Small Plane Overturns at Fleming Field in South St. Paul, Pilot Escapes with Minor Injuries
Updated: August 20, 2025, at 2:50 PM.
SOUTH ST PAUL, MINNESOTA: Emergency crews responded late Wednesday morning, August 20, 2025, to a reported aircraft crash at Fleming Field in South St. Paul.
According to officials with the South Metro Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched at approximately 11:43 a.m. for reports of a small plane crash. Upon arrival, they located a single-engine aircraft overturned on the airfield. The pilot, who was the only person on board, had already exited the plane and was standing outside when responders arrived. Officials said the pilot sustained minor injuries but declined ambulance transport to a hospital. No other injuries were reported.
Authorities are describing the incident as a landing mishap. Preliminary reports suggest the aircraft was attempting to land when the mishap occurred. The plane is reported to be an “Experimental Home Built” aircraft. South St Paul City Officials also confirmed the small plane crash with minor injuries in a post on Facebook. Additionally, they said there are no ongoing safety concerns, and operations remain normal.
Records from FlightAware show the plane took off south of River Falls, Wisconsin, around 11:22 AM CDT and landed at South St Paul’s Fleming Field Airport around 11:38 AM CDT.
From FlightAware.
The cause of the mishap remains under investigation by officials.
Written by: Will Wight
