Small Plane Crashes Near Brookings Regional Airport, Three injured
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Brookings, S.D. – September 7, 2025 – A single-engine Beechcraft aircraft crashed on the grounds of the Brookings Regional Airport Saturday morning, injuring all three occupants. Authorities responded to a 911 call at approximately 9:00 a.m. and quickly extinguished a fire that engulfed the plane after the occupants evacuated.
Crash Details & Timeline
The aircraft, a Beechcraft with a capacity for four passengers, whent down roughly an eighth of a mile from the runway and about 75 yards from the southwest gate off 16th Avenue West. According to preliminary reports, the plane was en route to Montana for a personal trip.
The pilot experienced difficulties during takeoff. After reaching an altitude of approximately 200 feet, the plane reportedly suffered a partial engine failure. the pilot attempted to turn the aircraft back towards the airport to land, but the engine subsequently failed fully. Witnesses described the plane as nose-diving into the ground in the southwest corner of the airport property.
Occupant Injuries & medical Treatment
All three individuals on board were able to exit the aircraft before it was consumed by flames. Emergency medical personnel from Brookings Ambulance provided on-site treatment before transporting them to hospitals.
The 32-year-old pilot and a 29-year-old front-seat passenger were airlifted to Sioux Falls for further medical evaluation and treatment.Their injuries are considered non-life-threatening.
A 28-year-old rear-seat passenger is currently receiving treatment at Brookings Hospital. Their injuries are also reported as non-life-threatening.
Inquiry Underway
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Governance (FAA) are launching a joint investigation to determine the cause of the crash. NTSB is the primary agency responsible for investigating civil aviation accidents in the United States, while the FAA oversees aviation regulations and safety.
Brookings police are requesting the public to avoid the area surrounding the airport while the investigation is ongoing.
Key Takeaways
A Beechcraft single-engine plane crashed near the Brookings Regional Airport on September 6, 2025.
All three occupants survived and are receiving medical treatment.
* The NTSB and FAA are investigating the cause of the crash,wich appears to be related to engine failure.
This is a developing story. Dakota News Now will continue to provide updates as more data becomes available.
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