Minnesota: Helicopter crashes near Minneapolis airport, killing all on board

A helicopter crashed and caught fire on Saturday near a suburban airport in the Minnesota Twin Cities, with authorities confirming there are no survivors.

The downed aircraft, identified as a Robinson R66, was discovered around 2:45 pm local time west of Airlake Airport, according to a statement from the Lakeville Police Department. Emergency crews arriving on the scene reported the helicopter had burst into flames and that no one onboard survived.

It is unclear how many people were onboard the helicopter.


A Robinson R66 is a single-engine turbine helicopter with a glass cockpit that seats one pilot and four passengers. The crash site is in a non-residential, non-commercial area, and there is no indication of any injuries to those on the ground, according to police.