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Fatal Helicopter Crash Near Lakeville’s Airlake Airport Leaves No Apparent Survivors

Federal investigators will lead the probe, with the Hennepin County Medical Examiner to release victim identifications later.

Overview

  • The helicopter went down around 2:45 p.m. in a field just west of Airlake Airport near Highview Avenue and 219th Street West.
  • First responders encountered a post-crash fire and reported no evidence of survivors at the scene.
  • Authorities said no one on the ground was hurt in the incident, which occurred away from homes or businesses.
  • The aircraft was reported by police as a 2023 Robinson R66.
  • Officials have not disclosed how many people were aboard or the cause of the crash, as the FAA and NTSB begin their investigation.