Fargo State Representative Liz Conmy and Pilot Joe Cass Remembered After Tragic Plane Crash Near Crystal Airport in Brooklyn Park
Fargo State Representative Liz Conmy and pilot Joe Cass lost their lives on April 26, 2026, after a small plane crash near Crystal Airport in Brooklyn Park.
Authorities reported that the aircraft went down shortly before noon in a suburban park just northwest of the airport, leading to a devastating scene witnessed by nearby residents.
Emergency crews responded quickly, but both occupants were pronounced dead at the scene as officials later confirmed that their families had been notified.
Liz Conmy served as District 11 State Representative and earned respect across Fargo for a steady commitment to community concerns and public service.
Colleagues remembered Conmy as thoughtful and dedicated, often describing a calm presence and a strong sense of duty to constituents.
Joe Cass, identified as the pilot, was known among friends as experienced and dependable, with a deep passion for aviation.
Community members expressed grief online, with one writing that the loss felt “deeply heartbreaking for everyone who knew them,” while others shared prayers and condolences for the families.
Investigators from federal agencies have begun examining the cause of the crash as the community reflects on two lives lost too soon.
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