A residential explosion in South Jordan claimed the life of Logan Hansen, a 15-year-old student at Bingham High School, on Nov. 6, 2024. According to a report published by KUTV on April 7, 2026, the explosion occurred at approximately 3:09 p.m. after a crack formed in a 4-inch Aldyl A plastic gas pipe when it was struck by a rock. The resulting natural gas leak traveled about 150 feet and accumulated inside a home, where the gas was ignited by the home's furnace.
In a lawsuit filed by the Hansen family, as reported by KUTY on June 18, 2025, the family is suing Enbridge Gas Company, Questar Gas, and Dominion Energy for wrongful death. The lawsuit claims that Hansen was home alone just after 3:00 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2024, when the house was engulfed in a violent natural gas explosion. The legal filing states that Hansen suffered traumatic injuries, including internal damage and severe burns, which caused his death. The litigation further alleges that the Hansen family's home and most of their belongings were destroyed in the blast.
A National Transportation Safety Board investigation, according to the KUTV report from April 7, 2026, noted that the events leading to the explosion illustrated how natural gas alarms could mitigate the consequences of gas leaks. The report stated that Aldyl A piping manufactured before 1983 is prone to cracking and needs to be carefully assessed to protect public health and safety. Additionally, the NTSB report found that no natural gas alarms were detected in the home.
Regarding the legal proceedings, attorneys debated in Salt Lake County’s 3rd District Court on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, whether the transportation of natural gas should be considered an "ultra-hazardous and inherently dangerous" activity. Enbridge attorney Justin Toth argued that the status of the storage of natural gas as an ultra-hazardous activity has not been extended to the transmission thereof. Conversely, the Hansen family's attorney, Joshua Ostler, argued that the claim is valid under Utah law and should be decided by a jury. Judge Kara Pettit took the motion under advisement on Oct. 9, 2025, and stated a written ruling would be issued at a later date.
The lawsuit also highlights the impact of the incident on the family. According to the KUTY report from June 18, 2025, the Hansens suffered the loss of their son, including extreme mental and emotional anguish. The lawsuit also notes that on Nov. 27, 2024, Enbridge sent a gas utility invoice to the Hansens for the natural gas and services provided to the home on the day of and the day after the explosion, an event the family claims caused severe emotional distress and sorrow.
What this means for South Jordan
For South Jordan residents, the investigation into the Nov. 6, 2024, explosion highlights the importance of gas safety. According to the NTSB report published on April 7, 2026, the use of natural gas alarms can provide an early warning to occupants before gas concentrations reach explosive levels, potentially preventing tragedies like the one that killed Logan Hansen.
