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A Robinson R66 helicopter crashed near Airlake Airport in Lakeville, Minnesota, leaving no survivors. NTSB and FAA are investigating the incident.
A devastating helicopter crash near Airlake Airport in Lakeville (X)
A helicopter crashed in a field in Dakota County in Minnesota’s Lakeville Saturday afternoon, leaving no survivors.
The incident occurred on Saturday at approximately 2:45 pm (local time) in an area west of Airlake Airport, according to a statement from the Lakeville Police Department.
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Officers found the crashed chopper, identified as a Robinson R66, which was engulfed in flames, near Highview Avenue and 219th Street West.
According to the police, there were no reported injuries on the ground as the crash site was a non-residential and non-commercial area.
Emergency crews, including fire personnel, responded to the spot. Paramedics were initially dispatched but later cancelled.
Meanwhile, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) told Fox News Digital that the helicopter crashed “under unknown circumstances, and a post-crash fire ensued.”
An investigator is expected to arrive in Minnesota on Sunday to document the scene and examine the wreckage before it is moved to a secure facility for further evaluation.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also been notified and will be responding to the scene, according to police.
The Robinson R66, a single-engine turbine helicopter, typically seats one pilot and four passengers.
Lakeville, Minnesota is about 20 miles south of downtown Minneapolis, and 25 miles south of St. Paul.
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