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NTSB Rules Scott Bloomquist’s 2024 Plane Crash a Suicide

Investigators determined he deliberately flew his vintage aircraft into a barn on his Tennessee property.

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Overview

  • The NTSB issued its final report on June 10, 2025, citing Bloomquist’s intentional flight into a building as the probable cause of the crash.
  • Bloomquist died of blunt force injuries when his 1938 vintage plane struck a barn on his Mooresburg, Tennessee property on August 16, 2024, at age 60.
  • The investigation was conducted in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration to examine the circumstances of the crash.
  • Bloomquist amassed over 600 wins, nine national championships and engineered innovations in late model racecars despite personal challenges including a 2019 motorcycle accident and a 2023 cancer diagnosis.
  • His family has requested privacy and refrained from comment while NASCAR and dirt track figures have honored his legacy and mentorship.