Minnesota: Helicopter crashes near Airlake Airport, bursts into flames, leaving no survivors; FAA and NTSB launch probe

Minnesota aircraft crash (Pic credit score: X)

A helicopter crashed and caught hearth Saturday afternoon near a suburban airport within the Minnesota Twin Cities, with authorities confirming there are no survivors. The downed plane, recognized as a Robinson R66, was found round 2:45 pm native time west of Airlake Airport, in accordance with a press release 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 stays unclear how many individuals had been on the plane on the time of the crash. The Robinson R66, a single-engine turbine helicopter, usually seats one pilot and 4 passengers.Police stated the crash occurred in a non-residential, non-commercial space, and there have been no accidents on the bottom.

Federal companies to analyze

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) stated the helicopter “crashed under unknown circumstances and a post-crash fire ensued.” An investigator is anticipated to reach in Minnesota on Sunday to doc the scene and look at the wreckage earlier than it’s moved to a safe facility for additional analysis.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has additionally been notified. Both the FAA and NTSB will lead the investigation into the reason for the crash.