Another high-profile executive dies in a mysterious plane crash while the FAA and NTSB scramble to explain why these private aircraft keep falling from the sky.
A small plane registered to U.S. Bank executive Terry Dolan crashed into a residential home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, leaving no survivors aboard the aircraft. The SOCATA TBM7 crashed around 12:20 p.m. on Saturday, just minutes before its scheduled landing at Anoka County-Blaine Airport after departing from Des Moines. Miraculously, the sole resident inside the home escaped without injury despite the ensuing fire. The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration have launched investigations, with preliminary reports suggesting Dolan was likely the only person onboard the aircraft.
Tragedy Strikes Minnesota as Banking Executive’s Plane Goes Down
Another day, another plane crash in America. At what point do we start asking serious questions about what’s happening in our skies? This time it’s U.S. Bank vice chair Terry Dolan, whose single-engine aircraft plummeted into a suburban home in Brooklyn Park. Of course, the usual alphabet soup of government agencies are “investigating,” but don’t hold your breath for any meaningful answers. The 63-year-old executive, who had a passion for flying, became the latest statistic in what seems like an alarming trend of private aircraft incidents that the mainstream media conveniently fails to connect the dots on.
The timing couldn’t be more suspicious for those of us who pay attention to patterns. Banking executives don’t typically meet untimely ends in random accidents without raising a few eyebrows. Dolan wasn’t just any banker – he was the chief administration officer of U.S. Bank as of 2023, having previously served as chief financial officer and executive vice president. In other words, he knew where the financial bodies were buried. But instead of asking tough questions, we’ll get a sanitized NTSB report in 30 days that will likely blame pilot error or mechanical failure.
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US Bank executive Terry Dolan is believed to have died in Saturday's plane crash in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.The incident is still under investigation.https://t.co/pndDVWmpSP
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The Investigation That Will Likely Lead Nowhere
The NTSB and FAA are supposedly “leading the investigation” into what caused this crash. I’ve seen this movie before, and I can already tell you how it ends. They’ll spend countless taxpayer dollars to conclude that nothing suspicious happened here, folks, just move along. The plane, registered to one of Dolan’s businesses, had departed from Des Moines International Airport and crashed shortly before its scheduled landing. How convenient that the crash happened just minutes before landing, when most aviation experts will tell you that takeoff and landing are the riskiest parts of any flight.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and friends, and anyone who may have been affected by yesterday’s tragic incident. We are grateful that there were not any injuries to residents of the home that was impacted by the crash, and we thank all the first responders who have provided service.”
Meanwhile, Governor Tim Walz has already jumped on the public relations bandwagon, expressing gratitude to first responders while “monitoring the situation.” How about monitoring the alarming frequency of these “accidents” instead, Governor? The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s office is working to identify all passengers aboard the plane, though preliminary FAA information suggests there may have been only Dolan onboard. How long before this story disappears from the headlines, replaced by whatever celebrity scandal is trending next week?
A Pattern of Aviation “Accidents” That Deserves Scrutiny
Let’s step back and look at the bigger picture. This crash comes at a time when aviation safety concerns are already heightened. Just recently, passengers were scrambling onto a wing to escape a fire onboard an American Airlines flight in Denver. Our aviation infrastructure is crumbling under the weight of DEI hiring practices, rushed maintenance schedules, and a government more concerned with pronouns than proper safety protocols. When will Americans wake up and demand accountability for what’s happening in our skies?
Tim Marx, former CEO of Catholic Charities, expressed shock and remembered Dolan’s passion for flying and community contributions. That’s the human cost of these tragedies – real people with families, passions, and contributions to their communities. While we mourn the loss of another American, we should also be asking tougher questions about why these incidents keep happening. Is it just coincidence that a high-ranking banking executive with access to sensitive financial information ends up in a fatal crash? Maybe. But in a world where our government has repeatedly shown it can’t be trusted, healthy skepticism isn’t conspiracy – it’s common sense.
