Two Die in Fiery Beechcraft Crash Near Crystal Airport

Two people died when a small Beech F33A crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff from Crystal Airport in Brooklyn Park, with the wreckage landing in Southbrook Park. There were no ground injuries; responders extinguished the fire, and the NTSB and FAA are investigating. The area is expected to be closed for a day or two as investigators review radar data and collect evidence.