Three people were hurt Wednesday evening when a car slammed into a warehouse at Floyd Bennett Field in southeast Brooklyn, punching into the building just after 6 p.m. near 5051 Flatbush Ave. Emergency crews pulled everyone from the vehicle and ambulances rushed the victims to nearby hospitals. Officials have not yet released their conditions, and investigators say they still do not know why the car was at the building in the first place.
According to News12 New York, FDNY officials said firefighters rescued all three occupants from inside the car and that the warehouse suffered "significant structural damage" that has since been "mitigated." A Department of Buildings spokesperson told the station that no DOB inspectors were called out to the site, even with the reported damage.
Where It Happened
Floyd Bennett Field, along Flatbush Avenue, is part of the Gateway National Recreation Area and is packed with historic hangars, former airport structures and stretches of open parkland. The National Park Service describes it as New York City's first municipal airport, a sprawling mix of open space, aviation buildings and utility facilities that can be used for events or storage.
That odd blend of old runways, industrial buildings and parkland makes the field a one of a kind urban spot, but it also means access and safety can be trickier than on a typical city block.
Investigation And Unanswered Questions
It remains unclear why the car was near the warehouse at the time of the crash, News12 New York reports. Officials have not said whether any charges are on the table or if the NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad will be called in to handle the case.
FDNY said the immediate structural risk at the warehouse was dealt with on scene, but follow up inspections by city or federal engineers could still happen as agencies sort out how badly the building was hit.
Not The First Serious Crash At The Airfield
Floyd Bennett Field has seen deadly wrecks before. In 2020, a two car collision on the field killed three people, and police said reckless driving might have played a role, raising alarms about risky behavior on parts of the old airfield. Coverage of that earlier crash was archived by CBS New York, and it still hangs over the site's safety history.
For now, details about Wednesday's crash remain thin as emergency and investigative agencies piece together what happened at the warehouse. This story will be updated as officials release more information or police reports.
