US EditionOfficials Say There Are No Survivors After Helicopter Crashes in Lakeville
Federal and local authorities are investigating the cause of the Robinson R66 helicopter crash that resulted in fatalities and a post-crash fire, with victim identities pending release.
- A Robinson R66 helicopter crashed west of Airlake Airport near Highview Avenue and 219th Street in Lakeville, Minnesota, on Saturday afternoon, September 6, 2025.
- The helicopter departed from Sky Park located in Lydia approximately eight minutes before the crash, and officials have yet to confirm a cause or any survivors at the scene.
- First responders found no survivors and no injuries to anyone on the ground, and the crash caused a post-impact fire in an unpopulated area.
- The investigation is being led by the FAA and NTSB, with the latter reporting that the helicopter went down due to unknown causes and was followed by a fire after the crash.
- The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office will release victim identities later, and the helicopter will be moved to a secure facility for further evaluation.
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Authorities investigating fatal helicopter crash in Lakeville
Officials are investigating a fatal helicopter crash near a Lakeville airport on Saturday afternoon, saying that it was too early to release information about the number of victims or specifics about the aircraft, including how it crashed. Lakeville police were called to the crash scene west of Airlake Airport about 2:45 p.m., according to a post on the city’s website that provided the following details about the crash. Police and fire personnel…
The helicopter, identified as a Robinson R66, caught fire after the impact. No ground injuries were reported.
Helicopter crashes near Minneapolis airport in fiery scene, killing all on board
The Robinson R66 went down around 2:45 p.m. in Lakeville, Minnesota, just west of Airlake Airport, roughly eight minutes after taking off from Sky Park Airport in Lydia, according to Lakeville Police and online fight data.
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