Scott Bloomquist plane crash: NTSB issues report confirming probable act of suicide

Almost a year after dirt legend Scott Bloomquist passed away in a plane crash, the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) has issued a report listing suicide as a probable cause. His family did not make a public statement regarding the recent findings.

Considered one of the most successful dirt track racers of all time, Bloomquist was inducted into the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame in 2002. He lost his life last August after his plane crashed on the Bloomquist family farm in Tennessee.

Veteran NASCAR reporter Bob Pockrass shared the NTSB's recent report on the case on X.

“NTSB has issued its report on the Scott Bloomquist plane crash from August. It lists the probable cause as ‘The pilot’s intentional flight into a building as an act of suicide,’” Pockrass wrote.

He also relayed the Bloomquist family's statement, adding:

“At this time, the family of Scott Bloomquist is not making any public statements regarding the plane crash or the recent NTSB findings. They are focused on supporting one another and respectfully request privacy as they navigate this difficult period. We appreciate your understanding and ask that the media refrain from the further inquiries at this time.”

Bloomquist may be better known in the dirt racing world, but he once got behind the wheel of a NASCAR racecar. He drove the #51 Toyota truck for the now-defunct Kyle Busch Motorsports in 2015 and finished in 25th place.

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“I know how much it honors him”: Scott Bloomquist's daughter on accepting Hoosier Hero Legend Award on his behalf

Last year, Scott Bloomquist's daughter, Ariel, accepted the 2025 Hoosier Hero Legend Award on his behalf. She believes her late father, who passed away at 60, would've been honored to receive the award himself.

In an interview with FloRacing, Ariel Bloomquist said:

“I was beyond happy, especially because I know how much it honors him and how much he would love to be here and accept this award himself.”

The Hoosier Hero Legend Award recognizes individuals who “demonstrate passion, pride and success in the racing industry.” Bloomquist won three championships and 94 races in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. He was also the 2004 World of Outlaws Late Model Series champ.

Outside the cockpit, the late dirt racer found success as a team owner. His race team, Scott Bloomquist Racing, won over 600 races, nine national championships and eight Late Model Dreams.