Small Plane Crash in Minnesota Kills North Dakota State Legislator and Pilot

A small plane crashed shortly after taking off from Crystal Airport north of Minneapolis on April 26, 2026, killing North Dakota state Rep. Liz Conmy and the pilot, according to authorities. m. in a park in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, where the aircraft caught fire, Brooklyn Park Police Inspector Matt Rabe said. The Federal Aviation Administration stated that two people were aboard the plane.

Victims and Confirmations North Dakota state Rep.

Liz Conmy, of Fargo, was identified as one of the victims by her colleague, state Sen. Tim Mathern, who spoke to the Star Tribune. The North Dakota Democratic–Nonpartisan League Party confirmed Conmy’s death in a social media post. >"We are completely heartbroken and gutted by the loss of Representative Liz Conmy.

" — North Dakota Democratic–Nonpartisan League Party (@NBCNews) The party described Conmy as an advocate for public education, the environment, and transparency.

Official Responses North Dakota Gov.

Kelly Armstrong described the death as a tragic loss and directed flags to be flown at half-staff on the day of Conmy’s interment. Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden stated in a news release that she had served with Conmy in the state House and noted Conmy’s work on the Education and Judiciary committees. Strinden highlighted Conmy’s integrity, compassion, and dedication.

The plane involved was a Beech F33A, according to the National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the crash. NTSB investigators are expected to arrive at the scene soon. Brooklyn Park Police responded to the report of the crash but did not specify the number of people on board at the time. No further details on the cause of the crash were provided by authorities.