A helicopter crash near a small airport in the Twin Cities suburbs has resulted in no reported survivors, according to local authorities. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon west of Airlake Airport, where emergency responders located the wreckage of a Robinson R66 helicopter around 2:45 p.m. local time.
The Lakeville Police Department confirmed that no individuals were found alive following the crash. The aircraft, which has a capacity for one pilot and four passengers, was discovered in a non-residential area, with no indication of injuries to nearby residents.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) stated the helicopter crashed under “unknown circumstances,” followed by a post-crash fire. An investigator is expected to arrive at the site to begin an inquiry. Further details about the number of occupants and the cause of the crash remain pending, with officials planning to release additional information in the coming days.
Flight data indicates the helicopter abruptly stopped west of the airport moments before losing contact. No further updates have been provided at this time.
