. Flags will be flown at half-staff in Conmy's honor, and the community mourns the loss of both victims.

After a second fatal crash in just over a year, what are the safety implications for communities near small airports?

Pilots train for engine failure. Why was a safe emergency landing in the park seemingly impossible?

What does the aircraft's maintenance history reveal about its condition before the fatal takeoff?

What will the NTSB investigation reveal about the final moments of the flight carrying a state lawmaker?

With 2025 seeing a rise in aviation deaths, is this crash an anomaly or a symptom of a larger trend?

Eyewitnesses reported a loud 'boom.' Does this suggest a catastrophic explosion rather than a standard engine failure?