Scott Bloomquist’s Death Ruled as Suicide by NTSB

On August 16, 2024, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) classified the death of dirt track racing icon Scott Bloomquist as a “suicidal” incident.

The 60-year-old was piloting a vintage 1938 aircraft when he took off from a private runway, which apparently “disturbed his property.” A report noted that the plane impacted a barn near the runway, resulting in significant damage and a fire that consumed the fuselage. Tragically, the pilot sustained fatal injuries.

The NTSB concluded that the “possible cause of this accident” was intentional flight into the structure, deeming it a pilot suicide.

The William L. Jenkins Forensic Center in Johnson City, Tennessee, conducted the autopsy on the well-known driver. The findings indicated that Bloomquist died from a blunt force injury, with suicide being noted as the manner of death; he was flying a Piper J3 at the time.

A representative for Bloomquist mentioned that the family had not yet released an official comment regarding the crash or the NTSB’s recent findings. They are currently focused on supporting each other and requested privacy during this challenging time.

Bloomquist, known for his remarkable achievements, amassed over 600 victories throughout his four-decade-long career. His accolades include nine national championships as well as the 2004 World Model Series title. He also participated in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck series and the ARCA Menards series.